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Y'all remember me and my family, lost my leg in April, but I still praise god for what he is doing and has done in my life.

Alleluia. Amen.

Solomon had Adonijah put death because he broke his oath to not seek the throne that was bestowed upon Solomon by King David even though Adonijah was the elder brother . 1 Kings 1:53

I never was taught about revelation, chapter 9, 14 to verse 19. I believe that the Jehovah witnesses had a different version as they update the noble every ten years for their own benefit when it says not to add or take away any portion of the Bible. As I have not been to hoif with the noble, would someone kindly explain if this is relevant to the Euphrates river today and is this shyit has shrunk so much inlast 30 years.

Thank you in advance for helping me and may God bless you.

Good morning, I would like to request that prayers be lifted up for my friend Amour Seya, for him to be a Godly man and for him and I to get married.

Please pray that my energy gets cleaned from the darkness that's on me it's so evil and dark and it's toxic it's and entity my heart is dark my soul is just evil shamira Anika Hollis I'm possessed by dark demons please pray for my soul yrs a dark could over me it stressing me out

Church committees: What is the difference between "official business" and "monkey business"?

The role of authority related to the giftings of "elders" (encompassing Pastors and Elders) in a teaching mode comes with the responsibility of guarding the flock from false Doctrine. The financial and accounting tasks are also something deeply entrenched in the responsibilities of these individuals (hence; a Pastor running the show himself with no others to keep him "accountable" is needed in this capacity; with literal "mammon" and of course in other aspects such as keeping him from straying from sound doctrine himself). As with anything else; there is a proper way for this authority to be exercised. It is certainly NOT a place to obfuscate fiscal errancy or deliberate abuse of finances; nor of course a place to hide an extramarital affair going on with a Pastor or anyone else; for that matter).

The layperson has to be; in one sense submissive to the decision making at this level. He needs to be able to trust; without any external evidence to the contrary that such individuals are remaining faithful to their vows to procure their roles with fidelity; and to guard against errors coming from without and within and disciplining members when needed according to the doctrinal standard held by the specific denomination. To be continued....

The concept of "waiting upon tables". Acts 6:2 discusses the situation where the twelve Disciples were in need of redistribution of assignments for what some would consider "menial tasks." Such a situation is reminiscent of Moses and the situation of him overexerting himself with resolving various issues among the throng of exiles and the resulting advice from Jethro in Exodus 18.

In observing such a topic; we are wise to remember Christ's statement that the greatest is the servant of all in Matthew 23:11.

The issue; of course was in both cases the gifts of the ministry were not being given the time to blossom for those God has placed in authority in the church. It is perhaps illustrated most commonly with the situation of a Pastor; but certainly could involve others who are overburdened within a church. That is where it gets tricky. With any ministry; it can be assumed that whatever the individual does the most is a reflection of their particular calling. There is a subtle difference between what a person is gifted in and the fruit of the Spirit which exemplifies their unique disposition. Someone; for instance could be very patient and longsuffering (a faruit); and it is assumed they are showing a gift of mercy or helps. They may in fact have wisdom from above; and a need to share through fellowship or Bible study things which are needed for mutual edification. We needn't dismiss a Pastor from helping with the "down and dirty" tasks either; at least we would expect help on a service day cleaning up a church; for instance.

When we look at Christ as our example; he indeed washed the Disciple's feet. ( John 13). We do NOT see any evidence that he went to towns to buy food (He would occasionally CREATE food when necessary). The concept of being invited to people's homes in order to preach the Gospel seems to be a lost art these days. Also Luke 10:38-42 shows how obsessively serving a guest may not be the best approach at times.

If he truly repents, can a person be forgiven for violating Leviticus 20:10?

"T. Levis - in Reply on 1 Kings 2

Hello Hanna,

1Kings 2

Why did Solomon have Adonijah put death?

3rd the curse, was Adonijah trying to curse Solomon, his Father's household & Israel? Leviticus 20:9, Deuteronomy 11:27-28,..."

What does it mean to "curse"??? Is that like putting a hex on someone or cussing them out?????

Dear DRW I am sorry to hear that you are going through such troubles. I will pray for you today.

Dear Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus, we seek you for DRW. We ask that You will help him immensely in this divorce process. We ask that You will bless him financially beyond what he can do for himself. And help him emotionally during this time. Amen.

Pray That God will Heal my Eyesight in Jesus Name.Pray That God will increase and Strengthen my Eyesight to 20/20 in Jesus Name.

Dear Hope in Christ,

I will pray today.

Dear Heavenly Father, we come to You in the name of Jesus and ask that You will help this child of Yours today. We ask that You will not allow her to have any more nightmares concerning her mom. We ask that You will lead her throughout her day and nights to consider You and all that You have revealed Yourself to be to us. Lead her in Your word. Bring peace and solace to her heart and do not allow any room for the enemy to break into her mind and heart. Amen.

Dear Keith, I am praying today for God to deliver you from the evil that is pressing upon you. LOD God, help Keith today and always keep him safe in Your love and grace according to Your great promises to us who believe. Amen.

Hello, John. I will pray for you.

Dear Heavenly Father, John is calling upon You in prayer. We ask that You will bring swift answers to his needs. Bless John today, Lord. Amen.

Dear Grace,

I agree with you today before the Lord for the deliverance of Dante and Antonio. I pray that God will reach down and do a mighty work in these young men. Amen.

Dear E.

Thank you for your perseverance and diligence in prayer for your family. I come along side you in these requests and pray that God will bring an end to the problems your family is enduring and deliver those who are suffering from harm.

Whenever you post, I pray a prayer of agreement. it is my hope that your prayers will soon be answered. Amen.

Shearnah,

I pray that God will open your mind to be able to answer the questions correctly and thoroughly. I pray that your score will exceed 1000 and that your performance on this test will open doors for you. Amen.

Dear Wesley Paul, I will pray for Kathryn today.

Dear Heavenly Father, Kathryn needs Your deliverance today from addiction and to be removed from this lifestyle and all of its temptations. Rescue her swiftly and transform her heart and mind to seek You above all things. Transform her body so that she will no longer crave that which she is addicted to and end this enslavement right away. She is in a desperate situation, as You well know, and we are very concerned for her. So, Father, bring her into a new way of living by the power of Your Holy Spirit working in her today. We ask these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Hello Anonymous, I will pray for Rayven today.

Dear Heavenly Father, Rayven is in need today. We ask You to bless her life today. We ask that You will draw her near to You in faith and devotion. We ask that You will strengthen this marriage in every way. We ask that You will lead both husband and wife into the path You designed for them to walk together. We ask that You bring to them what is needed. We thank You that You will answer in the best way for Rayven and for this husband. We ask all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Dear David, I will pray for your family once again.

Dear Heavenly Father, David once again lays his family before you and seeks your blessing and help. We ask You to be gracious to David and his loved ones today. Bring joy to their hearts, bolster their faith in You, lead their conversations to considering your promises and great love for them, heal their bodies as needed, and draw them all closer together in love and grace. We also ask that You secure a job for David's son-in-law. Help this family with your provision in all things. We ask these things in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Hi Marie.

Let's take it from verse 56 to get the context.

Luke 9:56-62.

For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

The people of the world are those whom the Savior describes here as the (spiritually) dead who should bury the (physically) dead. Let people, He says, who are not interested in My work, and who are "dead in sin" ( Ephesians 2:1), take care of the dead. Your duty is now to follow Me.

Some hold the view that the man's father has not died yet and what the man is saying let me go take care of my father until he dies, being he was the first born.

"Jesus I will follow you but first let me stay with my father, until he dies. I am not sure how long that will take but once that happens then I will bury him. When that is done then I will come and follow you."

Also, this man may have been consideringhis inheritance. It's possible this man was waiting to claim his inheritance from his father. So, he wasn't just saying he wanted to wait until his father died. He was also saying - Lord I have some inheritance coming to me and I want to secure my financial future. Once that happens, I will be ready and at that time I will come and follow you. It was a matter of priority.

I hope this helps.

God bless.

Marie Francis,

In Luke 9:60, Jesus said, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

He wouldn't even let him bury his father. That is kind of tough! Well, we know from the scriptures, in Deuteronomy 21:23, it tells us that once a person died, they had to be buried before sunset, on the day of the death.



So if this man's father had already died, he would not be out listening to the teachings of Jesus. He would be attending the funeral and burying his father.



But rather, as Matthew's account tells us, that the phrase itself in the Greek text represents the Hebraism, that basically it says "let me go back until my father dies so I get my inheritance."



You see, in those days you stayed around the house. And when the father died, then you took over. You took over the business, and you took over the estate.



And what he is saying is "I'm really not free to leave. I have got some financial interests that I cannot leave. You see if I leave now, I leave all my inheritance, and so I can't do that!"



Please notice what's happening here. Jesus is fixed towards Jerusalem. He is telling the disciples that you get fixed on Jesus and you follow Him.

But look at all the things that challenge that relationship. You have got conveniences. It's like, "Gee, I have waited my whole life to get the inheritance from my father, and now Jesus is asking me to follow Him, and if I do I am going to lose all that inheritance."

Yup! Let the spiritual dead bury their own dead. You go preach the Kingdom.

god is good all the time to you and me!

Please pray for my complete healing.

What is meant by "et their dead bury the dead"

as an young Christian it gives me the motivation

Addiction has a unrelenting grip on Kathryn. Prayers aren't getting through. If Christ does not intervene, she will be lost for eternity. Forgiveness is asked for, intervention is asked for, yet only more dispare, and increased slavery. Prayer isn't always answered in our time frame, but I fail to understand the delay when the race to the bottom has picked up tremendous speed. This is from a precious women who got saved a year ago, goes to a wonderful church, reads the Bible hours at a time, hates the addiction, and pleads for victory. All of a sudden a switch flips, and off she goes. Christ needs to eliminate that switch. Certainly God can take a multi year addiction away. Thank you for your prayers!!

May Almighty GOD JESUS CHRIST give you and yours all the endeavors of His Will for you amen!

May Almighty GOD JESUS CHRIST give His Children 30 percent of the blessing I received in the past three years for had 2 percent of the blessing I received in the past three years had been done in Sodom Gomorrah they would have repent and we would be able to fly there today and we would able to say Thank You LORD Almighty GOD JESUS CHRIST with them, the most honorable thing one can do with pleasure in this life time, so as Thanksgiving comes may we all GOD'S people remember to Thank Him!