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Amen sister Suze

God Bless YOU!

Part 4.

According to this dangerous practice the Bible exists only to help you learn more about yourself, and if it doesn't, then it can be replaced by any other book, scientist, experience, or gut feeling.

After all, the words are not what matter, and it is not about adhering to any one tradition. All that matters is whether you find solace, benefit, or help from how you read it.

This approach is identified by the question, "what does it say to you?"

Objective truth and facts cannot be understood without taking something literally. Spiritualizing is subjective.

Conclusion

Spiritualizing the Bible is the enemy of Bible believing dispensational study which tries to understand the meaning of God's words by the words.

Any attempt to retranslate, change the words, spiritualize, or otherwise separate the interpretation from the doctrinal and historical context of words on the page will lead to ignorance of the truth of God and his will.

If the Bible should be left alone and words matter to deliver meaning, then the Bible should be read literally.

This will eventually lead you to mid-Acts Pauline dispensational Bible study, understanding the truth, and knowing God's will.

One of the problems with over-spiritualizing is that you can forget the real meaning of the thing you are over-spiritualizing.

This causes over-spiritualization to have a devastating impact on the credibility of the church.

Another problem with over-spiritualizing is its propensity to narrate the wrong view of God. Those people and groups that excel in over exaggerating and over spiritualizing hardly give God any room in the normal workings of the world. He is omitted and ignored in the daily cycles of life and in simple acts of kindness. Yet Scripture says otherwise, God makes the sun and rain shine and fall on everyone

( Matthew 5:45.)

Just have to follow His written word, and you will walk in the right direction ( Joshua 1:8 ).

God bless.

Part 3.

It is called spiritualizing the text because nothing has a solid and specific application. Instead, the Bible teaches only general moral principles. In this case, the meaning is not forced into a rigid structure and definition formed by words.

Exact words matter less in this approach, and it has led to the multitude of colloquial and casual Bible translations and even visual Bibles that intend to preserve the meaning without the words. There must be many of these options because resting on any one form of words would lead back to a literal reading.

Spiritualizing Leads to Not Knowing

In the case of the spiritual allegorical way of reading the Bible, the question arises as to how you know your interpretation is correct?

There are only two answers to this question.

The first option is that an educated expert or group of such experts must tell you if your interpretation is correct.

This only serves to divorce you, as an uneducated layman, away from interpreting the printed words of God for yourself. You are captive to other men's interpretations which stand upon the strength of numbers, tradition, or extra-Biblical visions, revelations, positions, etc.

In this way of interpreting the Bible you must rely on commentaries, church historians, and the tradition of your elders to know how to explain passages in the scripture.

You cannot know without them.

The way you know you are correct in this way of interpretation is not by trusting God's words, but by conforming to man's tradition.

Spiritualizing Leads to No Objective Truth

The second option is that there is no correct way to interpret the Bible. The idea that the Bible is communicating one objective truth to everyone that reads it is anathema from this perspective.

In this approach, the authority is solely upon your subjective feelings, circumstances, and needs.

See Part 4.

Part 2.

Once we have taken those steps mentioned in part 1 we come to dispensational Bible study is the product of taking the Bible literally.

The opposite of taking the Bible literally is spiritualizing, also known as mystical or allegorical study of the Bible.

This is dangerous because it makes God's actual words unimportant, makes the Bible text itself irrelevant, and inhibits understanding the truth of God's revealed will.

Taking the Bible Literally

The word "literally" has fallen on hard times in the culture. People use the word, but not according to what it truly means.

'Literal' means according to the letter and word. If something literally happened, then it actually happened exactly as the words describe.

(If my mind was literally blown, then I could not be writing this and would not have a brain.)

Taking something literally requires adhering to the words exactly without imagination or exaggeration.

Taking the Bible literally is the idea that the meaning or interpretation is limited by the words that are used printed in black and white on the page. This requires attention and importance be given to every word. Words deliver meaning.

This is the approach that claims that God means what he said.

Spiritualizing the Bible

Not taking the Bible literally is when the interpretation is limited only by the imagination of the reader. This is to say, the meaning is not truly limited at all. It can mean whatever the receiver perceives it to mean and is often defined by outside authorities like tradition or popularity.

This is the approach that says that whoever wrote the Bible (it is not required to literally be God) did not say exactly what they mean.

This is called mystical because the meaning is secret and not clearly expressed in the words on the page.

It is called allegorical because it assumes the entire Bible must be representative of something else.

See Part 3.

What a marvelous testimony of the loving kindness of God in your life experiences, Gigi!

Isn't it mind-boggling that THIS God Who is OUR God....just likes to be with us? I mean - He is in the company of seraphim, and angels and the spirits of just men made perfect in glory - yet, condescends to 'enjoy' us; I know that He is happy totally in Himself, and doesn't 'need' us to be happy...but He CHOOSES to delight in the sons of men! It is just too much for words to describe how astounding this all is! PRAISE THE LORD! :)

It seems somehow, in my own life, it has been the hardest thing to follow the 'easiest' command of Jesus, i.e, "Take MY yoke upon you..." He explains WHY He wants us to do so, and that's because HIS is easy and light. Does Kay listen? Nooooo... "Gimme that big, fat ol' heavy end, Jesus, I'll carry it!!"..and then wonder when I get worn out! Ha ha! Thanks be to Jesus for His patience with such a one as I, for over the years, little by little, I learn to leave the 'heavy work' for Him, and take the easy end with joy and thanksgiving...which includes a lot of 'down time' with Him! As you well know, sweet sister, there really is no place better in all worlds than sitting at the feet of Jesus and admiring Him!

Have a wonder-filled weekend, Gigi!

Love in Jesus and lots of holy hugs!

-Kay-

Hi Gigi.

This is a significant portion of scripture. I would like to add a portion from the new testament.

We see here the difference between the ministration of the law and the ministration of grace.

FOR ONE THEY SANCTIFIED THERE SELVES 3 DAYS AND STILL COULDN'T APPROACH THE MOUNT. ( LAW)

Galatians 4:21-26. Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.

But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.

Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.

For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.

But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

Hebrews 12:18-24. For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,

And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:

(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

WE'VE BEEN WASHED BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST. WE NOW CAN ENTER IN. (GRACE)

Hebrews 10:10-22.

2 Corinthians 3:6-11.

God bless.

Jesus gave and gave even go do called infidel He ate with sinners how can people learn of Jesus if we only share with other believers Jesus is out pattern He never withheld gifts to do called unworthy but freely He gave ....

Proverbs is good and you can read a chapter every day than start again

@GiGi: Thank You.

How we study the Bible.

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Biblical hermeneutics is the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation. The word most often refers to how to interpret the Bible or other sacred texts from other religions.Literal Interpretation

This approach seeks out the "plain meaning" of a biblical text. This is not to imply that every passage of Scripture should be interpreted literally, but rather the plain meaning be accepted as truth. For instance, when Jesus said the Christians are the light of the world, we don't believe we are literally a 100-watt light bulb. We do believe that Jesus was telling us plainly that it is our role to showcase the love of God to everyone around us.

1) Define the Terms.

look up the words in the original. When you are first attempting to understand the Bible, knowing the definitions of the words used by the authors is a great first step. But you should also know if you're reading historical narrative, poetry, or a parable. Each literary style comes with its own rules of interpretation, undoubtedly understood by the authors who penned them.

2) Put scripture in its context! Knowing the context is key to being able to interpret anything, including the stories from the Bible. Understanding how Jesus' words would have been interpreted by his original audience is an important step to being able to properly apply the truth in our own lives.

3) Look to Jesus.

Suggest that every story, poem, or verse only has significance as we consider the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

4) And prayer.

Start with prayer, end with prayer, and make sure prayer permeates every step along the way in your interpretation of the Bible. Since God will be most concerned with our application of the Bible, it follows God would be most interested in ensuring we utilize biblical hermeneutics correctly.

See Part 2.

Jesus is the way:

Keep letting the Holy Spirit teach you, you are correct.

A good way to know whither you on the narrow path is by whats being taught;

If most Christians are screaming this is the way, your probably on the wide road.

To repent means when you think you have come to a truth and it contradicts other scriptures, be quick to repent in that belief and turn, making the scriptures agree with each other.

Amos 3:3 Can two walk together and not be agreed?

God Bless YOU!

When the prophets prayed they didn't say after nothing appeared to happened oh well I give up. God is amazing. God I know is with you GiGi. You spoke encouragement to me. You said "You know what Gabriel if you feel God put that in your heart then you trust in Him He will make a way." GiGi you were the very first one to reach out. I feel a special prayer partner connection with you. Pray for me that I do not faint. I am being attacked constantly by the devil. I truly believe when your miracle is coming. The devil tries to attack you the most. I cry out to Him and I pray for you GiGi you have a special place in my heart as a sister in Christ your faith amazes me and in that I have learned though the seasons my change and time goes on. God always makes a way. I look at this as a impossible situation. Jesus said the same thing. With man this is impossible. But with my Father in Heaven all things are possible. God is up there right now saying come on Gabriel this is so easy for me. Just wait. That's the hardest to do. I wish you could microwave your prayers. Doesn't work like that. God has a plan and GiGi if you think He's down with you. He's not he's just getting started. God has a great plan for you. I know brighter days are ahead. Yes it gets lonely. I've asked God for a sign. Please pray for that as well. A big giant sign that says your miracle is coming. God makes the way. GiGi I praise the Lord He sent me you. You always see the brighter side and see always encouraging. You definitely walk with the spirit of God. Stay in touch. Know I'm praying for you

Hi Debra.

Keep on studying the word, you can't go wrong. test everything with the light of scripture. Everything is not symbolic, that's a heresy!

Some things we run across that have no significance.

Today many will try to lead you away from the faith. Listen to Jesus here: I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:8.

Also Peter.

2 Peter 2:1. But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

God bless you.

I do believe that charity begins at home , meaning , we should look after our family first , as Christians who is our family ? Also , do not the dogs eat the crumbs from the masters table ? God is the God of all flesh not just Christians and one day all flesh will know the Truth and rejoice in it . When we do good to anyone we are not just doing good to them we are doing ourselves good also and all non Christians are potential Christians and should be treated as such . Weren't we all despicable sinners at some point in our past ? Are we all still sinners now ? All flesh is blessed by God every day . We , as Christians own nothing and we should always be ready to give anything that we consider ours to anyone who asks us for it and , even give before we are asked , it's not always easy to part with our goods , but if you do it without hesitation or grudging it's an awesome feeling , you instantly know that you have done the right thing in Gods sight and He blesses us in our generosity towards others . One time , a man stoped me in the street and asked if I could give him some money so he could get something to eat , I was devastated because I had no cash on me , I had left it all at home . I was so angry and upset with myself I vowed to never leave my house again without at least a few dollars in my pocket . I don't knowingly give cash to drug addicts but will always give to anyone who asks me , cash or food . There's no better feeling than to know for sure that you have done your duty in God's eyes .

Richard:

Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week....

This is talking about Christ confirming the NEW COVENANT.

From his entering into Jerusalem (Sunday)on the colt of and ass (prophecy) to his resurrection to LIFE (Sunday), ONE WEEK and the covenant was confirmed.

.......and in the midst of the week (the day he was crucified) he shall cause the sacrifice (old covenant) and obligation TO CEASE, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate (no LIFE other than the LIFE OF CHRIST), even until the consumption, and that DETERMINED (judgement) shall be poured out on the DESOLATE (those not having THE LIFE OF CHRIST).

Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice (old covenant) shall be taken away, and the abomination of desolation SET UP, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.

THREE and ONE HALF YEARS, Christ ministry in the flesh. FIRST COMING.

Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and COMETH to the one thousand three hundred thirty five days (PENTECOST), Christ ministry in the Spirit. SECOND COMING.

Revelation 11:9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues shall see their dead bodies (sinful flesh, dead in trespasses) three days and a half (Christ betrayal to Christ resurrection) and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in the graves.

Revelation 11:11 and after three days and a half (laying in the grave with Christ) the SPIRIT OF LIFE from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet (these whose names are written in the BOOK OF LIFE, once dead, Now have THE LIFE OF CHRIST, and great fear fell upon them that saw them.

Revelation 20:9 Blessed and Holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection.

God Bless YOU!

Good afternoon Gabriel,

Thank you for your testimony that you will continue to believe for Gabby to be re-united to you. Perhaps that truly is God's will. It is hard to go the distance on something like this when all things point another way that what you pray for. I will continue to pray for your situation and for Gabby.

Dear Laura, I will pray for Matt.

Dear heavenly Father, Be with matt in this time of treatment. Repair his body from this episode of drug abuse.

Clear his system of the drugs and give him a clear, sound mind to realize that he needs rehab to the point of ending the addiction. Please make his recover successful. Father, we pray for Matt, his Dad, Jeff, and his girlfriend to day that You will bring all to a point of rehabilitation and deliverance from drug abuse and addiction and mores so, bring them all to faith in Your Son, Jesus, in Whom we believe and trust. We ask this of You, Father, in the name of Your Son, Jesus. So be it.

Hello Richard, As a teacher of young children I would suggest that you explain to this child that God is holy and good. He wants to be this way. He loves what is good and He loves to do good. He loves those who believe in Him.

Then I would say, that I (yourself) desire to be like God in this, loving what is good, loving to do what is good, and loving God who is always good.

Then I would explain what it is to love what is good (all that God has said is good, and hating all that God says is sinful)

Then what it is to love doing what is good (always trying to do what God says is the right thing to do because this is how we show God we love Him),

then what it means to love God (love Who He is, think and speak kindly about Him, accept His determination of what is right and wrong, etc.)

Then I would explain what holy means in regards of being 'set apart" for God's will and purposes as Jesus was and did. Not being like everyone else who follows the worlds values, but following what God values, always being aware that we belong to God, having been purchased from the world, sin, and its ways by death and resurrection of Jesus.

Then speak about how God is set apart. he alone is God, there are no other gods but Him. He is perfect in every aspect about Him. He cannot be tempted by sin and will never do what is wrong. He made all that there is in all of the Universe, so everything belongs to Him, He is King over all. He is worthy of our worship, devotion, and obedience. He is the most valuable Being of all.

This is practical language that a young teen can "chew on". Of course, you can cite bible verses, but i would not give every verse there is in the Word on each point, as that would be overwhelming.

I hope this is helpful.

Something else I wanted to add that wasn't added in my previous response to this chapter is that the 1611 KJV also doesn't reference this chapter as the king of Tyrus symbolic of satan. The 1611 will always give a brief summary of each chapter in the Bible to give us as the reader an idea what the chapter is about. You can find it on the 1611 tab of this website and go to the bottom of the page and click the "scanned copy" and you will see it there preceding the chapter. It clearly says that this is an actual judgment on the king of Tyrus...the actual king. No meantion whatsoever of this king being satan. I just thought I would add that because it appears to confirm what and who this chapter is referring to.

And actually....if you look throughout the Book of Ezekiel, the Lord references many rulers and kings even Pharoah and pronounces judgment upon them and the king of Tyrus just happens to be one of them. But they all had a common theme to have such judgment pronounced upon them....it was pride! But the descriptions God uses of their pride...their splendor and how they were lifted up in their kingdom is very poetic! Also reaffirming that this chapter is no different in its poetry.

Dear DJOt;

Rest assured that if you believe the gospel of Jesus Christ and have entrusted your life and salvation to Him and His salvic work, that you will NOT be kicked into the lake of fire. Our God loves all of us, especially those who believe His testimony in the Word.

I am sorry that you are facing s much hardship. I pray that God will send someone into you life to help you and to be a dear, caring, authentic friend. I am 65, so we are just 5 years apart. We remember our younger years and what the world was like then compared to now. It is disturbing. I just desire for heaven more and more with each passing year. God knows exactly how many days He has given me in this life and I will live every one of them. So, this being so, I pray to have a grateful attitude about my lot in life and to have a willingness to share my hope in Christ with others, especially those in our age category.

I pray that your faith will be strengthened and your daily needs will be supplied by our heavenly Father. Please know I do not take your situation lightly. I wish I could be more helpful to you. For today, be joyful in the Lord despite the hardships. This is a daily practice that is healthy. I try to do this for myself, especially when I have a bout of chronic back pain. Blessing to you today. I hope to hear from you soon.

Donna, that sounds like a good plan for your granddaughter. Perhaps right down her questions as you go along. some may be answered in subsequent chapters, but some you will just need to explain in your own words. We are given intelligence to do just that.-explain spiritual truths to those who inquire in age appropriate ways. Bless you for having this opportunity with your dear granddaughter. May you both be blessed as you discover more of Jesus together.

...continued, Pt. 4

So, Moses did as YHWH had said. He did not protest about Aaron coming up. Moses went down and told the people what God had said. Then Moses went back up the mountain to meet with God as he had been instructed to go down and then come up.

Moses was 80 years old. This was not a small hill. He had already gone up and down several times as the "go-between". He did not complain about this strenuous work. May we not complain either when we are prompted to work hard, long, or in precarious situations. Let us be as willing as Moses to relay what God has instructed us to do and say. Sometimes the work gets dirty, strenuous, unpleasant, or prolonged. We should pray for stamina, both physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Let us train ourselves to properly equipped to pursue the work God calls us to do. Interesting how God wanted the His people to be consecrated to Him, but also His leaders were tested more that the people. Moses (and Aaron) went up and down this mountain repeatedly to speak with YHWH and relay to the people what He had said and to bring back to YHWH what the people's response was. Let's not complain about the repetitiveness of some tasks we must do, but embrace them. Do all for the glory of God, I am reminded, even if it is housework, caring for infants, children, yardwork, tasks for our elderly family members, etc. No small task is unimportant if the Lord places upon us to do. I want to have a joyful heart in doing things that never seem to be done-laundry, dishes, etc. No sooner do we finish and we start again. By doing these things with a gracious and willing heart we are showing others our love for them and showing God our love through obedience.

I do agree , No man can pluck me out of God's Hand, You can't, Congress, Armies, Terrorists, non Christians. Nobody can take me out of God, but I can Walk Away. I can take myself out. I love those Bible Verses where it says ( And Jesus, called 12 and anointed them with Power to cast out devil's and to heal all sickness, and then in a side bar it says,,, ( Oh yeah,, every body but Judas Iscariot who by the way was never saved) Let me see,,,. What chapter is that! The book of ,,, uh,,, uh,, . Yeah ,, that's right it doesn't, and why? Glad you asked. Because Judas had the Same Thing, Matthew, Peter, John, etc,, had. He had the Goods, The Power of God Operating in His Life. He's not the The First good man, turned on God, because of The Love of Money. Anybody ever heard of the Doctrine of Baalam? How about King Joash in 2nd Kings chap. 12. The Priests, Ministry would misuse the money coming in. Its not a New Concept, it's as old as man. He coveted That Money. But hey Thank the Lord, Prosperity Preachers died out then,, Right,,, okay,, keep smiling.

The Bible says Jesus gave Judas that first sop. That represented a Guest, or to Honor, respect. Christ was reaching out to Him already. Are that sop and then what, Satan entered into Him. So the Question is how did Satan enter into a Place he already is. If you're at work, home, The Church and Bodily there. How is it possible for you to enter a Place you already are? In this Case, The Spirit of God Departed, left that Temple and then Satan entered in. We know Judas hung himself, and repented and left the money. But Paul says , there are 2 repentances, sorrows. Sorrow of the world, I hate where my life, circumstances are. And Godly Sorrow, Repentance, that says God just forgive me, save me, help me. Acts said Judas died and went to His own place,Hell. He was in , but He got out. He could have found a Alter like Peter did. This Eternal Salvation Doctrine is damning souls Daily

Mikey Out.

Biscoe House of Mercy

...continued-pt. 3

God instructs Moses to tell the people to consecrate themselves "today and tomorrow" and to be ready on the third day to meet the Lord. I wonder if the apostles thought about this event when Jesus had died and was in the grave for and then arose on the third day where they met Him once again.

YHWH says that anyone but Moses who touches or approaches the mountain will meet death right away. God meant business here. He said that they will hear a long sound of the trumpet. (a heavenly one) and then should come before the mountain. When God came upon the mountain it was a cataclysmic event-thunderings and lightnings, thick clouds, loud trumpeting. This display of YHWH's power and might made the people tremble in fear. I think that God wanted this reaction from the people. Fear of the Lord comes before wisdom, I believe it says in Ps. 19:9. The people were still in camp when this happened. At the sound of the trumpeting, Moses brought the people before the mountain. The mountain was completely cloaked in smoke as God descended up it in fire. It was like a furnace that emitted plumes of fire and smoke. And the mountain quaked. This must have been like a volcanic eruption although it did not say anything about a lava flow.

Then Moses spoke to YHWH and YHWH answered him in a voice that all could hear. YHWH called Moses to come up to the top of the mountain. Moses obeyed. No sooner did Moses get up there and YHWH told Moses to go warn the people to not try to break through the boundary in order to gaze upon Him in His majesty, since they would perish if they did so. YHWH also told Moses to call the priests who would come near to the LORD to consecrate themselves. Moses protests to God, reminding YHWH that the people cannot come up because of YHWH's warning. Moses was concerned about his people's welfare here. YHWH says "Away! Get down and then come up". But it was only going to be Moses and Aaron, not the priests (there were priests before the Law?

I'm not sure if you are planning Psalm 92 as a specific study. It contains impreccatory prayer and a statement on the eternal state of the lost.

What I would think you would consider; is where she is at in seeking truth. Perhaps; she is trying to understand at this age what is going on approaching adolesdence or the age of accountability. Hopefully; she has parents (if they are raising her) which are not teaching her antithetical knowledge against scripture. Also; the conditioning of youth also is toward a self-destructive narcissistic atheistic (really Satanic) lifestyle. With that barrier covered; there hopefully can be a scientific viewpoint that is open to subjects like Job (and the creation); the book of Genesis; etc. There are Christians which have good arguments on that subject. The gospels and such certainly will provide a basis for teaching scripture; but if she isn't seeking the basic understanding of salvation (not sure where she is at with that); I certainly wouldn't be overly constraining as to what scriptures she goes to. Of course; we have the reality of the Resurrection and plan of salvation. There needs at some point to be an understanding (perhaps a good concordance or commentary) to put cross references together so the scripture (O.T. and N.T) are seen to be cohesive and inspired. There certainly is much wisdom in Proverbs and Psalms; and interesting historical narratives througout the Word.

A major concern of those such as Akaiane who is one of the top 10 artists (once she was say 5 or 6 years old) but although she paints Christ clearly she is New Age in her viewpoints. I thought I should warn as that is endemic with youth; and the enemy will use that curiousity to try to seduce many away from the pure truth of the Word. Ephesians 6 I would HIGHLY implore you to go over. If the Lord wants her to be a spiritual warrior; there is no point beating around the bush. Agape; RIch Priday

....continued.

In verse 5 YHWH tells Moses to tell the people a conditional promise. If they will obey His voice and keep His covenant, THEN they will be a special treasure to YHWH among all other nations and peoples. They will BE to YHWH a kingdom of priests and a holy (set apart in righteousness) nation. This is what we who believe in Jesus now are. We are God's treasured possession, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a chosen generation. ( 1 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 10:34). We are made righteous through Jesus and are set apart as God's workmanship created in Him for good works to the glory of God! What a privilege to be called by God! To be chosen! To be treasured!

When Moses spoke to the people all of what God had told him to speak, the people in unison pledged their agreement and consent to the terms of this promise. Oh, but how soon they came to forget this pledge. We are like that, quickly lapsing in our fervor and determination to follow ALL that God calls us to be, do and say. When we are weak, Jesus is strong! We can fall on Him when we fall and be uplifted as if on eagle's wings (verse 4).

So again, Moses went up the mountain to God, and YHWH said that He will come to him in a thick cloud and that the people will hear when He speak to him and therefore, believe. God knew that the people were weak in faith. He wanted to reveal Himself in a way that would promote belief and trust in Him. Moses told YHWH what the people had said. God already knew what they had said, but was training Moses to be the mediator between Himself and the people. Perhaps so that the people will trust and accept both YHWH as the only true God and Moses as YHWH's divinely appointed leader. History had already shown how easily they turned on Moses when things did not go as they wished, when they needed water, or trapped on one side of the Red Sea.

Moses was their Captain and took instructions from He Who was really in control of all this. Jesus is our Captain, too. We should trust Him

Do you not know that the biden administration has elected more muslims in office? Do you not know how many muslim mosques are in the United States of America? Did you know right now there are islamic clubs at almost every secular university in America? I am just creating awareness of the horrors of islam. You talk about only talking about the Bible, and I am also doing that by exposing the damnable heresies in the koran. There are verses in the Bible that talks about how the followers of Christ are to expose the unfruitful works of darkness. There are verses are in the KJV Bible that talk about it, so that is what I am doing what the Bible says..

Ephesians 5:11, "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them."

James 1:22, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves."

We are to not just talk about the Holy Word of God, but apply the Holy Word of God in our daily lives. I am not better than anyone, just better off spiritually speaking than most ( Matthew 7:22-23), but only because of how Jesus Christ suffered and shed His precious blood on Calvary's cross for all my sins and the whole world, for I am nothing and can do nothing apart from the finished work of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 64:6, ""But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."

I do not want to be deceived in thinking that just by talking or hearing about God's Holy Word is enough for me to go to Heaven, when only the doers of God's Holy Word will make it to Heaven, and we are not saved by works, but by what Christ accomplished on the cross by offering up Himself as a living sacrifice for all of us. Love you in Christ!

You could quote Scripture, and break them down for hrs. You could theologically determine Actions and Reactions. The Bible talks of Israel doing what, Paul said they Blasphemed The Holy One. All sin can be Forgiven, but that of Blasphemy against The Holy Ghost.

God will forgive me if I break all The Ten Commandments,,,10 times. Where sin did abound,, Grace did much more abound. It overwhelms sins, it leaves it defenseless. It swallows , consumes, defeats it

So if God will forgive me of every sin, I can think of save that of Blasphemy.

Then how can I explain what Blasphemy truly is?

Blasphemy is Rejecting God.

Mikey Out. Biscoe House of Mercy

Exodus Chapter 19 tells of the Israelites camping in the plain before Mt. Sinai and YHWH's descent upon the mountain in a very astounding and awesome way. Moses was familiar with this mountain, the Mount of God, as it was called. I wonder when it began to be called that? Perhaps this was a mountain that Jethro had encountered God as a priest of the Most High and perhaps Jethro had called it that in sharing his encounters with the "Most High".

YHWH tells Moses to instruct the people to cleanse themselves and wash their garments and prepare themselves to meet with God. God was going to meet with the whole nation of Israel in this encounter. The people were to assemble before the mount, but not try to climb up even its lowest slopes or touch the dirt of it. Perhaps there was some sort of barrier set up, such as a row of stones of rope fence so that the people would know the bounds that God is speaking of in this chapter.

This instruction to cleanse themselves and prepare for meeting with God reminds that we, too, should be careful how we approach God, even though we come to "Mt. Zion" rather that "Sinai". God is still and always will be Most Holy, pure, undefiled, owner of all the earth. I have witnessed instances in church services or youth rallies were the leaders are leading people into worship in a very casual, irreverent way. This always breaks my heart because I desire to approach God reverently to bring honor to Him and lift Him up, not me. Do I always do this? No, I fail at times, but then I realize that I have not acknowledged His holiness and majesty and repent.

Interesting that God asked the people to cleanse themselves and their garments and prepare for three days. I think, when was the last time I examined myself before God and asked for forgiveness for three days before coming to a time of corporate worship. This makes me think about what how God would like me to prepare my self better. O Lord, let me never be flippant in my approach to You!

Kay: Heavenly bread for the digestion.

Revelation 13:8 And ALL that dwell upon the earth, (this will come to pass at the second resurrection, back to their flesh, TO JUDGEMENT) shall worship him, whose names ARE NOT WRITTEN in the book of Life of the Lamb slain FROM the foundations of the world.

Isaiah 26:9 ...and when thy JUDGEMENTS (second resurrection) are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will LEARN RIGHTEOUSNESS.

Psalms 149:9 To execute on them the JUDGEMENT WRITTEN, this honour hath all his saints.

We will either be the JUDGES bringing the world to righteousness, or we will be the JUDGED, learning righteousness.

John 3:13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is IN HEAVEN.

Colossians 1:27 ....this MYSTERY .....CHRIST IN YOU ......

Revelation 21:1 And I saw a NEW HEAVEN (Christ in YOU) and a NEW EARTH (where RIGHTEOUSNESS will DWELL), for the former HAD PASSED AWAY.

These scriptures teach there is neither heaven or hell, as taught by the traditions of man.

God Bless YOU!