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I can easily see how all these Marriage scriptures in the N.T. are synonymous with the 2 nd Coming, Thats y Jesus said the Kingdom of God is as certain King that wd make a Marriage for his Son Mat.25:2 kjv. And Rev 21:2. I John saw the Holy CITY the New Jerusalem coming down from God as a Bride adorned for her Husband All. 2 nd coming is in this chapter as a Bride and Bridegroom and Jesus knew all about the time of this Marriage ( the 2 nd coming ) The 3 rd day there was a Marriage in Cana of Galilee ( symbolic of the the 2 nd coming ) and his own Marriage the 3 rd day, we are in the 3 rd day now. Natural Israel became a NATION again after 2 days May 14 1948 2000 yrs have gone by 2 days in the sight of God . We are near the time of the MARRIAGE AND THE 2 ND COMING.

Thank you for clarifying that for me.

5 Oct 2021

In reference to verse 10, actually how long is ten days?

Literal or does each day represent months or years?

Indeed T. Levis, the great joy & satisfaction that comes when one finds that piece of gold in the Scriptures, which isn't simply to satisfy our hunger for the Word, as when it provides the very answer we need for our lives or to minister to another person.

Ann. Looking at the Hebrew for this word (in Psalm 73:26) & also its use in Psalm 119:57 & elsewhere, the most applicable meaning to the word 'portion', would be 'possession'. In both cases, the Psalmists delight in having God as their possession & the converse being true also, that they also delighted God and were His possession.

is it wrong to believe in reading your horoscope and why

Jesus taught first by example and then lot in parables , if you really want to fully understand for yourself the best thing you can do is read the New Testament for yourself ,enjoy .

Wise suggestion. Much appreciated!

Thank you Brother Truth and Love for the choices of scripture selected. One thought, While in the world there will be division, hate and untruth. While in the Kingdom of Peace for a believer, Peace, truth and love rule with no need to use a carnal offense. The work (violence and offense) was completed in Jesus. Our peace is at His feet and our lives will portray the same peace by His love and mercy in us. Our flesh is not converted to ploughshares but our minds and hearts are, by the Power in Jesus Christ at the Cross. I believe you know this.

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Explain the 200 million man army. Are they worshippers? I think not! Rev 9: 14-17

People in China get arrested for having Bible studies in their homes. Their Bibles are confiscated. Two offenses and their home has government security cameras installed; for Surveillance. Read the stories.

National Television is mostly lies. Read the stories; also the new bill in Congress to prevent human organ Harvesting. Google that. China has been harvesting organs from incarcerated prisoners and sold to rich Chinese (and others) needing operations. It's big business.

We are all entitled to opinions; but when it becomes reality we need to be brave and teach the truth.

The Old Silk Road from China to the Mediterranean has already been rebuilt; supposedly for commerce. They didn't want to do business with President Trump. Instead they are doing business with the Russians. They're doing business with IRAN too.

Read some ISRAELI newspapers too; Like JerusalemPost. Read their citizens comments and concerns.

LEVITICUS 26:14-46

These same curses will come upon the USA because this current President is not blessing Israel as our Government always has done.

They've withdrawn support, and refused to replace Iron Dome elements that Israel needs to keep Iran at bay. Iran is within a month of having enough uranium to launch a nuke.

The end times are happening. Why not teach the book of Daniel 6, 7:10, Ezekiel 38:4

You know, you have to read it all. Revelation is not the only source for what is to come. Things are moving fast. What do we imagine happens when Wormwood, and the stars fall from heaven? They hit earth.

Let's spend trillions of $$ to save the earth from what God has said WILL HAPPEN. It is written.

Look at the Gulf of Mexico. It's size. That was an asteroid. They've found it's remains from central S. America to Canada almost.

Get a center of each page Reference Bible. Read the cross references.

God bless our studies. Mishael

Revelation 12:9

Luke 10:18

In response to Naomi Thompson/Chris with regards to missing books of the Bible. I agree with Chris' response to the possible missing books that are referred to. I would also like to add John 20:30, 31. There were many other things that were written, but what God gave us is sufficient for anyone to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you might have life through His Name. May the Lord bless our hearts in Christ name.

Thank you for helping to bring up questions others may have in their hearts.

May the Lord continue to shine His face on the Brethren and that we are blessed and a blessing unto others. October 5, 2021

Gerald, you may need to research that one, as there could be differences in opinion. The one I came across is Saint Linus (from 64 to 76 AD). No doubt, sainthood was granted to him & some popes after their demise. However, Roman Catholics will disagree, as they believe Peter, the apostle of Jesus, was the first one, to which I disagree.

Hi Louis. I believe that it was John who is referred to in John 19:26,27. Why I think this, is because in other places (e.g. John 13:23; John 20:2; John 21:20) John resorts to this expression "the disciple whom He loved" & speaking in such a manner was common when the focus was taken off oneself. We can also think of 2 Corinthians 12:1-7 as an example, where clearly the Apostle Paul is speaking of His experience of Heaven though not naming himself as the one.

Then in John 21:20-24, Peter questions Jesus about "what shall this man (?) do?" And then the brethren believed "that that disciple (?) should not die". Again, who is that disciple? John then says in verse 24, "This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true." Or, 'I am that disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things...". Therefore, we can say with all certainty that the disciple whom Jesus loved was indeed John, the Apostle who referred to himself as such.

Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever more that same sprit that raised Christ from the dead, is that same sprit that quickens us today to walk in the newness of life, We have been set free and he whom the sun sets free is free indeed. Thank you Jesus

Hello Rawlie. The singular method that stands out which Jesus used, was to speak to the people in parables. See Mark 4:33,34: "And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it. But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples".

As you know, Jesus as the Word of God (the second Person of the Godhead), came in the flesh as the Son of God. He was always the verbal Expression from God, both in creation & to His people. Just as the prophets of old spoke God's Message (the Word) to the people, chiefly to instruct & warn them of present & future, those prophets ceased in that type of office, & now God's Word comes forth through His Son ( Hebrews 1:1,2: "God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds").

So, how does one introduce Kingdom Truths to a people devoid of such knowledge & without the Holy Spirit within them, so that they can understand? Parables (simple stories of the world & society they knew) were shared with the people so that they could get a glimpse of God's Purposes for them. Even Jesus' disciples often had to ask Jesus to interpret the parables to them, as they too were simple folk without spiritual Light ( Matthew 15:15,16: "Then answered Peter and said unto him, Declare unto us this parable. And Jesus said, Are ye also yet without understanding?"). But at Pentecost the Holy Spirit was given & Light entered them.

When Jesus shared the Word, He spoke to both the crowds & to individuals, but always in the context that they would understand. Others, such as the religious leaders used His talks as ammunition to rebuke Him. Yet, Truth always prevails & they were left wanting. Likewise, we too can use simple pertinent stories to people, especially specific to their questions & needs.

In my personal walk with the Lord, because all of our walk with the Lord is personal, I ask that his will is done. and in asking his will to be done in my life he gives me his spirit to ask him of his wisdom. What a great GOD we serve.

In verse 26 it says that God is the strength of my heart and my "portion" forever. What does "portion" mean in lay terms?

When was satan cast out of heaven in the bible? Scripture to back this up. Is chapter 13 in revelations historical? Scripture to back up. Is satan still allowed to talk to God about the body of Christ in condemning them? Scripture please.

Brother Mishael, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

Revelation 16:12 .... that the way of the kings of the east be prepared.

Revelation is the REVEALING of JESUS CHRIST.

I BELIEVE the kings of the east represents the BORN AGAIN.

Revelation 5:10 And hath made us unto our God KINGS ....

Matthew 2:1 ....and there came KINGS from the EAST (to worship) ...

It's hard to apply countries to Revelation, because in the last two thousand years anyone living at any given time could make Revelation fit their TIME.

Look at Revelation how it FITS CHRIST.

Food for thought, SPIRIT reveals.

Sister Annie, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

God is SPIRIT, spirit can not be seen.

God (Spirit) wanted children (sons and daughters) of God; but he wanted them to have a BODY.

God spoke Christ (the Body) into existence. All the FULLNESS of SPIRIT (the Father) dwells in the SON (BODY of CHRIST).

Revelation 3:14 An unto the angel (Christ, the messenger of the Father) of the Church .....these things say the Amen, the faithful and true witness (of the Father), the BEGINNING OF THE CREATION OF GOD(SPIRIT).

We can not even begin to fully understand the GLORY the SON has had with the Father since the BEGINNING.

The word of God tell us that through the works of the CROSS, Christ is going to give us this SAME GLORY that he shares with our Father.

When we come to this TRUTH, we are ready to be present with the Lord and absent this body.

But; our Father CAUSES us to continue SUFFERING IN THE FLESH, until our appointed time to depart this flesh.

Then this happens:

1 Corinthians 15:54 DEATH is swallowed up in VICTORY.

We are then GIVEN the BODY of CHRIST and the FULLNESS of SPIRIT (GOD).

John 17:21 And the GLORY that thou hast GIVEN me, I have GIVEN THEM; that they may be ONE as we are ONE.

Have you been through something so difficult that you thought you wouldnt make it through this.suffing at this present time. Mabee a lost love or a job. But some how God took you though, and you look back on it now and your like. Wow God i give u all the glory and praise i love you i thank suffing to glory. Amen

Amen Michelle.

This is a caused by the Holyspirit and there is no resistance to this.

1 John 4:21. And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God "love his brother also."

This is virtue by being connected to the true vine.

God bless.

Thanks so much!!! I didn't know those even existed. Past few years I've found deeper meaning to: Proverbs 2:4 , Matthew 13:44 Please excuse my interruption.

Amen Brother Fred.

What teaching methods did Jesus used and are there examples of them in the W0rd Of God ?

Proverbs 27:17

Proverbs 27:6

Luke 12:51

Matthew 10:34

Matthew 10:38

Ecclesiastes 7:17

Here are some scriptures that I think are relevant in understanding this,

Hebrews 12:2

James 1:2-4

John 14:2

Revelations 21:4

1 Corinthians 6:3

Hopefully it's helpful & encouraging.

The law, the terms and conditions concerning the sanctification and forgiveness of sin , were spelled out specifically according to the law of Moses. Looking at history and the failures of society, have been given too us through the old testament. Sin is a condition that man from creation has separated us from our Father. The law could never make us perfect. There would always be a remembrance of those things.

Things being the sins, that easily separate us from His perfect righteousness and His WILL for His creation!

Now we live under grace. The grace found through the continuing forgiveness of sin through faith in the blood of Jesus. This new covenant, given to you and me freely, securing a new way between God and man! So, then the law is only a schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, old things are pasted away, all things are become new! The sins from the past can only be covered and forgiven through the blood of Christ. When we understand these things, then we can say without hesitation, from a new forgiven condition, what Jesus has shown us is the way the truth and the life. These things should drive us immediately to our knees as we cry and say thank you for such great love! Thank you Jesus for such great love!