Happy Thanksgiving!

This is the most biblical holiday we celebrate all year…

“These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and thanksgiving among the festive throng.” (Psalm 42:4)

“From them will come songs of thanksgiving and the sound of rejoicing. I will add to their numbers, and they will not be decreased; I will bring them honor, and they will not be disdained.” (Jeremiah 30:19)

“Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ?” (1 Corinthians 10:16)

Seven Basic Points

Here we summarize seven points that we have found most important for having the Holy Spirit work more freely – and more powerfully – in our midst. These are the seven concepts we most want to share with others, the points that we believe will make the most difference in your church or group.

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WHEN WE MEET in CY-FAIR

We start our meetings fairly promptly at 7 pm on Sunday evenings, and usually end by 8 pm. Many of the members linger for a while after the meetings, enjoying snacks and having conversations.

Two or three times a year, we need to cancel the Sunday meetings due to a major holiday or other event.  To confirm whether we are meeting this week, call 281-360-7244 or write to the pastor at info@maranathaglobal.org.

Geographic Range – Cy-Fair Bible Study

We especially hope to draw people from the communities in Bear Creek, Copperfield, Cy-Fair, Hempstead, and Jersey Village.  All are welcome!

The Importance of Stong Families in the Church – A Lesson from 1 Corinthians 16

1 Corinthians 16:15 – “You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints.”

There is a lot of talk right now about “values” and family issues in our society. The Bible has a lot to say about families beyond the basic “rules” about morality and implied gender distinctive. In Exodus 10:13 it says that God’s people had light in their homes even when the world around them was engulfed in darkness and confusion. God’s light – his revelation – comes to us through the Holy Spirit. We believe God wants His people to have the Holy Spirit operating in their homes and within their families.

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The Beginning of Worship – Entering through the Blood of Jesus

Hebrews 10:19-22 – “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”

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The Meaning of “Christ” – Learning From the Gospel of Matthew

Matthew 16:16 – Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

The most common name for Jesus in the Bible, besides “Jesus” itself, is “Christ.” In fact, the New Testament letters from Paul and Peter use this name much more often than they use “Jesus.” Many people today think that “Christ” was Jesus’ last name, but it was not. “Christ” was not a last name at that time. It was a title. Jesus would have been called “Jesus Bar-Joseph” by others around him.

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What Is the Meaning of “Messiah”?

John 1:41 – “The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ).”

In the Old Testament period, the ancient Israelites had a word with the same meaning, pronounced “meshiach,” from which we derive our word “Messiah.” Just like the word “Christos” in Greek, “meshiach” comes from the Hebrew word for anointing or pouring oil on someone.

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