Contributions of blacks are present in the Bible

• Ephraim and Manasseh are born of an Egyptian, African mother
• God is not racist and did not create racism
• Acts 2 Gods Holy Spirit was poured out on all nations that were present
• African nations were present when the Holy Spirit filled the believers
• Niger and Simeon
• Niger means black and represents African nation
• Others have made some to feel bad about being called black
• Etymology and latinization of the word Niger, meaning black, came to be a derogatory term
• Nigers were aristocrats and northern, not southern blacks
• Meant as a tern & an attachment to Africa and the homeland/motherland
• Dont know who you are and people will make you feel bad
• Simeon was from Niger
• Belief in evolution means you are racist
• Darwin, Carl Lineus were racist
• Can you appreciate what God has given to you?
• Do you know who you are in Christ Jesus
• All are one in Christ Jesus
• God’s word does not discriminate

Luke 10:38 – 42

• Life not going as expected
• Facing adversity what are you doing
• Mary, Martha, Jesus
• Martha invited Jesus in to fellowship but was unable to be in the presence of Jesus
• Mary sat at the feet of Jesus
• What are you worrying about while in the presence of Jesus instead of listening to Jesus
• Make time for Jesus and dont he anxious
• You can hear the Word at the feet of Jesus
• Humility, listening, submission while sitting at Jesus feet

Luke 8:26

• Jesus found a man possessed by devils (legion)
• Devil can make you look, act crazy
• Be careful not to interact with demonic influences
• If not at the feet of Jesus you are opening up to demonic influences
• After demons cast out he sat at the feet of Jesus in his right mind

Matthew 15:36

• Healing found at the feet of Jesus
• Lame, broken, sick

Luke 8:41

• A ruler of the synagogue fell down at Jesus feet to heal his dying daughter 12 yrs old
• What impossible things do you need to being to Jesus
• What would you do for a dying child
• On the way a lady with the issue blood touched Jesus and was healed
• God is never to busy to answer your prayer, he makes time for you
• Jesus put the doubters and unbelievers out to heal the daughter
• A father denies status to get the healing from Jesus
• Hear the word of Jesus

Psalms 27:13-14

• Born in this world you will have sorrow
• But there is hope in the goodness of the Lord
• Dont quit or faint because the story is not over yet
• Whose report will you believe
• Are you seated at the feet of Jesus during your challenges so far this year
• Cast your cares at the feet of Jesus
• Let go of hurt, bitterness, unforgiveness
• What do you do when you not in church
• Be sober, calm, vigilant
• Trust in God and he will give you peace
• Your worry means you are not trusting in God

Matthew 6:

• Dont worry about stuff that does not matter
• Height, clothes, money put it in God’s hands
• God knows your needs and requirements
• Seek God first
• Dont worry about tomorrow, what happens next
• Dont let somebody else make you doubt God
• Never seen the righteous forsaken nor seed begging for bread
• Dont let problems stay, reside in your mind it will get better, cast your cares at the feet of Jesus
• There is promise at the feet of Jesus