{"id":12062,"date":"2025-05-13T00:27:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T05:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/servias.org\/?p=12062"},"modified":"2025-05-06T08:28:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T13:28:11","slug":"renewing-our-mind-part-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/servias.org\/?p=12062","title":{"rendered":"Renewing Our Mind- Part 3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A renewed mind operates according to GOD\u2019S Almighty Power!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul describes what happened after The Cross and before Christ ascended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive (His many captured ones), And gave gifts to men.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 (Now this, “He ascended”-what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 He Who descended is also the One Who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus did not suffer in hell on our behalf.  His suffering occurred and was fulfilled at the whipping post and The Cross.  His Blood was and is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who were His captured ones?  They are those who died and went to Abraham\u2019s bosom waiting to be set free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus shared about the captives when He spoke in Luke chapter 16:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22 \u201cOne day poor Lazarus died, and the angels of God came and escorted his spirit into paradise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23 \u201cThe day came that the rich man also died. In hell he looked up from his torment and saw Abraham in the distance<\/u><\/strong>, and Lazarus was standing beside him in the glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24 The rich man shouted, \u2018Father Abraham! Father Abraham! Have mercy on me. Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water and come to cool my tongue, for I am in agony in these flames of fire!\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25 \u201cBut Abraham responded, \u2018My friend, don\u2019t you remember? While you were alive, you had all you desired. You surrounded yourself in luxury, while Lazarus had nothing. Now Lazarus dwells in the comforts of paradise and you are in agony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26 Besides, between us is a huge chasm that cannot be bridged, nor can anyone cross from one realm to the other, even if he wanted.\u2019<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

27 \u201cThe rich man continued, \u2018Then let me ask you, Father Abraham, please send Lazarus to my relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28 Tell him to witness to my five brothers and warn them not to end up where I am in this place of torment.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29 \u201cAbraham replied, \u2018They\u2019ve already had plenty of warning. They have the teachings of Moses and the revelation of the prophets; let them hear them.<\/strong>\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 \u201c \u2018What if they\u2019re not listening?\u2019 the rich man added. \u2018If someone from the dead were to go and warn them, they would surely repent.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31 \u201cAbraham said to him, \u2018If they wouldn\u2019t listen to Moses and the prophets, neither would they be convinced if someone were raised from the dead!\u2019 \u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus descended to Paradise but did not go to the other realm.  This should be a warning to those who think life after death is guaranteed to be positive.  All those who were in Paradise had to wait on Jesus fulfilling the Law since the Law of Moses was insufficient to completely wipe out their sins.  Those who rejected the teachings of Moses and the revelation of the prophets did not repent so they chose the place of torment indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before Jesus ascended, He appeared to Mary Magdalene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Beloved Disciple recorded by The Holy Spirit in John chapter 20:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 Mary arrived back at the tomb, broken and sobbing. She stooped to peer inside, and through her tears<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 she saw two angels in dazzling white robes, sitting where Jesus\u2019 body had been laid\u2014one at the head and one at the feet! (symbolizing The Ark of The Covenant)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13 \u201cDear woman, why are you crying?\u201d they asked. Mary answered, \u201cThey have taken away My Lord, and I don\u2019t know where they\u2019ve laid Him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14 Then she turned around to leave, and there was Jesus standing in front of her, but she didn\u2019t realize that it was Him!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15 He said to her, \u201cDear woman, why are you crying? Who are you looking for?\u201d Mary answered, thinking he was only the gardener, \u201cSir, if you have taken His Body somewhere else, tell me, and I will go and . . .\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 \u201cMary,\u201d Jesus interrupted her. Turning to face Him, she said, \u201cRabboni!\u201d (Aramaic for \u201cMy teacher!\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 Jesus cautioned her, \u201cMary, don\u2019t cling to Me, for<\/u> I haven\u2019t yet ascended to God, my Father<\/u><\/strong>. And He\u2019s not only My Father and God, but now He\u2019s Your Father and your God!<\/strong> Now go to My brothers and tell them what I\u2019ve told you, that I am ascending to My Father\u2014and Your Father, to My God\u2014and Your God!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18 Then Mary Magdalene left to inform the disciples of her encounter with Jesus. \u201cI have seen the Lord!\u201d she told them. And she gave them His message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jesus chose to reveal Himself first to Mary Magdalene, the one had seven demons cast out of her (representing grace).  The first Mary that Jesus revealed Himself in His virgin birth was the Virgin Mary (representing purity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On His way to THE FATHER, Jesus was moved with compassion for Mary who was broken and sobbing.  Jesus stopped the whole procession to minister to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is this detail vital to our renewed mind?  We are to understand the brevity of those who are in need of our ministry.  Their future hangs in the balance and we must not let an opportunity to slip by to minister to those in need whether it be for salvation, healing, or both.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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