Monday
Insight of the Kingdom’s Blessings
(The power of spiritual insight)
According to gospel of Mark 8:24-25
Jesus touched a man, and the man saw men walking like trees. After the manner The LORD touched him again, and restored him. And he saw every man clearly.
What a wonderful thing to have a clear vision of who Jesus is.
SPIRITUAL INSIGHT:
Having spiritual insight OF GOD’S KINGDOM. Thus bringing spiritual understanding) Refers to the ability to perceive and comprehend spiritual truths and divine mysteries, often beyond what is naturally understood. It's a gift from God, not solely attainable through human effort.
This understanding is crucial for a vibrant Christian life and is often linked to wisdom, discernment, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Gabriel’s Message about the Anointed One:
(20) "went on praying and confessing my sin and the sin of my people, pleading with the Lord my God for Jerusalem, his holy mountain."
(21) "As I was praying, Gabriel, whom I had seen in the earlier vision, came swiftly to me at the time of the evening sacrifice."
(22)"He explained to me, “Daniel, I have come here to give you insight and understanding." (Daniel 9:20-22)
Having spiritual insight of God’s word brings GODLY WISDOM.
"Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, be attentive, that you may gain insight, for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teachings." (Proverbs 4:1-2)
He tells us to listen to him that we may gain wisdom and understanding about life, as he gives us only good and right knowledge.
"Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth." (Proverbs 4:5)
"Do not forsake her and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. The beginning of wisdom is this. Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her." (Proverbs 4:6-8)
You might wonder, "Why is God so intent upon me gaining wisdom and insight?"
Insight being defined as the power or ability to see into any situation of life. To understand the inner nature of people and things, to see intuitively, to know, to understand.
INSIGHT: SONSHIP AUTHORITY
"Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many. I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble." (Proverbs 4:10-12)
INSIGHT: SONSHIP AUTHORITY
20 "My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings."
((Proverbs 4:20-27)
21 "Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart." (Proverbs 4:21)
22 "For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh."
(Proverbs 4:22)
23 "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life."
(Proverbs 4:23)
24 "Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee." (Proverbs 4:24)
25 "Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee." (Proverbs 4:25)
26 "Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established." (Proverbs 4:26)
27 "Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil". (Proverbs 4:27)
INSIGHT:FOCUS ON GOD’S SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION.
"For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." (1 Corinthians 3;11).
"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalms 11:3)
Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. (Isaiah 28:16),
And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; (Ephesians 2:20 kjv).
INSIGHT: THE GIFT OF SALVATION REVEALED ‘CHRIST JESUS’
"Of which salvation the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:" (1 Peter 1:10),
"Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow."(1 Peter 1:11)
"Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into." (1 Peter 1:12),
"Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;" .(1 Peter 1:13).
"As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:" (1 Peter 1:14).
"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;" (1 Peter 1:15).
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, assilver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;" (1 Peter 1:18).
"But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:" (1 Peter 1:19).
"Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you," (1 Peter 1:20).
"Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God."
(1 Peter 1:21).
"Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently" (1 Peter 1:22).
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." (1 Peter 1:23).
"For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:"
(1 Peter 1:24).
"But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you." (1 Peter 1:25).
INSIGHT: WISDOM AND DISCERNMENT:
10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever."
(Psalm 111:10)
To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (1 Corinthians 12:10).
"And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;" (Philippians 1:9).
"That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ." (Philippians 1:10).
"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."
Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” (1 Kings 3:9).
DISCERNMENT: It's closely linked to wisdom, discernment, and the ability to make sound judgments based on spiritual understanding.
INSIGHT: Discernment:
It can help in making wise decisions, understanding the consequences of actions, and distinguishing truth from falsehood
INSIGHT: THE POWER OF TRANSFORMATION:
"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 36:26).
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:6).
INSIGHT: Transformation:
Spiritual insight can lead to personal growth, a shift in perspective, and a more meaningful life.
Examples of spiritual insight: Recognizing spiritual patterns: Your spiritual guide is GOD’S way leading to all righteousness.
UNDERSTANDING GOD’S SPIRITUAL INSIGHT, ONE MUST BE PERSUASED BY THE RIGHT MOTIVATION:
MOTIVATION MEANS: THE GENERAL DESIRE OR WILLINGNESS OR SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING. BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT.
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) ‘BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT’.
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) ‘BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT’ ".
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."(1 Corinthians 15:58). BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT.
"Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. (Psalm 31:24). ‘BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT’ ".
—- SPIRITUAL MOTIVATION—-
"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)."
‘BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT’.
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31).
—- SPIRITUAL MOTIVATION—-8.
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And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us:and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. (Psalm 90:17).
‘BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT’.
BEHOLDING GOD’S ‘INSIGHTFUL’, ‘SPIRITUAL’, AND ‘MOTIVATIONAL’, FOCUS. A STEADFAST MANDATE HOLDING HEARTS FIRMED IN GOD’S STRENGTH DAILY.
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD. ( Psalms 31:24)
One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. (Psalms 27:4).
GAINING SPIRITUAL INSIGHT IN THE MIND OF CHRIST, MOVES BEYOND MAN’S OUTWARD BEHAVIOR AND THEIR LIFESTYLES DEVOTION.
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. (Matthew 22:37).
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
‘BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT’.
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. (Proverbs 16:9). —- SPIRITUAL INSIGHT—-
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13).
‘BE LED OF GOD’S SPIRIT’.
Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
.(2 Corinthians 13:11 } —- SPIRITUAL INSIGHT—
A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART
Keep thy heart with all diligence;for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23
As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. (Proverbs 27:19).
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13).
INSIGHT OF GOD’S ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE POWER OF HIS RIGHT HAND.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10).
INSIGHT: OF GOD’S SPIRITUAL STRENGTH
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. (Psalm 28:7)
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
(Ephesians 6:10).
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." (Nehemiah 8:10).
Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually!
(1 Chronicles 16:11)
The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him.
(Exodus 15:2),
My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. (Psalms 119:28)
INSIGHT OF FAITH AND OBEDIENCE
INSIGHT OF GOD’S SPIRITUAL LIGHT
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.(2 Corinthian 4:6)
INSIGHT OF CHRIST OPEN THE DOOR TO SALVATION.
INSIGHT OF SPIRITUAL OFFERING
(Leviticus a book of offerings)
Leviticus outlines five main types of offerings: burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings.
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The Burnt Offering (Leviticus 1: 2-4)
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the Lord, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.
3 If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord.
4 And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.
2. The Grain Offering (Leviticus 2), (Levi 2;3)
2 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the Lord, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon:
2 And he shall bring it to Aaron's sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord:
3 And the remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the Lord made by fire.
4 And if thou bring an oblation of a meat offering baken in the oven, it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, or unleavened wafers anointed with oil.
3. The Peace Offering. (Leviticus 3)
3 And if his oblation be a sacrifice of peace offering, if he offer it of the herd; whether it be a male or female, he shall offer it without blemish before the Lord.
3 And he shall offer of the sacrifice of the peace offering an offering made by fire unto the Lord; the fat that covereth the inwards, and all the fat that is upon the inwards,
5 And Aaron's sons shall burn it on the altar upon the burnt sacrifice, which is upon the wood that is on the fire: it is an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord.
4. The Sin Offering
(Leviticus 4 1-3&5)
1 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
2 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:
3 If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the Lord for a sin offering.
5 And the priest that is anointed shall take of the bullock's blood, and bring it to the tabernacle of the congregation: (Leviticus 4 1-3&5)
5. The Guilt Offerings (Leviticus 5:14-19 ; 6:1-7)
"14 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
15 If a soul commit a trespass, and sin through ignorance, in the holy things of the Lord; then he shall bring for his trespass unto the Lord a ram without blemish out of the flocks, with thy estimation by shekels of silver, after the shekel of the sanctuary, for a trespass offering.
16 And he shall make amends for the harm that he hath done in the holy thing, and shall add the fifth part thereto, and give it unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him with the ram of the trespass offering, and it shall be forgiven him.
17 And if a soul sin, and commit any of these things which are forbidden to be done by the commandments of the Lord; though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and shall bear his iniquity.
18 And he shall bring a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest: and the priest shall make an atonement for him concerning his ignorance wherein he erred and wist it not, and it shall be forgiven him.
19 It is a trespass offering: he hath certainly trespassed against the Lord." (Leviticus 5:14-19).
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
"2 If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the Lord, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour;
3 Or have found that which was lost, and lieth concerning it, and sweareth falsely; in any of all these that a man doeth, sinning therein:
4 Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,
5 Or all that about which he hath sworn falsely; he shall even restore it in the principal, and shall add the fifth part more thereto, and give it unto him to whom it appertaineth, in the day of his trespass offering.
6 And he shall bring his trespass offering unto the Lord, a ram without blemish out of the flock, with thy estimation, for a trespass offering, unto the priest:
7 And the priest shall make an atonement for him before the Lord: and it shall be forgiven him for any thing of all that he hath done in trespassing therein."
These offerings were a central part of ancient Israelite worship, expressing various aspects of their relationship with God, including atonement, thanksgiving, and fellowship
INSIGHT: God only acceptable offerings for sin
(HEBREWS 10:12-17)
"12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; (Hebrews 10:12)
From henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. (Hebrews 10:13)
For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14)
Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before, (Hebrews 10:15)
This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; (Hebrews 10:16)
And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more."
(Hebrews 10:17)
Insight of the fiery serpent
(The book of Numbers and Deuteronomy talks about the fiery serpents).
INSIGHT: LOOK ON LIVED
9 And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived.(Numbers 21:9).
Insight: Jesus the Rock of our Salvation
INSIGHT; DRINK AND LIVED
and all drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them, and that Rock was Christ. (1 CORINTHIANS 10:4).
He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (John 7:38)
“He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.” (Psalms 62:2)
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. (John 6:35).
“And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also. (Numbers 20:11).
Spiritual insight: David's Song of Deliverance
And David spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: (2 Samuel 22; 1).
2 And he said, The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer (2 Samuel 22; 2).
3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. (2 Samuel 22:3).
4 I will call on the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. (2 Samuel 22; 4).
INSIGHT OF GOD’S SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (Jeremiah 29:11).
And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord; (Isaiah 11:2).
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (JEREMIAH 33:3).
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. (PSALMS 37: 23).
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. (PSALMS 37: 24).
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalms 119: 105).
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. (Isaiah 30:21).
INSIGHT OF SPIRITUAL ESTABLISHMENT IN GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Proverbs 21:21
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. (James 3:18).
INSIGHTFUL SPIRITUAL FOCUS OF FERVENT PRAYER FOR OUR NATION
Righteousness exalteth a NATION: but sin is a reproach to any people.
(Proverbs 14:34).
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Corinthians 5:21).
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6).
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. (Psalm 34:15).
INSIGHT: OF THE REVEALED CHRIST SPOKEN BY THE PROPHETS
Surely the Lord God will do nothing,but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. (Amos 3:7).
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. (Matthew 5:17).
Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: (Luke 24;25)
Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? (Luke 24:26)
To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
(Acts 10:43).
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
(Luke 24:27).
70 As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began: (Luke 1:70).
I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets. (HOSEA 12:10).
Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. (ACTS 3:21).
"Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles." (Acts 26:22-23).
"But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference."
‘Insight’ praying against the spirit of accusation
Accuse not a servant unto his master, lest he curse thee, and thou be found guilty. (PROVERBS 30:10).
Insight: Christ state oF accusation
Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered. (Luke 11:52)
And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: (Luke 11:53)
"Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him. (Luke 11:54).
And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this [fellow] perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King. (Luke 23:2).
And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him." (Mark 3:2).
OVERCOMING THE STATE OF ACCUSATION
And set up over his head his accusation written, This Is Jesus The King Of The Jews. (MATTHEW 27:37. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
(John 5:42).
I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. (John 5:43)
How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only? (John 5:44)
Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust. John 5:45)
For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me. (John 5:46)
But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words? (John 5:47)
Having good conscience that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
(1 Peter 3:16).
Insight: The Apostle before the accuser
“And after five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul.” (Acts 24:1).
On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief p riests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.”
(Acts 22:30).
Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me. (Acts 24;13).
And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse [him], saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence, (Acts 24:2)
For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar. (Acts 25:11).
Let them therefore, said he, which among you are able, go down with [me], and accuse this man, if there be any wickedness in him. (Acts 25:5).
But when the Jews spake against [it], I was constrained to appeal unto Caesar; not that I had ought to accuse my nation of.
(Acts 28:19).
Insight thus seeking God’s kingdom first
Seek first the Kingdom of God and all else shall be added unto you (Matthew 6:33).
Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: (Colossians 1:15).
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; (Hebrews 1:3)
For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son? (Hebrews 1:5)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love (Ephesians 1:3-4)
Exodus 12
Insight Christ our Passover lamb
11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the Lord's passover. (Exodus 12:11).
14 And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the Lord throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever. (Exodus 12:14).
And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.(Exodus 12:24)
Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: (1Corinthians 5:7).