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November 06, 2018

[Music] Download Rozey - "Overflow" | "You Alone" (Feat. ADA)

Download Rozey - "Overflow" and You Alone (feat. ADA)produced by Spiritual beatz.

Gospel singer Rozey (Rose Adjahore Esiso), releases two new songs as she she is set to storm this November with much praises. Rozey is a gospel music artist of the Believers Love World (BLW), under the infamous music powerhouse Spiritualbeatz of the prestigious LMAM.

Rozey releases two hit song today tagged Overflow and You Alone. The two songs were produced by spiritual beatz. “Overflow” is an up-beat contemporary-African praise song with a touch of EDM.
“You Alone” features popular award winning gospel music icon ADA in a mid-tempo worship sound.

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Download Rozey (feat. ADA) "You Alone"

November 04, 2018

20 Facts About Bishop David And Faith Oyedepo’s Marriage That You Should Know

Author NEWS/EVENTS ,

20 Facts About Bishop David And Faith Oyedepo’s Marriage That You Should Know:

1. She met him at a Motor Park…

2. She was a university student – GREAT IFE while he was only a
Polytechnic student in Kwarapoly (Remember the discrimination) – she
could have snubbed him – but she responded.

3. His friends complained that he was carrying Christianity too
zealously as if he was the only Christian – she became zealous too.

Wedding picture

4. He took her to church in 1976 and made her sign an agreement
(SAILING UNDER SEALED ORDERS) to marry and follow him whether he becomes
blind, lame or handicapped… she signed.

5. Just before he married her, he told her God had sent him to LIBERATE
THE WORLD (while he was still hopping between jobs) and went on to
resign his job; his elder brother lambasted him, she stuck to him.

6. He told her God had shown him the key to prosperity – she believed.

7. He told her they would build a 50,000 capacity tent and preach the gospel from private jets-she believed
her dreamer lover. 8. He was too ‘buoyant’ to afford a hotel room on his wedding eve, he slept in his rickety Volkswagen Beetle – she married
him.

9. During a moment of insane faith, he ordered a mad man to be put in his car alone with her while she was
pregnant; she remained.

10. She saw she was dripping blood while pregnant and explained to
him that she had a miscarriage, he shouted “It CANNOT Happen, Can I have
my food please” – she served him food.

11. She just had their first baby and there was no food or money at
home. He refused to borrow or ask or take church money and they
were drinking/eating “CERELAC Baby food’ for 3 days – she ate with him.

12. She came to church one day and saw him so excited with few
members while waiting for service to start; he explained to her that
service was actually over – she laughed.

13. People kept praying for her and her husband as they seemed to be
crazy and needed deliverance-she kept faith. 14. He announced a new
Bible school and she knew there was no facility; she asked him and he
replied “Is it your school”? She kept quiet. IT DOESN’T END THERE!

15. She didn’t know they were going to be flying in customized jets round the world.

16. She didn’t know he will pastor and she, co-pastor the largest church auditorium in the world.

17. She didn’t know he will be a father to millions all over the world.
18. She didn’t know he will be hosted by Presidents and Heads of States of nations.

19. She didn’t know he will be a Chancellor and Pioneer of one of the best Private-owned Universities in the
world…..and six others.

20. She woke up one day on her sick bed in the USA and unexpectedly
saw her hubby who had flown in quietly from Nigeria and had refused to wake her up….. he was kneeling on the floor by her legs and crying
‘Lord, heal her and prove that you sent me”- She got healed
miraculously… …TWICE!. She didn’t know. All she saw was a Man with A
BIG GOD inside him. Her name is “FAITH”!

From the source:
It is sad to see that many ladies of these days can’t stand by a man
with purpose and vision like this today. Most ladies want a man that
has ‘arrived’ but forget that most men that walk with God need to grow
in Him even as they (The ladies) grow with him (The husband).

Some of our mothers married our fathers when they had nothing to
their names and together they grew to where they got to. Sadly, some of
those parents will not accept a spouse that doesn’t have much to his or
her name when their child wants to be joined with one. Who upturned our values? Who said you need to ‘arrive’ before taking a helping hand and obtaining blessings from God?
Hey, marriage is not an achievement like one of your degrees or acquisition like a car or landed property. Some marriages bring the completeness a man or woman needs. Let’s get our priorities right.

Thanks mama Oyedepo for not forming Tushgirl now we all see the TushQueen you have become to that king.

November 03, 2018

[Must read] Why do Christians Fast?

Author SERMONS/EXALTATIONS ,

What Do bible say about Fasting?

At no place, in all his thirteen letters, does the apostle Paul command Christians to fast. Neither does Peter in his. Or John. Or any other book in the New Testament.

But, for two thousand years, Christians have fasted. One articulation, among others, of solid, energetic Christians and places of worship has been the act of fasting. Anyway much it might appear to be an under-appreciated skill today, fasting has persevered, for two centuries, as a methods for Christ's progressing effortlessness for his congregation.

Why, at that point, if Christians, in contrast to Muslims, are not directed to quick, do regardless we quick? Most importantly, Jesus' instructing in the Gospels, especially in Matthew, is plain enough. Notwithstanding his very own model (Matthew 4:2), and keeping in mind that not straightforwardly ordering his devotees to quick, Jesus gave directions for "when you quick," not "if" (Matthew 6:16– 17). More than that, in talking about what his supporters would do after his takeoff, he says, "at that point they will quick" (Matthew 9:15; additionally Mark 2:20; Luke 5:35). Again not an order, but rather a great guarantee from our Savior's lips that we'd be stupid to disregard.

Past Jesus' very own words, we discover an example of fasting as the early church develops and increases in the book of Acts. In a standout amongst the most vital crossroads in the story, the pioneers in Antioch "were venerating the Lord and fasting" to look for God's direction at a key minute in their congregation life (Acts 13:2– 3). While they were doing as such, the Holy Spirit addressed them, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them" (Acts 13:2). At that point "subsequent to fasting [again] and asking they laid their hands on them and sent them off" (Acts 13:3).

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At that pont Acts 14 gives us an example of supplication and fasting "in each congregation." As Paul and Barnabas returned to the urban communities in which they had made new proselytes on their first evangelist venture, they "delegated senior citizens for them in each congregation" and "with petition and fasting they submitted them to the Lord in whom they had trusted" (Acts 14:23).

Why God's People Fast

By and large, the New Testament may have little to say in regards to fasting, however what it says is vital. Also, in what it doesn't state, it inclines intensely on the Old Testament. The Hebrew Scriptures don't talk the last word on fasting, however they are imperative in setting us up to hear the last word from Christ. I check in excess of 25 notices of fasting in the Old Testament, however it may be most useful to take a gander at three gatherings of sections with one ongoing theme.

Internal: To Express Repentance

The principal, most normal, and maybe most essential sort of quick communicates apology. Consider it "internal." God's kin understand their transgression — ordinarily not little careless activities or failures to understand the situation, but rather profound and delayed insubordination — and come looking for his absolution.

For example, in 1 Samuel 7, God's kin turned out to be naturally mindful of their over a significant time span excessive admirations (and God's hand of order). They need to come back to the Lord and recently "guide [their] heart to the Lord and serve him just" (1 Samuel 7:3). They collect, under Samuel's administration, quick as an exhibit of their apology, and admit, "We have trespassed against the Lord" (1 Samuel 7:6). So also, in 1 Kings 21, despite the fact that ruler Ahab "sold himself to do what was malevolent in seeing the Lord" (1 Kings 21:25), he "lowered himself" with fasting when stood up to by the prophet Elijah — and God was satisfied to postpone looming debacle, notwithstanding for such a shrewd ruler (1 Kings 21:29).

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In Nehemiah 9, God's kin "amassed with fasting and in sackcloth" to admit their wrongdoings and look for God's pardoning (Nehemiah 9:1– 2). In Daniel 9, the prophet understands the ideal opportunity for the finish of the outcast has come. Daniel records, "I turned my face to the Lord God, looking for him by petition and requests for leniency with fasting and sackcloth and fiery remains" (Daniel 9:3). He "implored the Lord my God and made admission" (Daniel 9:4) for the wrongdoings of God's kin, with expectations of reclamation. So additionally, Joel 1:14 and 2:12 call for fasts of atonement, to come back to God from transgression — as in Nineveh when the general population trust the message Jonah reluctantly conveys. "They required a quick and put on sackcloth, from the best of them to the slightest of them" (Jonah 3:5).

Old Testament holy people frequently communicated an "internal" heart of apology to God in words as well as with the shout purpose of fasting. Such fasts did not win his pardoning but rather exhibited the validity of their penitence.

Outward: To Grieve Hard Providences

Be that as it may, fasting not just communicates contrition. On numerous events, it offers voice to grieving, lamenting, or deploring troublesome fortunes. The crease that holds together 1 and 2 Samuel is the passing of Saul and the country's resulting pain. First Samuel closes with a seven-day quick of grieving for Saul (1 Samuel 31:13; likewise 1 Chronicles 10:12). As 2 Samuel starts, and news achieves David and his men, "they grieved and sobbed and fasted until night for Saul and for Jonathan his child and for the general population of the Lord and for the place of Israel, since they had fallen by the sword" (2 Samuel 1:12). It was anything but a statement of individual sin, yet of distress at the passing of their lord.

At the point when news of Haman's order touches base in Esther 4, "there was incredible grieving among the Jews, with fasting and sobbing and mourning, and huge numbers of them lay in sackcloth and powder" (Esther 4:3). At the point when David asks about his companions' double-crossing of him, he says they celebrate at his incident, despite the fact that he had "tormented [him]self with fasting" and grieved when they were debilitated (Psalm 35:13– 14). In Psalm 69, David says he "sobbed and lowered [his] soul with fasting" (Psalm 69:10), not due to his own wrongdoing, but rather in light of the fact that he was abuseed. So also, Ezra "sat horrified" (Ezra 9:3– 4), and fasted (Ezra 9:5), not at his own wrongdoing, but rather having educated "the heavenly race has blended itself with the people groups of the grounds" (Ezra 9:2).

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Fasting offered voice to the torment and distress of sudden and extreme "outward" conditions and spoke to a heart of confidence toward God amidst extraordinary tragedies.

Forward: To Seek God's Favor

At long last, we locate a sort of "forward" quick, not because of transgression inside or distress without, yet more proactive, it could be said, requesting God's direction or future support. The principal unequivocal notice of fasting in the Bible, coming at the ignoble end of Judges, has this "forward" segment. God's kin not just sob for the common war unfurling among them yet in addition ask of the Lord for direction (like Acts 13:2), regardless of whether to go out fighting against the clan of Benjamin (Judges 20:26). We see such a "forward" introduction in 2 Chronicles 20:3: with an extraordinary huge number coming against his kin, ruler Jehoshaphat looked for the Lord and broadcasted a quick. He pled for God's course, "We don't realize what to do, yet our eyes are on you" (2 Chronicles 20:12).

David likewise looked for God's protect on his knees "frail through fasting" (Psalm 109:24) and offered for recuperating for his debilitated infant with a forward-looking quick (2 Samuel 12:16, 21– 23). "Who knows whether the Lord will be generous to me, that the kid may live?" (2 Samuel 12:22).

Fasting "forward" for God's support assumed an essential job in the conservation and return of God's kin from outcast. Prior to moving toward the ruler to look for his support, Esther looked for God's support first, with a quick:

"Go, accumulate every one of the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a quick for my sake, and don't eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young ladies will likewise quick as you do. At that point I will go to the ruler, however it is illegal, and on the off chance that I die, I die." (Esther 4:16)

God addressed and, through Esther, spared his kin.

Indeed, even Darius, ruler over Israel's outcast in its last stages, looked for Daniel's deliverance from the lions (in a regularly ignored piece of the story) with fasting (Daniel 6:18). Before setting out from Babylon, Ezra broadcasted a quick "that we may lower ourselves before our God, to look for from him a sheltered adventure for ourselves, our youngsters, and every one of our products" (Ezra 8:21, 23). Likewise for Nehemiah (like 2 Chronicles 20:3), fasting communicated melancholy and grieving (Nehemiah 1:4) as well as prompted looking for God's support: "O Lord, let your ear be mindful to the supplication of your worker, and to the petition of your hirelings who joy to fear your name, and offer accomplishment to your hireling today" (Nehemiah 1:11). He supplicated, and fasted. At that point, in confidence, he moved toward the ruler.

Fasting regularly filled in as an intensifier close by "forward" petitions for God's direction, voyaging leniencies, and extraordinary support.

Common Thread: Godward

This isn't all the Old Testament needs to say in regards to fasting (for example, see the correctives of Isaiah 58:3– 6; Jeremiah 14:12; and Zechariah 7:5; 8:19), yet the three general classes hold: fasting communicates (internal) atonement, laments (outward) tragedies, or looks for God's (forward) support. What's more, a consistent idea holds all obvious fasting together. Fasting, similar to petition, is dependably Godward.

Loyal fasting, whatever the states of its source, is established in human need and need — for God. We require his assistance, his support, his direction. We require his protect and solace stuck in an unfortunate situation. We require his absolution and elegance since we have trespassed. We require God. He, not human conditions or movement, is the shared factor of fasting. Fasting communicates to God our distinctly felt requirement for God. We have every day needs, and bizarre ones. We petition God for day by day bread, and in the midst of unique need, we go after the supplication speaker called fasting.

Christian Fasting Is Unique

In fasting, we admit we are not home yet, and recollect that we are not destitute. In fasting, we shout out to our Groom, and recollect that we have his agreement guarantees. In fasting, we admit our need, and recollect that the one with each asset has promised his assistance in his ideal planning.

"Christian fasting is one of a kind among all the fasting on the planet," says John Piper “It is unique in that it expresses more than longing for Christ or hunger for Christ’s presence. It is a hunger that is rooted in, based on, an already present, experienced reality of Christ in history and in our hearts.”

In Christ, fasting is not just a Godward expression of our need. It is not just an admission that we are not full. Fasting is a statement — in the very midst of our need — that we are not empty.

November 02, 2018

[Music] Joe praize - Joy Overflow

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Award winning artist Joe praize releases a new single tagged Joy overflow, and video also to spice it up.

Joe praize, Joy overflow is a danceable song from the talented gospel artist, may joy overflow in your life as you listen.

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Is it okay to have premarital sex if you know you are going to marry the person?

Author Christian life hints ,

Can I have sex with my fiancee before marriage??

From a human viewpoint, it appears to be sensible to think it is alright for a couple to engage in sexual relations on the off chance that they will be hitched soon at any rate. However, God’s Word has a clear and direct command on this topic: "Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge." (Hebrews 13:4). The "sexually immoral" in this refrain incorporates each one of the individuals who take part in sex outside of marriage. The world views fornication lightly, yet not God.

Paul admonishes the Christians at Corinth, saying, "[1] Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

[2] Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband." (1 Corinthians 7:1– 2). His words will later empower the individuals who can live single and abstinently with the end goal to completely serve Christ (1 Corinthians 7:7– 9, 25– 40). Scripturally, the main proper setting for sexual relations is marriage. The individuals who are "going to get hitched" are, by definition, unmarried and ought not be living as though they were.

In Jewish culture, sexual relations were obviously confined until marriage under the Law of Moses. Despite the fact that a prearranged engagement was viewed as an official assention, sexual relations were as yet limited until the genuine marriage. The first run through a man and lady had sexual relations together was viewed as the fulfillment of the marriage. These two demonstrations—marriage and sex—were so firmly related as to be about synonymous. This clarifies to some degree why Jesus addressed the Pharisees' inquiry regarding divorce by saying, "And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery." (Matthew 19:9). In Jewish culture marriage and sexual relations were generally talked about together.

Paul expounds on this thought in 1 Corinthians 6:12– 20, in his talk of God's lordship over our bodies and in addition our spirits. He says that, when a man has intercourse with a whore, he has moved toward becoming "one with her in body" (Verse 16). Unmistakably the sexual relationship, regardless of the specific situation, is unique. There is a level of helplessness one encounters in a sexual relationship that God needs kept inside a submitted, confiding in conjugal association. Regardless of whether you think you will wed the individual, it is imperative to respect each other by holding up until the point that you are really hitched before offering yourselves to each other explicitly.

Essentially having marriage gets ready for the future does not give anybody the privilege to resist God's reasonable directions in Scripture. On the off chance that you are intending to get hitched, congrats. Be that as it may, in your arranging, respect God and respect your future life partner. Pre-marriage sex is an allurement for each connected with or dating couple, requiring safety measures and a guarantee to stroll in the Spirit. Consider your wedding designs. Consider God's decency to you as a team. In any case, "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof." (Romans 13:14).

For the individuals who have occupied with pre-marriage sex, there is expectation and absolution in Christ. In the event that we admit our wrongdoing, He will excuse and purify us from "all sin" (1 John 1:9). Another way of Immaculateness can start today, with a restored duty to living explicitly unadulterated until marriage, in spite of one's past. As Paul kept in touch with, "One thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and stressing toward what is in store, I proceed toward the objective to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 3:13– 14).

November 01, 2018

Tragic Confession of a first class Graduate | Flee fornication/ Adultery

Author NEWS/EVENTS ,

Don't miss to read this Touching Confession of a First class graduate.

I have always known that there is exchange of spirits during sex and God's spirit in us leaves when it's being done.

CONFESSION OF A FIRST CLASS GRADUATE

It was an unforgettable sexual intercourse with my girlfriend.

As I stood up from her and was putting on my boxer, something strange happened that has never happened in all my sexual adventure.

Right there in the room, like in a trance, I saw an image like my self walked out of my body.

I was so scared as the image bowed his head and was walking backward to the door.

I screamed, I shouted, I was shivering seriously.

My girlfriend stood up and was asking me what is wrong with me.

She shouted that I should keep quiet, but, No! I kept shouting as I saw like myself walking away from me.

To my surprise, I kept on telling my girl friend to look at this image and she said, she could not see anything.

I became terrified.

It was like I was in the oven, at the same time, it was as if I was in a cold room.

I watched the image walked backward to the door & when it got to the door, it turned to go out of the door, as I watched the back of this image, I saw an inscription written on it ' EXCELLENT SPIRIT'.

I screamed and shouted because, though I am not a serious Christian, but I know what it means to have an excellent spirit and to lose it.

I have been leading the whole department in my school.

Lecturers consult me privately to explain some hard topics.

I was a genius. It is this brilliance and handsomeness that made me the desire of most ladies on campus.

While I was crying and weeping bitterly, my girlfriend bursted into serious laugher.

I was asking her why the laughter, and she said, you are Number 5. I will get the remaining 5 to make 10.

I asked her to explain what she meant, she just laughed harder.

She carried her bag and walked out of my room and said, 'enjoy your shadow'.

Till today, I can't trace this lady. I have tried looking for her, I can't find her. Right from that day, I knew I became empty. I have the best result in my department, but no destiny results to show for it sir.

I lost something that day, I knew I lost it.

I have been praying and asking the Lord for restoration.

Atimes, I feel like I am so empty. I wished that sex never happened or never happened between me and that lady.

I lost excellent spirit!

This was a confession of a guy to me some years ago.

He wept bitterly in my office. I could not comfort him.

He graduated as the best student in his department but if you see him at that time, you will never believe he went to school.

Dear precious one, there is something deep about sex! I know some will read this and scorn it. You only know yourself, you don't know the person you want to have that sex with.

Are there no thousands of people who have lost their own ' excellent spirit' too just because of 10 mins sexual pleasure.

Flee fornication!

Flee adultery!

One round of sex is enough to round off your glorious destiny.

Enjoy sex with your spouse only!

Singles, wait!

You won't die.

Wait.

Before you remove your pant for that guy /lady to commit fornication, think!

Rule your desire or ruin your destiny.

I am warned!

You are warned!

Thanks for reading. This was sent to me by someone and I feel it is important to let people to know about this and be careful because the devil has released so many of His agents going about doing the same thing especially to those with excellent spirit, the genius. Open your eyes.

To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Shalom! Give your life completely to Christ before it becomes too late. The next hour, tomorrow might be Too late...... ask God to come into your life now ask him change me from today take me as you son amen.

Source: Facebook

October 31, 2018

[Music] Samsong - Supernatural Ft. Tim Godfrey

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Download Latest song from Samsong Ft. Tim Godfrey - Supernatural

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Download this new single from Samsong featuring Tim Godfrey titled Supernatural.

Supernatural By Samsong ft Tim Godfrey is a song which carries joyful Christian sound vibes which you will love to dance to.

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Tope Alabi - Logan ti ode (ft Ty Bello and George) | Music & Video

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Download and watch Tope Alabi - Logan ti ode Ft. Ty Bello (Spontaneous song)

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Popular Yoruba Singer Tope Alabi teamed up with renowned gospel artist, photographer Ty Bello and George the pianist to produced a spirit filled song titled Logan ti Ode. The title of the song is gotten from a Yoruba a tribe in Nigeria, which means (The moment he steps in) in English.

She wrote:

"I got urgent word from @obiipaxharry to release the songs from our spontaneous worship session with @tope_alabi over the nation .. This urgency first came from@lanreolusola .. ‘those songs have to be released NOW!! ‘I was wondering why God would bring these urgent messages in Yoruba language when Nigeria has over 520 different languages.. I however knew this wasn’t by accident .. we are a SPEAKING nation each dialect carrying a ‘redemptive purpose’ as@obiipaxharry put it . This is just a seed awakening everyone to the power and beauty of our diverse expressions of worship ..@Tope_alabi carries a powerful mantle and great depths in using Yoruba language in song ..it’s was an incredible experience making music with her .. every sentence out of her mouth made us feel like .. this!! Is why God crafted this language .. ..LOGAN TI O DE (THE MOMENT HE STEPS IN) .. reminds me of Genesis .. God SAID , Let there be light:AND THERE WAS light.. That’s exactly what happens when we release Gods word over a situation ,our lives and our nation .. .. He steps in. .. Instantly !! And every thing aligns with His purpose .

Yoruba is a very interesting language, one word can have varying meanings but this is not peculiar to Yoruba.

I had fun praying over my life this past week with the word 'Settled'. Settled means to resolve, to find an answer to. It also means to place or arrange into a desired state.

When Tope Alabi sings Logon Ti Ode, La Ye Mi Le To, it means-

the moment God shows up..my life becomes meaningful or Settled.. transformed .. set in order .. rearranged.. PROGRAMMED one word .. many layers of meaning .

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October 27, 2018

[Must Read] True Religion of Jesus Revealed | See

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What religion was Jesus?

Jesus was born into a Jewish family who followed Jewish law (Luke 2:27). Jesus' heredity is from the clan of Judah, one of the twelve clans of Israel. He was conceived in the Jewish town of Bethlehem and brought up in Nazareth. Jesus was completely submerged in Jewish culture, nationality, and religion.

Jesus Practiced the religion of first-century Judaism. He was "conceived under the law" (Galatians 4:4) and grew up taking in the Torah and following its statutes. He superbly complied with the Mosaic Law—every one of the edicts, statutes, and blowouts (Hebrews 4:14– 16). He not just complied with the Law; He fulfilled it and concluded its prerequisites (Matthew 5:17– 18; Romans 10:4).

Jesus and His disciples watched the Passover (John 2:13, 23; Luke 22:7– 8) and the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:2, 10). He kept an anonymous Jewish devour in John 5:1. He went to love benefits and instructed in synagogues (Mark 1:21; 3:1; John 6:59; 18:20). He instructed others to watch the Law regarding Moses and offer penances (Mark 1:44). He advanced regard for the Law as it was being educated by the copyists and Pharisees of His day (Matthew 23:1– 3). He cited the Tanakh frequently (e.g., Mark 12:28– 31; Luke 4:4, 8, 12). In the majority of this, Jesus demonstrated that His religion was Judaism.

As Jesus addressed a gathering of Jews, He issued a strong test to them: "Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?" (John 8:46). On the off chance that Jesus had in any capacity left from the religious observances of Judaism, His foes would have quickly grabbed this chance to denounce Him. As it might have been, Jesus had a talent for hushing His faultfinders (Matthew 22:46).

Jesus had many harsh words for the leaders within His own religion. Remember that Jesus' judgment of the Pharisees, scribes, and Sadducees (Matthew 23) was not a judgment of the Law or of the Judaism of the day. Jesus' condemnations of deceivers, degenerate authorities, and the self-important were in sharp difference to His tribute of the individuals who were passionate before God and experienced their confidence genuinely (see Luke 21:1– 4). Jesus stood up against certain religious pioneers since "they show man-made thoughts as directions from God" (Matthew 15:9, NLT). On two events, Jesus cleared the sanctuary of stealing, voracious heathens (John 2:14– 17; Matthew 21:12– 13). These activities were not intended to annihilate Judaism but rather to clean it.

Jesus was a perceptive Jew who splendidly pursued the Law. His passing finished the Old Covenant God had made with Israel—appeared in the tearing of the sanctuary shroud (Mark 15:38)— and set up the New Covenant (Luke 22:20). The early church was established in Judaism and Jewish messianism, and the soonest adherents to Christ were for the most part Jews. In any case, as the devotees declared the risen Jesus as the Messiah, the unbelieving Jews rejected them, and they were compelled to make a total separation from Judaism (see Acts 13:45– 47).

Jesus was the Messiah that the Jews had been envisioning. He was naturally introduced to the religion of Judaism, satisfied the Jewish religion, and, when His own rejected Him, He gave His life as a forfeit for the wrongdoings of the world. His blood confirmed the New Covenant, and, not long after His passing, Judaism lost its sanctuary, its organization, and its penances.