All knees Shall Bow To Leader Olumba Olumba Obu (Isaiah 45:23/Romans 14:11/Philippians 2:10)

BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

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Contents

INTRODUCTION........................................................vTHE NEW TESTAMENT...................................................1The Gospel According to St. Matthew.................................3The Gospel According To St. Mark....................................99The Gospel According to St. Luke....................................149The Gospel According to St. John....................................235The Acts of the Apostles............................................313The Epistle of Paul, The Apostle to the Romans......................391The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians........................429The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians.......................471The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians................................497The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians................................511The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians..............................525The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians...............................535The First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians......................543The Second Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians.....................551The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy................................557The Second Epistle of Paul to Timothy...............................567The Epistle of Paul to Titus........................................577The Epistle of Paul to Philemon.....................................581The Epistle of Paul to the Hebrews..................................585The General Epistle of James........................................615The First Epistle General of Peter..................................627The Second Epistle General of Peter.................................637The First Epistle General of John...................................645The Second Epistle of John..........................................657The Third Epistle of John...........................................659The General Epistle of Jude.........................................661The Revelation of St. John The Divine...............................665OLD TESTAMENT REFERENCES............................................711GENERAL INDEX.......................................................723

Chapter One

1: The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

2: Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

3: And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

4: And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

5: And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

6: And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

7: And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

8: And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

9: And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

10: And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

11: And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

12: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

13: And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

14: And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

15: And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

16: And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

17: So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19: Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20: But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21: And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. [FBL, Matt1:21—Your Final Destination]

22. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23: Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. [FBL, Matt 1:22-23—The Mystery of God; Brotherhood of the Cross and Star—(2)Text6, Matt1:23 in:—Who Is Christ?—(3) FBL, Matt1:20-23—I Am The One]

24: Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: [FBL, Matt 1:23-24—The Eternal Ruler of All Nations Is Born of a Woman; Introduction]

25. And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son; and he called his name JESUS. [FBL, Matt 1:24-25—Greatest Lesson on Humility; Humility]

Chapter Two

1: Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

2: Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. [FBL, Matt 2:1-2,—What the Star Denotes in the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star; Brotherhood of the Cross and Star—BRa, Matt2:1-2, What Is Star? Brotherhood of the Cross and Star.]

3: When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. [Text4, Matt2:1-3 in:—No Vacancy For Position Seekers—BR2, Matt2:2-3 in:- The Eternal Brotherhood; Brotherhood Of The Cross And Star]

4: And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.

5: And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,

6: And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. [GT, Matt2:6—I Am That I Am—BRa, Matt2:6 in:- The Sovereign Election; Brotherhood Of The Cross And Star]

7: Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.

8: And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.

9: When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.

10: When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.

11: And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. [GT, Matt 2:10-11—Greatest Lesson on Humility; Humility]

12: And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. [BRa, Matt2:12 in Before Abraham Was, I Am]

13: And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

14: When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: [BRa, Matt2:13-14 in:- Greatest Lesson On Humility; The Trinity]

15. And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

16: Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.

17: Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,

18: In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

19: But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,

20: Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life.

21: And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.

22: But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:

23: And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene

Chapter Three

1: In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,

2: And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

3: For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.

4: And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey. [BRa, Matt3:4 in:- The Spiritual Weapon(Dry Fasting); Prayer—BCT, Matt3:3-4 in:- The Vegetarian Fellowship; Leader Olumba Olumba Obu]

5: Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,

6: And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins [2BL, Matt 3:6—Baptism–The Road of The Kingdom; Baptism. Text10, Matt3:5-6 in:—Father's Farewell Address April,1988—BRa, Matt3:6 in:- Baptism–The Road Of The Kingdom; Baptism—BR2, Matt2:6 in:- Baptism–The Road Of The Kingdom; Baptism]

7: But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

8: Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

9: And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

10: And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

11: I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: [2BL, Matt3:11—The Different Stages of Worshiping God—BR1, Matt3:11 in:- Our Lord Jesus Christ Is All And In All; The Trinity—BRa, Matt3:11 in:- The Word Justifies And Also Condemns; The World—BR2 Matt3:11 in:- Preach The Word Of God, Be Instant In Season And Out Of Season; The Word—BRa, Matt3:11 in Baptism– The Key To The Kingdom Of God; Baptism]

12. Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire. [Text4, Matt3:11-12 in:—Brotherhood: The Center of Reformation]

13: Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.

14: But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

15: And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he suffered him [GT, Matt 3:15-16—Baptism–The Key To the Kingdom of God; Baptism—BR3 Matt3:15 in Baptism By Immersion; Baptism—BRa, Matt3:13-15 in:- Baptism: Criterion For Salvation; Baptism].

16: And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: [GT, Matt 3:16—The Holy Spirit has Come to Reign; Brotherhood of the Cross and Star—(2)Text12, Matt3:13-16 in:—Practice God's Injunctions—BCT Matt3:13-16 in:- Practice God's Injunctions; Brotherhood Of The Cross And Star]

17: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. [GT, Matt 3:15-17—Salvation Through Belief And Baptism; Baptism—(2)GT, Matt3:16-17 Baptism– The Key To the Kingdom of God—(3) GT, Matt3:13-17—Children of God Versus Children of the World—BR1, Matt3:17 in:- The Return Of The First Begotten Of God In The Flesh; Leader O.O.Obu—BRa, Matt3:13-17 in:- Baptism– The Key To The Kingdom Of God; Baptism—BR1 Matt3:13-17 in:- Baptism– The Key To The Kingdom Of God; Baptism—BRa, John3:17 in:- Those Who Will See God; Baptism—BR2, Matt3:17 in:- The Universal Love For Brethren; Love]

Chapter Four

1: Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil [BR1, Matt4:1 in:- Fasting And Prayer; Prayer—BR2, Matt4:1 in:- Tribulation: The Meat Of The Children Of God;Brotherhood Of The Cross And Star—BR1 Matt4:1 in:- The World Should Fast And Pray; Leader Olumba Olumba Obu].

2: And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. [BRa, Matt4:2 in:- The Spiritual Weapon(Dry Fasting); Prayer]

3: And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. [BRa, Matt4:3 in:- Food: The Worst Enemy Of Man, Leader Olumba Olumba Obu]

4: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. [Text3, Matt4:3-4 in:—The Vegetarian Fellowship—BRa Matt4:4 in:- How To Worship God—BR1, Matt4:4 in:- Fasting And Prayer; Prayer]

5: Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

6: And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

7: Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

8: Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

9: And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

10: Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. [BRa Matt4:10 in:- How To Worship God;Prayer—BR1 Matt4:9-10 in:- The Return Of The First Begotten Of God In The Flesh, Leader O.O.Obu—BRa, Matt4:1-10 in:- Baptism: Criterion For Salvation; Baptism]

11: Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him. [BRa, Matt4:11 in Baptism: Criterion For Salvation; Baptism]

12: Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he de- parted into Galilee;

13: And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Chapterernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,

15: The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;

16: The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

17: From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.

18: And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

19. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

20: And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.

21: And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.

22: And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him. [BRa, Matt4:18-22 in:- The World Justifies And Also Condemns; The Word]

23: And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

24: And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.

25: And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from DeChapterolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

Chapter Five

Matthew 5:1—End. Text for Discourse on:- The Recondite Wisdom of the Holy Spirit

1: And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3: Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [GT, Matt 5:3—What Is Fornication? Father's Advice To The Brethren—(2) Text2, Matt5:2-3 in:—The Recondite Wisdom of the Holy Spirit]

4: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6: Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. [FBL Matt5:6—A Lesson From the Owl And the Fowl; Humility—(2) Text3, Matt5:1-6 in:—The Veritable Channel]

7: Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [FBL, Matt 5:7—Mercy: The Source of Salvation; Forgiveness]

8: Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. [GT, Matt 5:8—The Primary Commandment of Christianity; Love—(2)Text13 Matt 5:8 in:—Brotherhood: The Center of Reformation—(3)Text16 Matt5:8 in:—The Spiritual Weapon(Dry Fasting)—BRa, Matt5:8 in:- The Spiritual Weapon(Dry Fasting); Prayer—BR1, Matt5:8 in:- Baptism–The Road Of The Kingdom; Baptism]

9: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. [GT, Matt 5:8—The Primary Commandment of Christianity, Love—(2) FBL Matt5:9—Peace, The Cornerstone; Father's Advice To The Brethren]

10: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11: Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [BRa, Matt5:11 in:- The Universal Love For Brethren; Love]

12: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. [BR2 Matt5:11-12 in:- Before Honor Is Humility; Humility]

13: Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. [FBL, Matt 5:14—God Is Light; Brotherhood of the Cross and Star—(2) FBL,Matt5:13-14—The Salt of the Earth—(3) FBL, Matt5:14—God Is Light]

15: Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. [Text3 Matt5:16 in—The Veritable Channel—BR2 Matt5:16 in:- Charity: The New Government Of The World; Love]

17: Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. [FBL, Matt 5:17—Law of the New Age: Details On Love; Love—BRa, Matt5:17 in:- The Identity Of Christ; The Trinity—BR2, Matt5:17 in:- Salvation Through Belief And Baptism; Baptism]

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