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Hello, today I am in need of prayers. As I am currently going through spiritual warfare against trespassers. Please, pray for me as I try to defeat the adversaries in my life. Many blessings for everyone including my enemies who are trying to knock me down. AMEN PRAISE GOD!!

The Ephod, as described in Exodus 39 & other places, was an outer linen, short garment that the priests wore in their service in the Tabernacle. It was first to be worn by the High Priest ( Exodus 28:4: Aaron & his sons) & then later, worn by other priests ( 1 Samuel 22:18). However, we also see the Ephod being worn by King David ( 2 Samuel 6:14) & by Samuel ( 1 Samuel 2:18). Because of the intricacies of the garment (especially for the High Priest), it seems that the wearer of it came before God in representation of the people & a requirement to be able to conduct such ministry. The Urim & Thummim (special lots that were cast before God to ascertain His Will & Direction for the people) were held in pouches in the Ephod.

As well, there was instances of idolatry associated with the Ephod ( Judges 8:27, 17:5,6), as it was considered so holy as to be worshipped. Even today, in some 'high Churches', priests can be seen wearing distinctive outer clothing, with sashes & mitre resembling the priests of old. These are not the garments depicted in the New Testament as should be worn by Christians & are a poor reflection & understanding of biblical norms, rather serving to ascribe some sort of special privilege & holiness to the wearer.

Today, for the Christian, we might say that we come before God "in robes of righteousness", not of ourselves, but that given to us by virtue of Christ's death & what it accomplished for us. And being so clothed, we can come confidently before God as His children & in prayer. We are now His chosen generation & royal priesthood ( 1 Peter 2:9).

what was the first verse to seven meant? 1kings chapter 17 verse 1-7

I doubt if it was ever God's intention to have all aspects of history, both personal & political history, be revealed in His Holy Word. What He has provided for us is for a reason & for a season, so the things that are revealed may be useful for our knowledge & manner of living here on Earth. We would certainly love to know much more, as you say, to fill in the "gaps", but that is not required for now. There is also a certain exercise of trust & expectancy that comes when we simply have to admit that we don't have all the answers to our questions, but that God has & His only expectation of us is that we learn & live according to His revealed Word. He won't accuse anyone for ignorance when the Word doesn't reveal more information to us, but we stand before Him if we fail to obey what He has asked of us. And I believe there's plenty in the Word of God for us to learn from, revise in our hearts & fulfil in our lives.

And besides, is it even possible that everything be written about biblical people, places & events? Just of Jesus' Life, we read in John 21:25, "And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written." How our hearts & minds yearn to know more about our Lord & Saviour, yet that earnest waiting & expectation can only grow in us as we await that great day when faith becomes sight & we behold the One Whom we love, but Who first loved us by giving us of Himself completely. The spirit of Word tells me that as we long to see Him & be with Him, is also Jesus' longing for His blood-bought bride to be at His Side throughout eternity. Let's not focus on what we might be missing out from the Word's 'limited history' revealed to us, but to delight in what God has chosen to show us now for our benefit, that also instils excitement of what is to come later, both in knowledge & experience.

Thank you for your response. The Lord bless and keep always.

Sincerely,

Susan

John 14:9; John 1:1,14; Isaiah 10:30; John 8:58; Colossians 2:9; 1 John 5:7.

Genesis 5:1, Genesis 5:4.

Verse 22- Jehovah God gave them the victory and they didn't even have to fight. Trust in God will always be rewarded by Him.

"There are many scriptures that says that this earth ( the literal earth ) will abide FOR EVER" - name one, because if that is true, you should have "many" to choose from.

My people reffer to the house of Israel. calling them to wake up from the deep sleep they are into. Babylon has deceaved the whole world. I've already started to teach my people the true Gospel, not the one we've learned from the churches. Because these churches they all drunk with Her meaning Babylon the great, by preaching her doctrines.

Verse 3 gives instructions to the Israelites that they may not have understood but when they followed those instructions they were successful. When we follow direction from Jehovah God we will be successful too.

Praise the Lord

I am 37 years old and have a brain surgery on Dec 21st at 8 AM.

Please pray for me.

Thank you

"Why do ye such things?" (continued). But the sons disregarded such a weak and useless protest for their hearts were cold and callous and so they no longer heeded their father's feelings.

Although Eli had no power to change the hearts of his sons, he could have prevented their ministry before the Lord, but he "restrained them not." He wanted to be kind to them but it was a false and mistaken kindness. A seasonable correction would have saved them from ruin. Eli had no need to be harsh and severe, only firm and decided in the matter of obedience. Eli was twice warned that judgment would overtake him and his sons, but such warning was lost upon him. He dearly loved his sons and could not take action against them.

What a pitiable spectacle Eli presents! An old man of ninety, almost blind, waited to hear the result of the grim battle between the Israelites and the Philistines. How he trembled for his nation, his sons and also for the Ark of God which would be dishonored if it fell into enemy hands! Then the messenger came with news of the slaughter of his sinful sons and of the taking of the Ark. As Eli heard mention of the latter he fell off his seat by the side of a gate and died of a broken neck, yes, and of a broken heart! As is often the case, "children bring down their father's gray hairs with sorrow to the grave." ( Genesis 42:38)

He was an Israelite devout cleric whose children ended up so seriously that God killed them around the same time. His children were a disgraceful humiliation. They lured young ladies who helped at the love community. However Eli didn't do a thing to stop them but to request that they stop. They didn't. In opportunity a prophet accompanied astonishing news: Eli's children would kick the bucket on a solitary day, and nobody else in Eli's family would life a long life.

Eli ['l]-jehovah is high or my god. The high priest and judge of Israel of the family of Ithamar ( 1 Sam. 1-4; 14:3).

The Man Who Lacked Parental Authority

There are few Bible men in whose character we cannot find some great and glaring fault. There is usually a dead fly in the ointment, a rent in the garment, a spot on the whitest sheet. Eli was a good man whose life was pure. He loved and delighted in God's service, but was faulty in one point. He failed to exercise the proper authority of a parent over his children.

Eli belonged to the tribe of Levi, and for years acted as a judge and as High Priest in Israel. He lived at Shiloh in a dwelling adjoining the Temple for the greater portion of his life. We know little about him until he was well advanced in age. The first mention of him is when Hannah came to pour out her heart.

Eli's fault which brought sorrow upon his declining years was the conduct of his own two sons, Phinehas and Hophni, who, although lacking their father's character and qualities, were yet put into the priest's office. Their conduct disgraced their high calling and shocked the people so much that they "abhorred the offering of the Lord." While Eli warned them of their shameful ways, he did not rebuke them with the severity their evil deeds merited. He should have exercised the stern authority of a father and rebuked them as a judge. Instead Eli only mildly reasoned with his sons saying: "Why do ye such things?"

Alex, the Holy Ghost has GRACED (his works) you an understanding that most can't discern because they look through physical eyes instead of spiritual eyes. ALL IS OF GOD. In God's appointed time each man will come to the knowledge of the Son of God ( Ephesians 4:13).

Proverbs 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Ecclesiastes 9:1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, AND THEIR WORKS, are in the hand of God;.......

Psalm 65:4 Blessed is the man whom thou chooseth, and causeth to approach unto thee; we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even thy holy temple.

Psalm 92:4-6 For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through THY WORK: I will triumph in THE WORKS OF THY HANDS.

(vs 5) O Lord, how great are THY WORKS! and thy thoughts are very deep.

(vs 6) A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this.

GBU

1 THESSALONIANS

11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.

13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep (dead) that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep (dead)

THE RAPTURE OF BELIEVERS-

"Caught Up In The Clouds To Jesus"

16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be CAUGHT UP together with them IN THE CLOUDS to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN

Mishael, Blessed Christmas

Wesley's Notes for Hebrews 1:11

1:9 Thou hast loved righteousness and hated iniquity - Thou art infinitely pure and holy. Therefore God - Who, as thou art Mediator, is thy God. Hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness - With the Holy Ghost, the fountain of joy. Above thy fellows. Above all the children of men.

1:10 Thou - The same to whom the discourse is addressed in the preceding verse. # Psa 102:25,26

1:12 As a mantle - With all ease. They shall be changed - Into new heavens and a new earth. But thou art eternally the same.

1:13 # Psa 110:1

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Thank you So much for this wonderful website Amen!!

The Messianic Jews (dead or alive) that have been born again into Jesus Christ are sealed by the Holy Spirit and ready to go with Jesus as soon as he appears.

Take RELIGION off of the throne of your heart, and you place Jesus on that throne. pray, read the Bible (New Testament) first. Receive the Holy Spirit. Turn off the media so you can talk to the Holy Spirit and He will talk to you. Take your questions straight into the throne room. Leave your requests at the altar. Cast all your cares upon Him, because He cares about you.

The Lord has made every provision for us to be born again. For a season I would go get a copy of the King James Bible and read of what Jesus encountered in Jerusalem.

He was the awaited for Messiah. But the Pharisees and religious leaders rejected Him. They realized their jobs and control over the masses, was threatened.

Years ago the Holy Spirit showed me that over 500 prophesies were fulfilled by Jesus the Messiah. Over 100 on the day of his crucifixion alone. The odds of that happening is in the Trillions!

This is something the Gentiles need to consider. After the Caught Up in the Clouds (Rapture) 1 Thess.4:16-17. THE ELECTION passes back over TO THE JEWS of Israel. Not only that: the Restrainer will diminish in His presence on earth. The Antichrists identity will be revealed. He will attempt a fake peace on the earth. He will have power to fake miracles on the internet. Get some Arthur E Bloomfield prophesy books. Try AbeBooks to get some. Prophesies easily understood.

LEV. 26:14-39, DEU 28

Began a period of 5 cycles of discipline on all nations.

1962 God & Bible was kicked out of school.

70's-free love, drugs, war on children.

73 - Abortion legal

80's-disco & homosexuality out of closets,

90's lesbians out of closets, aids kills;

20's apathy and anarchy; pestilence and pandemics; nations arming for war; Israel

Surrounded by enemies.

We're nearer to the End! See the SIGNS

MATTHEW 24, LUKE 21:7-36

Teresa-in Reply to Godhead Genesis 11

I was shocked to read your statement about Cain's death. His name in Hebrew (Qayin) was not killed that way.

Please sir/madam, reading in the Hebrew language you will find the truth and then understand. I have never seen

fist fight in King James Bible either. Knowing Hebrew helps a lot.

Sister in Jesus Christ

Alex on Isaiah 65 ,The new heaven and the new earth which is the H.G. our new Innerman ,That heavenly Jerusalem ,mount ZION WHICH IS SPIRIT . You are come unto mount Zion the city of the living God that Heavenly Jerusalem and a host of Angels, this is all in the spritual realm in our hearts and minds etc. As Jesus said the Kingdom of God is gonna be WITHIN you via that good seed the Living WORDS of God. And that good seed is gonna form Christ in us which is the H.G our NEW INNEMAN which answers to the new Heaven and the new earth as Isaiah said as the new heaven and the new earth shall remain so shall thy seed and name remain OUR SEED AND NAME IS THE WORD OF GOD THE SEED OF THE SOWER, the contents of the book, The new covenant . Thats y God said i will give them a new heart and a new spirit which is our new innerman the H.G. Not a literal new earth or new heaven ,its in the Spritual realm as the H.G is in the spirtual realm. Behold i make all things new means everybody is gonna get a new heart and a new spirit which is the H.G. that new Jerusalem, thats y its called the city of the LIVING GOD AS GOD IS SPIRIT . Ya gotta realize there is absolutely nothin wrong with this beautiful earth ,Its only our Old ADAMIC NATURE which is in rank with satan that needs to be destroyed with his baptism of fire etc and thats what the new heaven and the new earth is a new heart and a new spirit ( Christ in you ) the kingdom. And that is y the NEW BIRTH IS SO IMPORTANT we are gonna birth that new innerman via that good seed the Living Word . If i have told you earthy things and you believe not how shall you believe if i tell you of heavenly things ( That new earth and new heaven) being born from above etc. A new innerman our fruit unto God via that good seed etc. There are many scriptures that says that this earth ( the literal earth ) will abide FOR EVER, And I will destroy them that destroy the Earth . Outa the hearts of man proceeds all manner of evil, thats what needs destroyin

If you have seen me you have see god

What god is saying is that we should stand on his word...believing in and having faith in,unwavering, and

living by, and representing his laws and decrees. and as children of god we are to be keepers of his word and teachers of his word, keepers of our brothers, and enforcers of his law ,...declaring and decreeing that a change will come and by the permitted authority to use his almighty power in the mighty name of jesus conquering and

defeating the enemy.

I have a question pertaining to HEBREWS chapter 1 verse 11. The verse says*They shall perish, but thou remainest, and they all shall wax old as doth a garment? can you explain the meaning of this to me please?

That reference in Luke 17:30, refers to the Second Coming of Jesus (i.e. when He is revealed to those on Earth). As you read the verses (22-37), you will see that Jesus was speaking to His disciples about what things will be like prior to His coming.

How and why has he created me? Even from the lowest places, he continues to preserve me for this very day! While being hidden in his spirit, guided by his truths, placed where there is no one else to proclaim his name! Yet you say, He is no one! He will disappear, and be no longer. We will rid ourselves of him! You have hated him for no reason! You are about to find out His power is much, much ,more than you or I will ever know! He will mount up, and renew his strength! His greatness yet to come!

God's re-creation of a new Heaven (may also refer to the sky/universe) & a new Earth, is the final great Act of God to remove the stain & stench of sin from the Earth. Satan, his demons & all who followed him have been cast into the eternal Lake of Fire (chapter 20), so now this new Earth will be for all the righteous ones to live on, with God Himself reigning with them.

It appears that with the creation of the New Jerusalem, which comes down & is established on this new revamped Earth, that there will be no other countries or cities, as all of God's people will be eternally with the Father & His Son in this new City. Those who have been raptured, or had died in Christ earlier, along with the Old Testament saints & martyrs, will have 'physical' bodies so fashioned, that we will be able to live in Heaven or on Earth. That is why the "dead in Christ will rise first" at the coming of the Lord ( 1 Thessalonians 4:16), that their reconstituted bodies, with those living, will be physically with the Lord & not just 'spirits in Heaven'.

The 144,000 that you read about in Revelation chapters 7 & 14, apply to the 12,000 from each of the 12 Tribes of Israel. We are not told how these will be known & selected (except it's stated that they are virgins ( Revelation 14:4), seeing that present day Israel is largely of mixed blood. Yet aside from these, there will still be the number of redeemed Gentiles ( Revelation 7:9) who will, together with all the other inhabitants of Heaven, worship the Lord into Eternity.

Hosea 3:5, "Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days."

From the account you read in this chapter, Hosea was to demonstrate very vividly, through having an unfaithful wife, Gomer, God's displeasure with Israel, yet His longing that they would be brought back to Him. When Hosea had to repurchase her, she was to be kept in seclusion (depicting the state of Israel, then & now, when she would have no one to rule, nor would God be present through the ephod & teraphim). Israel may have a Prime Minister & a lawful government now, but there has never been nor will be a human King to rule over her since the days of the kings of Israel & Judah.

But the day will come (in the future) when Israel will begin to truly seek the Lord & yearn for "David their King". So the reference to David cannot be to King David who had long been passed away, but to the Son of David, Jesus Christ, Who would at long last be recognized as Israel's King & Messiah. That's why, when Jesus comes back, He comes with His Title, "King of kings & Lord of lords" on His Vesture & Thigh ( Revelation 19:16). And He comes to rule, in the Davidic line, in Jerusalem & His Rule will be a righteous rule unlike any king before Him & without end.

What is an ephod and what is its' purpose/function?

please keep me in your prayers today