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Hi Lorraine, I assume that you desire to memorize just the Books' titles rather than the content of those Books. If so, the old adage, "Repetition is the mother of learning" comes to mind. You already have the first seven Books memorized - just keep adding the next Book on the list each day, repeating the whole list of Books starting from Genesis. Within two months you would have memorized the whole Bible Book Index. Of course, those Books that have pairs together (e.g. Books of Samuel, Kings, Chronicles, Gospels, Corinthians, Thessalonians, Timothy, Peter & John) can be remembered easily & will shorten the time needed to learn. But the main thing is that the whole list from Genesis must be repeated each day (maybe several times a day) to keep the memory alive & the rhythm going. Some have also put it into a simple tune (e.g. children's rhyme) if that might help.

But if you're thinking of delving a little deeper & quickly learning what each book or chapter or chapter groups, speak about, then I believe that "Walk through the Bible" has some help on this, but it would be more important at this stage to know the Book order & briefly what each Book speaks about - it will increase your confidence with God's Word & in time you will be able to zip through it to find passages or accounts you are looking for. May the Lord bless you as you hunger for more of His Word.

Do you have a easy way my to memorize the books of the Bible? I got the first 7 impeded in my mind. I'm working on the next 7 to 10.

I just wondered if there was an easy way that you could recommend that I could memorize them.

I'm born again and do attend a good KJV Bible teaching church.

Thanks

Lorraine

Hello Daniel,

Is this my brother in Sverige?

Either way.Of coarse there are slight changes here and there, in the Scriptures, as it is interpreted. As you know it is still the living Word of God. I myself was lead to Jesus Christ from some new "translation" of the Holy Bible. It still lead me to the Lord who is the way the, the truth, and the life.

I think judging can be perceived two ways. One is to judge someone and think "that's it, no hope for him" and curse them. The other is to judge what is right from wrong, truth from lies, and try to help others by telling them their faults. Now of coarse don't be a hypocrite and tell someone not to do something you also do. Of coarse the one Judge over all is Jesus Christ and we are all to be judged, by what we have done, in the end. Though we who follow Jesus Christ are the body of Christ. As He uses us as He pleases to do His Will.

About this life. A simple view is that this life is God's field and it is a place for testing of hearts and souls. Given in many parables by the Lord. The entire reason why God made us to live here, and whatnot, only God can answer. As it is probably not to be known while we are here. It is God's Will that shall be done not ours.

Here are some verses for you, about "judging" others. Not condemning others. To help them if able, not to curse them. Are we not to know, or judge, even a false prophet by their fruits? A tree is known by it's fruit.

Leviticus 19:17

Proverbs 9:7-8

Proverbs 12:1

Proverbs 17:10

Proverbs 19:25

Ezekiel 3:17-21

Matthew 18:15

Luke 17:3

Colossians 3:16



God Bless

Perception, is not faith. Perception is a physical waiting for something to happen. Faith is an actual occurrence, a spiritual occurrence. That which is flesh is flesh, that which is of spirit is spirit. We who have a lively hope live not according to the world, but according to the spirit of Christ who lives in us! Perception is one of those sins that a child of God wars against .Satan would like nothing more then for you to believe that your situation is based on your works (perception) of things. You must give yourself totally to the savior. COMPLETELY! Faith in the risen savior! Perception is of the world! When you except Christ ,you are no longer of the world!

Always tell the truth

You can't I know but all you can do now is hope that these prayers will help her and if they don't that's ok cause you are looking out for her and you will always be there for her so that should count as something and the thing is you tried. My grandma tried to get my mom off of drugs and it wouldn't work she tried everything and it still wouldn't work but it's ok I know it can be scary to see a loved one go down this path but if you got god by your side you shouldn't be scared cause he will do what is right and it might not be what you want but it is what has to happen.

Hello Kay,

First I am truly sorry to hear about your husband's passing and the issues with your daughter. I can only imagine how hopeless and violated you must feel at times.

Keep your faith. Unceasing prayer.

Sometimes, tough love is beneficial. Maybe if she spends quality time in jail she will be able to sober up. Theft on a "small scale" won't keep her there long though.

Try making a few calls in your city or county. Job and Family Services, addiction clinic, even homeless shelters will be able to provide other contacts. A simple call to the police or sheriff may also get you numbers of organizations to call. The problem is that we can very rarely force anyone to change, as I'm sure you are well aware. Not only are we speaking about her but also her husband which creates more depth of difficulty.

Keep praying. Make a few calls. Pray more.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.

May God bless you and bring his healing hands into your family.

Oh Kay!

I am so sorry for you! Just reading through your story made me really sad your daughter did that! Why did she do that? How old is she? What church do you go to?

You are DEFINITELY in my prayers and prayer list.

Praying for you!

Sarah J.

I have a daughter ( an addict ) she has broken into our house while my husband and I were at church and stolen hundreds of dollars of articles to pawn, trade to get drugs, with the help of her husband. They lie, cheat , buy and sell drugs to make money for their habit. I have tried for 6+ years to get help for her....... my husband passed a year ago, I am 79 only income is SS. Please help me...... where can I get the help she needs???

I think the word you wrote is misspelled.

The Bible has much to say about fools. The word fool today usually means "a senseless fellow, a bad character. The biblical definition has the added dimension of "someone who disregards God's Word."

The Bible lists many characteristics of such a person, often contrasting him with one who is wise. Ecclesiastes 10:2 says, "The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the FOOL to the left."

A fool is one whose wayward heart turns continually toward foolishness. "Fools speak foolishness and make evil plans" ( Isaiah 32:6).

Proverbs 26:11 says, "As a dog returns to its vomit, so fools repeat their folly."

Fools do not learn their lessons from the mistakes they make. They continue doing the same foolish things over and over again, to their own destruction ( Proverbs 18:7).

The following is a partial list of some characteristics of a fool from the BOOK OF

PROVERBS:

A fool hates knowledge (1:22)

Takes no pleasure in understanding (18:2)

Enjoys wicked schemes ( Proverbs 10:23)

Proclaims folly ( Proverbs 12:23)

Spurns a parent's discipline (15:5)

Speaks perversity (19:1), is quick-tempered (12:16), gets himself in trouble with his proud speech (14:3) mocks at sin (14:9), is deceitful (14:8)

Despises his mother (15:20). A foolish child brings grief to his or her parents (17:25; 19:13)

A foolish man commits sexual immorality (6:32; 7:7-12)

A foolish woman tears down her own house (14:1).

(The worst of all). Psalm 14:1

The fool hath said in his heart, THERE IS NO GOD. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works; there is none that does good.

Willie,

You have also touched on something else I think is important, and that is some of these mega-ministries. 1 Peter 4:8 says "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."

Number one, he says and above all things. That means top priority. Have fervent charity among yourselves: And the word charity is the word Agape love. The word fervent literally means to stretch out the hand, or to extend out the hand.

So he's presenting a picture of an active love. In James Chapter 2, James says if somebody comes along and they're hungry and they need clothing, and you say "Well, I'll pray for you," what good is that? Faith without works is a dead faith. So when its hardships and when there's suffering, have an active extended love, and notice this: among yourselves.



If any of you have any knowledge of the Greek, the term among yourselves is in the Attributive Position. But the focus is supposed to be on fellow believers. Just like Jesus said, people will know you're my disciples by your love for one another.



One of the sickening things I've seen over the years is church ministries bringing in several million dollars a year for their projects to reach the uncivilized world. And that's great if that's what the Lord is leading you to do. But I notice that right around the church, there are a lot of people needing help.

But they look beyond that. They look at what looks good on the tote board. And even some people within the church are suffering and going without, and the sensitivity isn't there. Suffering creates sensitivity. Have an extended love among yourselves, for love shall cover the multitude of sins. That is from Proverbs 12:10.

Why cover a multitude of sins? Because that is what brings division and hardship within the body of Christ. We have to have an active extended love for repentance and restoration of sin. We have to deal with the sin issue in the body of Christ!

Yes i learned this when i was in Bible college to always read Proverbs daily, other books of bible i wish ,devotions,studies.

I find after all years of consistent daily reading it is new each time. Amen

Verse 2 says that a good man obtaineth favor of the Lord. Our God and our Father gives favor to those who are good. Obtaineth in the KJV means to get it presently. Any word in the Bible that adds "eth" on a word means in the present, right now. A good person right now, gets His favor right now. Does He favor some over others? Can He show favor to some and not others without being a respector of persons, which He is not? Absolutely. He is God. He elevates His in life. Who are those that are good and understanding our goodness or righteousness is filthy rags? It's the one who has been born again by His Spirit through what Jesus His Son our Savior and Sanctifier has done at Calvary and the beating before the cross. We obtain favor constantly and daily through Jesus that we acknowledge and follow and lives through our life. He elevates that person in all of their life and what relates to them in life. Hallelujah

Proverbs 12:4 is the highlight of the chapter bcuz a virtuous womans behavior and attitudes shows that she has high morals and standards. Shes more than just a jewel embedded around her neck... To sum it up, a virtuous woman serves God with all her heart, mind, body, and soul! Consider that women of God....!!!

Though a man said LO, I confess Jesus Christ is come in the flesh to no profit. Verily, I tell ye, a repented heart shalt believe IT. For it is written in the Scriptures, Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, AND shalt believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

Proverbs 12 shows us that true understanding leads to life, and outside of that is apart from God.

Verse 2: If we want to have Jehovah God's approval, we must be good according to his standards.

This verse shows how much God hates liars. We must be honest in our speech and conduct in order to be pleasing to Jehovah God.

Verse 23: a shrewd person knows when to speak and when not to and does not brag about what he or she knows.

Too many get pleasure at anothers'misery and suffering. Doesn't matter if human or other species of animal. Or even turning a blind eye with neglect.

We may see a lot of wickedness in this world go unpunished, however it is not rooted. When God brings judgement, Satan and his elements will be destroyed. However, righteous individuals will be firmly rooted in the life to come. ( Psalms 37:9-11,29)

Verse 7 says, "The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand." I struggled with this verse because of God's mercies. Then God lead me to the story of Paul, the chief sinner as he called himself, and how he was delivered and I came to the understanding how both could be true. God gives the wicked a chance to repent but if they don't then there is a consequence.

Galatians 6:7 state that Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth , that shall he also reap.

What "land" is vs 11 speaking of, but the land of our own human imagination. We must "till" it (ie. plow to prepare for harvesting crops) to bring forth our righteous desires. Matthew says a good man our of the good treasure of the heart (our imagination) brings forth good things. We till our land by imagining that we've already go that which we desire. Meditating over and over again on the Word

I've learned so much from the book of Proverbs. And it has helped me with so much that's going on in my life. I say this because this is my second time studying the book of Proverbs and I've fallen in love with it.

Verse 19 shows that God hates a liar and that they will be destroyed eventually, but the one who speaks truth is in line for everlasting life.

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. Shalom.

The Devil tells you what you want hear !!

That is so true ! Only the DEVIL lies !

{ P A R A D O X } ! Shalom yedda dim {beloved one}.