I had such a blessed time at Legacy Discipleship Conference this year. Oddly enough, as I reflected on it, I found myself more impacted by it then I originally thought. Perhaps at a later time I'll speak on how and why that is. For now, here's a peek into the musical aspect of the Conference. Lecrae with "Dont Waste your Life." Seriously, don't.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
New Music!!
I'm really banging this new album by Hazakim called Theophanies like a madman right now. For those of you not familiar with Hazakim and their music, here is a little background of the group from their current label home: After reading this, peep the video link and listen to the poignant lyrics of the song "Crucifixion Description." Enjoy!
From www.lampmode.com
Founded in 1997, Hazakim (Hebrew for "strong ones") consists of emcees/producers, Michael and Anthony, who also happen to be blood brothers. Due to an upbringing in the Messianic Jewish movement, as well as multicultural roots which include Jewish ancestry, their sound possesses a trademark Hebrew influence which sets them apart from other hip-hop artists. By applying as their motto the charge of Rav Sha’ul (Paul) in II Timothy 4:2, "preach the Word, be urgent in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, and exhort - be unfailing in patience and in teaching", using the medium of hip-hop culture and through the scriptures they strive to:
-Convince the non-believer of the Messiahship of Jesus and their need for Him as Redeemer and Lord.
-Encourage and admonish the believer to trust the Word of God in faith and knowledge.
-Adhere to and teach the sound doctrine which was taught by the Lord and his disciples.
Blending hip-hop and apologetics (an explanation or defense of the Biblical faith) they present what they call "Hip-Hologetics". This was also the title of their freshman release which sold tremendously well as an independent effort without national distribution. The success of "Hip-Hologetics" earned the duo several awards and allowed them to travel across the U.S. spreading the good news of Jesus the Messiah. Several songs from "Hip-Hologetics" were heard all over the world via radio, internet downloads and radio stations.
From their fresh vocal delivery to their poignant lyrical content and their soulfully creative production; by God’s grace, Hazakim has been in the lab perfecting their craft and are hard at work to bring you more Hip-Hologetics! They have devoted their gift of poetry to the Lord, making Him the focus of every rhyme. Through the power and sovereignty of God, they strive to be teachers and ministers - an effective evangelistic voice to this generation. Amazingly, they have seen the Lord use this ministry awesomely in leading the lost - Jew and gentile, young and old - to the Messiah. After all, it is not the method, but the message in which lies the power. As spoken by Anthony of Hazakim in a recent interview, "…We believe that the Lord has big things in store for Hazakim, to His glory." So be it!
http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ec3e970d22a86698ac8c
From www.lampmode.com
Founded in 1997, Hazakim (Hebrew for "strong ones") consists of emcees/producers, Michael and Anthony, who also happen to be blood brothers. Due to an upbringing in the Messianic Jewish movement, as well as multicultural roots which include Jewish ancestry, their sound possesses a trademark Hebrew influence which sets them apart from other hip-hop artists. By applying as their motto the charge of Rav Sha’ul (Paul) in II Timothy 4:2, "preach the Word, be urgent in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, and exhort - be unfailing in patience and in teaching", using the medium of hip-hop culture and through the scriptures they strive to:
-Convince the non-believer of the Messiahship of Jesus and their need for Him as Redeemer and Lord.
-Encourage and admonish the believer to trust the Word of God in faith and knowledge.
-Adhere to and teach the sound doctrine which was taught by the Lord and his disciples.
Blending hip-hop and apologetics (an explanation or defense of the Biblical faith) they present what they call "Hip-Hologetics". This was also the title of their freshman release which sold tremendously well as an independent effort without national distribution. The success of "Hip-Hologetics" earned the duo several awards and allowed them to travel across the U.S. spreading the good news of Jesus the Messiah. Several songs from "Hip-Hologetics" were heard all over the world via radio, internet downloads and radio stations.
From their fresh vocal delivery to their poignant lyrical content and their soulfully creative production; by God’s grace, Hazakim has been in the lab perfecting their craft and are hard at work to bring you more Hip-Hologetics! They have devoted their gift of poetry to the Lord, making Him the focus of every rhyme. Through the power and sovereignty of God, they strive to be teachers and ministers - an effective evangelistic voice to this generation. Amazingly, they have seen the Lord use this ministry awesomely in leading the lost - Jew and gentile, young and old - to the Messiah. After all, it is not the method, but the message in which lies the power. As spoken by Anthony of Hazakim in a recent interview, "…We believe that the Lord has big things in store for Hazakim, to His glory." So be it!
http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=ec3e970d22a86698ac8c
Friday, June 12, 2009
Giveaway at Cal.vini.st
Tremendous opportunity to win one of 2 copies of BibleWorks 8 from Cal.vini.st!
Check it out!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Apology and Disclaimer
Brethren and others who may visit my Blog,
I feel it necessary to issue an apology for the last posting, which you may or may not have read. The point of that post was, as you may have guessed, the video. What I did not take into full consideration, was the blog which the video was posted on, and that is a serious error on my part. In everything we are called to do as believers, we are to exercise discernment. I did e-thumb through many links on the site, but one link (that could possibly have the most adverse affect on viewers), I neglected to view myself. I made assumptions that I should never make about any material without validating them through careful examination. I don't feel it necessary to go into detail, as that may actually have the opposite effect of my desired end.
I removed the link from my blogs, but want to make clear that I in no way espouse the doctrine voiced by the writer of the said blog, and in fact see it as a gross misrepresentation of the Biblical text, at best. With that said I will be much more careful going forward, and praise God for oversight within His Body.
Pray for me as I for you,
DeJuan
I feel it necessary to issue an apology for the last posting, which you may or may not have read. The point of that post was, as you may have guessed, the video. What I did not take into full consideration, was the blog which the video was posted on, and that is a serious error on my part. In everything we are called to do as believers, we are to exercise discernment. I did e-thumb through many links on the site, but one link (that could possibly have the most adverse affect on viewers), I neglected to view myself. I made assumptions that I should never make about any material without validating them through careful examination. I don't feel it necessary to go into detail, as that may actually have the opposite effect of my desired end.
I removed the link from my blogs, but want to make clear that I in no way espouse the doctrine voiced by the writer of the said blog, and in fact see it as a gross misrepresentation of the Biblical text, at best. With that said I will be much more careful going forward, and praise God for oversight within His Body.
Pray for me as I for you,
DeJuan
Phenomenal Video Proclamation of God's Truth
Found this over at a blog and thought it was worthy of a link. This video is nothing short of sobering. Please watch and share;
***Link removed until I can find one directly to the video****
***Link removed until I can find one directly to the video****
Friday, May 1, 2009
Yet it is not I who live, but Christ
Just a quick post to let you all know that I am still among the breathing! It's been a long while, huh? Yeah, well I've been away and since I have, I've learned a few things that I'd like to share with you. I've also seen a few things that, if I can remember where I saw them, will post up for you. Anyway, I guess the bottom line is I'm back (sort of). I'm at least back in such a way that it probably won't be months between posts. I've missed writing *typing* and will be doing more of it both here and at www.dropsofthought.com. Hope you're looking as forward to it as I am!
Grace and Peace,
Mr. Hiatus :)
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
This Week From Grace Bible Fellowship
Praise the Lord! We recently finished up 1 Timothy in our fellowship, and what a phenomenal walk through that text it was. There was so much to be learned throughout, especially for a new local body of believers. The Lord really used the exposition of that text to knit us closer together with one another, and Himself. He is so gracious. I mentioned on Twitter and Facebook a couple of weeks ago that I would begin to blog a few points from the sermon each week. I thought this would be a good thing to do since we're starting a new book, 1 Peter, and I could start from sermon ONE.
So, the first sermon has occurred, though I'm a bit late due to attending the Shepherd's Conference, and being unable to blog while there. Speaking of the Shepherd's Conference, it was a life-changing event and I can certainly attribute my being there to the Providence of God on so many levels.
Well, as expected, the first sermon from my Pastor, Mark Ragland, was rich. What follows are a few points that I found both helpful and edifying from a great exposition of the first 2 verses.
1 Peter 1:1-2- 1.Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
2. According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
The theme in this letter is "Cheer up, it gets worse!"
I. The Introduction
A. The Writer-Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Apostle from the Greek apo=away, and stolo=to send. Special meaning ascribed to "apostle" by Jesus. We see in Matthew 10:1 that Jesus gave His apostles special authority. Therefore we only see "of Jesus" in the case of those who were especially appointed by Him.
B. Ther Recipients (1B)-Elect=Specifically chosen to be a particular part of the group. Peter is reminding the exiles here *that their citizenship is heavenly not earthly.
Dia=among, Spora=scatter (John 7:35, James 1:1). Some think this may be the Christian diaspora (dispersion) and not the Jewish diaspora (the day of Pentecost). Scattered in: All of Asia Minor. *Also reminding them that even in this dispersion and the persecution to come there is a plan. This would serve well to encourage the recipients of Peter's letter.
II. The Encouragement
A. There is, indeed, a plan-Plan along the lines of Acts 2:23 (this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death)
Foreknowledge used in 1 Peter 1:2 and in the Acts text is intimate in nature. Romans 8:29 (WHOM He foreknew), 1 Peter 1:20 (HE was foreknown) shows further that God foreknows PEOPLE as well as events.
B. There is a Process- Peter comforted the exiles by helping them understand that God was using this circumstance to sanctify them. To grow them (as our circumstances are used in our lives) into the image of Christ (Romans 8:28, Philipians 1). God is involved in a process that includes activity by all 3 members of the Trinity (Note the activity in verse 2).
Foreigner, exile, cut off and scattered from the world? There IS a plan and a process.
C. There is a purpose-That you may obey Jesus Christ/in order that you may be sprinkled with His blood. Ephesians 2:8,9 is a very familiar passage. In light of this 1 Peter text, however, v.10 of Eph. 2 is important. Every one of our circumstances is a golden opportunity to be conformed to the image of Christ in obedience, etc.
Sprinkled with His blood? What does that have in view? Likely Old Testament imagery being used by Peter here. There were 3 cases in the OT in which blood was sprinkled on a man.
1. Entrance into the Aaronic priesthood
2. Purification rite for a leper being healed
3. Covenant initiation rite, after Moses received the law, confirming the Mosaic covenant. Exodus 24:3-This is probably the imagery that Peter has in mind. The children of Israel pledged at the initiation that they would do all that the Lord commanded. Peter is trying to get the people to understand that they have pledged that they will submit to Jesus as Lord, and to walk in this obedience.
D. There is an expressed wish-That is namely, more Grace from the Lord and the Peace that comes as a result of that Grace.
We'll pick up next week with the next few verses. Stay tuned!
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