Ramoth is generally understood as meaning the Heights, and may be an intimation of the precious truth that God has raised us up together and seated us together in the heavenlies in Christ. The new sanctuary, now known as "The City of Refuge" accommodates a growing membership of 17, 000 who jam the sanctuary five times a week to be invigorated and transformed by the uniquely powerful preaching of this awesome man of God. The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him. When we come over to the New Testament we read in Hebrews 6:19 of those "who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before them. " Bishop Noel Jones, Senior Pastor of City of Refuge in Los Angeles, California broadcast archive on demand. In 1994, Bishop Jones founded Noel Jones Ministries (NJM) (formerly known as Jesus Alternative Ministries), in an effort to address religion's inability to offer real relevance to the changing climate of the times. No matter your point of reference, there are few places you will travel on this side of heaven without hearing the great name of Bishop Noel Jones.
His writings and keen insight continue to be featured in a host of publications worldwide, and he has recently published, "The Battle for the Mind, " (How You Can Understand the Thoughts of God). Plus, you'll know who's speaking next week, and can give without pulling out your wallet. NJM's primary focus is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through the Word via media resources. And in view of this he called upon them to repent, saying "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And He shall send Jesus which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began. He has traveled across the world, preaching, lecturing, teaching, encouraging and strengthening the faith of people across the globe from Los Angeles to New York and from London to Africa. The whole world, Jew and Gentile, stands guilty before God as having participated in that which brought about the death of His Son, but inasmuch as Christ came to give Himself a ransom for all, His sacrifice on the cross has opened up, as it were, a City of Refuge for all who put their trust in Him. His is an everlasting Priesthood; so those who find refuge in Him are eternally saved. It is very evident that God has hidden some special lessons for us in the types of the City of Refuge, of which we now read in chapter 20, as otherwise we would find ourselves wondering why they are mentioned so frequently. Watch and be blessed.
Christ is not only the Man slain and the city of refuge Himself, but He too is the High Priest, and as such He will never die again. What folly, then, for men to turn a deaf ear to the call of God and to persist in the rejection of the salvation He offers them. Some may know him as "Bishop, " others as an astute intellectual, a columnist, prolific orator, theatrical producer, and still others as a beloved father, grandfather and loyal friend. One such event included a dinner: "Walking in Excellence, " an evening featuring guest speakers Cornel West, Michael Eric Dyson, and Tavis Smiley.
In four previous passages the Spirit of God drew the attention of Israel to the importance of these cities and the expression of His grace toward the unwitting or unintentional manslayer in Israel. Abiding in the city of refuge, he would have been secure from the avenger of blood, but Joab found him outside the city and put him to death in retaliation for the killing of Asahel. Family Life Ministries. In other words, the Father might consider them as guilty of the sin of ignorance or unintentional manslaughter rather than the willful murder of the Son of God. The names of the cities on the east of Jordan would seem to be so definitely significant, and the meaning of some of them is a little uncertain; but the following at least may be suggestive. Marriage Enrichment. Of old, the manslayer was to remain in the City of Refuge until the death of the high priest. In June of 1994, Bishop Noel Jones was chosen to succeed the venerable Bishop Robert W. McMurray as Shepard to approximately 1, 000 members of Greater Bethany Community church in (South Central) Los Angeles, California. Torah is our foundation. Nursing Home Ministry. And of these cities which ye shall give six cities shall ye have for refuge. Baptism & Membership. With these Scriptures our present chapter is in perfect harmony.
Healing Streams Women's Ministry. BISHOP NOEL JONES - WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY - 11-30-2022. On the other side of Jordan the three selected were Bezer in the tribe of Reuben; Ramoth in Gilead; and Golan in Bashan. City of Refuge House Ministries. But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die; or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die: he that smote him shall surely be put to death; for he is a murderer: the revenger of blood shall slay the murderer, when he meeteth him. Post author: Fellowship Staff. Grief Share Ministry. Skip to main content. Looked at individually or corporately, they all tell us of Him who is our refuge and strength, our Saviour from judgment. Bishop Jones was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica on January 31, 1950.
Performing Arts Ministry. His experiences nurtured his unique call to the ministry of reconciliation and honed his distinct ability to transcend tradition in his delivery of the gospel, through widening spiritual parameters in order to reach diverse people of manifold backgrounds, cultures, and denominations. Post category: Bishop Noel Jones / Live Streams / Sermons. "Once in Christ, in Christ forever, Thus the eternal Covenant stands. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. In obedience to the word of God, given so long before, Joshua set aside these cities of refuge, each one of them a Levitical city and each one with an open door to receive the poor, distressed soul who is fleeing from the avenger of blood. As the oldest Jewish congregation in Texas, Beth Israel has a rich history and legacy. Official Bishop Noel Jones. Post published: March 17, 2013. We certainly get that. Hospitality Ministry. Permission for music through JLicense #A-700569. With about 1600 member households, Beth Israel is large enough to provide extraordinary opportunities and small enough to care very deeply about each of our families.
What fools men are who now deliberately refuse the security that God offers in Christ Himself, and so by spurning Him become guilty before God of the murder of His Son. As believers and a Church Family let's PRAY and not forget, God is a "refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble" (Ps. The reference is to those who though conscious of their own sinfulness have availed themselves of the salvation procured for them by our Lord Jesus Christ upon the cross. And launched economic empowerment seminars designed to bring together executive leaders from the business, legal and faith-based arenas. Feel free to watch here, or for a more full-featured streaming experience check out our live streaming campus at. Altar Counselor Ministry.
Audio and video messages offer encouragement and salvation to individuals beyond the ministries immediate reach. Our Heavenly Father is still the all-knowing, ever-present, omnipotent God. During his tenure, the membership of the church has increased so significantly that in 2003, a new edifice was acquired in Gardena, California. And they shall be unto you cities for refuge from the avenger; that the manslayer die not, until he stand before the congregation in judgment. Bezer is said to come from a root meaning munitions or fortress, and may speak to us of Christ Himself, who is for all who believe a strong tower and fort of security. The three cities on the western side of the Jordan were: Kedesh in Galilee, Shechem in Mt. Post comments: 2 Comments. But if you're ready to take that slightly intimidating next step and visit us in person, we want you to know that you are welcome here. We should not panic. Ye shall give three cities on this side Jordan, and three cities shall ye give in the land of Canaan, which shall be cities of refuge. According to these passages God looks upon the whole world as guilty of the sin of manslaughter in connection with the death of Christ, but has opened up a new and living way into the place of refuge for all who go to Him, confessing their sins and thus availing themselves of His grace. But if He be rejected after the Gospel has been clearly proclaimed, and men deliberately crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, putting Him to an open shame, there is for them no hope of deliverance.
These seminars will perpetuate Bishop Jones' mission to mold his congregation, and anyone who can benefit there from, into powerful mediators in the church, in their communities, and in the world. Without intending to speak with authority, the names of these cities seem at least suggestive of some of the privileges which are ours in Christ. He has served on the Board of Directors as a resident Bishop for the California District Council 16th Episcopal District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc., and was honored by the Mayor of Syracuse, New York for aiding his father in the establishment of a City-wide Crusade Day: a multi-cultural, non-denominational conference encouraging the participation of all Syracuse and Central New York residents. Prayer Meeting Every Monday @7pm Click Here. Weddings, Baptism & Baby Dedications.
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Immediate Care Ministry. It is perhaps hardly necessary for our purpose to quote the remaining passages, both of which are found in the book of Deuteronomy, namely, Chapter 4:41–43; and 19:1–10. God had declared, "Ye shall take no satisfaction for the life of a murderer:" but for the manslayer there was ever the open gate in order that he might be secure from the vengeance of the relatives of the one he had killed.