Following The “Real” Jesus

by Pastor Roy Esposito

The “Wilderness Time” is not only inevitable for all people but for Christians — Necessary!

The wilderness and worship serve the same purpose: to create unbroken fellowship with God.

Midbar -(Heb.) the place of His voice

Psalms 84:5-7 — Baca — “Weeping”

Hebrews 11:1 — Substance — “Realization” —- Evidence –“Confidence”

1 Corinthians 12:9 — Faith — a gift of the Spirit

Hebrews 12:2 (Passion) — Jesus — Author and Finisher of faith

Galatians 2:20 — living from the faith OF the Son of God

For faith to be perfected it must be tested. — PR

James 1:2-4 (NKJV)

Hebrews 11:3

“Only those who can see the invisible can do the impossible.”

Peace — (Hebrew) — Shalom — rest, harmony and wholeness

Peace — (Greek) — Eirene — calmness,perfect well being

Questions:

1. Do I know the “Real Jesus” or is He just an illusion created by my mind?

2. Do I understand the gift He wants to give me?

3. Have I been looking for Him to protect me or to perfect me?

2 Corinthians 5:17 — a new creation in Christ

Revelation 1: 13-18 (Passion)

Romans 5:1-4 (Passion)