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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

We are called to be the face of Christ to the world.

“For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ.”— 2 Corinthians 4:6

We are called to be a light to the world.

Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”— Matthew 5:14

We carry the mind of Christ.

“For, 'Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?' But we have the mind of Christ.”— 1 Corinthians 2:16

Wisdom crowns our head.

“She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a crown of splendor.”— Proverbs 4:9

For Christ is the wisdom of God.

“Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”— 1 Corinthians 1:24

We take heed to wisdom, and our foot does not stumble.

“Do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight... Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.”— Proverbs 3:21-23

We bear the weight on His shoulders.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”— Isaiah 9:6,

We are His eyes to see the need and His ears to hear the cry.

“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.”— Psalm 34:15

And His eyes weep with those who weep.

“Jesus wept.”— John 11:35,

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.”— Revelation 21:4,

Our tongue is instructed to sustain the weary.

“The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.”— Isaiah 50:4

I speak for those who cannot speak.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”— Proverbs 31:8

He has given us a new heart.

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”— Ezekiel 36:26

And this is what the new heart beats for.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”— Matthew 5:3-10

We are the hands and the feet of Christ. And He breathed life into us.

“Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live... breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet.”— Ezekiel 37:9-10

And underneath us are His everlasting arms.

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”— Deuteronomy 33:27,

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”— 1 Corinthians 12:27

And by the grace of God, this body will be raised new.

“But by the grace of God I am what I am.”— 1 Corinthians 15:10

“The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.”— 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

And the Holy Spirit dwells within us.

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?”— 1 Corinthians 6:19

And this is the fruit He bears in us.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”— Galatians 5:22-23

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”— Psalm 139:14

And we are becoming Christ-like, transformed into His image.

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory.”— 2 Corinthians 3:18

And we armor the body.

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.”— Ephesians 6:11

The helmet of salvation guards the mind. The breastplate of righteousness covers the heart. The belt of truth is buckled around us. Our feet are fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace. The shield of faith is in our hands, to quench every flaming arrow of the evil one. And the sword of the Spirit — the word of God — is on our tongue. — Ephesians 6:14-17 God equips us with everything — after the armor, you are equipped with everything to fight the battle:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”— 2 Timothy 3:16-17

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”— 2 Peter 1:3

“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”— Hebrews 13:21

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.”— Ephesians 6:11

We know who we are fighting.

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”— Ephesians 6:12

The belt of truth is buckled around us — it holds everything together.

Jesus said, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”— John 8:32

The breastplate of righteousness covers the heart.

“He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.”— Isaiah 59:17

Our feet are fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace — to carry the good news wherever we go.

“And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'”— Romans 10:15

The shield of faith is in our hands, to quench every flaming arrow of the evil one.

“for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”— 1 John 5:4

The helmet of salvation guards the mind.

“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:8

And the sword of the Spirit — the word of God — is on our tongue.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”— Hebrews 4:12

Prayer is what powers the armor.

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.”— Ephesians 6:18

And this is the fight we are armed for.

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”— 1 Timothy 6:12

God equips us with everything — after the armor, you are equipped with everything to fight the battle:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”— 2 Timothy 3:16-17

He equips our eyes to see the unseen.

“And Elisha prayed, 'Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.' Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”— 2 Kings 6:17

And this is where we fix our eyes:

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”— 2 Corinthians 4:18

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”— 2 Peter 1:3

“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”— Hebrews 13:21

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We are called to be a lighthouse unto the people — set high, shining over the waters, showing them the dangers before they come ashore. For the people are like boats in the ocean, and the rocks are real.

Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”— Matthew 5:14-16

And the boats come to the light:

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”— Isaiah 60:1-3

And the light doesn't tend itself. As the virgins tended to their lamps, so the lighthouse keeper tends to the lamps, so that the boats may see through darkness and fog. Jesus told of the virgins:

“The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps.”— Matthew 25:3-4

“Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps.”— Matthew 25:7

The keeper's first charge:

“Do not quench the Spirit.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:19

A lighthouse does not chase the boats. It stands, it shines, and it warns. That is the watchman's charge:

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.”— God, Ezekiel 33:7

For His word is the lamp that shows the rocks:

“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”— Psalm 119:105

For without the warning, boats wreck:

“holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.”— 1 Timothy 1:19

But when they heed the light, we pull them from the wreck:

“save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.”— Jude 1:23

And the light turns the boat from the rocks:

“remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.”— James 5:20

And He guides them to safe harbor:

“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.”— Psalm 107:29-30

We shine, so they don't have to learn the rocks the hard way.

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As the lighthouse is to the boats, so air traffic control is to the airplanes. People are as airplanes into the skies, as boats into the water — and both need a high place watching over them, guiding them in.

“Who are these that fly along like clouds, like doves to their nests?”— Isaiah 60:8

“Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees.”— God, Isaiah 21:6

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.”— God, Ezekiel 3:17

The lookout answers:

“Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; every night I stay at my post.”— Isaiah 21:8

We stand the watch over the people, to warn them and guide them of the darkness and the evils in the world — before they happen.

“The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.”— Proverbs 27:12

The watchman takes his stand:

“I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.”— Habakkuk 2:1

And when we report what we see, we report it to Christ and to the church — to help people, and to guide people to the church and to Christ, the safe haven and the safe harbor.

“They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.”— Psalm 107:30

For the watchman gives an account:

“Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account.”— Hebrews 13:17

And the watch never ends:

“I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the Lord, give yourselves no rest,”— God, Isaiah 62:6

And we guide them in to land — safely. The landing leads them to Christ, for He is the landing strip, lit and waiting. And the Bible is the instruction manual: how to safely guide you to Christ, and to watch out for the hidden dangers.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”— 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”— John 14:6

The control tower doesn't fly the planes. It watches, it warns, and it guides them home.

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

People are like fish — they don't know the hook is hidden beneath the bait. The devil never shows you the hook. He shows you the bait. The danger stays hidden until you bite.

Scripture says it plainly.

“You have made people like the fish in the sea, like the sea creatures that have no ruler. The wicked foe pulls all of them up with hooks, he catches them in his net, he gathers them up in his dragnet; and so he rejoices and is glad.”— Habakkuk 1:14-15

And they never see it coming.

“Moreover, no one knows when their hour will come: As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so people are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them.”— Ecclesiastes 9:12

“but each person is tempted when they are dragged away by their own evil desire and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.”— James 1:14-15

And this is the bait — the trappings of the world:

“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”— 1 John 2:15-16

And the bait can be anything — greed, the love of money, all kinds of evil.

Jesus said, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”— Luke 12:15

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”— 1 Timothy 6:10

The bait always matches the hunger. Jesus had fasted forty days, and the tempter came to him with bread:

“The tempter came to him and said, ‘If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.’”— Matthew 4:3

And the hunger the bait feeds turns the fish on each other.

“If you bite and devour each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.”— Galatians 5:15

That is the anatomy of the hook: enticed, dragged away — then desire gives birth to sin, and sin gives birth to death. The bait looks like what you want. The hook is what it costs.

And the hook comes disguised as something good.

“And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.”— 2 Corinthians 11:14

“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”— 1 Peter 5:8

Jesus said, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”— Matthew 26:41

And when the hook is near, resist.

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”— James 4:7

Sin imprisons us. It holds us in bondage — we are bound by the hook and stuck.

Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.”— John 8:34

“The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.”— Proverbs 5:22

But some have already swallowed the hook. That is the turning point — turning away from sin and turning to Christ. The line doesn’t snap because the fish is strong. It snaps because of the strength of Christ:

“We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped.”— Psalm 124:7

Jesus said, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”— John 8:36

And when the hook is in the water, God shows the way around it:

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”— 1 Corinthians 10:13

See the hook before you bite the bait.

And once you are free, go catch others — for Him.

Jesus said, “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people.”— Matthew 4:19

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

There is a new baited hook. Satan whispers that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, so no one has to do anything — everything is done. That is the lie.

The Question

“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them?”— James 2:14

Dead Faith

“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”— James 2:17

“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”— James 2:26

“You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone.”— James 2:24

Believing Is Not Enough

“You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that — and shudder.”— James 2:19

“They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.”— Titus 1:16

“We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. Whoever says, 'I know him,' but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.”— 1 John 2:3-4

“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.”— 1 John 2:6

“Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: 'The Lord knows those who are his,' and, 'Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.'”— 2 Timothy 2:19

Show Me

“But someone will say, 'You have faith; I have deeds.' Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.”— James 2:18

Grace Is Not a License

“What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?”— Romans 6:1-2

Doing Nothing Is Sin

“If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, it is sin for them.”— James 4:17

Jesus Said Do

Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.”— Matthew 7:21

Jesus said, “Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say?”— Luke 6:46

Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.”— John 14:12

Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commands.”— John 14:15

Hearers and Doers

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”— James 1:22

“For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous.”— Romans 2:13

By Their Fruit

Jesus said, “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.”— Matthew 7:19

Jesus said, “He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.”— John 15:2

“Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.”— Matthew 3:8

Jesus said, “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”— Matthew 5:16

Love Does

“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”— 1 John 3:17-18

“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”— Galatians 5:6

Made for This

“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”— Ephesians 2:10

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”— Micah 6:8

“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”— 2 Peter 1:5-8

The Judgment

Jesus said, “His master replied, 'You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest. So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags. For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them. And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'”— Matthew 25:26-30

Jesus said, “The servant who knows the master's will and does not get ready or does not do what the master wants will be beaten with many blows.”— Luke 12:47

Jesus said, “He will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'”— Matthew 25:45

Jesus said, “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.”— Revelation 22:12

“If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.”— 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”— 2 Corinthians 5:10

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.”— Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Jesus said, “I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm — neither hot nor cold — I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”— Revelation 3:15-16

Work It Out

“Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed — not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence — continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,”— Philippians 2:12

“and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him”— Hebrews 5:9

Believing is not enough. A faith that does nothing is a dead faith. Do the will of the Father.

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

• Help me bring hope to those who cry out spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.
• Help me bring light to those who are stuck in mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical darkness.
• Help me bring comfort to those who are mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically lost.
• And to show them a better way.
• Help me feed those who are mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically hungry.
• Help me to clothe those who are mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically naked.
• Help me see to those who are mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically sick.

I cannot do this alone. I will do it with the help of Father God, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit.

The Commission

Jesus said, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”— Matthew 25:35-36

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter — when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?”— God, Isaiah 58:6-7

Feed Them

The Body

“Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, 'Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”— James 2:15-16

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”— Proverbs 19:17

The Mind

Jesus said, “It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”— Matthew 4:4

“When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty.”— Jeremiah 15:16

“How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”— Psalm 119:103

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”— 1 Peter 2:2

Jesus said, “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.”— John 6:27

The Spirit

Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”— John 6:35

Jesus said, “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you — they are full of the Spirit and life.”— John 6:63

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”— Matthew 5:6

Jesus said, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.”— John 4:34

The Heart

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”— Psalm 34:8

“I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.”— God, Jeremiah 31:25

“Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare. Give ear and come to me; listen, that you may live.”— God, Isaiah 55:2-3

Clothe Them

The Body

“Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”— John the Baptist, Luke 3:11

The Mind

“Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”— Romans 13:14

“and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”— Ephesians 4:24

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”— Colossians 3:2

The Spirit

“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.”— Isaiah 61:10

“for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.”— Galatians 3:27

“I put on righteousness as my clothing; justice was my robe and my turban.”— Job 29:14

The Heart

“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”— Colossians 3:12

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”— Colossians 3:14

“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'”— 1 Peter 5:5

“You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,”— Psalm 30:11

House Them

The Body

“Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”— Hebrews 13:2

The Mind

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'”— Psalm 91:1-2

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”— Isaiah 26:3

Jesus said, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”— Matthew 7:24-25

The Spirit

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”— God, Deuteronomy 33:27

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”— Psalm 46:1

“Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.”— Psalm 62:8

“You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.”— Psalm 32:7

The Heart

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”— Matthew 11:28-30

“The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake.”— Psalm 23:1-3

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”— Psalm 4:8

“For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.”— Psalm 27:5

The Whole Person

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:23

“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”— Luke 2:52

Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”— Matthew 22:37

Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”— Mark 12:30

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”— Proverbs 17:22

Bring It Home

“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”— James 1:27

Jesus said, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”— Luke 4:18-19

Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”— Matthew 25:40

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

The dictionary says it plain.

• Set aside — to reserve for a purpose; to save; to put something of future use and value in a safe place. — Merriam-Webster
• Set apart — to reserve to a particular use; to separate from the rest; to make noticeable — to make outstanding. — Merriam-Webster

And the thesaurus takes it deeper.

• Set apart means devote — to keep or intend for a special purpose. Listen to what the thesaurus calls it: dedicate, reserve, allocate, earmark, consecrate — reserved for a purpose. Hallow, sanctify, bless — made holy. Save — rescued and kept. Commit, entrust, confide, bestow — handed over into trusted hands. Employ, apply, use — put to work.
• Set aside: dedicate — kept for a special purpose. Abolish — to put an end to by formal action; the old life is ended. Dump — to get rid of as useless or unwanted; the old self is discarded. Store — to put something of future use and value in a safe place; you are kept safe.
• Sanctify, as in to purge — to free from moral guilt or blemish: purge, purify, heal, cleanse, restore, amend, refine, regenerate, elevate, absolve, acquit, exonerate, clear.
• Sanctify, as in to bless — to make holy: bless, consecrate, dedicate, hallow, devote, spiritualize, commit.

The dictionary itself preaches it: to be set apart is to be sanctified.

Sanctify — What the Dictionary Says

Now the dictionary defines the word itself.

• Sanctify — to set apart to a sacred purpose or to religious use: consecrate.

“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”— God, Exodus 19:5-6

“Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.”— 2 Timothy 2:21

And the dictionary defines consecrate — the source's version, word for word:

• to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite — especially, to ordain to the office of bishop
• to make or declare sacred — especially, to devote irrevocably to the worship of God by a solemn ceremony
• to effect the liturgical transubstantiation of (eucharistic bread and wine)
• to devote to a purpose with or as if with deep solemnity or dedication
• to make inviolable or venerable

• Sanctify — to free from sin: purify.

“as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”— Psalm 103:12

“And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”— 1 Corinthians 6:11

And the dictionary defines purify — to make pure:

• to clear from material defilement or imperfection
• to free from guilt or moral or ceremonial blemish
• to free from undesirable elements

• Sanctify — to make productive of holiness.

“who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”— Titus 2:14

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'”— 1 Peter 1:15-16

Purged from the guilt — then blessed into the holy.

So when God sets you aside, He reserves you. He saves you out from the rest. He separates you from the evil — and He sets you apart for His purpose. Reserved. Separated. Made to stand out. For Him.

And here is the whole sermon in one truth: there are two ways to be set apart. Your sin sets you apart FROM God. God sets you apart FROM your sin. Watch them side by side, and you will understand.

I. Set Apart Before You Were Born

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”— God, Jeremiah 1:5

“But when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.”— Galatians 1:15

II. Reserved to a Particular Use

“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”— God, Exodus 19:5-6

“Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.”— 2 Timothy 2:21

“who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”— Titus 2:14

“for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the LORD has chosen you to be his treasured possession.”— Deuteronomy 14:2

“the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise.”— God, Isaiah 43:21

“'On the day when I act,' says the LORD Almighty, 'they will be my treasured possession. I will spare them, just as a father has compassion and spares his son who serves him.'”— God, Malachi 3:17

III. Set Apart for a Specific Calling

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'”— the Holy Spirit, Acts 13:2

Jesus said, “what about the one whom the Father set apart as his very own and sent into the world? Why then do you accuse me of blasphemy because I said, 'I am God's Son'?”— John 10:36

IV. Separated from the Rest

“You are to be holy to me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own.”— God, Leviticus 20:26

“Therefore, 'Come out from them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.'”— God, 2 Corinthians 6:17

“It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality;”— 1 Thessalonians 4:3

“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.”— 2 Corinthians 7:1

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — his good, pleasing and perfect will.”— Romans 12:1-2

V. Made to Stand Out

“But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'”— 1 Peter 1:15-16

“Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.”— Hebrews 12:14

VI. Saved and Kept

“And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”— 1 Corinthians 6:11

“He has saved us and called us to a holy life — not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.”— 2 Timothy 1:9

“Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.”— Psalm 4:3

“May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:23

“who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:”— 1 Peter 1:2

VII. Sanctified by the Word and the Spirit

Jesus said, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”— John 17:17

Jesus said, “For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.”— John 17:19

“Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy.”— God, Leviticus 20:7-8

“But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as firstfruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth.”— 2 Thessalonians 2:13

“To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be his holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — their Lord and ours:”— 1 Corinthians 1:2

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.”— Ephesians 5:25-27

VIII. Made Holy by His Blood

“And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood.”— Hebrews 13:12

“And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.”— Hebrews 10:10

“Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters.”— Hebrews 2:11

IX. Consecrated — Set Apart by Vow

“Speak to the Israelites and say to them: 'If a man or woman wants to make a special vow, a vow of dedication to the LORD as a Nazirite,'”— God, Numbers 6:2

“Throughout the period of their dedication, they are consecrated to the LORD.”— Numbers 6:8

“Consecrate to me every firstborn male. The first offspring of every womb among the Israelites belongs to me, whether human or animal.”— God, Exodus 13:2

X. The Set-Apart Day

“Say to the Israelites, 'You must observe my Sabbaths. This will be a sign between me and you for the generations to come, so you may know that I am the LORD, who makes you holy.'”— God, Exodus 31:13

The Sabbath day was the seventh day — the day on which God rested after He created the heaven and the earth.

“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.”— Genesis 2:2-3

And this is the day the Lord made a holy day.

XI. Our Part — Purify Yourselves

“All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure.”— 1 John 3:3

XII. Set Apart by Your Own Sin

There are two ways to be set apart. Your sin sets you apart FROM God — separated, in darkness, in chains. But God sets you apart FOR Himself — reserved, consecrated, made holy. And here is the mercy: the same prison your sin built becomes the separated place where God gets to you.

First, sin sets you apart from God.

“But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.”— Isaiah 59:2

“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.”— Titus 3:3

“Some sat in darkness, in utter darkness, prisoners suffering in iron chains, because they rebelled against God's commands and despised the plans of the Most High. So he subjected them to bitter labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.”— Psalm 107:10-12

Then, God sets you apart FROM your sin. Not only are you separated by sin — you are set apart by God from your sin.

“as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”— Psalm 103:12

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”— Colossians 1:13-14

“But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,”— Titus 3:5

And in that separation from the world — in your moment of weakness, in your desperation, in your separation — only then can God get your attention. So when He has your attention, now you're good. With nothing left to distract you, the world goes quiet, and His whisper is the only voice left.

I know, because it happened to me. 25 years, in and out, off and on, in and out of prison — it really set me apart and set me aside. My own sin set me apart from family, set me apart from God, set me apart from anybody who loved me, and even friends, and the community. And in that separated place, in my weakness, in my desperation — God had my full attention. He got to me. I came out serving God.

And being set apart and set aside is not completely bad. Because now, you have nothing distracting you. You have nothing tempting you. You have nothing taunting you. So you're free and clear — free and clear from any of those worries. And then you really don't have to worry, because when you're set apart and set aside, God has you for His purpose.

Jesus said, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”— John 8:36

“He says, 'Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.'”— God, Psalm 46:10

“Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”— 1 Kings 19:11-12

“Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains.”— Psalm 107:13-14

The law itself was the setting-apart — to save you from yourself, and to save others from harm — until God got to you.

“Before the coming of this faith, we were held in custody under the law, locked up until the faith that was to come would be revealed. So the law was our guardian until Christ came that we might be justified by faith.”— Galatians 3:23-24

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.”— Genesis 50:20

Pulled Together

So here it is, pulled together, so you understand.

Your sin set you apart FROM God — your iniquities separated you, you sat in darkness in iron chains, enslaved by your passions, held in custody.

But God set you apart FROM your sin — He removed your transgressions as far as the east is from the west, He rescued you from the dominion of darkness and brought you into the kingdom of the Son He loves, He washed you, He sanctified you, He justified you.

The prison your sin built became the separated place. The world went quiet. The distractions died. And in your weakness, in your desperation, in your separation — God had your full attention, and His whisper was the only voice left.

Set apart by sin. Set apart by God. And this is where the setting-apart ends: once you give your life to Christ, you become a child of God.

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.”— John 1:12-13

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!”— 1 John 3:1

And it happens both at once and over a lifetime. Set apart in a moment — made holy for a lifetime.

“For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy.”— Hebrews 10:14

Reserved. Separated. Made to stand out. Saved and kept. Made holy. Set apart — before you were born, and for His purpose forever.

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Confession · Humility · Repentance · Invitation · Salvation · Testimony

CONFESSION

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”— 1 John 1:9

“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, 'I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.' And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”— Psalm 32:5

“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”— Proverbs 28:13

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”— James 5:16

HUMILITY

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”— James 4:10

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”— 1 Peter 5:6

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”— Micah 6:8

“if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”— God, 2 Chronicles 7:14

REPENTANCE

Jesus said, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”— Matthew 4:17

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,”— Acts 3:19

“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”— Acts 2:38

Jesus said, “I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”— Luke 13:3

INVITATION

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28

“The Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!' And let the one who hears say, 'Come!' Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.”— Revelation 22:17

Jesus said, “All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”— John 6:37

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.”— God, Isaiah 55:1

SALVATION

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.”— Ephesians 2:8-9

“If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”— Romans 10:9

“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”— Acts 16:31

“he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,”— Titus 3:5

TESTIMONY

Jesus said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.”— Mark 5:19

“Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,”— Psalm 107:2

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”— 1 Peter 3:15

Jesus said, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”— Acts 1:8

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.”— Psalm 96:3

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C.H.R.I.S.T.

Comforter · Healer · Redeemer · Intercessor · Savior · Teacher

This sermon is a comfort to the people — to let them know who God is in time of distress and need. This is not only after the steps to Christ. This is what Christ does as He walks with you — as He carries you.

COMFORTER

One who soothes in time of affliction or distress, One who eases' physically; relieve, A condition or feeling of pleasurable ease, Well being and contentment. One who gives solace in time of grief or fear, One who Helps or gives assistance, One that brings or provides comfort, One who has the capacity to give physical ease and well being.

Jesus said, “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—”— John 14:16

Jesus said, “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”— John 14:26

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.”— 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”— God, Isaiah 66:13

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”— Psalm 23:4

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”— Matthew 5:4

HEALER

One who restores to health or soundness; cures. One who sets right; Repairs. One who restores a person to spiritual wholeness. One who makes whole and sound; Returns to health.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”— Psalm 147:3

“If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.”— God, Exodus 15:26

“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”— Isaiah 53:5

“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,”

declares the LORD,

“because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.”— God, Jeremiah 30:17

“'He himself bore our sins' in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; 'by his wounds you have been healed.'”— 1 Peter 2:24

“But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves.”— Malachi 4:2

REDEEMER

One who saves from a state of sinfulness and its consequences. One who restores the honor, worth, or reputation of. One who sets free; Rescues or Ransoms. One who fulfills a pledge. One who recovers ownership of by paying a specified sum.

“I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth.”— Job 19:25

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace”— Ephesians 1:7

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”— 1 Peter 1:18-19

“The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins,”— God, Isaiah 59:20

“who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”— Titus 2:14

“Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full redemption. He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.”— Psalm 130:7-8

INTERCESSOR

One who entreats in favor of another, esp. A Prayer or petition to God on behalf of another. One who mediates in a dispute, Intervention or intervenes.

“Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.”— Romans 8:34

“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”— Hebrews 7:25

“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,”— 1 Timothy 2:5

“My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.”— 1 John 2:1

“Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”— Hebrews 4:14-16

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”— Romans 8:26

SAVIOR

One who sets you free from the consequences of sin; Redeems. One who keeps you in a safe condition; Safeguards. One Who sets you aside for future use. One who Preserves you in a victory. One who preserves a person or thing from harm or loss.

“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”— Luke 2:11

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”— Acts 4:12

“while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,”— Titus 2:13

“I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no savior.”— God, Isaiah 43:11

“And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.”— 1 John 4:14

Jesus said, “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”— John 3:17

Jesus said, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”— John 10:28

TEACHER

One who imparts knowledge or skill to. One who provides knowledge of instruction. One who conditions to a certain action or a frame of mind. One who causes one to learn by example or experience. One who advocates or Preaches. One who carries instruction on a regular basis or gives instruction.

Jesus said, “You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am.”— John 13:13

“because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.”— Matthew 7:29

“He came to Jesus at night and said, 'Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.'”— John 3:2

Jesus said, “But you are not to be called 'Rabbi,' for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.”— Matthew 23:8

“Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'”— Isaiah 30:20-21

It's like the footprints in the sand. When you're walking, but then there's only one set of footprints — that's Jesus carrying you. That's the Comforter, the Healer, the Redeemer, the Intercessor, the Savior, and the Teacher.

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When God calls, who answers?

THE CALL

Jesus said, “For many are invited, but few are chosen.”— Matthew 22:14

“And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God, just as Aaron was.”— Hebrews 5:4

“When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, 'Moses! Moses!' And Moses said, 'Here I am.'”— God, Exodus 3:4

“Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel answered, 'Here I am.'”— 1 Samuel 3:4

Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I chose you.”— John 15:16

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”— Romans 8:28

“He has saved us and called us to a holy life — not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.”— 2 Timothy 1:9

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.”— Ephesians 4:1

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”— 1 Peter 2:9

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”— 1 Peter 5:10

“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,”— 2 Peter 1:10

“But when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son in me so that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.”— Galatians 1:15

“Before I was born the Lord called me; from my mother's womb he has spoken my name.”— Isaiah 49:1

“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'”— the Holy Spirit, Acts 13:2

“Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.”— 1 Corinthians 1:26-29

“They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.”— Revelation 17:14

“Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ”— Jude 1:1

GOD CALLED — WHO ANSWERED?

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'”— Isaiah 6:8

One call — many assignments. One God calls, one Christ gives the offices, one purpose: so that the body of Christ may be built up.

THE ANSWER — PREACHERS

Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”— Mark 16:15

“Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.”— 2 Timothy 4:2

“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'”— Romans 10:14-15

“For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!”— 1 Corinthians 9:16

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'”— Isaiah 52:7

Jesus said, “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”— Matthew 24:14

“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.”— Colossians 1:28

THE ANSWER — PASTORS

“Be shepherds of God's flock... And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory.”— 1 Peter 5:2-4

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.”— John 21:17

“Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.”— Acts 20:28

“Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.”— God, Jeremiah 3:15

Jesus said, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”— John 10:11

“For 'you were like sheep going astray,' but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”— 1 Peter 2:25

“You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly and brutally.”— God, Ezekiel 34:4

THE ANSWER — EVANGELISTS

“But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.”— 2 Timothy 4:5

“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.”— Acts 8:4

“Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.”— Acts 8:35

“That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”— Romans 1:15-16

“For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.”— 1 Corinthians 1:17

THE ANSWER — MINISTERS

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up”— Ephesians 4:11-12

“We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.”— 2 Corinthians 5:20

Jesus said, “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”— Matthew 20:26-28

“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”— Galatians 5:13

“For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.”— 2 Corinthians 4:5

“This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”— 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

THE ANSWER — APOSTLES

“When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles:”— Luke 6:13

“He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach”— Mark 3:14

Jesus said, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”— Acts 1:8

THE ANSWER — PROPHETS

“But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.”— 1 Corinthians 14:3

“Surely the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.”— Amos 3:7

“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.”— 2 Peter 1:21

THE ANSWER — TEACHERS

“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.”— 2 Timothy 2:2

“Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.”— James 3:1

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.”— Colossians 3:16

THE CHARGE

Jesus said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”— Matthew 28:19-20

TIED TOGETHER

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”— 1 Peter 4:10-11

Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”— Matthew 25:40

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“But the church doors closed — anybody walking by cannot hear the word of God. Therefore they are deaf to what is going on inside the church, just as the church is blind to what is going on outside the church.”

“No man can hear what is behind closed doors.”

“So if the lost wanted to be saved — though the church sits right there — the door is closed to them, and they feel as if they're not accepted, because the doors are closed.”

“And Jesus opens all the doors. That's why He comes back — not to the closed doors, but to the streets. Not to the building, but to the people.”

THE MOUNTAINTOP — where there were no doors

Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”— Mark 16:15

“Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,”— Matthew 5:1

“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea”— Matthew 3:1

“So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.”— Acts 17:17

Jesus said, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”— Luke 19:10

“Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.'”— Matthew 9:37

“Then the master told his servant, 'Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.'”— Luke 14:23

Jesus said, “What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.”— Matthew 10:27

“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,”— Isaiah 61:1

“Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on.”— Mark 2:4

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'”— Isaiah 52:7

“Jesus replied, 'Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.'”— Mark 1:38

“Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square; on top of the wall she cries out, at the city gate she makes her speech:”— Proverbs 1:20-21

“Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went.”— Acts 8:4

“Instead he went out and began to talk freely, spreading the news. As a result, Jesus could no longer enter a town openly but stayed outside in lonely places. Yet the people still came to him from everywhere.”— Mark 1:45

“On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there.”— Acts 16:13

“Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore.”— Matthew 13:2

“You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.”— Acts 20:20

THE BUILDING — the gathering is holy too

“I rejoiced with those who said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the LORD.'”— Psalm 122:1

“not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”— Hebrews 10:25

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,”— Acts 2:46

Jesus said, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”— Matthew 18:20

“What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.”— 1 Corinthians 14:26

“But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.”— 1 Corinthians 14:40

“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”— Acts 2:42

“if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.”— 1 Timothy 3:15

THE DOORS — of the church, of the houses, of the heart

The doors of the church

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”— Revelation 3:20

Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”— Matthew 7:7

“Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.”— Psalm 24:7

The doors of the houses

“Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone's chains came loose.”— Acts 16:26

“And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.”— Colossians 4:3

“On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!'”— John 20:19

“A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you!'”— John 20:26

The doors of the heart

Jesus said, “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.”— John 10:9

“you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”— 1 Peter 2:5

“Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst?”— 1 Corinthians 3:16

THE SENDING

“Again Jesus said, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.'”— John 20:21

Jesus said, “Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.”— Luke 10:3

Jesus said, “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?”— Luke 15:4

THE BRIDE — the closing

Jesus doesn't come back for the building. He comes back for His bride — which is the church — which are the people, not the buildings that the people are in.

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her”— Ephesians 5:25

“and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.”— Ephesians 5:27

“Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.”— Revelation 19:7

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

The spiritual antenna — and the person being able to receive the message, but only if they're paying attention, or if they're listening for God. Sometimes, like the Wi-Fi connection, you stay connected or you disconnect, depending on whether you are walking with God or whether you're walking in sin.

The Antenna — Tune In

God is always broadcasting. The signal never stops — but the antenna has to be up. You only receive the message if you're paying attention, if you're listening for God. And the tuning is active: you seek, you listen, you still yourself.

“But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.”— Deuteronomy 4:29

“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.”— 1 Chronicles 16:11

“My heart says of you, 'Seek his face!' Your face, LORD, I will seek.”— Psalm 27:8

“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.”— Psalm 63:1

“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.”— Isaiah 55:6

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”— God, Jeremiah 29:13

“I will listen to what God the LORD says; he promises peace to his people, his faithful servants—but let them not turn to folly.”— Psalm 85:8

“The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.”— Isaiah 50:4

Jesus said, “Whoever has ears, let them hear.”— Matthew 13:9

Jesus said, “Therefore consider carefully how you listen. Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.”— Luke 8:18

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,”— James 1:19

“For God does speak—now one way, now another—though no one perceives it.”— Job 33:14

The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, 'Samuel! Samuel!' Then Samuel said, 'Speak, for your servant is listening.' — 1 Samuel 3:10

Jesus said, “Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”— John 8:47

“As has just been said: 'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.'”— Hebrews 3:15

“Be still, and know that I am God.”— God, Psalm 46:10,

and in the stillness the static clears.

Know His Voice

Many signals crowd the air — but the sheep know the Shepherd's voice, and they test every other spirit before they follow it.

Jesus said, “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.”— John 10:4

Jesus said, 'But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice.' — John 10:5

Jesus said, 'I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me.' — John 10:14

“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”— 1 John 4:1

“The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.”— 1 Corinthians 2:14

Connected — Walking with God

Stay connected, and the signal is strong. Walk with God, and you remain in Him — the branch in the vine, the device on the network. His words remain in you, and you remain in Him. Nothing interrupts the reception.

Jesus said, “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.”— John 15:4

Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”— John 15:5

Jesus said, “If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”— John 15:7

“As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father.”— 1 John 2:24

“But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.”— Jude 1:20-21

Jesus said, “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.”— John 16:13

The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. — Exodus 33:11

“So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”— Galatians 5:16

“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”— Romans 8:6

“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.”— 1 John 1:7

Hear and Obey — Or Refuse

Here is the dividing line. Hearing that obeys stays connected; hearing that refuses puts up the static — until the ears turn away on purpose, and the heart goes calloused, and the signal can't get through at all.

He replied, 'Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.' — Luke 11:28

“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”— Romans 10:17

“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.”— Hebrews 2:1

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”— James 1:22

“'When I called, they did not listen; so when they called, I would not listen,' says the LORD Almighty.”— Zechariah 7:13

“If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction, even their prayers are detestable.”— Proverbs 28:9

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.”— 2 Timothy 4:3-4

“For this people's heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.'”— Matthew 13:15

The Whisper vs the Noise

God doesn't shout over the static — He whispers beneath it. The world is loud; He is not. Tune past the noise, and you'll find Him in the whisper, in the peace.

“After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”— 1 Kings 19:12

“My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you.”— Job 42:5

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord's people.”— 1 Corinthians 14:33

Disconnected — Walking in Sin

Walk in sin, and you disconnect. Not because the signal stopped — because you did. Sin puts static on the line until you can't hear Him at all.

“But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.”— Isaiah 59:2

“If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth.”— 1 John 1:6

“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.”— Ephesians 4:30

Reconnect

The network never went down. The signal never stopped. Reconnect — come near to God, and He will come near to you.

“Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”— James 4:8

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The Body of Christ

From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

We are called to be the face of Christ to the world.

“For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Christ.”— 2 Corinthians 4:6

We are called to be a light to the world.

Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”— Matthew 5:14

We carry the mind of Christ.

“For, 'Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?' But we have the mind of Christ.”— 1 Corinthians 2:16

Wisdom crowns our head.

“She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a crown of splendor.”— Proverbs 4:9

For Christ is the wisdom of God.

“Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.”— 1 Corinthians 1:24

We take heed to wisdom, and our foot does not stumble.

“Do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight... Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.”— Proverbs 3:21-23

We bear the weight on His shoulders.

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”— Isaiah 9:6,

We are His eyes to see the need and His ears to hear the cry.

“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry.”— Psalm 34:15

And His eyes weep with those who weep.

“Jesus wept.”— John 11:35,

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.”— Revelation 21:4,

Our tongue is instructed to sustain the weary.

“The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.”— Isaiah 50:4

I speak for those who cannot speak.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.”— Proverbs 31:8

He has given us a new heart.

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”— Ezekiel 36:26

And this is what the new heart beats for.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”— Matthew 5:3-10

We are the hands and the feet of Christ. And He breathed life into us.

“Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they may live... breath entered them; they came to life and stood up on their feet.”— Ezekiel 37:9-10

And underneath us are His everlasting arms.

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”— Deuteronomy 33:27,

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”— 1 Corinthians 12:27

And by the grace of God, this body will be raised new.

“But by the grace of God I am what I am.”— 1 Corinthians 15:10

“The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body.”— 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

And the Holy Spirit dwells within us.

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?”— 1 Corinthians 6:19

And this is the fruit He bears in us.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”— Galatians 5:22-23

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”— Psalm 139:14

And we are becoming Christ-like, transformed into His image.

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory.”— 2 Corinthians 3:18

The Armor of God

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.”— Ephesians 6:11

We know who we are fighting.

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”— Ephesians 6:12

The belt of truth is buckled around us — it holds everything together.

Jesus said, “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”— John 8:32

The breastplate of righteousness covers the heart.

“He put on righteousness as his breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on his head; he put on the garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.”— Isaiah 59:17

Our feet are fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace — to carry the good news wherever we go.

“And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'”— Romans 10:15

The shield of faith is in our hands, to quench every flaming arrow of the evil one.

“for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”— 1 John 5:4

The helmet of salvation guards the mind.

“But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:8

And the sword of the Spirit — the word of God — is on our tongue.

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”— Hebrews 4:12

Prayer is what powers the armor.

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people.”— Ephesians 6:18

And this is the fight we are armed for.

“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.”— 1 Timothy 6:12

Equipped for Battle

God equips us with everything — after the armor, you are equipped with everything to fight the battle:

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”— 2 Timothy 3:16-17

He equips our eyes to see the unseen.

“And Elisha prayed, 'Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.' Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.”— 2 Kings 6:17

And this is where we fix our eyes:

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”— 2 Corinthians 4:18

“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.”— 2 Peter 1:3

“Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”— Hebrews 13:21

Jesus said, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”— Luke 4:18-19

Sent to Do the Work

Now that we are equipped for battle, we go out to do the work of God.

Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”— Mark 16:15

And these are the signs that follow those who believe.

Jesus said, “And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;”— Mark 16:17

He has given us authority over all the power of the enemy.

Jesus said, “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.”— Luke 10:19

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”— James 1:22

And this is how the battle ends.

“They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”— Revelation 12:11

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

We are given a new identity in Christ, but yet we constantly try to take on the identity of the world. We are created in the image of Christ. But yet with the choices we make we're taking on the identity of people, places and things. And it is aggravated — willful, deliberate — we go out and do these things in sin to take on the identity of another. I know, because aggravated identity theft was one of my charges.

The Identity He Gave You

“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”— Genesis 1:27

“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”— Ephesians 2:10

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.”— John 1:12-13

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”— 1 Peter 2:9

“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”— Galatians 2:20

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,”— Philippians 3:20

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”— 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

“For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”— Colossians 1:13-14

Put Off, Put On

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”— Ephesians 4:22-24

“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.”— Colossians 3:9-10

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”— Romans 12:2

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”— 2 Corinthians 5:17

“For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light”— Ephesians 5:8

The Original Swap

“For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”— Genesis 3:5

Taking the World's Identity

“and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.”— Romans 1:23

“They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.”— Romans 1:25

“But the people refused to listen to Samuel. 'No!' they said. 'We want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles.'”— 1 Samuel 8:19-20

“'Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd,'”— God, Exodus 23:2

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”— Galatians 1:10

“You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.”— James 4:4

“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.”— 1 John 2:15-16

Refusing the False Name

“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.”— Hebrews 11:24-26

“The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.”— Daniel 1:7

“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.”— Daniel 1:8

The Father of the False Identity

Jesus said, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”— John 8:44

“And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.”— 2 Corinthians 11:14

The True Name

“Then the man said, 'Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.'”— Genesis 32:28

“But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: 'Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.'”— God, Isaiah 43:1

“Some will say, 'I belong to the LORD'; others will call themselves by the name of Jacob; still others will write on their hand, 'The LORD's,' and will take the name Israel.”— Isaiah 44:5

“to them I will give within my temple and its walls a memorial and a name better than sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name that will endure forever.”— God, Isaiah 56:5

“The nations will see your vindication, and all kings your glory; you will be called by a new name that the mouth of the LORD will bestow.”— Isaiah 62:2

“As he says in Hosea: 'I will call them 'my people' who are not my people; and I will call her 'my loved one' who is not my loved one,' and, 'In the very place where it was said to them, 'You are not my people,' there they will be called 'children of the living God.''”— God, Romans 9:25-26

Jesus said, “The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.'”— Luke 15:21

Jesus said, “For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate.”— Luke 15:24

Jesus said, “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.”— Revelation 2:17

He gave me a new name and a new identity. Just like I chose to keep using the name Moses over my original name — because the false one was never mine to carry.

— Moses

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From “My Story” — Andreus (Moses), Founder, EXZODUS Ministries

Why when we look in a glass mirror can we fix the reflection that we see? But when we are told about our spiritual mirror we get upset. In the mirror we fix whatever is wrong — the eyebrow, brush our teeth, move a piece of lint, a piece of hair out of place — anything that's out of place in the physical aspect, we fix in this physical mirror. But when it comes to the spiritual mirror, people get mad at the spiritual correction.

Reflection — What the Dictionary Says

Physical reflection:

• The throwing back of light, sound, or heat when it strikes a surface that does not absorb it
• Purpose: to create a visual mirror image — where left and right are reversed
• Examples: your face in a glass mirror; a tree's image on a calm lake; an echo returning a sound wave

Spiritual reflection:

• A thoughtful, internal process of introspection — examining your beliefs, experiences, actions, and your relationship with the divine
• Purpose: inner peace, clarity, wisdom, moral alignment, and spiritual growth
• Practices: meditation on sacred texts, prayer, journaling, silence, reviewing daily motives and mistakes

The physical bounces off a surface that absorbs nothing, and hands the image back reversed. The spiritual is meant to be absorbed — taken in, examined, and corrected. Two reflections. One fixes the outside. One corrects the heart.

The Physical Reflection

“Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.”— James 1:23-24

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.”— 1 Peter 3:3-4

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”— Proverbs 31:30

Jesus said, “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”— Matthew 6:16-18

The Spiritual Reflection

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”— James 1:22

“But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.”— James 1:25

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.”— Hebrews 4:12-13

“But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.'”— God, 1 Samuel 16:7

“As water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart.”— Proverbs 27:19

Jesus said, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You foolish people! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also?”— Luke 11:39-40

Jesus said, “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of the bones of the dead and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.”— Matthew 23:27-28

“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”— 1 Corinthians 13:12

“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”— 2 Corinthians 3:18

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.”— 2 Corinthians 4:16

Mad at the Correction

“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”— Proverbs 12:1

“Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.”— Proverbs 15:10

“Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.”— Proverbs 15:12

“Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.”— Proverbs 9:8

“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.”— 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Jesus said, “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed.”— John 3:19-20

“Have I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?”— Galatians 4:16

The Friend Who Rebukes

“Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”— Proverbs 27:5-6

“It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.”— Ecclesiastes 7:5

Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man!” — 2 Samuel 12:7

Jesus said, “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.”— Revelation 3:19

The Correction of the True Reflection

“Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.”— Psalm 141:5

“Test me, LORD, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;”— Psalm 26:2

“Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD.”— Lamentations 3:40

“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?”— 2 Corinthians 13:5

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.”— Hebrews 12:11

The Reflection Restored

“Then God said, 'Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.'”— God, Genesis 1:26

“For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.”— Romans 8:29

“And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we bear the image of the heavenly man.”— 1 Corinthians 15:49

“Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.”— 1 John 3:2

“When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were afraid to come near him.”— Exodus 34:29-30

“Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.”— Psalm 34:5

“Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.”— Daniel 12:3

“Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things? A person's wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance.”— Ecclesiastes 8:1

“Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.”— Isaiah 64:8

“Does not the potter have the right to make out of the same lump of clay some pottery for special purposes and some for common use?”— Romans 9:21

“He said, 'Can I not do with you, Israel, as this potter does?' declares the LORD. 'Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand, Israel.'”— God, Jeremiah 18:6

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”— 2 Corinthians 4:7

“We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that his life may also be revealed in our mortal body.”— 2 Corinthians 4:10-11

The man in the mirror — the man standing in front of the mirror is real. But what's in the mirror is a reflection of what is wrong with the man that is real. The man in the mirror needs to change his ways, for his reflection shows differently. Man's inner spirit needs to reflect God. Not himself. And man's outer person needs to reflect God's inner spirit through flesh.

Fix the man, not the mirror. Fix the spirit of man.

— Moses

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