Outbless Weekly

Michael Metcalf
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Outbless Weekly is a podcast of the bible study hosted by Michael Metcalf who studied at Calvary Chapel Bible College and has been a volunteer bible teacher for over 30 + years. Michael teaches verse by verse, book by book as the Holy Spirit leads.  Listen to the Outbless Weekly Podcast as we travel through the bible. You will quickly learn the bible in-depth and begin to deepen your understanding of God's amazing Word. You may also contact Michael at mm@outbless.com

  1. 2h ago

    1 Corinthians 13 - The Excellence of Love

    Send us Fan Mail 1 Corinthians, Chapter 13 The Excellence of Love 1 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing. To speak with the tongues of men and angles (speaking in tongues) but do not have love, I become a noisy gong or clanging cymbal (meaningless, noise, irritating)If we have the gift of prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge and have all faith enough to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing! Worthless. a wind that disappears…If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and surrender my body but not have love, it profits me nothing (no profit, no reward, no memory, pointless)If you do not have Love, the operation of Gifts won’t have any impact. Zero, nothing, nada!Your motive must be Love – not a feeling but a verb that connotes action based on heartfelt true concern for others. If your motive is real love – the operation of the gifts are awesome! But not without it.4 Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant, 5 does not act unbecomingly; it does not seek its own, is not provoked, does not take into account a wrong suffered, 6 does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Notice, it’s the complete opposite of what our flesh tells us.Love is patient (not in a hurry, not tired of waiting for someone else, not frustrated by the slow speed of others)Love is kind (performs positive actions that can be seen, heard and felt by someone else in a positive light).Love does not brag and is not arrogant. It does not show off or act more important or look down upon you.Does not act unbecomingly. Aschēmoneō (does not act indecent)It does not seek its own (its own selfish desires, pleasure or other benefit)Is not provoked (can’t be taunted into losings its temper or its cool, doesn’t react to emotion)Does not take into account a wrong suffered (cheated, lied too, stole from, ripped off, manipulated)There is no account or negative balance (nothing owed)But rejoices in the truth (takes joy in truthful words, actions or standing up for the Word)Bears all things. To bear something is to patiently wait for the symptoms or pain to pass.To bear all things, there must be a reward like having a baby (the reward is worth the pain)When you know the reward, its much easier to bear with all things as you wait for your rewards.Believes all things (believes all things of the Bible, God’s word, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.Hopes all things. Hope is expecting to win or expecting to receive that which was promised.Endures all things. To endure is painful. Endurance requires strength over time. We continue to endure everything as we wait patiently on the Lord. We continue in spite of pain!The not list: Love is kind. Does not brag. Is not arrogant. Does not act unbecomingly. Seeks not its own. Not provoked. Doesn’t take into account wrong suffered. Does not rejoice in unrighteousness.The is list: Rejoices with the truth. Bears all things. Believes all things. Hopes all things. Endures all things.It’s time to check our own hearts to see if our love has the right list of not and is…8 Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part; 10 but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. 11 When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. 13 But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love. Love, never, never, never fails…Prophecy, tongues, and knowledge will be done away! When the perfect comes… When does this happen? What is the eschatology?Jesus’ first coming → the rapture of the church → the 7 year tribulation → the 2nd coming → the millennial reign for 1,000 years → the new heaven and the new earth?When I was a child a spoke like a child (what did it sound like?, what did it mean?)When I became a man I did away with childish things (speaking, thinking, reasoning – became mature)Now I see in a mirror dimly, but then… face to face (here is the clue – then face to face)But then I will know fully (when will you know fully, who will explain it to you)… just as I also have been fully known (who has fully known you)But now faith, hope, love abide these three, but the greatest of these is loveThis is our theme verse. It points the way toward heaven in the straightest possible path – LOVEJohn 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. Here is true love. God so loved the world that gave…Love is a verb not a feeling.Love connotes action.Love demonstrates real motives.God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world but to save the world through Him.See and understands God’s heart (to save the world)Make it personalTo save meTo save youTo save usTo save them Notice 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. They will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. Why don’t people believe in Jesus Christ our Saviour? – fear of exposure.How do we combat fear? Perfect love casts out fear!It is to share the Gospel (good news) that they can be forgiven of all their sins and evil deeds because God loves them so much He sent His son to die in their place so they can receive grace & salvation.Intro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

  2. 3h ago

    1 Corinthians 12 - Don't Be Ignorant Concerning Spiritual Gifts

    Send us Fan Mail 1 Corinthians 12 Don’t be ignorant concerning Spiritual Gifts Preparation 1 Cor 1 – we learned humility & about God’s power and wisdom through grace (Grace & Peace) 1 Cor 2 – not through eloquence or wise words but in demonstration of the (Power of the Spirit) 1 Cor 3 – All things are ours, we should be building on a strong foundation (Kingdom view) 1 Cor 4 – We are servants and stewards trusted with the mysteries of God (must be found faithful) 1 Cor 5 – Believers must no longer be immoral, greedy, swindles, idolaters (disassociate if necessary) 1 Cor 6 – Sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, etc will not inherit Kingdom (Our Body is a Temple) 1 Cor 7 – Married to the Lord (We are the bride of Christ) be concerned with Him (bought with a price) 1 Cor 8 – Don’t eat food sacrificed to idols; don’t cause a brother or sister to fall (be others focused) 1 Cor 9 – Grace gives us the liberty to win the race; we must train to win souls (and run for the prize) 1 Cor 10 – Don’t give in to temptation; don’t cause others to fall (seek salvation for others) 1 Cor 11 – God’s authority demands our respect; cleansed by the Blood; (remember the price paid) Now we come to Chapter 12 (only after we prepare the soil) 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware. 2 You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus is accursed"; and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. Unaware is agnoeō literally “Ignorant”. Paul doesn’t want us to be ignorant (not know this). Some people freak out when they hear someone speaking in tongues. Don’t freak out. 1 Cor 14:18 Paul says: … I thank God, I speak in tongues more than you all; Paul spoke in tongues more than all the others. Because he understood the benefits. Paul, in his letters, names three things he does not want Christians to be ignorant of: Don’t be ignorant of God’s plan for Israel (Romans 11:25)Don’t be ignorant of spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1)Don’t be ignorant about the Second Coming of Jesus and the eternal state (1 Thessalonians 4:13)4 Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. 6 There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. 7 But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the effecting of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another the distinguishing of spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. Notice this: Several gifts but the same Spirit (they all come from one place – The Lord) Vs 6… the same God who works all things in all persons. … but to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. Note the purpose “for the common good”. Word of wisdom (what to do with specific knowledge) howWord of knowledge (information revealed by God but not wisdom) whatFaith (Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen) beliefGifts of healing (physical healing)Effecting of miracles (parting the sea; staff turns into a snake; water comes from the rock)Prophecy (that which is forthtold mostly or foretold)Distinguishing of spiritsVarious kinds of tonguesInterpretation of tonguesLet’s learn more: Romans 12 Dedicated Service 12 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. 3 For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. 4 For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. 6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly: if prophecy, according to the proportion of his faith; 7 if service, in his serving; or he who teaches, in his teaching; 8 or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; 11 not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, 13 contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. 16 Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17 Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. 18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. 19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 “But if your enemy is hungry, feed him, and if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Back to 1 Corinthians 12 12 For even as the body is one and yet has many members, and all the members of the body, though they are many, are one body, so also is Christ. 13 For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free, and we were all made to drink of one Spirit. Just like all the members of your body – all these gifts make up one body. Every we all collectively make up one church. Notice that it we were all baptized into one body! 14 For the body is not one member, but many. 15 If the foot says, "Because I am not a hand, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear says, "Because I am not an eye, I am not a part of the body," it is not for this reason any the less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the hearing be? If the whole were hearing, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But now God has placed the members, each one of them, in the body, just as He desired. 19 If they were all one member, where would the body be? 20 But now there are many members, but one body. 21 And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you"; or again the head to the feet, "I have no need of you." 22 On the contrary, it is much truer that the members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary; 23 and those members of the body which we deem less honorable, on these we bestow more abundant honor, and our less presentable members become much more presentable, 24 whereas our more presentable members have no need of it. But God has so composed the body, giving more abundant honor to that member which lacked, 25 so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 26 And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. 27 Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it. 28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. ApostlesProphetsTeachersMiraclesHealingHelpsAdministrationsTongues29 All are not apostles, are they? All are not prophets, are they? All are not teachers, are they? All are not workers of miracles, are they? 30 All do not have gifts of healings, do they? All do not speak with tongues, do they? All do not interpret, do they? 31 But earnestly desire the greater gifts. And I show you a still more excellent way. Next week we will learn the purpose of these gifts and their proper use. Let’s continue to pray this week for wisdom, understanding and the gifts of the spirit to fall on us all. Don’t forget what you learned in chapters 1-11; keep your temple clean and ready to receive all that the Lord wants to do in you and through you. Obedience is required for those who love Intro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

  3. 22h ago

    1 Thessalonians 4 - Plea for Purity

    Send us Fan Mail 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 4 Plea for Purity 4 Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God; 2 for you know what commandments we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God; 6 that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified. 7 For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. 8 Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit. A Brotherly and Orderly Life 9 But concerning brotherly love you have no need that I should write to you, for you yourselves are taught by God to love one another; 10 and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; 11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, 12 that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing. The Comfort of Christ’s Coming 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. Intro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

  4. 1d ago

    1 Thessalonians 3 - Hindered but Not Defeated

    Send us Fan Mail 1 Thessalonians 3 1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure [it,] we thought it best to be left behind, alone at Athens, 2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you for the benefit of your faith, Therefore refers back to what happened in Chapter 2 We learned Paul wants to revisit Thessalonica after he had to flee in the middle of the night (Acts 17:1-4) tells us the story: Paul has come to Thessalonica during his 2nd missionary journey and reasoned with the Jewish believers for 3 sabbaths. Some Jews believed with many Greeks and prominent women. A new church was formed. (Acts 17:5-9) Certain Jews become jealous of Pauls influence. They gather a mob and start a public disturbance. The mob could not find Paul so they took Jason (the believer hosting Paul) and they drag him before the city authorities. It’s a political hit job “these men who have turned the world upside down have come here also.. saying there is another king Jesus”. Jason and others had to post a bond or security before being released. (Acts 17:10) The believers send Paul and Silas away by night to Berea for safety. This why Paul had leave Thessalonica suddenly. (Acts 17:13) The same opponents from Thessalonica travel to Berea and str up crowds there too so Paul had to leave again. So Paul wants to revisit Thessalonica Paul says satan hindered his efforts Unable to come himself, he sends Timoty Timothy reaches the church and returns with news of their faithfulness Sometimes we are hindered by people, politics or even evil forces Notice what happens, Paul sends Timothy (his name means Honoring God or One who honors God) and a result, Paul could stay and continue to serve in Corinth. Paul’s name means small request or prayer. Paul must have prayed for Timothy because he returned with good news. In the end the Gospel work continued even though Paul was not able to go to Thessanolica at the time. Thessalonica was named after Thessalonike, the half-sister of Alexander the Great. The name means “Victory of the Thessalians”. In other words, God’s plan brought Victory in the place Paul was unable to return to at the time regardless. 3 so that no one would be disturbed by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we have been destined for this. 4 For even when we were with you, we [kept] telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it happened, as you know. 5 For this reason, when I could no longer endure [it,] I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter might have tempted you, and our labor would be for nothing. Paul didn’t want the church in Thessalonica to be disturbed by his afflictions. Notice he told them he was destined for this. Paul was worried about himself, he was worried about the believers in Thessalonica because he feared that strong opposition might hinder their faith. Paul could not take not knowing any longer and since he could not go he sent Timothy to make sure they were doing well. I find it interesting that Paul associates the difficulties with the “Tempter”. In other words, it’s a spiritual was not a physical one. Rember when the tempter tried to tempt Jesus for 40 days and 40 nights. 6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always think kindly of us, longing to see us just as we also [long to see] you, 7 for this reason, brothers [and sisters,] in all our distress and affliction we were comforted about you through your faith; 8 for now we [really] live, if you stand firm in the Lord. 9 For what thanks can we give to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice because of you before our God, Paul is super happy and glad when hears the good report from Timothy. What great concert and great joy over hearing their state. If only believers today cared as much! Notice “for now we really live” if you stand firm in the Lord. Paul was living large because the church he started in Thessalonica was still moving forward by God’s power & grace. 10 as we keep praying most earnestly night and day that we may see your faces, and may complete what is lacking in your faith? Notice Paul and others with him “keep praying most earnestly” – how about us? Notice Paul wants to complete what is lacking in their faith… (Helping them grow in faith!) 11 Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you; 12 and may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also [do] for you; 13 so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Paul now appeals to God the Father, and the Lord Jesus to direct his way to them. Paul isn’t giving up. He keeps praying and asking God to see them. What a great example of what we all need to do. Keep praying, keep asking, keep believing God will intervene so that we may see each other face to face. Paul exhorts them to increase and overflow in love for one another and for all people. Notice how important love is… And that it needs to increase and overflow (pour it out until others are filled to overflowing (Outblessed). Pauls wants God to establish their hearts (what you truly believe); blameless in holiness (the only way we become blameless is by faith in the shed blood of Jesus that washes us white as snow… Our attitude must be gratitude that we were made blameless before God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Notice the anticipation of God’s return and expectation of a wonderful reunion! Notice its with all His saints (not some but ALL) – what a day we have to look forward too. Intro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

  5. 5d ago

    Philemon 1 - Plea for Onesimus, a Free Man

    Send us Fan Mail Philemon Chapter 1 Salutation 1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved brother and fellow worker, 2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon is one of the four prison epistles written by Paul. It’s helpful to remember where he is and what he is experiencing while writing four books of the new testament. First, remember that Paul is a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. He was put in jail for preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Second, remember that Paul is a willing prisoner (not against his will) but Paul decided that everything he previously learned was worthless. Remember what Paul gave up. Paul was previously part of the elite group pharisees called the Sanhedrin. Professors of the Jewish law. A very strict group of legalistic powerful men. Paul was circumcised on the 8th day according the Levitical law. He was from the tribe of Benjamin. The tribe of Benjamin because the Jewish people. He was a Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee. All this education. All this heritage. All the privilege. All the power. All the prestige. Paul said “I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ..(phi 3:8) Paul said he counts them but rubbish (trash) in order to gain Christ (through faith, by Grace) Paul is writing to Philemon (a wealthy Roman who became a Christian) and began a church in his house. The word for church is “ekklesia” it means “a small gathering together”. The church is made up of believers like family members who meet together as family and fellow workers. Are you part of an ekklesia? Do you meet with a small group of Christian brothers and sisters and share the love of Christ as family members and co-labor together? If you’re not, you are missing out on an important part of true Christian life the way God intended. We actually need each other to encourage each other, keep each other accountable, and keep moving forward in knowledge of the Word and in the grace of Jesus Christ. Heb 10:25 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near. Paul is careful to recognize Philemon by name and state that he is “our beloved brother” and “fellow worker”. These are great titles. Can anyone say this about you? If not, its time you start changing your schedule, changing your priorities. It’s time to be real family. Paul also mentions Apphia, our sister and Archipuus our fellow solder, and the church in your house (many others) who meet in Philemon’s house! Here’s the message Paul wants to say “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ”. Paul desires that the family of God receive “Grace”. It’s the main thing. The result of receiving grace is “and peace from God our Father”. We have true peace with God Almighty our Father (we get into right relationship with God as our Father) when we place our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. It’s important that we keep the main thing the main thing to: Grace Philemon’s Love and Faith 4 I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers, 5 because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints; 6 and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake. 7 For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. Paul thanks my God always (how about us?) Do we thank God always? .. making mention of you in my prayers (it’s important to make mention of our Christian brothers and sisters in our prayers. Paul made mention “because” I hear of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints. If their love was strong enough that Paul heard about it – it must have been talked about. If it was talked about, it must have been tangible and real (visible). What were they talking about? Their love toward the Lord Jesus AND toward the saints. Love is a verb. It should connote action. If you love someone you spend time with them, you do things to help them, things to make them feel loved. How about us? Are we engaged in love in such a way that it is evident to others that we love the Lord Jesus? AND the saints? The word teaches us in 1 Cor 13:13 now abide these three faith, hope and love but the greatest of these is LOVE. Let us love with all our heart, all our mind, all our strength. Let us first love the Lord Jesus like this… Then, let us love the saints likes this too! Paul continues in verse 6 I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake. Paul is praying (asking God and having faith this will happen, AND thanking God in advance) that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake. For the sake of Christ. For the sake of what He died for. He is praying for “that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through knowledge”. This is the knowledge of the word of God. When we study the bible together verse by verse we have fellowship with God and man. It is the power of the word ignited by faith and put into action by love that makes a fellowship effective. Read the WordPray the WordThank God in Jesus nameLove the Lord JesusLove the saintsPaul said in verse 7 that “I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love because the saints hearts have been refreshed”. Philemon and his home church were refreshing the hearts of the saints. It’s refreshing to know how much God loves you. It’s refreshing to know that you are forgiven. It’s refreshing to know and hear the promises of God. It goes to the deepest part of your heart. This was happening consistently; therefore, it was working and Paul heard about it. 8 Therefore, though I have enough confidence in Christ to order you to do what is proper, 9 yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—since I am such a person as Paul, [i]the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus— Plea for Onesimus, a Free Man 10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, 11 who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me. Paul makes an appeal for his child in the faith Onesimus. Onesimus was a slave that did something wrong to Philemon. We are not sure exactly what it was but he ran away. Philemon could have put Onesimus in jail. He had every right to be upset and do something about it (legally); however, Paul makes an appeal for him, just like Jesus makes an appeal for us to be forgiven.. Paul said he formerly useless but now useful both to you and me. This is exactly what happened to us. We were formerly useless until we were forgiven. Now we are useful!  12 I have sent him back to you in person, that is, sending my very heart, 13 whom I wished to keep with me, so that on your behalf he might minister to me in my imprisonment for the gospel; 14 but without your consent I did not want to do anything, so that your goodness would not be, in effect, by compulsion but of your own free will. 15 For perhaps he was for this reason separated from you for a while, that you would have him back forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord. Sending him back so as not to force their willNo longer a slaveMore than a slaveA beloved brotherIn the flesh and in the Lord17 If then you regard me a partner, accept him as you would me. 18 But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account; Regard me a partner, accept him as you would meIf he has wrong you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my accountThis goes to another new level (a partner)Paul wants to pay Onesemus’s debt (just like Jesus did for us). 19 I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand, I will repay it (not to mention to you that you owe to me even your own self as well). 20 Yes, brother, let me benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. Paul is wIntro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

  6. 6d ago

    1 Thessalonians 1 - Praying for People by Name with Full Conviction

    Send us Fan Mail 1 Thessalonians 1  - Praying for people by name with full conviction 1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. Paul means small or little = humility; however his Hebrew name Saul means “asked for” or “requested” Silvanus means wood, woods or forest or rooted and also “asked for” Timothy means “honoring God” In this opening verse we have a “A small humble request, that we might be rooted by the cross that we may honor God” 2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers; 3 constantly keeping in mind your work of faith and labor of love and perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father, 4 knowing, brothers and sisters, beloved by God, His choice of you; 5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sakes. Always giving thanks to God for all of you making mention of you in our prayers! Do you pray for people by name? To make mention is to use their name. There is power in prayer for people by name. We should do t his always! Keeping in mind: - your work of faith and labor of love (do work by faith in love) Perseverance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and FatherNotice that we need perseverance (we have to keep going in spite of difficulty)How do we do it? Our hope is in our Lord Jesus Christ who is in the presence of our God and Father (Because Jesus is Alive and is in Heaven working all things for our good) Just picture Jesus in Heaven alive and well and looking down ready to redeem his children!Knowing brothers and sisters (family) beloved of God (did you know you are beloved of God?) Did you know you are part of His family (adopted by Him)His choice of you! (He chose you, you did not choose Him – WOW)For our gospel did not come to you in word only (not just reading and talking)But also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction (power is dunamis where we get the word Dynamite – it is inherent power ready to explode. It only needs a spark of faith!The word spoken by faith ignites the Power of the Holy Spirit and unleashes signs, miracles and wonders only God can do. You must believe it with full conviction and you will see the results in the physical world! Just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sakes (what kind of men did they prove to be?) Full of God’s word, full of the Holy Spirit, demonstrating faith and power with full conviction – You can hear it, see it and experience it! This is how they knew what kind of men they proved to be!6 You also became imitators of us and of the Lord, having received the word during great affliction with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. You also became imitators of us (great thing to imitate a man full of the word, faith and power of the Holy Spirit walking in love serving everyone he can! Notice that these people became believers during great affliction yet with the joy of the Holy Spirit! Do you have the joy of the Holy Spirit? Ask God for it and He will give it to you freely! This conversion was so radicle, they became examples to countless other people in Macedonia and Achaia (Greece) 8 For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but in every place the news of your faith toward God has gone out, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us as to the kind of reception we had with you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve a living and true God, 10 and to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is, Jesus who rescues us from the wrath to come. For the word of the Lord sounded forth from you! Is the word of the Lord sounding forth from you? From us? We should be excited to tell everyone! Forgiveness of sins is available to everyone right now. Notice what happened. Reports came back about these new believers sharing their faith with full conviction and the Holy Spirit was working in their lives everywhere they went and had a major impact that others could see so much so that they we all talking about it and reporting it back! New flash – something awesome is happening here! Notice they were serving idols and turned from it to serve the living and true God! This is what we should all do – turn from everything else to serve the living and true God!!! … and to wait (for the His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, that is Jesus who rescues us from the wrath to come. Are you waiting in anticipation of Jesus? Intro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

  7. 12/20/2023

    3 John 1 - A Good Report

    Send us Fan Mail 3 John 1 - A Good Report 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. -          The elder is John the Apostle who is about 90 years old at this point. -          To the beloved Gaius (Gaius means Happy or One who rejoices) -          Whom I love in truth (John loved him because he served the Lord which is why he was happy and rejoicing. 2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. 3 For I was overjoyed when brothers came and testified to your truth, that is, how you are walking in truth. 4 I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth. -          Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health o   Beloved? – YES o   In all respects you may prosper? – YES o   And be in good health? – YES -          Just as your soul prospers o   Your soul prospers when you believe in Jesus o   John prayer is for blessing now and later -          For I was overjoyed (overflowing) when brothers (in the faith) came and testified to your truth (shared what they saw and heard first hand), that is, how you are walking in truth o   They were walking (moving forward in the correct direction) in truth (according to the truth of God’s word) -          I have no greater joy than this o   To hear of my children walking in the truth o   Spiritual children born from seed planted o   Do you have any spiritual children? §  You will get great joy when you hear others confirm that they are walking in the truth (continuing on the path toward heaven!) 5 Beloved, you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brothers and sisters, and especially when they are strangers; 6 and they have testified to your love before the church. -          Beloved you are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish. o   Acting faithfully is consistently doing the right thing in the sight of God o   For the brothers and sisters o   And especially when they are strangers. o   And they have testified to your love before the church You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. 7 For they went out for the sake of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. 8 Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may prove to be fellow workers with the truth. -          You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God (blessed, taught, full of provision); better than when they arrived -          For they went out for the sake of the Name (the Name of Jesus) o   Accepting nothing from the Gentiles (worldly people gave nothing) -          Therefore (because we are not like them) we ought to support such people (financially) o   So that we may prove to be fellow workers in the truth (put your money where you mouth is…) 9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first among them, does not accept what we say.  Intro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

  8. 12/18/2023

    2 John 1 - The Real Christmas Gift from God - Eternal Life through Jesus Christ

    Send us Fan Mail 2 John 1 1 The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth— 2 because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love. 4 It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. 5 And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another. 6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. 7 I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist. 8 Watch out that you do not lose what we[a] have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. 9 Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them. 11 Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work. 12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. 13 The children of your sister, who is chosen by God, send their greetings. Intro to Outbless.com Outbless.com outro encourage others

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Outbless Weekly is a podcast of the bible study hosted by Michael Metcalf who studied at Calvary Chapel Bible College and has been a volunteer bible teacher for over 30 + years. Michael teaches verse by verse, book by book as the Holy Spirit leads.  Listen to the Outbless Weekly Podcast as we travel through the bible. You will quickly learn the bible in-depth and begin to deepen your understanding of God's amazing Word. You may also contact Michael at mm@outbless.com

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