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Jonah the prophet

Born. 9th century BCE

Died. 8th century BCE[1]

Veneratedin Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Major shrine:

Tomb of Jonah (destroyed), Mosul, Iraq

Parent(s): Rivka, Amittai

Jonah or Jonas[a] Ben-Amittai is a prophet in the Hebrew Bible and the Quran, from Gath-hepher of the northern kingdom of Israel in about the 8th century BCE. He is the central figure of the Book of Jonah, in which he is called upon by God to travel to Nineveh and warn its residents of impending divine wrath. Instead, Jonah boards a ship to Tarshish. Caught in a storm, he orders the ship's crew to cast him overboard, whereupon he is swallowed by a giant fish. Three days later, after Jonah agrees to go to Nineveh, the fish vomits him out onto the shore. Jonah successfully convinces the entire city of Nineveh to repent, but waits outside the city in expectation of its destruction.

God shields Jonah from the sun with a plant, but later sends a worm to cause it to wither. When Jonah complains of the bitter heat, God rebukes him.

What does it mean that very few will not be marked to live I am praying for understanding of his words as I read them

Is once in grace always in grace in the bible.

Herein there is no where the churches of our time have erred more greatly and especially in these United States. So far from condescending to men of low estate the desire of most gravitates toward those who are prestigious, and socially prominent. Thus for the most part only the well to do are found in the prominent places of our churches. This is in total contradiction of how it ought to be according to St. Paul as it is the POOR who are richest in faith, while the wealthy of this world, those most often given to greed and oppression should be those we trust the lest! It would be wise therefore we heed Paul's admonition and CONDESCEND to men of low estate, and let us thus prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God herein by putting some of our very poorest on our pulpit committees, and our Church boards to help direct things, rather then to only catering to our rich young rulers. Those poor among us in this worlds goods are not nearly as dumb as we seem to think. And if putting such like in these slots gives offence then so be it. We ought to just do it anyway. After all, who are we out to please? God or Man?!

Herein there is no where the churches of our time have erred more greatly and especially in these United States. So far from condescending to men of low estate the desire of most gravitates toward those who are prestigious, and socially prominent. Thus for the most part only the well to do are in found the prominent places of leadership in our churches here. this is in total contradiction of how it ought to be which is made so clear by St. Paul that it is the POOR, who are richest in faith, while the wealthy of this world being naturally greedy are most often oppressors! Therefore it is wise to CONDESCEND to men of low estate. Make sure poor folk are on our pulpit committees, our Church boards, and our board of directors, rather then to only be catering to the rich herein. The poor are not nearly as dumb as we seem to think, and if that means we must downsize than that is exactly what needs to be done. Who are we out to please? God or Man?!

Gen 32:30, please elaborate the best possible meaning. Face to face could be another word for meeting, not a literal meaning that Jacob actually saw God's face. Right? If he saw God's face then it contradicts other scriptures that says no man sees God otherwise will surely die.

John 6;12 The question becomes me. Their are only so many fragments left to eat. I don't know how many their are yet left to eat who sit behind me? How much should I take? Do not worry my friend, You see it does not matter. Fore this bread will multiply from the time u eat , until the time u give it away! There will be plenty. The question is, will you take enough.

The Sun shined on two lumps of clay. One lump receive the rays and became pliable to be used. The other lump did not receive the rays internally because dried and hard, unfit to be used.

The Water rain down from the heavens upon the earth. Some of the earth received the down pour and became pliable and beared much fruit. Another part of the earth was so harden the water could not be absorbed, rendering it unfit to bring forth fruit.

Salvation had come to all men in the person of Jesus Christ. The Father knew before the foundations of the world who would believe His Son and who would reject Him..........

In much love, Hugo.....Once you receive and believe the truth of the Gospel you turn from your old way of thinking and living your life. That's repentance, its means a turning away or to go in a different direction. By believing Jesus Christ, His resurrection and confessing this truth, salvation has come to you. Also, the Holy Spirit indwells you upon hearing and believing through faith. Roman 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9......You don't have to run from person to person to ask for forgiveness. The Lord will orchestrate the right time and place for this to occur if needed. Simply, you know that it is impossible for you to go to all the individual that you have wronged while you were in the world. People will see the change in you without you saying one word. Furthermore, we have already been converted when we are told to go to the brethren and our adversary before we bring our gifts to the altar. Matthew 5:23-26

It appears to me within the context of this passage certain believers in the church of

Roam tended to feel they had callings beyond what was true. As such they thought too much of themselves. This for sure is often the case with those young in the Lord once they discover themselves to be in posession of spiritual gifts.

I have bibles and go to a biblical church and read. But this psalm 91 is one of my favorite psalms.

please pray for a full body healing and alleviation of my symptoms in the mean time. i have been sick for 3 months and after many doctor visits i have shown little to no improvement. i am currently unemployed and cannot afford to keep going to the doctor. can you all please prayer for me to make a full recovery soon and that the on my next doctor visit they will be able to diagnose what is really wrong and be able to fix it? in jesus name i pray healing over my body and i thank you for your prayers in advance god bless.

how old was Hagar when she lay with Abraham

I seem to recollect an Old Testament decree that , if your children are repeatedly naughty you should take them outside the city and kill them.

i am wondering whether Croydon is sufficiently outside the city for this purpose and if not will it be in order to kill them at home.

Perhaps you could guide me to the relevant Old Testament quotation.

Thank you.

Michael Hoare

I really hope you people who openly write your opinions STOP!! Because yes in fact JESUS is saying before Abraham I AM , the same I AM that told Moses in the Old Testament. Isaiah 9:6 says it best who JESUS is and if you need New Testament to back up who HE is 1st Timothy 3:16 but this one clearly nails it John 1:10,11 He was in the world and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and his own received Him not.)HALLELUJAH GLORY BE TO GOD, JESUS is GOD Manifested in the flesh as 1st Timothy 3:16 and ISAIAH 9:6 so clearly and plainly put it!! Why do you think we are to be baptized in His Name ? ACTS 2:38 , because JESUS himself was Water baptized as an example to us as to what HE expects EVERYONE who WANTS SALVATION to do as HE Stated to Nicodemus in JOHN3:5 Verily, verily, I say unto thee .Except a man be born of the Water and of the Spirit , he cannot enter the kingdom of God. ( Peter Preached on the day of Pentecost in the book of ACTS 2:38 to Repent and be baptized in Jesus Name filled with the Holy Ghost. EPHESIANS 4:5 says One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism . ( John 1:1 through 5) in the beginning was the Word , and the Word was with God , and the Word was God . The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not anything made that was made.In Him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. ( Same as some people today ) In Jesus Name I Bid you Peace

please keep myself and daughters Deanna and Jessica and there families in your prayers

Jesus died for ALL your sins and rose again to justify His sacrifice. At the moment you are saved, all your sins are wiped away as if you had never sinned. And His blood will continue to cover sins you commit after salvation--you need only ask Him for forgiveness. Don't let the devil tell you Jesus will not forgive you, for our Lord's blood is sufficient for you.

Spencer : the reason that many older people choose to live together without matrimony is that if they choose to marry they can possibly lose benefits that they are receiving as a surviving spouse. Often they will secretly get married and never file the marriage license with the state for that reason. In the eyes of God they are married since before the government got involved and made marriage a money making racket their was no license needed to get married. That is how I see it.

Prayers for my best friend Lou -she is 80 years old now-asking to be rid of body aches every morning-

got places and things to do for the LORD JESUS-Amen

Beloved Brothers and Sisters:

My Prayer Request is that OUR LOVE GOD JEHOVAH, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE, May Enter the Deepest of My Love Mind, Heart, Soul, Spirit and Body, so JESUS CHRIST Reveal Me Everything I Have to Do, in order for JEHOVAH to Create Me, this Very Moment, a Permanent Tons of Money Creator Man, Constantly and Eternally.

Thanks a lot!

Blessings from THE FATHER to You All,

Omar Trigo.

( Titus 3:9) But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

( 1 Timothy 1:4) Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

Im asking for prayers to help me be the best man i can for my family to keep them in the right path and for me to continue my faith walk in Jesus it hasn't been a easy ride but i must seek more guidance from Jesus that way i can guide my family in the right direction keep my house hold in prayers and my heart pure Jesus without you im lost sorry for all the wrong doing i have done forgive me im just trying to live my life happy and good with my family..

What happen to JONUA after the people of Nineveh all turn to believe in Jesus

Hello Tony. I remember your question coming up a few weeks ago, so it remains fresh in my mind.

We know from Exodus 33:18-23, when Moses desired to see God's Glory, the LORD gave him clear instructions as to what would happen; i.e. His Glory (His Goodness) would pass by Moses but his eyes would be shielded from seeing God's Face, "for shall no man see me, and live" (v20).

So, if this is such a clear Truth that was given to Moses, & then we read "And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend." (v11), how should we understand it? It seems correct to understand this ("face to face") as a metaphor to describe the closeness that Moses shared with the Almighty, as when a friend shares intimately with his friend. With that in mind, we can almost hear the words & tone of voice that Moses used to speak to God in verses 12-18: one of a special friendship, having liberty to speak from the heart. Just as we today might speak to God from our heart as submissive loving children to our Wise & altogether loving merciful Heavenly Father.

We have many other metaphors used in the Bible: e.g. 1 Thessalonians 2:7 describe Paul's special love for the believers there as a nursing mother feeds, cares & protects her children. Or, Matthew 3:16, showing the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus. Even though some Churches depict the Spirit as a dove (which is heresy: Deuteronomy 4:15-19), we see the Spirit's descent was observed in a special revelation to John, like the slow graceful descending of a dove - no bird involved here at all. So Moses speaking to God 'face to face' is given in similar fashion - a picture of intimacy yet Moses being shielded & withheld from instant death.

Dear Richard,

What you claim as an 'error' in the Bible was just explained to you- did you read it? You claim you aren't discrediting the Bible but you double down and claim the Bible is in error. The Bible is not in error. Just because you don't understand something in the Bible doesn't mean by default you should just start attacking and discrediting it. If you want to understand something, don't you think asking a question or asking God is a better first step, before spreading your propaganda to others online about how you think the Bible is flawed?

This is a common misunderstanding and the explanation is easily found via online search on a number of different websites if you took a second to research it before posting your attacks. If you're closed off and have already decided what you want to believe, then what is your motive for posting your claims here? Your claim that a mysterious man found a mysterious text that said Joseph was Mary's father does not sound credible and why would that carry more weight than the many Bible verses clearly stating Joseph was the husband. The Bible is already translated accurately. Coming to a Bible site and making false claims about God's Word being in 'error' is beyond inappropriate.

I truly enjoy reading God's Word and having the Commentary view really enlightened some of the verses in the Scripture.

Wesley's Notes for Judges 6:26-29

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6:26 Gideon was NO PRIEST, nor was this the appointed place of sacrifice; but God can dispense with his own institutions, though we may not; and his call gave Gideon sufficient authority.

6:27 Ten men - whereby they were easily induced to assist him. He feared - Not so much, lest he should suffer for it, but he should be prevented from doing it.

6:28 Was offered - Not upon Baal's altar, for which it was designed; but upon an altar erected in contempt of Baal.

6:30 They said - Probably some of the persons employed in it.

6:31 Will ye plead - Why are you so zealous in pleading for that Baal, for the worship whereof you suffer such grievous calamities at this day? It is plain, that Joash had been a worshipper of Baal: but probably he was now convinced by Gideon. He that will plead - He that shall farther plead for such a god as this, deserves to die for his folly and impiety. It is not probable, that this was all which he said for his son: but it is usual in scripture to give only short hints of things which were more largely discoursed. While it is morning - That is, instantly, without delay. Let him plead - As the God of Israel hath often done when any indignity or injury hath been done him. But Baal hath now shewed, that he is neither able to help you, nor himself; and therefore is not worthy to be served any longer. This resolute answer was necessary to stop the torrent of the peoples fury; and it was drawn from him, by the sense of his son's extreme danger; and by the confidence he had, that God would plead his son's cause, and use him for the rescue of his people.

Mishael: the first bullock was for Gideon. God Sanctified Gideon to lead Israel into battle.

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He was speaking to God as we would to a friend, Exodus 20 explains that it is impossible to see God's face and live.

the rest of chapter 33 explains what happened in detail.

Exodus 33:9 "And it came to pass, as Moses entered into the tabernacle, the cloudy pillar descended, and stood at the door of the tabernacle, and the LORD talked with Moses."

Exodus 33:11 "And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle."

Exodus 33:18-23 And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory. 19 And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. 20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. 21 And the LORD said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock: 22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by: 23 And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.

Amen! Agree!