Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 494

And if the man be poor thou shalt not sleep with his pledge Amen

And this have done again covering the altar of the Lord with tears with crying out insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more or receiveth it with good at your hand Amen

I believe he was 33

In what month was the course of Abiyah in the time of Zachiriah

The twelve sons of Jacob and the twelve Apostles

Wanted to speak brieftly about the Donkey and her Colt..A sign of the 2 nd coming when the woman births the manchild which is the H.G....That Children of Promise....Our colt is the H.G. thats y he says that which is BORN of the spirit is spirit....Thats y the disciples put their clothes on the Donkey....The disciples are gonna birth a baby Christ our colt...our fruit unto God....Its the H.G. that comes in the name of the lord...As Jesus said blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord which is the H.G. Our Colt...Jesus said when he the spirit of truth is come he will come in my name,..Which is the H.G...She brought forth a man child that is gona rule all nations...Her Colt ,the H.G...Our fruit unto God via his good seed the living words sown in our Hearts

....But the Donkey and her colt were tied up in a place where 2 ways meet.. Matthew 21:7...Thats us we are tied up in a place where 2 ways meet...Remember Paul said when i wd do good evil is present with me...O wretched man that i am....The Tare keeps us in bondage till the reapers come and gather up the Tares and burn them at the Harvest..Thats y he aways refered to himself as the son of man...There is a baby Christ in our near future a lil Colt...The H.G....Our king comes riding on a donkey. The donkey and her colt is a baby Christ....The Woman in Rev 12 is the Donkey and her colt, The H.G. that Child of Promise...It had to be written like this so that no body wd understand it.....These things are hid from the wise and prudent but revealed unto Babes and sucklings....Our Colts in the spiritual realm..Our offspring....The H.G....They don't call him the bridegroom for nothin....There is a Baby Christ in our near FUTURE....Its only the H.G. that can come in his name...The Donkey is symbolic of the bride the world, God so loved the world..The manchild is the H.G. our Colt that is gona rule all nations.

But for now we are still tied up in a place where 2 ways meet..The Flesh and the Spirit .Our Minds...GB

Hello Sister Ruth. I believe you're referring to Joshua chapter 7 and to Achan's sin. We only know what has been given us in this chapter and specifically that Achan had taken the garment, silver & gold and hid them in a hole in the ground. And we also know that when his sin was found out and to spare the children of Israel the full force of judgement against them, both Achan & his family were judged & condemned to death.

Though not mentioned, it seems likely (and this is only a personal thought, not in Scripture), that someone in the family may also have been aware of what Achan had done; it would be difficult to carry & conceal such a large booty from family, even others continually milling around his tent & in that area. He may have sworn his family to secrecy, thus drawing them also into condemnation since they did not reveal his sin to Joshua when first known. And so his family, animals, even his tent were destroyed, thereby removing every blemish of sin from their midst. This act satisfied God & He returned to bless them & gave them victory over their enemies (Joshua chapter 8), and Israel would have had another powerful lesson about having a proper fear of the LORD, that what the LORD says must be obeyed or there will be consequences.

Standing out from the crowd: Fellowship of the Saints (continued)

Sadly; in Protestant circles today the proper concept of "confessing sins to one another" ( James 5:16) has been buried with the misapplication of the Catholic system and the hierarchy of church officials taking that approach toward parishioners; rather than the other way around. Before we cast stones in that direction; we need to see how well we are doing in light of Matthew 5:23.

When there is strife and envy and a brother is hardened like a city wall ( Prov. 17:14) and we are the cause it is our duty to rectify things. This is particularly true as well for a husband and wife so that their prayers won't be hindered ( 1 Peter 3:7).

It is said with the popular adage in the secular world that we are all part of creating a village (or something to that affect). The concept of the saints of Christ being a part of a victorious army should be made clearer when we see how when one member hurts all members suffer ( 1 Cor. 12). When we look at these actions as being duties rather than options; and Christ BEING our life rather than the "center" of it (which still places ourselves as the one who determines the meaning of that definition and all the other parameters as well) it helps to give us a better picture of the way things should be.

Responsibilities as laypersons.

There are correct methodologies presented by Christ Himself as well as the Apostle Paul for disciplinary action. Nonetheless; we are to judge righteously. Those who suggest we shouldn't judge lest we be judged in the same manner who are truly in the faith need to be honest. If WE are the ones expounding error we should WANT others to hold us accountable; and that also applies for our responsibility as church members in particular to point out error among leadership with themethods prescribed in scripture. How can we not be jealous for the Word of God when "damnable heresies" are sneaking in (see Jude and many admonitions by Paul)

Stuck in the middle or standing out from the crowd (further insights)

Master. I have stated before and it doesn't hurt to repeat it that Christ is our MASTER as well as being Lord and Savior. Of course this isn't a "politically correct" concept which would be one benefit those living in a society seeing servitude (indentured servants at least) would have in comprehending that concept as a proper "lifestyle choice" for those who would proclaim Christ (although it is more of a command). The most direct reference Christ makes to us in this status is when he talks about the "unworthy servant" ( Luke 17:7-10). This gives as a good outline of how; for instance we should always prioritize our time for worship; prayer and studying the Word. There is only one who we are accountable to as individuals when this life is done. All good gifts are given from above; and hence are to be used for service in the Kingdom and edification of the brethren.

Fellowship of the saints. The command (not request) to love one another is emphasized in John 13:34-35 as well as 1 John. Surely the disciple that Christ "loved" ( John 21:7) was used to deliver this message and surely he understood that concept.

Sadly; this concept of adoption into the family of God ( Romans 8:14-19 but by no means limited to that verse) is more of an abstract idea today in most churches. Something as practical as inviting a single person to a holiday meal (such as was done for me a few years back) can really make a difference. We are instructed to rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn ( Romans 12:15). The opposite of this is either indifference; or worse gossip which basically is mocking a person's situation or at best having some morbid curiosity. Just to break out and instigate a conversation may take some effort when others on a Sunday morning are more interested id discussing sports; entertainment or personal matters to those in their social circles.

Stuck in the middle

When we observe professing Christians; there are many clues as to whether they are "fruit producers" or not. This could be more adequately explained by comparing all "professors" of the faith to those "possessors" of the Holy Spirit. Here are some helpful verses to examine ourselves as well as get some clues as to where others are spiritually.

"He chastises everyone He loves." ( Heb. 12:6). Those of us who have been truly walking the straight and narrow know better than to glibly pray for something like patience. To freely embrace a verse like James 1:2 where we are told to "consider it all joy" when various trials/temptations come pass need to trust the Lord that He knows how to work all circumstances for the good OF THOSE WHO LOVE GOD (and called according to His purpose: Romans 8:28). This is the best way we can distinguish who is in the faith; those who truly understand not only that their sins have been forgiven; but they have a new Lord; Savior AND master. His sheep hear His voice; they may go astray for a time but the Chief Shephard brings in the lost 1 from the 99. ( Luke 15:4).

"if you love me you will obey my commandments." ( John 14:15). This verse may seem to contradict the ones where people were doing all sorts of "good works" in His name but were not His sheep ( Matt. 7:21-23). This is a caution to anyone who would have a ministry based on their own name; or type of gifting and certainly for the prosperity gospel leadership. We saw the same self-righteous religion with the Pharisees. Judas Iscariot is a pathetic example who was somehow convinced to betray Christ for 30 pieces of silver; apparently 4 days wages at that time although it would show silver vastly more valuable then compared to today's valuation. It was the seduction of power; then which Satan used to draw him in; thus the verse The admonitions of Luke 6:26 and Luke 16:15 serve aw warnings for those loving praise of men over praise of God.

Ruth 1:16, significance?

1st would you do that for anyone?

Persistence in helping & staying with a widow, who had lost both sons, trusting in her GOD after famine. Ruth 1:1,5,

being hope & help in a 'hopeless situation' ? Ruth 1:17,18,

Ruth 4:14,15,

Ruth 4:17-22, Luke 3:22-38,

Faith, love, sacrifice, providing for others, GOD uses difficult decisions in circumstances to do amazing things.

Moabites were rejected 1Corinthians 1:26-31

Hopefully these are helpful

This site has multiple study tools. If you type Bethel or any other word, partial word or phrase into search bar, it should show you where & how many times it occurs. It's not always 100% accurate but it's really a great feature. If you're doing a search & it doesn't pull up a scripture you know exists, try using another word, Then you can modify search in multiple ways.

Hopefully helpful

Numbers 13 & Numbers 14,

No, please read Jesus' Words Matthew 24, Mark 13,

Joshua 1, I believe the story you're looking for is in; Joshua 6 & Joshua 7,

Joshua 6:17-19, Joshua 7:1, Joshua 7:10-26, note Joshua 7:4-6,

Please read whole chapters

Hopefully these are helpful

Is it possible for us to make restitution for sin? How can we avoid the punishment that will come? The sins that are before us, the sins we have committed in the past?

Perhaps we think we can control God or perhaps we can convince God, of our justification. Even so ,how can we know what His penalty Is? How can we know what the the punishment is! How can we be found righteous!?

We cannot know His perfect will, we cannot know His justice, Fulfilling it would be futile! You may wish this, however, it is nothing more than your own works. Our works will never do! It can never ever satisfy His perfect will!

Somehow we think we can clean up our mess, and still be justified! This is not the way it works. There must be contrition of sin, there must be repentance, there must be prayer, there must be a baptism, a death of the flesh and a renewing of the Spirit, the resurrection given for the forgiveness of sin! We cannot find these things that are freely given, until you believe that the Christ died for the sins of the world! He is Lord, He is the forgiver, He is our propitiation, He is our deliverer!

The church should have written the things that belong to the world from before time , so they would have not repeated the past! The things that they do not want to hear have become the truths that are before them. Once again. The stone they rejected has become the head of the corner.

Repent and be Baptized

Thank you so much!

Have a good day as well!

Insomnia is caused by one of two things.1. you have not had enough to drink ,or 2, your brain is replaying your life from beginning to end. This time you spend gazing with the good and bad spots that come up. Sort of like a record with scratches in it, or the 8 track that quits, when you pull it out, the tape comes with it!

As remarkable as this is, it is as yesterday has become a lifetime. It is impossible to understand how anyone who does not have the hope of the gospel, of eternal life, can get through this one!

More and more we see the tragedy of the lives of the helpless. A country who is blind to know the truths that belong to those who love God, while many blaming others for there own circumstances. A gov't more concerned about filthy money, then the welfare of the poor. A system that is always looking out for the rich, using people robbing them of life . A so called democracy, that sustains the rich, while the drugs and needles, along with the sickness that belong to it! A gov/t held by the same for the last 70 yrs!

These who know nothing, yet they are the ones who bind burdens on those, that they themselves would never carry!

These are the ones Jesus spoke of. These are the ones that cant stand the truth. These are the ones who will silence the truth, just the way they did the disciples, the prophets, and our Savior Jesus Christ!

I have seen in the cities, traveled the underpasses, I have seen the lines, and have wondered how can these things be! As a child, I and grandmother would leave the sandwiches on the park bench, but now, there is not enough benches, let alone sandwiches! Perhaps the coffee trucks will have enough left over , after taking care of the national guard!

How unfortunate we have become! Your redemption draws nigh!

Repent and be Baptized

Could it be possible that I can control the seas like Moses

Most commonly, it is believed he was about 33-35 years old. Having died in 33 A.D.. The date of His birth is somewhat more vague, but it is commonly believed that He was born in 2 B.C since it coincided somewhat with Herod's death date.

Hi James.

When you say "Old testament law and it's requirements are not applicable more in newtestament the righteousness.

I wouldn't put it that way by no means.

Here's Law.

The fact that "RIGHTEOUSNESS" does not come by the law that doesn't mean the law was abolished.

And Christ death on the cross did not do away with the law.

The law condemned man because no one was able to keep the law so all mankind was under the penalty of death.

Christ took on the penalty and "PAYED THE PRICE". by death on the cross.

( Colossians 2:14. Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;)

The law was the ministration of Death. "And still is"

2 Corinthians 3:7-16.

It was to show us our sin and bring us to Christ. Galatians 3:22-28.

Listen to Paul in Romans 7:7-14.

Also.

Galatians 3:13-14 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

So since you are justified by faith and made righteous by Christ What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? No! not if you have been freed from bondage.

For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. Philippians 2:13

Romans 6:1-23.

James 2:18.

Jesus came to give you a new Heart. A heart of flesh.

If a person is truly saved he/she would have MORE written on their heart than what's written in the law.

There's things we don't do is sin also. James 4:17. Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

God bless.

Psalm 102 is a prophetic description of the prayer and overview of the Jewish Saints in the time of Jacobs trouble, the seventieth week of Daniel. It is the the last week of the tribulation where the chosen of God are being prosecuted and feel abandoned by God. Israel is regathered in the land and the whole world is coming against it but Christ returns and executes vengeance on the nations, because it is time. The end time of the gentiles and the satanic oppression of the jews.

Not sure if my commentary on that chapter helps. It is simply those who are martyred at that time; they don't yet have physical bodies to stand on the sea of glass; but they remain until all the martyrs designated to die in that way join them. God has a set order for the Resurrection; and the firstfruits raptured into heaven. Generally; it appears that the church comes next followed by the 144,000 being translated around the midpoint of the Tribulation and the rest of the saints risen sometime right before or around the second coming of Christ. This can be a trickly subject as to precise timing.

I would certainly think that the Hebrews 11 cloud of witnesses include those who are already present spiritually with the Lord (to be absent from the body is present with the Lord). ( 2 Cor. 5:6). Spirits of just men ( Heb. 12:23) made perfect is another example.

I try to give as much scriptural base as possible to comments; rather than wild speculation. Still; there is something to be said to waiting on the Lord to reveal what He will about the Book of Revelation. These days will see a closer parallel between those who are on the side of the enemy with those who are of the Lord so that even the elect would be deceived IF IT WERE POSSIBLE ( Matt. 24:24). Again; as my commentary mentioned by the sixth seal there will be no more atheists. The wrath of God and of His Son will be known but it won't do men who are unregenerate any good. I only say this out of necessity; if the Lord wants to show you these things; it will be for the edification of the sleeping church; to wake them up. The truth won't win any popularity contests unlike today's endless "prophets" who want people to believe the party will keep going on. May you be as Jeremiah with "fire in his bones" ( Jeremiah 20:9). There are a few fearlessly proclaiming the Gospel in LOVE; but also in TRUTH. I believe some roles for women are different from men; He will reveal this to you in His time.

Concluding thoughts continued in Rev. 22

Therefore; many may be genuinely shocked when the Lord says that He never knew them and they ask for entrance into heaven. ( Matt. 7:21). Sadly; many never will know the depths of their own depravity until they enter hell; surely then they will know how helpless they are; although there will be no love and appreciation for a Holy God. The biggest message I can see here is that we must in this life be saved; as well as love God. Mankind in his natural state can fear God but cannot love Him; nor Christ who the Father sent to die in our place. All believers are called to share in the sufferings of Christ; and to bear their own cross daily. ( Romans 8:17; Matt. 16:24). Only believers can understand being part of the Body of Christ and fellowship of the saints. ( 1 John 1:3 and many other passages). We must die to ourselves daily ( Galatians 2:20). This involves selfless acts; but also has to have a heart change ( Ezekiel 36:26). To be drawn to the light is the state of those who He has called to be His children and chosen ( John 3:21).

As my last commentary stated; we are not to worry about whether we are elected by God; at least as some curiousity or intellectual concept. Our responsibility is ultimately ours to test ourselves to see if we are in the faith ( 2 Cor. 13:5). His Spirit communes with our spirit to show us if we are of God ( Romans 8:16).

Verses 18 through 19 reminds us of the seriousness of God's Word. No other religions or other writings that change the Word of God or create another method of salvation; another Christ etc. are to be tolerated (See Galatians 1:8). Such a reverent fear of God's Word today is sorely lacking. Many probably don't believe these things are really going to be this bad; sadly a former Pastor of mine used to have these thoughts when reading the Book of Isaiah. If the rich man in hell is any example; no one there will be grateful for our lackluster witness here now.

Revelation 22 concluding thoughts

Once more in verses 11 and 15 we see how the state of a person remains for all eternity; either in Christ and entirely dead to the old self and in heaven; or else remaining in a sinful state no doubt punished for the specific severity depending on what types of sins are being judged.

There is no room for lingering on any aspects of this life; as heaven will be paved with gold. There is truly joy to service which those not in Christ cannot comprehend. It will no doubt be fellowship of the saints that moves beyond male/female and all barriers that the cares of this life tend to separate us from now.

The focus of verse 18 and 19 are what I would like to focus this study on. The first verse warns of anyone adding to the prophecy that God will add the plagues in this book. Since that involves anything in the seal; trumpet or vial judgments it may allow for some hope of repentance. The next verse; however indicates a name being removed from the book of life for those who take something out of it. This is the only verse in the Bible warning of direct response of taking someone out of the book of life. ( Exodus 32:33). The earlier verse in Revelation 3:5 shows someone NOT taken out of the book.

Personally; I would tend to think this would refer to the book of all the living on earth who; when lost are not able to retain it and thus enter the book of life in the first place. Therefore they die the second death. This would mean; of course that potentially everyone can come to Christ and it sort of decimates the idea of the doctrine of election. Frankly I had never paid much attention to this verse before. Furthermore the specific actions of meddling with God's Word is a specific way such an individual reveals their turning from whatever their conscience dictates to a delusion (see Romans 1; Psalm 19). However you slice it no one who messes with God's Word should be surprised by His judgments.

How old was Jesus when he died?

when was Ezra born and when did he first go to Jerusalem?

what is predestination? are some people just not to be saved or did does Jesus know before who will choose to serve and who won't .

Did Joshua Family know about the stolen goods?

Who are these 24 elders written in Verse 4?