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Does Tim Tebow Walk on Water?

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So I am in a spinning class at the LA Fitness in Universal City when I get called out of class by a lady who says there is a phone call for me. She said that it wasn’t an emergency, but it was important. Whew, well at least I knew no one died and ran downstairs to take the call. It was one of my assistants, Shalena, who says, “Fred Roggin of NBC Sports wants to interview you about Tim Tebow.“

She then explained I had to be back at the church by 8:00 PM, where they would tape the segment. I raced home, changed my clothes, and got back to the church promptly at 8:00 PM. I did NOT know the questions he would ask, but I did have an idea about the direction of the interview.

I had NO idea what the final question would be and was surprised when Fred Roggin asked the following question. He asked me, “If New England and Denver were playing a football game in a river…” Right there, I was thinking, “WHAT?!?!?! In a RIVER?!?!?!” He continued, “If they were playing in a river, WOULD TIM TEBOW WALK ON WATER?”

Watch the video to see my response!!!

Is Jesus the Messiah? You tell me!

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I looked up some of the 300 prophesies that Jesus fulfilled, which prove He is the Messiah. But all the facts in the world won’t cause a person to believe. It might lead you to faith and it might open up your heart to the possibility of faith, but faith is when you trust in Jesus fully and completely even when you don’t have all the facts.

To me, examining fulfilled prophecy is similar to the “doubting Disciple” Thomas requested to see the nail-marked hands of Jesus before he would believe. Thomas needed to see for himself, and Jesus provides this opportunity for him in John 20:24-31.

Jesus provides that SAME opportunity for us through studying the Scriptures within the Word of God. I hope and pray that you will at least take a look at some of these verses in the Bible, search for yourself, and decide whether or not Jesus is the Son of the Living God.

I am praying that these fulfilled prophesies will cause you to fully trust in Jesus as the Messiah. May your heart cry out and cause you to say “I believe… I believe.”

His pre-existence – Micah 5:2 John 1:1, 14

Born of the seed of a woman – Genesis 3:15 Matthew 1:18

Of the seed of Abraham – Genesis 12:3 Matthew 1:1-16

All nations blessed by Abraham’s seed – Genesis 12:3 Matthew 8:5, 10

God would provide Himself a Lamb as an offering – Genesis 22:8 John 1:29

From the tribe of Judah – Genesis 49:10 Matthew 1:1-3

Heir to the throne of David – Isaiah 9:6-7 Matthew 1:1

Called “The mighty God, The everlasting Father” – Isaiah 9:6 Matthew 1:23

Born in Bethlehem – Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1

Born of a virgin – Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18

His name called Immanuel, “God with us” – Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23

Declared to be the Son of God – Psalm 2:7 Matthew 3:17

His messenger before Him in spirit of Elijah – Malachi 4:5-6 Luke 1:17

Preceded by a messenger to prepare His way – Malachi 3:1 Matthew 11:7-11

Messenger crying “Prepare ye the way of the Lord” – Isaiah 40:3 Matthew 3:3

Would be a Prophet of the children of Israel – Deuteronomy 18:15 Matthew 2:15

Called out of Egypt – Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:15

Slaughter of the children – Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew2:18

Would be a Nazarene – Judges 13:5; Amos 2:11; Lam. 4:7 Matthew 2:23

Brought light to Zabulon & Nephthalm, Galilee of the Gentiles – Isaiah 9:1-2 Matthew 4:15

This weekend in church (http://www.theshepherd.org/ or http://www.callonjesus.com/) we will be looking at one more prophecy that Jesus fulfilled. It’s simple but powerful.

Pastor Dudley www.twitter.com/pastordudley

Brewline Bible Study

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I was blown away today as I attended and spoke at the Brewline Bible study men’s fellowship in San Fernando. About three years ago, some guys from our church started a little Bible study group at Starbucks in San Fernando. Week after week, these men have been faithful to meet at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday mornings. They sing, read some scripture, worship and then have a guest speaker, followed by a time of prayer.

It’s lively, funny, serious, engaging and worshipful.

Today, this Bible study group had to meet in a larger room because they had about 250 in attendence. It was such a joy to preach for them and to experience first hand and see what God has done through a group of guys who SIMPLY have a desire to make a difference in San Fernando.

These guys LOVE the LORD. They are hardcore followers of Jesus. It’s amazing what God can do when you submit to Him and state, without hesitation, to USE ME LORD. And that is exactly what God is doing. He is using this men’s Bible study group to reach the East Valley. They all had their Bible’s and they were all hungry for God’s word.

I will be faithful to pray for them and if you get a chance, stop by some Saturday morning at 100 San Fernando Rd in San Fernando, CA and be prepared to have God change your heart and direction of your life.

Thank you Brewline for STANDING for Jesus. You blessed me, you humbled me, you taught me and you fed me. Can’t wait to do it again.

Be blessed….

Pastor Dudley C. Rutherford