Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 703

Thank you for your time John. Your comments might be worth more to someone else, for their response.

Hello Gene. I've checked my KJV & also the 1611 KJV, and both show Acts 10:13, as "And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat." Can you recall where you saw those words, "slay and eat"?

A quick check on some other translations, shows that the Darby Translation, Coverdale Bible (1535), Literal Standard Version, Young's Literal Translation, & a couple of others do show it as "slay and eat".

i would like to know why the Archangel Michael is referred to as our Prince?

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And because Jesus is holy, when He died on the cross for us, He not only forgave us our sins when we repented, He also gave us His holiness. Only the people God makes holy can be with Him. 1 Corinthians 1:30 tells us that when we are in Jesus (i.e. we belong to Him), He not only redeems us, but also makes us righteous & sanctifies us (or, makes us clean & holy people, separated from others who don't love God). That means we can stand before God and God only sees the holiness and righteousness of Jesus in us, Jesus who lives within us (by His Spirit), instead of seeing our sin. But if we do sin, we can quickly repent to God & he will forgive us and restore us as His precious holy children ( 1 John 1:9).

Here are a few verses that you can read together and discuss:

Leviticus 20:26 (God separated Israel as a holy people for Himself).

1 Samuel 2:2 (Hannah's prayer that there is no other God & nothing compared to His Holiness).

Isaiah 6:3 (the cry of praise by the seraphim (heavenly beings), who worship God continually declaring His Holiness).

Mark 1:23,24 (even the unclean spirits, as also the Devil, recognize the holiness of God & His Son).

A thoughtful child may ask, 'If I sin then don't I become unholy & God wouldn't love me anymore?' Then, you would have to talk about our sinful nature, of our propensity to sin, of repentance, of being forgiven. We aren't like God, One Who cannot sin at all - we can sin, we all sin but we must repent & hate that sin. God has made us holy by separating us from the Devil & the world & making us a part of His family. He wants us to be careful & always try to live to His Standards. If we fail Him, He won't cast us out, but wants us to say 'sorry' & enjoy being in His family to please Him in everything. I trust something here may be helpful Richard.

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My apologies Richard, I gave a response based on your last question, not taking into account that the matter of 'being holy' was actually to be explained to a child.

Of course, the age of the child & its understanding of biblical Truth would determine our response. Probably a very young child would not be introduced to such a subject, nor would he hear it from a teacher. Given the child's age is between 6 & 12 for example, ages when they can understand yet inquisitive to everything they read or hear, I would approach it as follows:

Firstly, Define it: To be holy means to be unique (special), but separate from all other things, and absolutely pure and perfect, doing no wrong.

Secondly, Know It: God is Holy, which means He is distinct (totally different in character/person) from every other person or thing. His Holiness means that nothing can make Him less than perfect, even when He lives within us. Because God is Holy, sin can never touch Him. God's Holiness is an important reason why we worship (pray to) Him.

Thirdly, Talk about It: Ask: when you think about the word "holy," what do you think of? They may think of songs sung in church. Such as, 'Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty', or 'O Holy Night', might come to their minds. We say the word "holy" a lot at church. We pray to our 'Holy Father', we also say 'Holy Spirit', or we talk about how Jesus is Holy. But what does it mean to be holy? And can we also be holy like Him?

When we're talking about God or Jesus, the word 'holy' means two things. First, it means God is distinct or different from everything else that ever was or ever will be. He's the one & only God, and He is separate from His creation which has been affected by sin (of course, the child would need to know about sin & its outcomes). Secondly, it means that God cannot be corrupted or made to be anything less than holy (stained) by sin. He's uniquely perfect, totally untouched by sin. That means that Jesus His Son is too.

Part 2 - Hell

Hell:

Deut. 32:22 - For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

Psalm 9:17 - For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

Psalm 86:13 - For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.

Isaiah 5:14 - Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.

Mark 9 -

43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:

48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

I believe in a literal heaven and a literal hell, based on the Word of Him Who can not lie! Glory to God!

Again, grace to you ELB! Have a good weekend ahead!

These are some precious verses about heaven, ELB;

Deut. 4:39 - Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord He is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.

Deut. 10:14 -Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.

Isaiah 66:1 - Thus saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?

1 Thes. 4:16 - 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:

Isaiah 6:1,2 - Though these verses do not say 'heaven', we've already established that heaven is God's throne, and He, and other inhabitants live there! ---

In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

John 14:2 2 - In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you

The Father lives where His throne is, i.e., heaven.

Space doesn't allow me to continue with more 'heaven' verses, and there's not enough room left to look at 'hell', so I'll do a 2nd reply!

Grace to you!

Amen sister Suze

God Bless YOU!

Part 4.

According to this dangerous practice the Bible exists only to help you learn more about yourself, and if it doesn't, then it can be replaced by any other book, scientist, experience, or gut feeling.

After all, the words are not what matter, and it is not about adhering to any one tradition. All that matters is whether you find solace, benefit, or help from how you read it.

This approach is identified by the question, "what does it say to you?"

Objective truth and facts cannot be understood without taking something literally. Spiritualizing is subjective.

Conclusion

Spiritualizing the Bible is the enemy of Bible believing dispensational study which tries to understand the meaning of God's words by the words.

Any attempt to retranslate, change the words, spiritualize, or otherwise separate the interpretation from the doctrinal and historical context of words on the page will lead to ignorance of the truth of God and his will.

If the Bible should be left alone and words matter to deliver meaning, then the Bible should be read literally.

This will eventually lead you to mid-Acts Pauline dispensational Bible study, understanding the truth, and knowing God's will.

One of the problems with over-spiritualizing is that you can forget the real meaning of the thing you are over-spiritualizing.

This causes over-spiritualization to have a devastating impact on the credibility of the church.

Another problem with over-spiritualizing is its propensity to narrate the wrong view of God. Those people and groups that excel in over exaggerating and over spiritualizing hardly give God any room in the normal workings of the world. He is omitted and ignored in the daily cycles of life and in simple acts of kindness. Yet Scripture says otherwise, God makes the sun and rain shine and fall on everyone

( Matthew 5:45.)

Just have to follow His written word, and you will walk in the right direction ( Joshua 1:8 ).

God bless.

Part 3.

It is called spiritualizing the text because nothing has a solid and specific application. Instead, the Bible teaches only general moral principles. In this case, the meaning is not forced into a rigid structure and definition formed by words.

Exact words matter less in this approach, and it has led to the multitude of colloquial and casual Bible translations and even visual Bibles that intend to preserve the meaning without the words. There must be many of these options because resting on any one form of words would lead back to a literal reading.

Spiritualizing Leads to Not Knowing

In the case of the spiritual allegorical way of reading the Bible, the question arises as to how you know your interpretation is correct?

There are only two answers to this question.

The first option is that an educated expert or group of such experts must tell you if your interpretation is correct.

This only serves to divorce you, as an uneducated layman, away from interpreting the printed words of God for yourself. You are captive to other men's interpretations which stand upon the strength of numbers, tradition, or extra-Biblical visions, revelations, positions, etc.

In this way of interpreting the Bible you must rely on commentaries, church historians, and the tradition of your elders to know how to explain passages in the scripture.

You cannot know without them.

The way you know you are correct in this way of interpretation is not by trusting God's words, but by conforming to man's tradition.

Spiritualizing Leads to No Objective Truth

The second option is that there is no correct way to interpret the Bible. The idea that the Bible is communicating one objective truth to everyone that reads it is anathema from this perspective.

In this approach, the authority is solely upon your subjective feelings, circumstances, and needs.

See Part 4.

Part 2.

Once we have taken those steps mentioned in part 1 we come to dispensational Bible study is the product of taking the Bible literally.

The opposite of taking the Bible literally is spiritualizing, also known as mystical or allegorical study of the Bible.

This is dangerous because it makes God's actual words unimportant, makes the Bible text itself irrelevant, and inhibits understanding the truth of God's revealed will.

Taking the Bible Literally

The word "literally" has fallen on hard times in the culture. People use the word, but not according to what it truly means.

'Literal' means according to the letter and word. If something literally happened, then it actually happened exactly as the words describe.

(If my mind was literally blown, then I could not be writing this and would not have a brain.)

Taking something literally requires adhering to the words exactly without imagination or exaggeration.

Taking the Bible literally is the idea that the meaning or interpretation is limited by the words that are used printed in black and white on the page. This requires attention and importance be given to every word. Words deliver meaning.

This is the approach that claims that God means what he said.

Spiritualizing the Bible

Not taking the Bible literally is when the interpretation is limited only by the imagination of the reader. This is to say, the meaning is not truly limited at all. It can mean whatever the receiver perceives it to mean and is often defined by outside authorities like tradition or popularity.

This is the approach that says that whoever wrote the Bible (it is not required to literally be God) did not say exactly what they mean.

This is called mystical because the meaning is secret and not clearly expressed in the words on the page.

It is called allegorical because it assumes the entire Bible must be representative of something else.

See Part 3.

What a marvelous testimony of the loving kindness of God in your life experiences, Gigi!

Isn't it mind-boggling that THIS God Who is OUR God....just likes to be with us? I mean - He is in the company of seraphim, and angels and the spirits of just men made perfect in glory - yet, condescends to 'enjoy' us; I know that He is happy totally in Himself, and doesn't 'need' us to be happy...but He CHOOSES to delight in the sons of men! It is just too much for words to describe how astounding this all is! PRAISE THE LORD! :)

It seems somehow, in my own life, it has been the hardest thing to follow the 'easiest' command of Jesus, i.e, "Take MY yoke upon you..." He explains WHY He wants us to do so, and that's because HIS is easy and light. Does Kay listen? Nooooo... "Gimme that big, fat ol' heavy end, Jesus, I'll carry it!!"..and then wonder when I get worn out! Ha ha! Thanks be to Jesus for His patience with such a one as I, for over the years, little by little, I learn to leave the 'heavy work' for Him, and take the easy end with joy and thanksgiving...which includes a lot of 'down time' with Him! As you well know, sweet sister, there really is no place better in all worlds than sitting at the feet of Jesus and admiring Him!

Have a wonder-filled weekend, Gigi!

Love in Jesus and lots of holy hugs!

-Kay-

Hi Gigi.

This is a significant portion of scripture. I would like to add a portion from the new testament.

We see here the difference between the ministration of the law and the ministration of grace.

FOR ONE THEY SANCTIFIED THERE SELVES 3 DAYS AND STILL COULDN'T APPROACH THE MOUNT. ( LAW)

Galatians 4:21-26. Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?

For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.

But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.

Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.

For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children.

But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.

Hebrews 12:18-24. For ye are not come unto the mount that might be touched, and that burned with fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, and tempest,

And the sound of a trumpet, and the voice of words; which voice they that heard intreated that the word should not be spoken to them any more:

(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:

And so terrible was the sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly fear and quake:)

But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

WE'VE BEEN WASHED BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST. WE NOW CAN ENTER IN. (GRACE)

Hebrews 10:10-22.

2 Corinthians 3:6-11.

God bless.

Jesus gave and gave even go do called infidel He ate with sinners how can people learn of Jesus if we only share with other believers Jesus is out pattern He never withheld gifts to do called unworthy but freely He gave ....

Proverbs is good and you can read a chapter every day than start again

@GiGi: Thank You.

How we study the Bible.

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Biblical hermeneutics is the branch of knowledge that deals with interpretation. The word most often refers to how to interpret the Bible or other sacred texts from other religions.Literal Interpretation

This approach seeks out the "plain meaning" of a biblical text. This is not to imply that every passage of Scripture should be interpreted literally, but rather the plain meaning be accepted as truth. For instance, when Jesus said the Christians are the light of the world, we don't believe we are literally a 100-watt light bulb. We do believe that Jesus was telling us plainly that it is our role to showcase the love of God to everyone around us.

1) Define the Terms.

look up the words in the original. When you are first attempting to understand the Bible, knowing the definitions of the words used by the authors is a great first step. But you should also know if you're reading historical narrative, poetry, or a parable. Each literary style comes with its own rules of interpretation, undoubtedly understood by the authors who penned them.

2) Put scripture in its context! Knowing the context is key to being able to interpret anything, including the stories from the Bible. Understanding how Jesus' words would have been interpreted by his original audience is an important step to being able to properly apply the truth in our own lives.

3) Look to Jesus.

Suggest that every story, poem, or verse only has significance as we consider the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

4) And prayer.

Start with prayer, end with prayer, and make sure prayer permeates every step along the way in your interpretation of the Bible. Since God will be most concerned with our application of the Bible, it follows God would be most interested in ensuring we utilize biblical hermeneutics correctly.

See Part 2.

Jesus is the way:

Keep letting the Holy Spirit teach you, you are correct.

A good way to know whither you on the narrow path is by whats being taught;

If most Christians are screaming this is the way, your probably on the wide road.

To repent means when you think you have come to a truth and it contradicts other scriptures, be quick to repent in that belief and turn, making the scriptures agree with each other.

Amos 3:3 Can two walk together and not be agreed?

God Bless YOU!

Hi Debra.

Keep on studying the word, you can't go wrong. test everything with the light of scripture. Everything is not symbolic, that's a heresy!

Some things we run across that have no significance.

Today many will try to lead you away from the faith. Listen to Jesus here: I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:8.

Also Peter.

2 Peter 2:1. But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

God bless you.

I do believe that charity begins at home , meaning , we should look after our family first , as Christians who is our family ? Also , do not the dogs eat the crumbs from the masters table ? God is the God of all flesh not just Christians and one day all flesh will know the Truth and rejoice in it . When we do good to anyone we are not just doing good to them we are doing ourselves good also and all non Christians are potential Christians and should be treated as such . Weren't we all despicable sinners at some point in our past ? Are we all still sinners now ? All flesh is blessed by God every day . We , as Christians own nothing and we should always be ready to give anything that we consider ours to anyone who asks us for it and , even give before we are asked , it's not always easy to part with our goods , but if you do it without hesitation or grudging it's an awesome feeling , you instantly know that you have done the right thing in Gods sight and He blesses us in our generosity towards others . One time , a man stoped me in the street and asked if I could give him some money so he could get something to eat , I was devastated because I had no cash on me , I had left it all at home . I was so angry and upset with myself I vowed to never leave my house again without at least a few dollars in my pocket . I don't knowingly give cash to drug addicts but will always give to anyone who asks me , cash or food . There's no better feeling than to know for sure that you have done your duty in God's eyes .

Richard:

Daniel 9:27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week....

This is talking about Christ confirming the NEW COVENANT.

From his entering into Jerusalem (Sunday)on the colt of and ass (prophecy) to his resurrection to LIFE (Sunday), ONE WEEK and the covenant was confirmed.

.......and in the midst of the week (the day he was crucified) he shall cause the sacrifice (old covenant) and obligation TO CEASE, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate (no LIFE other than the LIFE OF CHRIST), even until the consumption, and that DETERMINED (judgement) shall be poured out on the DESOLATE (those not having THE LIFE OF CHRIST).

Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice (old covenant) shall be taken away, and the abomination of desolation SET UP, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.

THREE and ONE HALF YEARS, Christ ministry in the flesh. FIRST COMING.

Daniel 12:12 Blessed is he that waiteth, and COMETH to the one thousand three hundred thirty five days (PENTECOST), Christ ministry in the Spirit. SECOND COMING.

Revelation 11:9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues shall see their dead bodies (sinful flesh, dead in trespasses) three days and a half (Christ betrayal to Christ resurrection) and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in the graves.

Revelation 11:11 and after three days and a half (laying in the grave with Christ) the SPIRIT OF LIFE from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet (these whose names are written in the BOOK OF LIFE, once dead, Now have THE LIFE OF CHRIST, and great fear fell upon them that saw them.

Revelation 20:9 Blessed and Holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection.

God Bless YOU!

Hello Richard, As a teacher of young children I would suggest that you explain to this child that God is holy and good. He wants to be this way. He loves what is good and He loves to do good. He loves those who believe in Him.

Then I would say, that I (yourself) desire to be like God in this, loving what is good, loving to do what is good, and loving God who is always good.

Then I would explain what it is to love what is good (all that God has said is good, and hating all that God says is sinful)

Then what it is to love doing what is good (always trying to do what God says is the right thing to do because this is how we show God we love Him),

then what it means to love God (love Who He is, think and speak kindly about Him, accept His determination of what is right and wrong, etc.)

Then I would explain what holy means in regards of being 'set apart" for God's will and purposes as Jesus was and did. Not being like everyone else who follows the worlds values, but following what God values, always being aware that we belong to God, having been purchased from the world, sin, and its ways by death and resurrection of Jesus.

Then speak about how God is set apart. he alone is God, there are no other gods but Him. He is perfect in every aspect about Him. He cannot be tempted by sin and will never do what is wrong. He made all that there is in all of the Universe, so everything belongs to Him, He is King over all. He is worthy of our worship, devotion, and obedience. He is the most valuable Being of all.

This is practical language that a young teen can "chew on". Of course, you can cite bible verses, but i would not give every verse there is in the Word on each point, as that would be overwhelming.

I hope this is helpful.

Something else I wanted to add that wasn't added in my previous response to this chapter is that the 1611 KJV also doesn't reference this chapter as the king of Tyrus symbolic of satan. The 1611 will always give a brief summary of each chapter in the Bible to give us as the reader an idea what the chapter is about. You can find it on the 1611 tab of this website and go to the bottom of the page and click the "scanned copy" and you will see it there preceding the chapter. It clearly says that this is an actual judgment on the king of Tyrus...the actual king. No meantion whatsoever of this king being satan. I just thought I would add that because it appears to confirm what and who this chapter is referring to.

And actually....if you look throughout the Book of Ezekiel, the Lord references many rulers and kings even Pharoah and pronounces judgment upon them and the king of Tyrus just happens to be one of them. But they all had a common theme to have such judgment pronounced upon them....it was pride! But the descriptions God uses of their pride...their splendor and how they were lifted up in their kingdom is very poetic! Also reaffirming that this chapter is no different in its poetry.

Dear DJOt;

Rest assured that if you believe the gospel of Jesus Christ and have entrusted your life and salvation to Him and His salvic work, that you will NOT be kicked into the lake of fire. Our God loves all of us, especially those who believe His testimony in the Word.

I am sorry that you are facing s much hardship. I pray that God will send someone into you life to help you and to be a dear, caring, authentic friend. I am 65, so we are just 5 years apart. We remember our younger years and what the world was like then compared to now. It is disturbing. I just desire for heaven more and more with each passing year. God knows exactly how many days He has given me in this life and I will live every one of them. So, this being so, I pray to have a grateful attitude about my lot in life and to have a willingness to share my hope in Christ with others, especially those in our age category.

I pray that your faith will be strengthened and your daily needs will be supplied by our heavenly Father. Please know I do not take your situation lightly. I wish I could be more helpful to you. For today, be joyful in the Lord despite the hardships. This is a daily practice that is healthy. I try to do this for myself, especially when I have a bout of chronic back pain. Blessing to you today. I hope to hear from you soon.

Donna, that sounds like a good plan for your granddaughter. Perhaps right down her questions as you go along. some may be answered in subsequent chapters, but some you will just need to explain in your own words. We are given intelligence to do just that.-explain spiritual truths to those who inquire in age appropriate ways. Bless you for having this opportunity with your dear granddaughter. May you both be blessed as you discover more of Jesus together.

...continued, Pt. 4

So, Moses did as YHWH had said. He did not protest about Aaron coming up. Moses went down and told the people what God had said. Then Moses went back up the mountain to meet with God as he had been instructed to go down and then come up.

Moses was 80 years old. This was not a small hill. He had already gone up and down several times as the "go-between". He did not complain about this strenuous work. May we not complain either when we are prompted to work hard, long, or in precarious situations. Let us be as willing as Moses to relay what God has instructed us to do and say. Sometimes the work gets dirty, strenuous, unpleasant, or prolonged. We should pray for stamina, both physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Let us train ourselves to properly equipped to pursue the work God calls us to do. Interesting how God wanted the His people to be consecrated to Him, but also His leaders were tested more that the people. Moses (and Aaron) went up and down this mountain repeatedly to speak with YHWH and relay to the people what He had said and to bring back to YHWH what the people's response was. Let's not complain about the repetitiveness of some tasks we must do, but embrace them. Do all for the glory of God, I am reminded, even if it is housework, caring for infants, children, yardwork, tasks for our elderly family members, etc. No small task is unimportant if the Lord places upon us to do. I want to have a joyful heart in doing things that never seem to be done-laundry, dishes, etc. No sooner do we finish and we start again. By doing these things with a gracious and willing heart we are showing others our love for them and showing God our love through obedience.

I do agree , No man can pluck me out of God's Hand, You can't, Congress, Armies, Terrorists, non Christians. Nobody can take me out of God, but I can Walk Away. I can take myself out. I love those Bible Verses where it says ( And Jesus, called 12 and anointed them with Power to cast out devil's and to heal all sickness, and then in a side bar it says,,, ( Oh yeah,, every body but Judas Iscariot who by the way was never saved) Let me see,,,. What chapter is that! The book of ,,, uh,,, uh,, . Yeah ,, that's right it doesn't, and why? Glad you asked. Because Judas had the Same Thing, Matthew, Peter, John, etc,, had. He had the Goods, The Power of God Operating in His Life. He's not the The First good man, turned on God, because of The Love of Money. Anybody ever heard of the Doctrine of Baalam? How about King Joash in 2nd Kings chap. 12. The Priests, Ministry would misuse the money coming in. Its not a New Concept, it's as old as man. He coveted That Money. But hey Thank the Lord, Prosperity Preachers died out then,, Right,,, okay,, keep smiling.

The Bible says Jesus gave Judas that first sop. That represented a Guest, or to Honor, respect. Christ was reaching out to Him already. Are that sop and then what, Satan entered into Him. So the Question is how did Satan enter into a Place he already is. If you're at work, home, The Church and Bodily there. How is it possible for you to enter a Place you already are? In this Case, The Spirit of God Departed, left that Temple and then Satan entered in. We know Judas hung himself, and repented and left the money. But Paul says , there are 2 repentances, sorrows. Sorrow of the world, I hate where my life, circumstances are. And Godly Sorrow, Repentance, that says God just forgive me, save me, help me. Acts said Judas died and went to His own place,Hell. He was in , but He got out. He could have found a Alter like Peter did. This Eternal Salvation Doctrine is damning souls Daily

Mikey Out.

Biscoe House of Mercy

...continued-pt. 3

God instructs Moses to tell the people to consecrate themselves "today and tomorrow" and to be ready on the third day to meet the Lord. I wonder if the apostles thought about this event when Jesus had died and was in the grave for and then arose on the third day where they met Him once again.

YHWH says that anyone but Moses who touches or approaches the mountain will meet death right away. God meant business here. He said that they will hear a long sound of the trumpet. (a heavenly one) and then should come before the mountain. When God came upon the mountain it was a cataclysmic event-thunderings and lightnings, thick clouds, loud trumpeting. This display of YHWH's power and might made the people tremble in fear. I think that God wanted this reaction from the people. Fear of the Lord comes before wisdom, I believe it says in Ps. 19:9. The people were still in camp when this happened. At the sound of the trumpeting, Moses brought the people before the mountain. The mountain was completely cloaked in smoke as God descended up it in fire. It was like a furnace that emitted plumes of fire and smoke. And the mountain quaked. This must have been like a volcanic eruption although it did not say anything about a lava flow.

Then Moses spoke to YHWH and YHWH answered him in a voice that all could hear. YHWH called Moses to come up to the top of the mountain. Moses obeyed. No sooner did Moses get up there and YHWH told Moses to go warn the people to not try to break through the boundary in order to gaze upon Him in His majesty, since they would perish if they did so. YHWH also told Moses to call the priests who would come near to the LORD to consecrate themselves. Moses protests to God, reminding YHWH that the people cannot come up because of YHWH's warning. Moses was concerned about his people's welfare here. YHWH says "Away! Get down and then come up". But it was only going to be Moses and Aaron, not the priests (there were priests before the Law?

I'm not sure if you are planning Psalm 92 as a specific study. It contains impreccatory prayer and a statement on the eternal state of the lost.

What I would think you would consider; is where she is at in seeking truth. Perhaps; she is trying to understand at this age what is going on approaching adolesdence or the age of accountability. Hopefully; she has parents (if they are raising her) which are not teaching her antithetical knowledge against scripture. Also; the conditioning of youth also is toward a self-destructive narcissistic atheistic (really Satanic) lifestyle. With that barrier covered; there hopefully can be a scientific viewpoint that is open to subjects like Job (and the creation); the book of Genesis; etc. There are Christians which have good arguments on that subject. The gospels and such certainly will provide a basis for teaching scripture; but if she isn't seeking the basic understanding of salvation (not sure where she is at with that); I certainly wouldn't be overly constraining as to what scriptures she goes to. Of course; we have the reality of the Resurrection and plan of salvation. There needs at some point to be an understanding (perhaps a good concordance or commentary) to put cross references together so the scripture (O.T. and N.T) are seen to be cohesive and inspired. There certainly is much wisdom in Proverbs and Psalms; and interesting historical narratives througout the Word.

A major concern of those such as Akaiane who is one of the top 10 artists (once she was say 5 or 6 years old) but although she paints Christ clearly she is New Age in her viewpoints. I thought I should warn as that is endemic with youth; and the enemy will use that curiousity to try to seduce many away from the pure truth of the Word. Ephesians 6 I would HIGHLY implore you to go over. If the Lord wants her to be a spiritual warrior; there is no point beating around the bush. Agape; RIch Priday

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In verse 5 YHWH tells Moses to tell the people a conditional promise. If they will obey His voice and keep His covenant, THEN they will be a special treasure to YHWH among all other nations and peoples. They will BE to YHWH a kingdom of priests and a holy (set apart in righteousness) nation. This is what we who believe in Jesus now are. We are God's treasured possession, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a chosen generation. ( 1 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 10:34). We are made righteous through Jesus and are set apart as God's workmanship created in Him for good works to the glory of God! What a privilege to be called by God! To be chosen! To be treasured!

When Moses spoke to the people all of what God had told him to speak, the people in unison pledged their agreement and consent to the terms of this promise. Oh, but how soon they came to forget this pledge. We are like that, quickly lapsing in our fervor and determination to follow ALL that God calls us to be, do and say. When we are weak, Jesus is strong! We can fall on Him when we fall and be uplifted as if on eagle's wings (verse 4).

So again, Moses went up the mountain to God, and YHWH said that He will come to him in a thick cloud and that the people will hear when He speak to him and therefore, believe. God knew that the people were weak in faith. He wanted to reveal Himself in a way that would promote belief and trust in Him. Moses told YHWH what the people had said. God already knew what they had said, but was training Moses to be the mediator between Himself and the people. Perhaps so that the people will trust and accept both YHWH as the only true God and Moses as YHWH's divinely appointed leader. History had already shown how easily they turned on Moses when things did not go as they wished, when they needed water, or trapped on one side of the Red Sea.

Moses was their Captain and took instructions from He Who was really in control of all this. Jesus is our Captain, too. We should trust Him