Do not let rejection effect you

January 15, 2024 by mitch

Do not let rejection effect you as you press on to live a life worthy of the calling God has given you. Those who live in darkness cannot stand the Light. As they hated Jesus, so they will also hate you. Stand firm! Continue on the path God has called you to, despite rejection. In love, use the Scripture you have learned when sharing your faith with others and let the Holy Spirit minister to their hearts. No matter how despised and rejected you are by the world, remember that you are precious in God’s sight. The battle is God’s; let Him handle the world’s rejection and hatred. Do not let rejection effect you.

REJECTED STONE

CROSS REFERENCE

BACK FIST STRIKE / URAKEN UGH I / BIANQUAN / BARTIGAL

SCRIPTURE

DEUTERONOMY 32:15; 1SAMUEL 8:7,10:19; PSALM 118:22-23; PROVERBS 1:24-25; ISAIAH 53:3; JEREMIAH 15:6; HOSEA 8:3; MATTHEW 10:22,21:42; MARK 8:31,13:13; LUKE 6:22, 9:22,17:25,21:17; JOHN 7:7;ACTS 4:11,7:1-60

STUDY

Who is the Rejected Stone?

What should you do when the message of the Gospel is Rejected?

Where in Scripture is Jesus Rejected?

Why do people Reject Jesus?

When have you been Rejected because of Jesus?

How should you respond when you are Rejected for your faith?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?

The Lie of Coveting

January 15, 2024 by mitch

[Gal 5:1 NIV] It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
[Pro 4:14 NIV] Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.
[Pro 4:15 NIV] Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.
[1Th 5:16 NIV] Rejoice always,
[1Th 5:17 NIV] pray continually,
[1Th 5:18 NIV] give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
NIV] Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,
[Eph 2:20 NIV] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.
[2Co 10:5 NIV] We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

The bondage of coveting is subtle and powerful. It accuses our Father in Heaven, instills in me a feeling of lack in my life and separates me from others. Life seems boring and dull with the false hope that fulfillment is right in front of me if I only had what that other person has. It is a lie from the beginning that needs to be exposed and dealt with.

I find the lie within my mind and take it captive. I don’t let it go into my heart. Then I replace the thought with the truth of the Freedom that Christ has set me free. I begin to pray and rejoice giving thanks walking in God’s will for me in Christ Jesus. I surround myself with the other citizens of heaven yielding to the Chief Cornerstone, Christ Jesus my love. Then I persevere in my love for Him who has saved me until the lie is obedient to the truth.

Snatch someone from the fire

January 14, 2024 by mitch

We, the children of God, know the outcome of the battle that we are engaged in. The enemy deceives himself and others, by his pride, that the ending will be different. Remembering that his end is sure will give you comfort and courage to fight the good fight of the faith and not to become weary. You have been set free from the enemy to throw off anything that might hinder your walk with Christ! Those who do not believe will be thrown out from the presence of God, which is not God’s desire for them. He loves them and wants them to be with Him. Heeding these warnings should give us a sense of compassion and urgency to share our faith with others. Keep them in mind as you go out among the world. Be available to be used to snatch someone from the fire.

THROW THEM – Bible Study

CROSS REFERENCE

NECK THROW, SHOULDER THROW, HIP THROW

(THE ABYSS) (LAKE OF BURNING SULFUR) (LAKE OF FIRE)

SCRIPTURE

MATTHEW 8:5-13; 13:47-50;21:33-41; 22:1-14; JOHN 9:24-39, 15:1-8; HEBREWS 12:1; REVELATION 20:1-15; PSALM 55:22; 1PETER 5:7

STUDY

Whom, in the end, will be thrown out from God’s presence?

What in your life should be thrown out?

To where will the enemies of God be thrown out?

Why will the unbeliever be thrown out?

When can you throw out the things in your life that are holding you back from a better relationship from God?

How do you know that the enemy will be thrown into the Lake of Fire?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?

Strong Foundation Strong Defense

January 13, 2024 by mitch

Strong Foundation, Strong Defense is well-known to experienced martial artists but hard to learn for the novice.

Focusing on our Foundations forces one to look at what our feet are doing. Where they are placed and what direction they are heading. We then start to examine the strength of our balance and distribution of weight on each foot. If our Foundation never stands firm and is constantly shifting, our balance and control of weight distribution is compromised. This Foundation also connects to our core or what we call heaven , in Totally Christian Karate (which is where our power comes from) or our “Home” in Gentleness in Motion. We first, have to learn the correct technique of the Foundation. Second, we have to find the correct distancing of our feet for our own body. Third, we have to practice just standing in that Foundation. Fourth, we have to learn how to walk in that Foundation. Fifth, Learn to walk from one foundation into another, forward and backward. Now the rest of our Defense is ready to be added without compromised power and agility.

So be patient beginning students. This process takes a tremendous amount of focus and practice. If you have not practiced each step of the process at least 100 times you have not been formally introduced yet to that Foundation. After 300 repetitions you should start to feel comfortable. Don’t be deceived that you can skip this step and be effective. You will have movement but no power!

The same process is in effect with our Scriptural Self Defense. Take the time to learn and grow in the Foundations of your faith. First, we learn the name of the technique. Second, we memorize a scripture for that technique that we can explain what it means. Third, we do the Bible Study for that technique to get the balance. Fourth, we practice walking and doing. Fifth, we can go from subject to subject, doing, speaking the Word of God to edify, correct and warn those God loves.

Strong Foundation = Strong Self-Defense

The Lie That No One Cares

January 12, 2024 by mitch

The temptation to believe that no one cares will come someday so, stand firm in your faith knowing that the Lord is with you and on your side.

You are much more valuable to Him than the birds and grass that He so wonderfully takes care of. Remember all that you have read and studied in the Word of Truth that clearly expresses God’s promises of care for you both for now and into eternity. With a sincere heart draw near to God with confidence knowing that in Christ you are free from any guilt. Listen for words of exhortation from the Lord as you pray in the Spirit. Stand on the truth that as far as the east is from the west the Lord has removed the guilt of our past rebellion against the Lord and loves you so much that He placed them on His Son. Watch out for the lie that no one cares.

Physical and Scriptural Self -Defense

Attack – Cross Grab – The Lie = “No One Cares”
Techniques Used – Stand Firm Foundation, Word of Truth, Draw Near to God, Exhortation East-West Sweep

Scriptural Weapons –

[2Co 1:24 NIV] Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.
[2Ti 2:15 NIV] Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
[Heb 10:22 NIV] let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.
[Act 13:15 NIV] After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”
[Psa 103:12 NIV] as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Don’t listen to the lie that no one cares!

Apply the Word of God to Your Life

January 12, 2024 by mitch

Read, study, memorize, and apply the Word of God to your life. The defense against the enemy starts here. Without the Word you walk through a battle zone defenseless. Memorizing the Word of God is a good start, but it is not enough; you must know when and how to use the Scriptures. You must be able to recall them, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in time of temptation and trial. This takes practice and drilling of the Word. All Scripture will help in your battle to live a righteous and holy life. Stay in the Word of God daily. Let God equip and minister to you through His Word. The Word of God is also to be spoken to others to encourage, exhort, comfort and warn the Body of Christ.
READ IT, KNOW IT, USE IT, LIVE IT!

STUDY

Word of God Bible Study
SCRIPTURE

GENESIS 15:1,4; DEUTERONOMY 5:5,8:3; PSALM 119:162; PROVERBS 30:5; 1SAMUEL 3:21,15:10; EZEKIEL 37:4; ISAIAH 40:8,55:11; JEREMIAH 15:16,23:29; LUKE 3:1-2, 5:1, 8:4-15, 11:28; JOHN 1:1,14; ACTS 4:31, 6:2;7,12:24; ROMANS 10:8,17; EPHESIANS 6:17; COLOSSIANS 3:16; 1THESSALONIANS 2:13; 1TIMOTHY 4:4-5; 2TIMOTHY 2:15,4:2; HEBREWS 4:12; JAMES 1:22-24; REVELATlON 1:1-2

Who is the Word of God?

What is the purpose of knowing the Word?

Where does the Word of God live?

Why did the Word become flesh?

How can you use the Word of God in your life?

When should you use the Word in your life?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

Your Weapon:
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12)
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The Lie of Gluttony

January 13, 2024January 12, 2024 by mitch

What does the Word of God say about Glut·tony

noun \ˈglət-nē, ˈglə-tə-nē\: the act or habit of eating or drinking too much.

plural glut·ton·ies Full Definition of GLUTTONY

1: excess in eating or drinking

2: greedy or excessive indulgence

[Pro 23:1 NIV] When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
[Pro 23:2 NIV] and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.

[Deu 21:20 KJV] And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son [is] stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; [he is] a glutton, and a drunkard.
[Pro 23:21 KJV] For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags.

So what

that I am a few pounds or maybe even more than a few pounds overweight? What does that have to do with my love and devotion to God? Who really cares anyway? These are some of the rebellious defense thoughts that my flesh spews when confronted with the lie of Gluttony.

I know, my body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. But is it really about the physical health of my physical body? If it were, those who have medical illnesses would be in peril of accusation of the enemy of not loving the Lord. So maybe it’s not about the outside flesh but a matter of light and darkness that dwells within this body of flesh in my heart and will. The Temple is a place where the Lord dwells and we meet with Him. So the question is, “Has my temple been defiled by a lie of the enemy?” What is the thought that allows me to continue to over eat?

My thoughts that lead to gluttony are justified by the whispers of my enemy. It can be justified selfishness, pride and rebellion of wanting what I want when I want it. Deceived into not really caring about how the Lord feels about it. I forget about the starving and dying. The neighbors not far away that go hungry each night.

It has been written that physical longevity of life is gained in the gym and weight loss is gained in the kitchen. Does God really care if I am “FAT”. Probably not, but He sure cares about my reckless behavior of self pleasure.

Here is a physical and scriptural self-defense technique to remind me of the truth that Jesus is there and loves us.

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Start with Avoiding

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by mitch

In Totally Christian Karate there are no kicking or punching techniques in the first two levels. We start with avoiding because the art assumes that we are:

1. Old

2.Out of Shape

3. Injured

4. Slow

5. Weak

6. Outnumbered

7. Caught off guard

Ideally none of these is the case. However as a Self-Defense art we must assume they are and train to be effective anyway. Start with avoiding.

An art that cannot be effective under all these conditions might be an effective military combat method or a winning sport method or even an effective brawling method but they are not a Self-Defense Method!

So in Totally Christian Karate we do not go head to head or exchange with the attackers. We make sure everything bad happens to the other guy. Our desire is not the destruction of the attacker but our self preservation or the preservation of someone else because that person is created in the image of God and He loves them.

Scripturally, I never try to pay back wrong for wrong or exchange word for word with others. I think of others more than myself. Remembering all of the times in my life that I may have attacked someone else with my words. I avoid the offense, turn the other cheek and look for the opportunity to share truth with love. This takes practice.

Totally Christian Karate increases knowledge of God

November 1, 2013January 8, 2013 by mitch

How does your knowledge of God grow? Going to church? Doing Bible study? Praying with others? Memorizing Bible verses? Being involved in other peoples lives? Bearing each others burdens? Helping others?

Yes, all of these can help in your knowledge of God and all of these are done at Totally Christian Karate Schools! Going to Totally Christian Karate is like going to church and is usually done in churches. We pray, hear the Word, fellowship, share each others burdens, do Bible study and pray together and for each other.
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