Day 88: THE FIELD IS OPEN — Pastor Bryant
Today’s Reading
Rev 18 – Rev 22
You made it!!!!! This has been a blessed ninety days; we have grown in leaps and bounds. Overcame great obstacles, climbed many mountains, swam through many oceans and seas and walked through valleys. Some days it felt like we were being beaten and crucified, yet we have triumphed through it all. During this journey we have uncovered so many mysteries and truths, but more importantly we have learned our God and now we can and will do great exploits. In today’s reading Revelation 22:7 it says “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book". So no matter what each day holds after these ninety days know that your dedication and sacrifice has not been in vain. Not only have you triumphed on Earth but you have triumphed in Heaven. Now it's not enough for us to just be hearers of this Word but now our charge from this day forth is to be Doers of this Word. We have no more excuses but we now have the POWER, Wisdom and Knowledge that we need to demonstrate and dominate in every area of life. This journey is not over but just beginning!!!!!
I just want to speak a blessing over your life as we come to a close of these 90 days. Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. 25 All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen.
During these last 90 days if no one else has told you that they love you and that they believe you know that I do, and I will be praying for you every step of the way.
The Field Is Open run on and do great things ...I can't wait to see you at the REVIVAL then we all can celebrate together!!!!!
HISTORICAL BOOKS
Matthew: This book Presents Jesus as the Messiah, it gives the birth of Christ, His baptism, temptation and ministry. Also found is passage on future events. Presents Jesus as the Messiah. Genealogy of Jesus through Joseph. Fulfillment of O.T. prophecy
Mark: Presents Jesus as the Servant This book was written for the Gentile and Roman readers. This book centers on Christ and the service of the believer to Him.1/3 of the gospel deals with the last week of His life.
Luke: Presents Jesus as the Son of Man to seek and save the lost. Genealogy of Jesus through Mary. Largest of the gospels. The theme of this book is also Christ and gives us a view of the Christ’s compassion.
John: Presents Jesus as God in flesh, the Christ, so that you might believe. This book deals mostly with the nature of Christ. It is a book about Him and about having faith in Him. He is the Son of God, yet He is hungry, thirsty, weary, felt pain, suffered death, and rose alive. John shows seven miracles of Christ: water into wine; the healing of the nobleman’s son; healing of the paralyzed person; feeding of the multitude; walking on water; opening the blind eyes and the rising of Lazarus from the dead. The Holy Spirit is spoken of and the new birth.
Acts: This book talks of the gospel of Christ and it’s deliverance to the world. The book talks of Christianity in Jerusalem, Palestine and Syria. This is a record of the Apostles as they journeyed to various parts of the world to deliver the message of the Gospel.
Romans: This book is a book of justification by faith and what happens if faith is not present. The righteousness of God is shown and many things are discussed relating to Christianity. The confession of Christ as the Son of God grants salvation.
PAULINE EPISTLES
1st Corinthians: This is a letter written by Paul to the Corinthians. It deals with spirituality and morality. It speaks of the judgment seat of Christ, the temple of the Holy Spirit, the Lord’s Supper, Love, gifts and resurrection.
2nd Corinthians: This letter written by Paul to the Corinthians is to show the joy Paul had at the churches acceptance of his ministry and to give us some insight into Paul’s life. This letter also talks about giving.
Galatians: Paul’s letter to the Galatians talks about justification by faith. There is only one way for man to come to God—accept the death, burial and resurrection of Christ.
Ephesians: This letter was written while Paul was in prison. This letter speaks of God’s purpose in establishing the Church of Christ. Christ is spoken of as the head of the church. The church is spoken of as the building and temple of God and the church as the bride of Christ.
Philippians: Paul was in prison at the writing of this letter also. This book speaks of self-denial, giving up self for Christ; it speaks of the importance of prayer also. Praying always, and in all things giving thanks.
Colossians: Paul also wrote this book in prison. This book talks about the importance and supreme nature of Christ. We can find all things in Christ. In Christ, we are drawn into union.
1st Thessalonians: Paul speaks of his thankfulness to the church and talks about the rapture of the church, the last days and the day of the Lord.
2nd Thessalonians: This letter by Paul was written because it seems that the church had misunderstood Paul’s first letter pertaining to the coming of the day of the Lord. Paul speaks out against the idle talkers and clears up the message pertaining to the day of the Lord in its relation to the present, the believers and unbelievers and exhorts the people to pray and stand in faithfulness and obedience.
1st Timothy: The main idea of this book is for the believer to fight the good fight. We are told how to act in the house of God. Rules and structure is given for bishops, elders, and deacons of the church. The book speaks also of the last days and of caring for others and how to use money.
2nd Timothy: Here in this book we are told how to be a good and faithful soldier of Christ. The book speaks of the last days, the inspiration of the Words of God and the crown of righteousness. This book calls us to be courageous, faithful, strong, and loyal servants to God.
Titus: Here we have the qualifications for the elders, operation of the church and the duties of the minister. An exhortation to be wary of false teachings and the working of the Holy Spirit.
Philemon: This letter is also one that was written while Paul was in prison. This is a very personal letter. It gives praise to Philemon, a plea, and pledge and speaks20of personal things concerning Philemon.
NON PAULINE EPISTLES
Hebrews: This book speaks of the greatness of Christ. A great salvation is given to us, as are the throne of grace and the intercession of Christ for the believer. This book also describes faith and gives a roll call of the heroes of faith.
James: The book of James talks about the conduct of the believer. We are told how faith can work in our everyday life. Faith and works are the two main points of the book followed closely by the tongue and prayer for the sick.
1st Peter: This book supposedly was written in Babylon (Rome) and is the depiction of the “true grace of God,” in the believer. This book tells us that grace includes security, submission, obedience, suffering, service, growth and love.
2nd Peter: Here we see the inspiration of the scriptures and the assuredness of Christ’s second coming. The book talks of faith and false teachings. It gives the characteristics of false teachers and look at the future.
1st John: This book is devoted to the welfare of the spiritual life of the believer. It is full of comparisons of dark to light, the love of the world and the love of God. It speaks of the children of God and the children of Satan. It speaks of the spirit of the antichrist and the Spirit of God.
2nd John: The main idea in this book is to walk in the commandments of Christ. We are told to love one another, be cautious about false teachings and to walk in truth and love.
3rd John: This is a personal letter addressed to Gaius. It speaks of godly living, the treatment of traveling ministers.
Jude: Jude says that he is the author of this book and the brother of James, and half brother of Jesus. The purpose of the writing of this book is showing a defense of the faith developed by the apostles against the false teachings springing up in the churches. Jude exposes the false teachers and exhorts the believers.
Revelation: Jesus Christ is the center of this book and this book is His revelation written by John. The book has four principal views or interpretations. 1) Preterist which is a view of prophecy as already being fulfilled. 2) Historical this is a portrayal of church history from the days of John to the end of time. 3) Idealist which is a picture of events as they are unfolding and in conflict. 4) Futurist which is a view of the majority of the book having not yet happened. The book is one that is to be understood by those desiring to read it and gain it's wisdom.
You have now been Empowered now I charge you to go and Empower someone else..... "To Change the World you must first start by Empowering and Impacting a LIFE"
Awesome man of God! God bless you, sir.
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Amen! :o)
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GLORY TO GOD!!!
WE MADE IT FAMILY; TOGETHER.
THE BEST IS YET TO COME.
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Wow! This is my first time reading the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and it's truly been a positive experience for me. I have some catching up to do, yet I'll be finish by Sunday at the latest! Thank you, Pastor Bryant, for introducing us to Reading the Bible in 90 Days!
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Pastor Bryant,
I thank God for you and giving you this journey of 90 days reading the Bible.This really has been an enlightening journey of the word of God.My spirit has been renewed,enlightened,equipped,empowered to complete this journey of living a Holy life for Christ.As I complete my reading for today,there such a sweet spirit in the air today.The presence of God overshadowed me during my noonday prayer.
I thank God for my brothers and sisters in Christ,That I have connected with and seem to know.My prayers will be with Empowerment Temple daily,that God will continue to give you a fresh word each day.I love each and everyone of you.
Now we have our weapon of each spirtual warfare that might occur" THE WORD". When all else come and go the "THE WORD" will stand.We are going to have some Goliaths in our life,but giants they fall.We must remember that we have the word inside of us and the authority that has been given by God to fight off anything.Life and death,blessings and curses lies in the power of the tongue.And I speak "LIFE" into any situation and problem that might occur in our lives.
From Genesis-Revelation,GOD is preparing his bride and the church for "THE NEW JERUSALEM".BEHOLD,I AM COMING SOON!,MY REWARD IS WITH ME,AND I WILL GIVE TO EVERYONE ACCORDING TO WHAT HE HAS DONE.I AM THE ALFA AND THE OMEGA,THE FIRST AND THE LAST,THE BEGINNING AND THE END(REV.22:12-13).
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO WASHED THEIR ROBES,THAT THEY MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO THE TREE OF LIFE,AND MAY GO THROUGH THE GATES INTO THE CITY!
"THE Bridegroom IS COMING,BE YE READY!! Amen Teresa in Georgia
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Alleluia!! I finished my reading this morning and now I can say I made it through it all!!! A blessed ninety days this has been in spite of everything (good and bad) that was designed to work together for our good! Our trials come to make us strong. This is good. No one would have thought that God would trust us in our trials. Scripture has proven that God trust us His creation to obey and endure during the difficult seasons to receive the blessing in the end for a new beginning!!! It’s for His God’s glory and our preparation for His coming! Thank you Jesus!!
Now it's not enough for us to just be hearers of this Word but now our charge from this day forth is to be Doers of this Word. – I will do!
I just want to speak a blessing over your life as we come to a close of these 90 days. Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. 25 All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time!
During these last 90 days if no one else has told you that they love you and that they believe you know that I do, and I will be praying for you every step of the way.
The Field Is Open run on and do great things ...I can't wait to see you at the REVIVAL then we all can celebrate together!!!!! Alleluia!!!
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For all that has finished, Congradulations... I feel as a Congregation!!!!!
We made it,
We survived
When the enemy came in to take our lives
God lifted a standard, divine protection
No weapon formed shall prosper against us
I've made it this far by faith
My future's brighter than my today
I'm holding on to my praise
I might it, I survived
I'm a survivor
(REPEAT)
Let's stand in liberty
Let's walk in unity
(Now let us pray everybody and pray)
Lets pray continually
(Thank God we made it)
We made it
Thank God we made it
We made it (REPEAT)
We made it
We made it
-Hezekiah Walker
But Remember I'm still reading like so many others and I spent my night reading, watching and waiting. I admit I am jealous but more importantly my passion to finish is high but I refuse to go through without understanding because I am just really Thirsty for the Word and to understand it so
My soul is thirsty
My soul is thirsty for you(2x)
As the deer is thirsty for the water
So does my soul long for thee
My spirit needs refreshing
Father I'm thirsty
Thirsty for you
My soul is thirsty
My soul is thirsty for you(2x)
As the deer is thirsty for the water
So does my soul long for thee
My spirit needs refreshing
Father I'm thirsty
Thirsty for you
(Lead) Let me drink from the fountain
that never shall run dry
the fountain of everlasting life
(Choir) for if i drink of your water i will never thirst again
Let me draw from your living well
My soul is thirsty
My soul is thirsty for you (2x)
As the deer is thirsty for the water
So does my soul long for thee
My spirit needs refreshing
Father I'm thirsty (5x)
Thirsty for you
I am thirsty
oh-o oh-o (8x)
Reprise:
(Lead) I need thee oh, I need thee.
Every hour, I need thee
Oh Bless, me now my Savior
Im thristy, Im thirsty for you
I am thirsty
oh-o oh-o (10x)
- Marvin Sapp
Stay encouraged...With Love
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Yes SM!!! These are two of my favorite songs and I have the Hezekiah Walker song playing right now! We Made It...Our future's brighter than our today!!!!!
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Pastor Bryant Thank-you so much for walking us through the Bible. The 90 days have truly been an inspiration in my life. The message is loud and clear "Be Doers of this Word"
Thanks Again!!! I have the Power, Wisdom, and Knowledge.
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Dr. Pastor Bryant,
It has been dynamic being a student under your TUTELAGE! GOD Bless You FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
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get ready get ready get ready!!!!This is the beginning!and in the beginning God created! In the beginning God said; let there be!) In the beginning God saw!that the light was good. in the beginning God said; let the land produce! (remix) Therefore since this is the beginning, God is creating something new! since this is the beginning and we have just completed 90 days of reading the bible, God said let there be light(!THE LIGHT OF REVELATION, the light of knowledge, the light of understanding,the light of vision,the light of interpertation, the light of provision, the light of mobility!
In the beginning God said let the land produce vegetation; seed bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.(remix) well since this is the beginning and for the last 90 days we were like trees planted by the water. Because we are in the beginning and God said let the land produce I pray in the name of Jesus for the of the seeds you have planted on the inside of you or have planted and I call them forth now!!! Although this is just the beginning remember God said thats good! stay encouraged and continue to stand upon your watch .
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Yes, I (we)have indeed made it and I am thankful for the experience. It's been a long journey and there were times when I felt like giving up but I endured, thank you Lord. This has truly been a good experience. I really liked that you and your staff blogged along the way, that was great. I have learned a lot along the way and my eyes have opened to some things as well. God is truly good and his power is infinite. Thank you and God bless you. May he continue to do great things with you and your ministry. God bless!!
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Dr. Bryant, yesterday at the end of the noontime Bible study session you gave a prophetic word concerning overcoming, going through, and winning the victory, by the time evening came, and we had finished reading, the word you gave manifested with confirmation, through Revelations.
As we read Revelations, it opens up with a blessing, just for reading, and a blessing for hearing its message.
We have a few days lefted in our readings, and for completing the race, through all our wilderness experiences, setbacks, distractions, and everything else that tried to prevent us from finishing, but we have endured, we have overcome, we have all been empowered, renewed, refreshed, and refocused, and by the time we get to the finish line, we find through our readings in Revelations, we see your very words, "overcome" and "victory", and we find that we have received 5 additional blessings for going through to victory:
1. We were given hidden manna
2. I will give you power over Nations
3. You will be dressed in white, to show you are worthy
4. Make you like pillars in The Temple of my God
5. Will set with Jesus on His Throne in the same way as He does
We received a total of 7 blessings for completion, overcoming, going through, and claiming our victories, at the finish line.
We are all looking forward to our celebration during The Revival. We are coming expecting an outpouring of The Anointing, to empower us, seal us, and endowe us with your blessings, because you have just birth the greatest modern day evengelism ministry, ever envisioned...The Internet.
May God richly, richly bless you, and everything you continue to allow your feet to tread on be yours for the asking.
We all pray a double anointing of strength and renewness of spirit upon you for pouring out to us all during these 90 days, and the visits you made around the country, to touch base with all that belong to you, and to encourage us all to keep moving forward in the Word of God. This has been awesome!
To all who shared in this experience, I know God changed us, grew us, and pointed us in our own right directions. It has been a blessing to hear each and every voice that shared how reading the Bible in 90 days affected them. I hope to meet you at
The revivial.
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Thank You for sharing the word with us from the noontime Bible Study. I will get the tape.
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Oh what a blessing it has been to accomplish this mission. I love the Bible because it truly is the living word every time I read it I discover something I never seen before. Every time I read it speaks to me differently from the time before.
Thanks Pastor
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Pastor Can you have copies of your blogs
so we can go over them or keep them up a few days after the 90 days. Your blogs are powerful!!!!!
Kim
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Hello Dr.Bryant, I just wanted to say that the 90 day bible reading journey, has truly been a blessing to me.If it hadn't been for this reading journey,I can honestly say I don't know if I would have ever read the entire bible. I hunger for and love the word of God so much that,I feel compelled to start another 90 days of reading the bible all over again !!!! Wow, I never thought I'd be saying that.I have loved every single minute of it.
Peace and blessings Dr.Bryant
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I would like to say to everyone who participated in reading the bible in 90 days CONGRATULATIONS. I know that I would have never made it through if had not been for the Lord and knowing that I was not doing this alone. Thank you Empowerment Temple family.
I am so glad that we have a Pastor who challenges us to go deeper in the Word of GOD. Thank you Pastor Bryant for your daily sermons which gave clarity to the scriptures that I did not understand.
Reading the bible in 90 days has given me much more than I anticipated. My daily readings were filled with wisdom, knowledge, understanding and all types of emotions. I cried, I laughed, I was convicted, but thru it all I found myself closer to the Holy One who created me. I feel I must continue reading because if 90 days can change my thinking, my heart and the way I live, then there is much more for me to get from the WORD and the ONE who gives freely and generously.
Thank you Jesus
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To God be the glory, We made it!
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We Made It!!!! It has been a real journey
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I'm ready to help change this world!!!! I thank God for the power they I have received in the WORD...... I pray for the endurance to live a real Christian life and represent Christ in every area. I want to be a walking epistle read of men. I pray for strength to live and do right and not to live a life full of lies and falsehood. I want to continue on in the WORD!!!!
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During Wednesday's Noon Bible Study, Pastor Bryant emphasized Revelation 1:3; that we are Blessed simply because we have Read and Heard the Words of the Bible(not necessarily because we have understood it all completely). THAT'S JUST HOW GOOD GOD IS; HE HONORS FAITH!
I was Blessed with this WORD sent by a GODSPACE Friend. It seems so appropriate for us, having completed this great task of reading through the Bible in 90 Days:
Now ye are clean through the Word which I have spoken unto you.......Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of it self except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.......If ye abide in me,and my Words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will,and it shall be done unto you....JOHN 15:3-4,7
I RECEIVE THIS AWESOME PROMISE, I PRAY THAT ALL WHO READ IT WILL TOO.
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We did it!!!!!!
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This was an AWESOME journey! I must admit...I'm addicted to God's word! Thank you very much for the prayers! May God bless all that is connected and everyone that is connected to them, with the desires of their hearts.
P.S. I'm going to miss the blogs...
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I thank God I made it...
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amen amen amen
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Thank God I made it!I have learned so much more about God in this 90 days than I ever have. Thank you Pastor Bryant for your support to all of us everyday. Pushing us to make it to this point, I have been so very blessed.
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OMG!!! I'm so beyond happy right now. I can not believe that I have read the entire Bible in 90 days. I feel so empowered right now,lol. As I'm typing this response, I still am in shock that I have accomplished something so awesome even on days when I was tired, stressed, frustrated, depressed, etc. I thank you so much Doc because your blog entries daily(and the ministerial staff) have made the reading very understandable and practical to everyday life. I have to thank God once again for giving me the discipline to endure, press on, and stay focused on the Word. Well, I hope I can get some sleep tonight because I feel that I have done something huge. God is so good!
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Dr. Bryant and People of Power:
Thanks a million for your contributions which kept me stirred, invigorated and enlightened.
Reading the Bible in 90 days has been a remarkable, soul-stretching experience which only a mighy God and a great leader could have orchestrated.
Thanks for helping me through. God bless you real, real good now!
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Thank you everybody! You are wonderful!
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Pastor Bryant This has been a great journey reading the bible in 90 days, I feel so proud of myself that I actually accomplish something positive in my life.It has been a great experience sharing the reading with my sisters,we can look back and see that together with the help of the Lord we made it together. Thank you Pastor for all the encouraging blog that help me to make it to the finish line. Congratulation to all who made it to the finish line and for the ones who are still reading hang in there you can do it. Is there any way that we can get a copy of the 90 day blog?
Praise God! What An Awesome Man of God.. Pastor Jamal Bryant
May God Richly Bless You
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Thank You Pastor Bryant and all the empowerment temple leaders that made it all possible for Reading the Bible in 90 days. I can not define how I feel in words about this triumph. For I endured many victories during the 90 days. I will never be the same again. Pastor, I speak for us all, we love you so very much. Continue to be a yielded, obedient vessel before the Lord.
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THANK-YOU THANK-YOU FOR THIS BLOG!!!! I WISH YOU HAD 90 MORE DAYS!!!
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