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I'm reading the gospel of John at the moment , Ch 14 , it is packed full of important information and is worthy of some serious and patient study I think . I've read it four times today and each time I read it another piece falls into place . Going to go and read it again now .

What does "ThyRod and Thy Staff" refer to in Psalms Chapter Twenty Three Verse four refer to specifically?

Don i think that the covenant Ruth made with Naomi made her a Jew or 1 of Naomi's ppl....God was for sure in this covenant.

Intreat me not to leave thee my mother...for thy ppl shall be my ppl and where ever you go i will go...And your God will be my God and where ever thou goeth i will go etc....And the Child Ruth had with Boaz was Obed the Father of Jesse the Father of David the Father of Solomon....Related to Christ Jesus....The Messiah....Ruth neva dreamed her posterity wd go so far....All the way to Jesus...And the Cross ...ty Jesus...GBU Don

Hi Don.

The book of Ruth is a wonderful book. It is the story of the Kinsman redeemer. Christ is our Kinsman redeemer! The book of Ruth models Christ redeeming us.

We lear about the Kinsman redeemer here in Leviticus 25:25-28 "If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away some of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.

And if the man have none to redeem it, and himself be able to redeem it;

Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.

But if he be not able to restore it to him, then that which is sold shall remain in the hand of him that hath bought it until the year of jubile: and in the jubile it shall go out, and he shall return unto his possession."

Jesus Christ would redeem all who trust in his name from the slavery of sin and death. He had to be able and willing.

Read Revelation 5:2-10.

"And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?.....

Verse 9. "And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;"

Another interesting study is the Jubilee and Pentecost.

I hope this helps.

God bless.

they are a people

Amen. Brother S Spencer:

Psalms 2:8 Ask of me, and I will give you the heathen for an INHERITANCE, and the uttermost parts of the world for thy POSSESSION.

Psalms 2:9 And thou shall BREAK THEM with a ROD of IRON (the word of God); thou shall DASH THEM IN PIECES (destroy their carnal mind) like a potters vessel.

Jeremiah 18 .....And RECREATE THEM .....

Psalms 104:30 Thou sendest forth thy Spirit (Pentecost), THEY ARE CREATED, thou renewest the face of the earth .... Revelation 21:1

Is not this the judgement written: BREAK and RECREATE.

Psalms 149:9 To execute UPON THEM the judgement written, THIS HONOUR hath all his Saints.

1 Corinthians 6:2 Know ye not the saints shall JUDGE the world .... Isaiah 26:9 When thy judgements are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

Revelation 2:26 And he (my BODY) that overcometh and keeps MY WORKS (Christ, the LIFE of the Body) until the end, to HIM (my Body) will I give POWER OVER THE NATIONS:

Revelation 2:27 And HE (my BODY) shall rule them with rod of iron (the word of God) and as vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers; even as I RECEIVED OF MY FATHER .... Psalms 2:8-9

Revelation 12:5 And SHE (the bride of Christ) brought FORTH A MAN CHILD (the Image of Christ) that was to RULE ALL NATIONS with a rod of iron .... this honour hath all his saints.

God Bless You.

Isaiah 9:6

According to Mose's Law a gentile could be accepted by Hebrews as one of their own if he/she accepted the Hebrew God, follow the Law and the traditions and undergo circumsision (males). He then becomes a convert (proselyte), an equal member of the Israelitic community.

Hi.

Joel's theme is the "Day of the Lord."

Hopefully one call on the Lord before that day.

We won't be here.

God bless.

The Chaldeans were people that inhabited the wider Mesopotamia region, mainly in todays Irak. like the Babylonians. Their language was called Chaldean or Aramaic.

Dear Ben. The tradition of the church as well as early christian writtings suggest that apostle Paul wrote that Book. GBU

The Revelation, dear Michael is all about events to happen during the last seven years on earth, at the time that the antichrist will rule on earth till the very end with the coming of Jesus and His saints on earth. GBU

Anyone who has an active relationship with God has been saved from the sting of sin. No believer "lives in sin". God can speak through anything and anyone he pleases-- he spoke through a burning bush, and he even spoke through a donkey. Does this pastor display the fruits of the spirit? Are people at her church accepting Christ as their Lord and savior? If so, you have your answer. Hint: Satan does not compel people to Christ. We can judge the works and deeds of someone and determine whether their works or deeds are good or evil, but only God will render the judgement of the soul.

"He that is not against us, is for us" -- Matthew 18:50

Love the Bible Gbu but all our righteousness is filthy rags in the sight of God....Its what Jesus did at Calvary that made us all clean...Remember what God told Peter what i have made clean do not call common or unclean....When Jesus said its finished that was all of the redemption man will ever need, that book was finished that he wrote with his own blood....If i be lifted up ( his blood ) i will draw ALL men unto me...That was the New Covenant in his Blood i will know them ALL from the least to the greatest.Read Jeremiah 31 :34 kjv

......This is the New Covenant in my blood drink ye all of it....But i will drink no more of the fruit of the vine till i drink it new with YOU in my FATHERS Kingdom...But Isaiah is very bold and says i was found of them that sought me not and i was made manifest unto them that asked not after me....How is this possible simply b/c he is gonna draw all men unto him b/c of the CROSS....The blood of that New COVENANT... Isaiah 65 : 1 kjv

Who do You think wrote Hebrews , ?

In chapter 1: 4, it says that they should teach the language of the chaldeans. And aso in chapter 2:2, it says the king commanded the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So i want to know if the Chaldeans are people or a language.

Fred,

Amen! Begotten meaning the only unique one from the Father. And John 8:38 is a great verse that you shared. Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. Literally, "Before Abraham was in existence, I AM in existence!" Before Abraham was in existence, I was already in existence, and always had been. The "I AM" of the Old Testament!

Thank you!

Hi Joyce.

Yes we are tempted or better yet enticed by Satan. He dont have to work overtime to do that, In the flesh we desire what he has to offer.

Satan mission is to deceive,

He put tares amongst us to hinder Christ work in us.

Concerning Christ the word tempted is used differently.

Matthew 4:1. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be TEMPTED of the devil.

Look who's in arranging this. "Then was Jesus led up of THE SPIRIT into the wilderness.

The word tempted here is tested or better yet proven.

Jesus was led by the Spirit to be proven. Look at verse Matthew 4:3.

"And when the tempter came to him, he said, (IF) thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread."

Here's what I recently learned from one of our dear brothers from this site. The word iF in this verse should be read "SINCE" It actually reads ( SINCE thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread." ) The Devil knew exactly who he was!

Notice here what Satan is offering.

Matthew 4:8-9 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

These kingdoms was already ordained for the Lord by way of the unblemished lamb on the cross. Something only the son of God can accomplish.

Psalms 2:8-9. Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: AND THE GOVERNMENT SHALL BE UPON HIS SHOULDER: and his name shall be called Wonderful, COUNSELLOR, THE MIGHTY GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

This is what the Spirit sent Jesus in the wilderness to prove.

God bless.

Is this a prophecy for older times and so not much applicable to today? How do I discern from what is past and upcoming future events? God Bless your efforts, just trying to follow his word not believing every spirit that comes before me.

Was Ruth's marriage to Boas legal? Moses commanded that no Moabite was ever to come into the assembly of Israel. Therefore, the lineage to David and Jesus highlights disobedience to Mosiac law. Or, did Ruth's vows to Naomi and Boas mean she became an adopted Jew. Of, course, God works in mysterious ways (Rahab, for example) so his son, Jesus, could do these work of redemption for all?

Brother chris:

and god replies at verse 14, i am that i am-i am

the whole bible is the gospel of the king(dom) of god, the old just a shadow of the new.

what does it mean when god says i am? i am: who are what?

the gospel is: there is only the life of god and truth of god ...... there is only: i am.... the king(dom) in you, his body.

man was predestinated to become the image of christ: romans 8:29

not many believe this, because man has demeaned the gospel of the king(dom) of god.

ephesians 4:4 ....one spirit .......

john 14:6 ..... "i am" life ......"i am" truth ....."i am" the way .....

revelation 3:12 ....and i will write upon him (my body) the name of my god .... i am (put your name here).

so now truth: i am; jesus christ.

i am; chris: the king(dom) in you.

i am: the being of every body.

ephesians 4:4 ....one spirit (the life of god) ....one body (man, that holds the life of god)....

revelation 3:8 ...and has not denied my name. i am (the life of every body)

i am; abraham, i am; isaac, i am; jacob ...i am; the life of man ...all creation is in birth pains waiting to be delivered: the new creation born again of (i am) truth.

1 corinthians 15:28 and when all things (in the ages to come) shall be subdued unto him, then shall the son also be subject unto him who put all things under him, that god (i am) may be all ("i am" life) in all (bodies).

genesis 3:22 ...behold man (the body of "i am") has become like us ....."i am" truth. life and the way.

we have to eat (i am) the tree of knowledge ....it contains both evil and good.

proverbs 16:6 by (i am) truth and (i am) mercy iniquity (deception) is purged .....

god will be all in all: isaiah 55:11

everyone; his children, is going to be called by his name.

god bless you.

Doomsday preppers need to read this. All the preparation in the world cannot save you. You must call on the LORD.

John 4:

Chapter 4 shows Christ's mission field expanded to the Samaritans; specifically first to the woman at the well then the rest of the rather large group of people that came to faith. It also shows how those in His hometown wouldn't believe (v.44). Finally; we see the situation of the nobleman whose son was sick to the point of death; and the subsequent healing.

We note that Christ reached out to someone who no doubt was despised by the religious elite in nearby Jerusalem. Not only was this woman a Samaritan (in a society that mixed Judaism with paganism); but this woman clearly was now living in sin (even if her 5 husbands all died one after another and were legitimate.) The concepts of grace; and worshipping in the Spirit were readily accepted once her sin was revealed and she recognized Him as a Prophet AND Messiah. Because there wasn't such a tradition of legalism; Christ's statements of deep theological mysteries could be readily accepted; this largely contributed to the recognition of someone who clearly recognized that she was a sinner.

The reaction of the townsfolk also showed that this population was much more ripe for the harvest (v. 30-38). These verses show Christ's redirection (once again) from the importance of physical well being to that of spiritual principles; which apparently the Disciples needed a mind reset on once again. The reaction of the townspeople in v. 39-43 shows that they were thinking as Bereans as it were; searching for themselves rather than just taking someone's word for it about Christ being the Son of God.

The situation with the nobleman's son may seem to elicit a rude response from Christ in v. 48. There may be some parallel here in this with the woman who desired her daughter to be delivered from a devil ( Matt. 15:27). It also very well could have been addressed to others who were observing this for nefarious reasons. Either way He tests the faith of others.

See Isaiah 6:10. Some are blinded; others see

Amen Brother.

Well spoken, God bless you.

Matthew 24 tells us a lot, Read it very often.

1 - There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 - And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? 3 - I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

Merriam-Webster (repent): [verb] to turn from sin and dedicate oneself to the amendment of one's life.

John 3 Predestination

In the discourse to Nicodemus; the Godhead is once again refered to as "we" in v. 11. The famous John 3:16 has been used to raise an apparent contradiction. The "whosoever" has been considered the elect according to some. We should also keep in mind that we ALL were a part of the world before we were saved. Therefore; that shows our limit to the scope of time and space to the specifics of when we went from death to life. We should also bear in mind that there is a process involved where the Spirit convicts of sin; righteousness and judgment to come ( John 16:8). Repentance is also said to be something granted by God ( Acts 5:31; etal). Our own consciousness even in a darkened state can recognize consequences for sin and fear judgment

but until we see the light and undergo a heart change we won't want to be reproved (v. 20). (also see Ezekiel 11:19). After we are saved; there must be good works and continuing sanctification as v. 21 alludes to. Therefore; there is transformation occurring before we understand and make a verbal confession; and it continues throughout our lives.

The last part of the passage from verse 22 on show Johns discoursse; once again highlighting election. Verse 27 states that a man cannot recieve anything unless it be "given him from heaven". This theme is repeated in v. 31 and 32 that with earthly uderstanding no man receiveth his testimony (v. 32). Verse 33 seems to show to some extent how a believer is sealed as is shown in Ephesians 1:13-14 (I could use further clarification of that). Nonetheless; v. 36 again shows that someone who believes "on the Son" has everlasting life; and the contrary for those who don't including God's wrath.

The end of this passage is given more detail in other scriptures; including John. We must not only believe; but do as He says; for those who love Him will keep His commandments ( John 14:15). This makes love for one another paramount ( John 13:34)

This would explain the words begotten Son. Begotten from the Genesis. Begotten from all eternity!

Thank you for your insight. Before Abraham was I AM.

Gee whiz give me a chance I am just in the first chapter of Genesis. I think I understand what you are saying. One can generalize man and woman by just Man.

I know all of that. I was just making a general idea in my mind that that helps my understanding, God willing.

I have been reading this specific bible verse for some time now, psalms 91. It has motivated and lifted my spirit in my deepest trial and down time. I will continue to trust, have faith, and believe in God. For he has always come through for me, Amen

Thanks Alex. I simply used Exodus 4:5, in the absence of a Scripture from you. But I'll now refer to Exodus 3:15 which you gave, and that is, "And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations?"

If we focus on this verse alone, I can somewhat see where you get the idea that God's Name is Abraham, Isaac, & Jacob. Unfortunately, this verse doesn't stand alone; in most cases with Scripture we have to read around the verse addressed to learn the context & meaning. Remember when Moses spoke to God & said that when he goes to the children of Israel, they will ask him, "What is his name?" (v13). And God replies at verse 14, "I AM THAT I AM - I AM (hath sent me unto you)." This is God's Name.

Now to get to your type of 'trinity' (i.e. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, & then relating that to Father, Son & Grandson) shows an incorrect understanding of Exodus 3:13-15. I don't believe in the normal reading of these verses, that anyone would think of such an application & further developing into your beliefs. When God said, "this is my name forever", God was speaking about the Name he gave to Moses to give to Israel - which is I AM THAT I AM. But if one is compelled to force your interpretation to it, then God's Name is, "The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob" - His Name is the LORD God, & not 'my Name IS Abraham, Isaac & Jacob'. So even here, you've taken out 'OF' & inserted 'IS'. So I see an important word change that you've made. And if you want to retain 'OF', then it equally makes no sense as God's Name.

Alex, please re-read that passage as given & not to support some variant theology that leads further away from Truth.