2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard. [a]
4 Their voice [b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
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a. Psalm 19:3 Or They have no speech, there are no words; / no sound is heard from them
b. Psalm 19:4 Septuagint, Jerome and Syriac; Hebrew line
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Psalm 19
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
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Romans 1:18-25
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God's Wrath Against Mankind
18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.
21For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.
24Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.
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11"You are worthy, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
and by your will they were created
and have their being."
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I got up 4a, working on my paper and sent it off with 1 eye open. I just saw quiz on John thirty-two:sixteen wouldn't be need homework, says Kale. You have to know what you are studying for. It should’ve said 3:16. I'm famous for getting ahead of myself. I thought it didn't mail out completely and sent an attachment to the first problemed receiver. But gladly saw most of the people got it. I was working on my fiction earlier today. The star character decided to take the law in his own hands and I saw why. Look at how unjust everything is nowadays. For the world to feel like they're getting what they deserve, they think they have to be illicit. Not so for the Christian. S/he knows Lord God Almighty is taking care of everything. 1 Corinthians 7:2 2But since there is so much immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. Take a moment today to remember those who have given their lives for the freedom of America, and honor them. Also, don’t forget to honor those who continue to serve today. Without them, who knows neither what language we would be speaking nor what kind of lives we would be having, but chances are we wouldn’t like it. . Get an HEAD. I learn that's the latter channels. I've seen them, but never seen any difference. I meant get an HD. It was for an HD. I started working on the paper. Needless to say, I saw careful isn't quick. When you speak to Jesus, you need to use a heavenly language. You communicate better with Jesus if you are using a heavenly language.
1 Corinthians 14:9 9So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will not just be speaking into the air. I downloaded a DVD recorder program. Wound up having to run system restore to fix it. There's no telling how many techs run system restore then get paid for it. If my cousin ever gets his 1-nine-hundred number for fixing computers, I’ll share it with you. When he was in the navy decades ago, he bought a cheap pc that broke daily. He spent more time working on it than actually using it. When he got out of the navy, he had the insight to start a computer programming business. Great guy. You wouldn't believe how many times he freely fixed my pc. Mom and her lady business partners need your prayer. They need lots of loans to close. I had a guy give me my rival’s golf things you mark the balls spot with. I didn't keep them. I gave them to my brother. They were given to me for Christmas. Yes, that guy’s sister rejected me. One of the 181. She was a read head. I meant red head. After a woman rejects me, interested in her goes to eternal nothingness. If a church is unoccupied, do you expect Jesus to be where 2 or more are not gathered in His name? Before the earth was populated, things were ok. Acts 10:46-48 46For they heard them speaking in tongues[a] and praising God Almighty. Then Peter said, 47"Can anyone keep these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have." 48So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter to stay with them for a few days. Then when people came, they brought trouble. People always bring trouble. After people have deserted a town, you can tell they’ve been there. You will never be abandoned by Jesus. An ancient shipwreck discovered off the coast of uninhabited Polyaigos Island in the central Aegean Sea will be designated an underwater archaeological site by the Culture Ministry of Greece. By studying the style of amphorae found amongst the wreck, researchers were able to date the ship to somewhere between the end of the fifth and beginning of the fourth centuries B.C. In a long ago date; people were much less destructive than they are today. 1 Corinthians 13 Love 1If I speak in the tongues[a] of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. In the old days, people were much different. Go to the Renaissance Festival to see how people used to be. That's an occasion that gives you a taste of the old days. The old days are an instance and point in time to see a huge difference in values. Just because the time of greater values is gone doesn’t mean you have to blend in. During the excavation, archaeologists recovered amphorae, ceramic vases and portions of the vessel’s anchor. The discovery of this shipwreck has allowed researchers to better appreciate the commercial seafaring routes of the Classical period and the transfer of goods in this region of islands located between modern Turkey and Greece. If you cannot appreciate the fact Lord God Almighty is in your life, you cannot be everything He needs you to be. The Sovereign God infinitely priceless, vastly precious, and incalculably important. You are a joint heir with Christ. We need to help the needy. When I went on a mission to Ecuador and saw huge poverty, I felt like I was hit in the heart, in the chest, by a cannonball shot by one of the cannons at the armory. After the unreal impact, I felt greater need to get my blog out. GO TO MY BLOG FOR OVER A DECADE Of SERMONS! Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse. The more people I reach, the better. Please join me in prayer that Jesus greatly blesses anybody that shares those sermons in the blog. Tonight I have Bible Study at Ernestine’s. What a great joy and what zeal I feel. Please pray for more avenues to share my sermons come to me. Mom said the home Extreme Home Makeover builds you makes your property tax go up too much for you to afford it. Then I realized the reason I love the show so much is since 181 women rejected me and I have a depressed body, it likes hearing the cries of exultant joy. Does it seem strange that some people COMPLAIN they don’t have enough TIME to be happy, yet they find enough time to be sad? Not really. You see, their deplorable plight has nothing to do with having sufficient or insufficient time. It has everything to do with complaining. After all, complaining is the negation of happiness. It’s impossible to complain and be happy at the same time. Negativity opens a door for more ugly to happen to you. It’s a process like the process the people of third world countries are in. The things happening keep happening. Unconstructiveness opens a door for additional unattractive. Process is a chain of events. I think of Drivin in Crying’s song Chain Reaction! It was a favorite song of mine at the time I was on the path of destruction. I deliberately got on the path because I was illicitly reacting to a lie told to me. 1 Corinthians 14:5 5I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. It’s important you know Jesus is with you right now and He is helping you recognize your talents and gifts to comprehend His voice better. God Almighty has for you comforting riches, reassuring resources, soothing treasures, calming reserves, cheering materials, and consoling rest. I cannot count the number of times Dad told me inner peace is immeasurably invaluable, 1 Corinthians 14:18 18 I thank God Almighty that I speak in tongues more than all of you. Unhelpfulness opens a door for extra hideousness. What does that mean to you? To me, it ,means pessimism opens a door for supplementary unsightly. Make the choice to get on a positive path. Disapproval opens a door for added revolting. I want to help people because in Ecuador I saw lack of enthusiasm opens a door for further repulsiveness. Serve Jesus Christ with utmost dedication. Give Lord Jesus greatest praise. Make the King the highest on your to do list. It should be your most extreme, chief concern. If you have Spiritual discernment, you see shunning the very appearance of evil is a supreme need of yours. God Almighty is your maximum need to receive praise from you. The church most praising the Lord is the paramount church. GO TO MY BLOG FOR OVER A DECADE Of SERMONS! Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse I need to add there’re hundreds of thousands of words of sermons. The more people you bless, the more blessed you are. I'm sending prayer requests out that the blog’s sharers are very, very greatly blessed. Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish. Proverbs 10:18 When your body isn't getting what it needs, it'll send you indirect messages. I just felt some heart burn. Not bad, but I remembered Dad’s continual heart burn. Then I remembered his use of methadone almost every day. Do you think the 2 were linked? If you continue to deprive yourself of what you need, you'll lead yourself to the path of destruction. Sometimes mass murdering. The odd thing is people will insist upon taking the path of misery till they finally die and get to hell. NEW YORK (AP) — CBS is reacting to a furor over a planned Super Bowl ad featuring college football star Tim Tebow. The network says it has eased its restrictions on advocacy ads and would consider any that are "responsibly produced" for the few open spots remaining for the Feb. 7 broadcast. CBS says it has received both critical and supportive e-mails since women's groups began a protest campaign Monday against the ad. Those critics say the ad will use Tebow to convey an anti-abortion message. The ad is funded by the conservative Christian group Focus on the Family. It is expected to recount the story of Pam Tebow's pregnancy in 1987. After getting sick, she ignored doctors' recommendation to abort her fifth child and gave birth to Tim, a Heisman Trophy winner. [-] When I hear of the abortion dispute, I think of the 181 women who have rejected me and I feel guilty that I'm not sympathetic. If there's the choice of abortion, I know there'll be less precaution and if that's the case, standards are sure to lower then rejections will be lessened. I cannot go out with you if you have previously rejected me, so it’s not like I want to date anybody who has rejected me, but I realize anybody rejecting Lord God Almighty is rejecting the best thing they ever could do. The stats on that are unknown. But it’s common to reject the thing made available to you. When telemarketers call, very, very few people hear them out. Who watches paid TV? If it’s something you really need, you listen sometimes. Everybody really needs salvation very, very much. Lord Jesus told me to give a testimony in college because it’s very, very important. I abided and a very, very tall man said he was turning twenty-one and because of what I said he was going to his phone and calling off his get drunk party. I felt so good about that. That’s another thing that helps me support my ministry as I pray for its sharers. GO TO MY BLOG FOR OVER A DECADE Of SERMONS! Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF WORDS IN SERMONS!!!
BIBLE STUDY ERNESTINE’S
THE HARDER IT IS TO GET OUT, THE MORE WE WRONGLY LOOK TO PEOPLE FFOR HELP. There was a boy telling classmates about a Sunday school lesson. Jonah and the big fish. The teacher said impossible, concerning the dimensions, acid, and all. The boy said he'd ask Jonah when he gets to heaven. The teacher said what if he isn't there. The boy said she'll have to ask him. Instead of the big fish, the Bible says creature.
Jonah 1
13 Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. 14 Then they cried to the LORD, "O LORD, please do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, O LORD, have done as you pleased." 15 Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. 16 At this the men greatly feared the LORD, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to him.
There's no atheist on a plane going down. You call to somebody. Jonah. He knew what God Almighty will do for the Ninevites. The ship knew if they rid themselves of Jonah, God Almighty could turn His anger to them. Jonah wanted to die and said throw me in. It’s A Mad, Mad World is funny. Dick is sick. Please pray for him. On the way here, a woman hollered at Mom. She had an angry, vile face. Ernestine doesn’t know her. I cannot get her name. Somebody says they think they own the road, walking their dog, but they didn't have a dog. The class is talking about forgetting about what you are going after. I say I have that problem all the time, but I think I'm blown off because I'm only 34. My traumatic brain injury means I'm very, very forgetful. It makes me happy to see I'm not alone. I put instant coffee in my cup and heat it. Yuck. It’s brew coffee. Ernestine says I didn't do it hot enough and put a lot in it. I saw that. But a lot came in the spoon. Please pray my Grizzly Adams DVDs return. I got bad ones for Christmas, sent them back for return, but I got nothing! Since I was in diapers, I loved Grizzly Adams! Little did I know 181 women would turn me down as a toddler. When I dipped my spoon in the coffee, I saw great difference. More than I'm used to. Heated it still isn't instant. Ernestine thinks again it was my preparation. I show her my tongue and she's convinced. Grains on it, the tongue. Lol, I was just looking up tongue verses before Bible Study! Jonathan is here, but he soon leaves, sick. Sister Yang will be at church next week. Prayer without the option for requests begins. I would've asked prayer for the angry lady. I pray for her silently. Jonah, the more you look, the more you see. Study from day 1. You’ll be surprised at what you find. Be persistent. Do not procrastinate. Sometimes we think we’re so smart. It will not be as easy as you think. Stuff you do not know is there. Jonah means dove. Nilda says ‘dove,’ but I think it may be ‘dove.’ Jonah was from the tribe Zebulun. Jonah was the only minor prophet mentioned by Jesus. Book of Jonah starts right off the bat.
Jonah 1
Jonah Flees From the LORD
1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me."
3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD.
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Nineveh was great and evil. They had power and wealth. And size. Jonah went the other way. To Tarshish—now Spain. Not God Almighty’s will. Nineveh is capital of Sierra. Jonah didn't think he should preach to the Ninevites. Jonah knew God Almighty’s heart. Jonah is more than a cute story. He was judgmental. He said to preach to the Ninevites would be a waste of time
2 Kings 14:25
25 He was the one who restored the boundaries of Israel from Lebo [a] Hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, [b] in accordance with the word of the LORD, the God Almighty of Israel, spoken through his servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath Hepher.
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He had knowledge to know what preaching to the Ninevites would do. Salvation. He was different. He wanted them dead. I keep yawning because I've been proofreading my fiction all day. Then reading fiction the rest of it, all after my daily reading the Bible. I'm eager to start writing a new book. I'm tired of the characters. Ninevites were evil.
Jonah 1:17-2:10
17 But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights.
Jonah 2
Jonah's Prayer
1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God Almighty. 2 He said:
"In my distress I called to the LORD,
and he answered me.
From the depths of the grave [a] I called for help,
and you listened to my cry.
3 You hurled me into the deep,
into the very heart of the seas,
and the currents swirled about me;
all your waves and breakers
swept over me.
4 I said, 'I have been banished
from your sight;
yet I will look again
toward your holy temple.'
5 The engulfing waters threatened me, [b]
the deep surrounded me;
seaweed was wrapped around my head.
6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down;
the earth beneath barred me in forever.
But you brought my life up from the pit,
O LORD my God Almighty.
7 "When my life was ebbing away,
I remembered you, LORD,
and my prayer rose to you,
to your holy temple.
8 "Those who cling to worthless idols
forfeit the grace that could be theirs.
9 But I, with a song of thanksgiving,
will sacrifice to you.
What I have vowed I will make good.
Salvation comes from the LORD."
10 And the LORD commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.
The Lord prepared the fish. Everything was done by the Lord. Some people do not believe it happened. My theology teacher in college said parables were told on and on then written down. God Almighty created heaven and earth. Why can He not create this? Do not lean on your own understanding, says Gery. Her daughter and I went on a thousand dates, but she was always married too. But it was still my first taste of dating. Georgia is where I drove junk. The first schools had the Bible. The same Private/Christian College that said parables were passed down vocally then written also had a 30 page text on the big bang theory. Many movies have your life flashing before you before you die. Jonah calls to God Almighty. God Almighty answers.
Jonah 1:15
15 Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm.
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Jonah 3:5-10
5 The Ninevites believed God Almighty. They declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth.
6 When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, covered himself with sackcloth and sat down in the dust. 7 Then he issued a proclamation in Nineveh:
"By the decree of the king and his nobles:
Do not let any man or beast, herd or flock, taste anything; do not let them eat or drink. 8 But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth. Let everyone call urgently on God Almighty. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence. 9 Who knows? God Almighty may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish."
10 When God Almighty saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he had compassion and did not bring upon them the destruction he had threatened.
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Jonah 1:4-16
4 Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. 5 All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship.
But Jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. 6 The captain went to him and said, "How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god! Maybe he will take notice of us, and we will not perish."
7 Then the sailors said to each other, "Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity." They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.
8 So they asked him, "Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? What do you do? Where do you come from? What is your country? From what people are you?"
9 He answered, "I am a Hebrew and I worship the LORD, the God Almighty of heaven, who made the sea and the land."
10 This terrified them and they asked, "What have you done?" (They knew he was running away from the LORD, because he had already told them so.)
11 The sea was getting rougher and rougher. So they asked him, "What should we do to you to make the sea calm down for us?"
12 "Pick me up and throw me into the sea," he replied, "and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come upon you."
13 Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. 14 Then they cried to the LORD, "O LORD, please do not let us die for taking this man's life. Do not hold us accountable for killing an innocent man, for you, O LORD, have done as you pleased." 15 Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. 16 At this the men greatly feared the LORD, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to him.
Nilda’s client isn't going to heaven said she because she doesn’t believe in it. Yes, Nilda and we pray for her. You too? Believing is a choice. If you get saved but do not believe in Jesus, what do you have to lose? Jonah had the job to preach. He didn't think they'd listen. They were opposed. He said it was a waste of time. Look more deeply. You see Jonah knew God Almighty’s heart. They'd repent and God Almighty would save them. We’ll help the needy. How many cults do we help? I tell about my prayer 2 days aGO. (It capitalized itself.) God Almighty woke me 3a to say pray for Pam. I said no. God Almighty said yes. I did. Then as I was praying God Almighty was reminding me Pam didn't do anything. It was her boyfriend’s stepdad. I can go out with her. She didn't reject me. Jonah looked like he was going, but ran away from God Almighty. Jonah went to ?For God Almighty so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God Almighty sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned already because he hath not believed in the only begotten Son of God Almighty.? John 3:16-18
TEXT VERSE: 1 Thessalonians 2:13 ?For this cause also thank we God Almighty without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God Almighty which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God Almighty, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.?
Thank God Almighty, there’s always a cause for what we do. I remember in the Bible when David's dad told him to take some food out to his brothers in the valley. He took it to them and they kind of rebuked him and said he only wanted to come and see the battle. They told David to go away and that stirred David’s heart and he said, is there not a cause why I’ve come? Thank God Almighty there’s a cause. in everything we do. The Lord is still in charge. Paul said to thank God Almighty without ceasing because when you received the word of God Almighty which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God Almighty which effectually worketh also in you that believe. Now I want to preach to you on the working of the Word.
There’s a lot of people in the world today that have tried a lot of other things than the Lord Jesus. We’re living in a world where it seems change is always on the boundaries and on the first and foremost portion of people’s lives. They always want change and they are always wanting something bigger and better. I want to tell you that there is nothing any bigger or any better than the precious word of God Almighty. I don’t know what we’d do today if we didn’t have the word of God Almighty to govern our lives. The reason why most Christians are living like they do is because they are lacking the word of God Almighty. One thing that will work when nothing else will is the word of God Almighty. I like to shout the victory just as much s anybody does but it’s not till the word of god comes on the scene that there’s a change that will make things better in your life. There’s nothing any more precious this side of heaven than the word of God Almighty. But there’s a lot of people today that are lacking in this sense. How long has the word been around? John 1 says that in the beginning was the word and the word was with God Almighty and the word was God Almighty. Before the foundation was formed, the word of God Almighty was around. When the word of God Almighty starts dealing with you on the inside...it will work. You Christians that don’t get the word of God Almighty today....Shame on you. Don’t you try to live a Christian life without the word of God Almighty. How can you get it? It only comes one way. It comes by Jesus.
In Isaiah 55:11? So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.?
What does it take for you to get saved? It took the preached word. What does it take for you to shout? It takes the word of God Almighty. What changes your life? The working of the word of God Almighty.
I’m going to be just as honest as I can be. It’s very easy for us to come into the house of God Almighty and sit on the pew and call our selves Christians. But is the word of God Almighty working in your life? It’s good to come and shout the victory. It’s good to praise God Almighty. It’s good to sing the songs of Zion but it’s takes a whole lot more than that...it takes the word of God Almighty working in you. Let me say this. I wonder how good the word of God Almighty is working in Christians. You don’t say Amen unless you’re doing what God Almighty says. The intent of the word is to change people’s lives. They’ll come in here and sit in the house of God Almighty and come time to take up the offering, they’ll stick a dollar or two in the offering plate and the house of God Almighty will suffer week after week. Yet they claim that the word of God Almighty is working in their life. I have news for you...it isn’t. You can jump up and shout when you start giving your offerings. This is serious business. The word of God Almighty has to work in peoples lives.
Ezekiel 14:14
14 even if these three men—Noah, Daniel [a] and Job—were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Sovereign LORD.
Jeremiah 1:6
6 "Ah, Sovereign LORD," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am only a child."
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Proverbs 16:9
9 In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
Jonah went, bought a ticket, and is on his way to Tarsish. God Almighty is shouting and everybody hears. He doesn’t fear the Lord. Nobody can hide from God Almighty. I say Adam and Eve tried, but nobody acts like I'm heard. Jonah was a prophet and should've known better than this. They do not know he is calling to God Almighty. He is sleeping. (I think of Jesus sleeping in the boat, then again, I'm reading through the Bible an 18th time. That makes me relate a little bit everything to my life in the Bible.) He is called to share. The lot falls on Jonah. I think of “a lot” falling on him. Jonah is not responding.
In a hundred years, there'll be 1200 months. Since it takes me 8 months to read the Bible, I would have it read 150 times… in a hundred years. I started reading the Bible twenty-3 years old.
Genesis 11:12
12 When Arphaxad had lived 35 years, he became the father of Shelah.
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Genesis 14:21-22
21 The king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give me the people and keep the goods for yourself."
22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have raised my hand to the LORD, God Almighty Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, and have taken an oath
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Genesis 1:7
7 So God Almighty made the expanse and separated the water under the expanse from the water above it. And it was so.
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Mark 4:35-41
Jesus Calms the Storm
35That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"
39He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
40He said to his disciples, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?"
41They were terrified and asked each other, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!"
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Luke 8:21-25
21He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear God Almighty's word and put it into practice."
Jesus Calms the Storm
22One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. 23As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
24The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to drown!"
He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25"Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."
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Luke 8:25
He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25"Where is your faith?" he asked his disciples.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him."
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Psalm 107:29
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
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Psalm 107:29
29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.
Everything that happens to us happens for a reason. We often bring it on us, not God Almighty or the devil
Repent and go. Let all you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14
God Almighty uses every situation you are in to bring you out. Life isn't easy. You always have the Word. You are going through stuff and you need to realize you are not the only 1 going through it. Realize you are not alone. Jonah was taking people down. A spider builds a web, waits, then wraps what is caught. The longer it stays the more wrapped up it gets. I hear Ernestine has me bring Mom a sandwich home, but she won't eat it like you have to be hungry or something, {I later find.} Seeing Ernestine use new tin foil, I tell her I never saw new tin foil used till I moved to Florida. Sandwich bags too. Ernestine says it’s because Granny came up in a different time. Now it kills me to see Mom be wasteful. Next morning, before work, Mom insists I eat the sandwich. Again, I say eat it at work. She says she has chicken soup waiting. Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse hundreds thousands words of sermons in MY BLOGS. And may your hearts be guided by the Lord into the love of God Almighty and quiet waiting for Christ. 2 Thessalonians 3:5 TONIGHT is Super bowl night at church! I'm very, very excited about that! I'm a party animal as long as it’s before 8p. I think the game will go over my bed time, so I won't read and write as much as I usually do. That's why I go to bed early. It tires my brain out. … I just walked my--. Mom’s dog. He's a little more than ankle high toy pekineze. A Great Dane came, wanting to befriend him. He started snapping. I was like, Bad Montey. Then we walked on. I realized he did that because he was scared. the dog was four times bigger than him. Montey’s reaction told me when you are endangered, you have a fight or flight reflex. On a leash, flight was out of the question. The piece of junk I drove in 91 gave me a perspective that's only been supported ever since. I just found the Super Bowl is tomorrow, lol, then I felt a nudging to look this up: February 7. 10 Judges 7:10 (New International Version) War is the finding and on the football field, war. 10 If you are afraid to attack, go down to the camp with your servant Purah 1. the outside of the armed men that were in the host-"Armed," means embodied under the five officers established by the ordinary laws and usages of encampments. The camp seems to have been unprotected by any rampart, since Gideon had no difficulty in reaching and overhearing a conversation, so important to him. 7:9-15 The dream seemed to have little meaning in it; but the interpretation evidently proved the whole to be from the Lord, and discovered that the name of Gideon had filled the Midianites with terror. Gideon took this as a sure pledge of success; without delay he worshipped and praised God Almighty, and returned with confidence to his three hundred men. Wherever we are, we may speak to God Almighty, and worship him. God Almighty must have the praise of that which encourages our faith. And his providence must be acknowledged in events, though small and seemingly accidental. [-] I just emailed Pastor Anthony and said I am a party animal and a half, but my bedtime is 8p, so we need to have coffee at our Super Bowl party. It’s Saturday and I was away. I was praying for the Lord to bless anybody sharing my sermons blog and remembered I will not be in a service Sunday night. Michael Jackson was an addict and the doctor was an enabler. Consequences still have to be the result. If consequences are no result, causes grow. Why does this sound like abortion? Is sex for marriage or recreation? Should people live together first? After class Friday, a homeless man was camped out on the sidewalk outside of the CVS. Should antiabortion commercials be during the Super Bowl? Should the message of morals be shared? Cults are growing like never before and the unsupport of the church today has to have a lot to do with it. When I had the “Christian” college lie about inability to get permission to let me withdraw from very, very, totally, overwhelming classes, studied my brains out, then my parents said they were never asked, I saw people labeling themselves as Christian were making all Christians look bad. I trusted the school because they said they were Christians then they lied right through their teeth. Banging my head against a concrete wall as hard as I could gave me a week long headache. Can Christians embrace sports? At the risk of sounding like a spoilsport on the biggest sports week of the year, I couldn’t help but notice a fascinating article at Christianity Today making the case that in sports, Christians have come to embrace a cultural activity that stands at odds to their faith. I found this interesting reading on the Web: Harsh as they are, it’s hard to argue with these words of indictment: Variously described by those inside and outside as narcissistic, materialistic, violent, sensationalist, coarse, racist, sexist, brazen, raunchy, hedonistic, body-destroying, and militaristic, big-time sports culture lifts up values in sharp contrast with what Christians for centuries have understood as the embodiment of the gospel. There are simply no easy, straight-faced, intellectually respectable answers for how evangelicals can model the Christian narrative—-with its emphases on servant hood, generosity, and self-subordination—-while immersed in a culture that thrives on cut-throat competition, partisanship, and Darwinian struggle. When I watch sports, I feel the Lord speaking to me. I was watching a baseball game and saw a first baseman chase a ball the pitcher caught on the base. As poor as the sports world may be at promoting behavior compatible with Christianity, says the Web, the article’s author identifies an even more worrisome problem with sports culture. He’s concerned that our culture’s love of sports (and the problematic industry that comes with them) has introduced into the evangelical mindset a counterfeit gospel—one that values strength, victory, and skill over humility, service, and reflection. He calls it “Sportianity”: Ephesians 618AND PRAY IN THE SPIRIT ON ALL OCCASIONS with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. [-] When I see that, I see praying in tongues is rewarding and the more you do it, the better. Wow, the pizza man has 30 minutes before arrival. to get my mind off the delay, I play a video game. It’s been so long I forgot the many appropriate settings. That tells me I've been letting my motor skills rest too long. In 93, my doctor made fifty dollars an hour to let me play his video game. I played 1 quick section of a tournament and maybe I’ll start stretching the tournament day. write an hour or 2, play a section, write an hour or 2, play a section, write an hour or 2, play a section, write an hour or 2, play a section, write an hour or 2, play a section, write an hour or 2, play a section, write an hour or 2, play a section, write an hour or 2, play a section. That's a 9 hour day. rick Warren wrote this: I greet you in the name and love of Jesus Christ as I send this encyclical video to the pastors of the churches of Uganda with greetings from your fellow pastors around the world. May grace and peace be with you this Christmas season. We are all familiar with Edmund Burke's insight that, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." That is why I'm sharing my heart with you today. As an American pastor, it is not my role to interfere with the politics of other nations, but it IS my role to speak out on moral issues. It is my role to shepherd other pastors who look to me for guidance, and it is my role to correct lies, errors, and false reports when others associate my name with a law that I had nothing to do with, completely oppose, and vigorously condemn. I am referring to the pending law under consideration by the Ugandan Parliament, known as the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. [-] Then there was a lot more written. Forces of light and darkness. Volumes could be written. Volumes are written. It all comes to your relationship with Jesus. one of my best friends in high school was a black guy. It always just happened if we were on the football bench, in the bus, or on the playground, we were always by each other, chatting. one of the wild things was I was scared of him. he always tried to make out like everything was racial. I went through the traumatic brain injury and years on years of rehab and surgeries and saw him again. But this time I wasn't scared. I was a chump. The tables had turned and everything I was he became. That's the way life is. The tables turn when it’s the last thing you expect. The friend and I would recall all kinds of stuff. Actually, he was amazed at what he had forgotten. I had the lead on him because of my years of working on my memory. All my friends were grueling with college studies as I was grueling with recalling old memories. See the tables turning? The things they learn help them. The things I remember help me in my writing. When in my Christian college was lying about inability to get permission to let me withdraw from my very, very overwhelming class, my friends had supportive parents. That was very, very hard for me. but in the long run, the tables will turn. It always works that way. My buddy was a school bully. Similar to my little brother. Both of them died early deaths. I was raised in the church and wondered why God Almighty kept letting my buddy beat up everybody. As I was in the hospital, he moved. I knew his death was drawing near. I tried to get my brother to take me to see him. he couldn't get time. 1 day I try very hard. The next day, I get the news he fell asleep behind the wheel and died. Coming home from seeing his gf. She's Maggie in my facebook friends. Miranda is in there too. His sister. I'm on my way to church and I'm wearing my shirt I wore to my sister’s wedding. For the word of God Almighty is living and full of power, and is sharper than any two-edged sword, cutting through and making a division even of the soul and the spirit, the bones and the muscles, and quick to see the thoughts and purposes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
I r4ch the balcony, which is mostly alone.
Through Jesus the mute will sing. Through Jesus the blind will see. Through Jesus the darkness flees. I am free to run. If the Son has set you free, you are free indeed. Praise God Almighty. God Almighty is good.
:Gal 5
We need self control. Please pray for Haiti. I nudge Edwin to do the offering though he already was about to. welcome to Abundant Life ministries. I give my last 5 dollars. I look and there's NOTHING left! Giving. my very last, which is usual, failed very, very good. Super Bowl party 6p. Czech missions told about. I forget to sign up, but I really, really want to go. May 14-22. apply by Wednesday. Sunday the youth are taking over service.
Phi 4:nineteenpryr. Remember redemption hill where Jesus’ blood was spilled. Everything I once held dear I count it all as loss. Prepare your heart for communion. We are recognizing Jesus’ sacrifice. to your heart. Lord, lead me3 the cross. Where your blood was period out. Jesus gave His life to make us free. We’re so thankful. Jesus, rid me of my selfishness. I belong to the Lord. I am so thankful. today I started for Sunday school for the first thing by accident. That hasn't happened in a long time. Plus I've been putting an old code word in my computer wrongly. Lift your hands in surrender to Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord. Give Him glory. Laud Jesus’ name. Lift Him above all. Adore the King. Doctor Hung Yang is here. Be deeply committed to Jesus. to the harvest. It’s all about Jesus. It’s all about Jesus. It’s all about Jesus. It’s all about Jesus. It’s all about Jesus. this is the day the Lord has made. we will rejoice and be glad in it. make a joyful shout to Jesus. God Almighty’s love is everlasting. Because of God Almighty’s mercy we’re here.
Lam 3:23
Chinese Christians are abused, ill-treated, physically, abused, battered, badly, treated, injured, harmed, mistreated, maltreated, neglected, and molested all day.
James 1:2
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Christ is Lord. Some Christians are serving fifteen year jail sentences. Righteousness is a crime. Jail is a very, very common thing among Chinese Christians. Some have been 10 times plus. It’s unfair how the police casts an unjust eye inequitably on the Christian in an iniquitous way. it’s not a free ride to heaven. Christians are daily arrested. The strait path is seen as the wrong path. But there's joy in the jail because God Almighty is there. A Christian on the screen is talking about how her 3 year term in jail .happened so quickly. Soon over. God Almighty was there giving. comfort though they were tortured. Prisoners are thankful for the great joy experienced in jail. The speaker was about to be married whence arrested and after release, the love had greatly grown more than ever! I think of my desire to get married, then desire to change, prayer, the 181 rejections, now marriage is the last thing I want and I thank God Almighty day. God Almighty’s love only grows. God Almighty loves you beyond comparison. Nothing compares to Jesus.
Heb 12:2
John 3:sixteen
Doctor Yang was arrested November 14 and my little brother’s birthday January 9. China saves face in dealing with foreigners. Doctor Yang isn't 1 of those. China greatly enforces its religious law. When Doctor Yang was thrown in jail, it was forty degrees, no heat, food, or water. They fingerprinted him! he said Jesus sent him! Jesus is his Counselor! Jesus is his lawyer! Jesus is his life! Jesus is his destiny! The Bible Romans 5:16 (New International Version)
16Again, the gift of God Almighty is not like the result of the one man's sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification.
Romans 1:21 (New International Version)
21For although they knew God Almighty, they neither glorified him as God Almighty nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.
Ac 1:8
I have to keep a premise to get a promise.
Really living for Jesus. Lord, make me a martyr. After release, Doctor Yang and his people were followed every second. After they left jail, a jailer saw them and said everything got stale and stagnant. People wanted them back in jail because Jesus left with them. People are very, very greatly applauding Jesus in Abundant Life ministries sanctuary. It was death to self. The captivity helped the missionaries prioritize. Ambition and hope changed. EGO means Edging God Almighty Out. If it happened to Moses, can't it happen to us? God Almighty wanted Moses to speak. But he was proud.
2 cor 4:7-10
God Almighty is talking to us.
2 Corinthians 4:8 (New International Version)
8We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Struck down not struck out. We do not lose heart.
Gal 5:1
We do not know what it is till we lose it. Doctor Yang cannot apply for a Visa 5 years. They don't want him back. Unwelcome in his own country. They cannot revoke the Holy Ghost. Jesus is in charge. There's labor camp Christians are put in. this takes my mind off of the 181 women to reject me. there’re sentences reaching to almost 2 decades in the labor camp. Twenty preachers’ wives where Doctor Yang was were in jail. 30-thousand Chinese Christians have been killed. Christianity is the fastest growing mission failed in China. In Korea is worse! PE means political education. 130m Chinese Christians are now available. Matthew 16
17Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. 18And I tell you that you are Peter,[c] and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades[d] will not overcome it.[e] 19I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be[f] bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[g] loosed in heaven." 20Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
Chinese offering? Lol, I remember my barren wallet. I dump it and credit cards with cards with a 5 dollar bill falls!!! Unbelievable! It was dry…. That is a sign God Almighty is doing what He wants! Through me! Pastor Anthony was supposed to be with Doctor Yang, but something cane up and he didn't get to go. As soon as Hung Yang was off the plane, he was arrested. Underground churches in china are in bad need. China is all about money. there's horrible persecution. My former smallgroup hosts moved to China as missionaries. I pray for them a lot. My bracelet reminds me. it’s David and Karen . people are killed for disobedience. Barack Obama ticked China off, now they're giving. countries missiles to attack us. They're most dominant economically. Do not vote for socialists. Reach people in China. End time harvest. People in China are getting raised from the dead. People on the screen, free, are in jail now. Offering is received. That's when God Almighty makes a 5 fall out of my wallet that ABSOLUTELY wasn't there!!!! I'm getting blessed for it and it’s drawing totally near! The more government does, the less freedom we have.
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Prayer. Role. Everybody believes in Jesus. we need to be ready to share.
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Ps nineteen:1-4
Intelligent design or choice. Dinosaurs. We talked about this in my dorm. They thought the fossils were fake. I told Papa. He said they gave us fossil fuel, so they're real. Then I say that in class. But it’s not really latched on to. God Almighty was in another heaven when He made earth. third heaven. The Bible calls it North. North is up. Meditate on the Word. Big Bang is smack. I say my Private/Christian College said God Almighty was the Creator of the Big Bang. Not proven. The devil had 1/3 the angels join him against God Almighty. there was a war in the heavens. The source of the earth cannot be found. The world was destroyed by water the first time then fire will be next. Heaven was and always has been here. It’s said the devil made dinosaurs. Then I point out fossil fuels. But it isn't really heard. Before Adam’s time, rocks were soft. Was means became. God Almighty made a he beautiful world. He saw it missed up. The Spirit of God Almighty was hovering over the waters. God Almighty is light. Day 4 He made the sun. God Almighty doesn’t use our dictionary. 1 day of God Almighty’s is like a thousand of ours. In the beginning God Almighty had us in mind. God Almighty is always planning for us. Where God Almighty is darkness flees. 1 day can be barren and the next can be green with God Almighty. I explain the food chain. If the mites died off, their prey would starve. Their prey would starve. Their prey would starve…. All the way up to the humans. We have messed the world up so badly, money’s would never go along with the evolution theory. God Almighty wants us to love Him. God Almighty saw His creation and always said it’s good.
Ps nineteen:1
Rom 1:18-25
Nothing happens without God Almighty’s consent. We were given over to our own carnal nature.
Rev 4:11
I give my testimony again about the sudden 5 dollar bill coming out of nowhere.
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Joshua 24:15
15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
Genesis 12:1
Genesis 12
The Call of Abram
1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.
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2 "I will make you into a great nation
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3 I will bless those who bless you,
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3 I will bless those who bless you,
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2 "I will make you into a great nation
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I will make your name great,
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Genesis 12:3
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3 I will bless those who bless you,
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Genesis 12:7
7 The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring [a] I will give this land." So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
Galatians 3:16
16The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say "and to seeds," meaning many people, but "and to your seed,"[a] meaning one person, who is Christ.
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1. Galatians 3:16 Gen. 12:7; 13:15; 24:7
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Genesis 13:15
15 All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring [a] forever.
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Genesis 13:16
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16 I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone could count the dust, then your offspring could be counted.
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Genesis 15:1
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Genesis 15
God's Covenant With Abram
1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision:
"Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield, [a]
your very great reward. [b] "
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1. Genesis 15:1 Or sovereign
2. Genesis 15:1 Or shield; / your reward will be very great
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Genesis 15:2
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2 But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit [a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?"
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Genesis 15:3
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3 And Abram said, "You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir."
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Genesis 15:4
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4 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son coming from your own body will be your heir."
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Genesis 15:5
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5 He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars—if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be."
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Genesis 15:6
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6 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
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Genesis 15:6
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6 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
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Genesis 17:24
24 Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
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Genesis 12:4
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4 So Abram left, as the LORD had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Haran.
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Genesis 12:3
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3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you."
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Genesis 12:3
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3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
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Genesis 22:18
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18 and through your offspring [a] all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me."
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Genesis 15:6
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6 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
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Galatians 3:16
16The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say "and to seeds," meaning many people, but "and to your seed,"[a] meaning one person, who is Christ.
Ge 15:13, 14, 15, 16, Ge 15:13, Ge 15:13, Ge 15:14, Ge 15:16, Ex 12:40, Acts 7:6, Ga 3:17, 2Ti 2:14, Ge 17:5, 6, Ge 17:7, 8, Ge 17:21, Ge 25:23, 33, 34, Ge 26:3, 4 & Ge 26:24, Ge 26:3, 4, Ge 26:24, Genesis 28:14, 15, Ge 12:3, Ge 32:28, Ge 49:1, 2, 28, Ge 15:13, Ex 1:8-11, Ge 15:13, Ex 2:23, 24, 25, Ge 15:13, 14, 15, 16, ex 6:2, 3, Ex 6:6, 7, 8, Ge 13:4, Ex 6:6, 7, 8, Ex 19:2, Ex 19:5, 6, Ex 19:5, 6, Ex 23:32, 33, Ex 24:3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Exodus 24:12, Ex 24:17, Ex 32:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Ex 32:19, 20, Ex 34:1, 2, Ex 25:22, Jn 10:9, 14:6, Jn 1:29, Jn 15:3, Eph 5:26, Jn 6:48, 51, Jn 1:4, 8:12, Mt 5:14, 15, 16, Heb 7:25, cf Ro 8:34, Heb 10:19, 20, 21, 22, Mt 27:50, 51, Heb 10:19, 20; 21; 22, John 1:14, Jn 8:58, 10:30, Ex 33:9, Hebrews 8:5, Jer 31:31, 32, 33, 34, Is 59:20, 21; Jer. 32:37, 38, 39, 40; Zech 9:11 Ezek. 16:60, 61, , 31, 37:21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, Mt 26:26, 27, 28, 29, Lk 22:18, 29, 30. cp Is 25:6, Mt 8:11, Lk 22:19, 20, Mark 14:24, 25, 26, Heb 13:20, Ezek 11:19, 20; 18:31; 36:26, 27, Heb 8:6, Heb 8:7, Hebrews 8:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13 see notes on He 8:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13)1Cor 1:30, 2Cor 5:21, Titus 2:11, 12, 2Cor 5:9, 10, 1Cor 3:10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, Col 3:23, 24, 25, Eph 6:7, 8, Rev 22:12, Galatian 3:8, Gal 3:8, Gal 3:8, Gal 3:6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, Heb 11:4, Gal 3:8, Gal 3:8, John 8:56, Heb 7:24, 8:6, Heb 10:1, 2 cor 12:7-10, James 4:7, Zac 4:6-7, Haggai 1:1, 1 Chronicles 3:20, 1 Chronicles 3:19, Mt 21:21, 1 cor 15:55, Gen 3:15, Ep 6:10-16, Heb 10:19-20, Mt 27:50-51, Rom 2:26-29, John 32:16,
Genesis 15:13
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13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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Genesis 15:14
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14 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.
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Genesis 15:15
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15 You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age.
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Genesis 15:16
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16 In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure."
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Genesis 15:13
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13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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Genesis 15:14
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14 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.
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Genesis 15:16
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16 In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure."
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40 Now the length of time the Israelite people lived in Egypt [a] was 430 years.
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Acts 7:6
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6God spoke to him in this way: 'Your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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Galatians 3:17
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17What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise.
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2 Timothy 2:14
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14Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
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Genesis 17:5
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5 No longer will you be called Abram [a] ; your name will be Abraham, [b] for I have made you a father of many nations.
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1. Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father .
2. Genesis 17:5 Abraham means father of many .
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Genesis 17:6
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6 I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.
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Genesis 17:7
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7 I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
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Genesis 17:8
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8 The whole land of Canaan, where you are now an alien, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God."
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Genesis 17:21
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21 But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you by this time next year."
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Genesis 25:23
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23 The LORD said to her,
"Two nations are in your womb,
and two peoples from within you will be separated;
one people will be stronger than the other,
and the older will serve the younger."
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Genesis 25:33
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33 But Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.
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Genesis 25:34
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34 Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left.
So Esau despised his birthright.
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Genesis 26:3
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3 Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you. For to you and your descendants I will give all these lands and will confirm the oath I swore to your father Abraham.
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Genesis 26:4
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4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring [a] all nations on earth will be blessed,
The promises first given to Abraham were passed down to Isaac (the land, multiplied descendants as the stars) (Ge 26:3,4)
I am with you. I will bless you, and multiply your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham (Ge 26:24)
With whom was the covenant next confirmed -- Genesis 28:14,15?
Jacob
SEED shall also be like DUST of the earth
In your SEED shall ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED (cf Ge 12:3)
What is the implication when God calls Himself "the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac"?
He is making reference to His covenant with Abraham
What happened
to Jacob after returning to the land of Canaan after 20 years in Paddan-aram (Ge 32:28)?
Jacob wrestled with God and submitted
His name was changed
from Jacob to Israel
From Jacob, where was the
covenant passed (Ge 35:11, cf Ge 49:1, 2, 28)?
To the 12 sons of Israel who would be head of 12 tribes which in turn would comprise the nation of Israel
Explanatory
Genesis closes with Israel and his 12 sons living in Egypt. They went to Egypt under the protection of Joseph, Israel's son, to escape the famine in Canaan, the land of their inheritance under the Abrahamic Covenant.
In Egypt, they would live as free men until the Pharaoh of Joseph's time died. Then they would become slaves of the Egyptians for 400/430 years (Ge 15:13) and answer the question.
What in essence
was the Abrahamic covenant?
God's promises
1) The seed = Jesus Christ
2) The land
3) I will be your God
In short, we note that Abraham received the "Gospel" and believed in the promise of the Seed looking forward toward Cross of Christ.
Where is Israel and his 12 sons at the end of Genesis?
In Egypt to escape the famine
they were there because of Joseph
Why was Joseph in Egypt?
He had been sold into slavery and had risen to power - the sovereign working of the Lord
Joseph had devised a plan of deliverance of Egypt from the famine
What transpired when a new pharaoh who did not know Joseph (Ex 1:8-11)?
A new king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph and because of his fear of the Israelites appointed taskmasters over them to afflict them with hard labor - these conditions lasted 430 years (Ge 15:13)
What did the children of Israel do & how did God respond in Ex 2:23, 24, 25?
They sighed (groaned, mourned) and cried out (Hebrew = cry for help in time of distress) to God Who heard their groaning and remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
What promise to Abraham did God remember (cf Ge 15:13, 14, 15, 16)?
Jehovah would judge the Egyptians who had afflicted Israel for 400 years and bring them back to Canaan in the 4th generation
What does this
demonstrate about God?
He is a covenant keeping God Who actions are based on covenant
What did God explain to Moses about His name in (Ex 6:2,3)?
The Lord stated that He had appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as God Almighty, El Shaddai but had not made Himself known to them as Jehovah (Click study of Jehovah)
How would God make Himself known to the sons of Israel? (Ex 6:6, 7, 8)
God would reveal Himself through His redemption and deliverance of the sons of Israel from Egyptian bondage.
Here God is clearly associating His Name Jehovah with His covenant promises to Abraham. Thus Jehovah is His precious Name that links Him irrevocably through the Abrahamic covenant with Israel. It is the Name so sacred to the Jews that they will not pronounce it in the Synagogue, instead substituting "Adonai" (Master) or simply saying "the Name".
Explanatory Note:
Since the Name "Jehovah" (Yahweh) occurs in Genesis in association with the patriarchs, how is it that He did not reveal Himself as Jehovah to them? I agree with Ryrie who states that "The name Yahweh was known to the patriarchs (Ge 13:4), but its significance as the One who would redeem Israel from Egyptian bondage was not known until this time." The subsequent events by which He would redeem the sons of Israel from bondage in Egypt would amply demonstrate Jehovah's character as the personal (there are 7 "I wills" in Ex 6:6, 7, 8), covenant-keeping God, faithful to His promises, and the Lord of history. Thus although the Name "Jehovah" had been used in Genesis the patriarchs did not grasp the mighty implications of this Name which would now take on new significance.
Now we will look specifically at the Old Covenant
In the third month after the LORD had brought the sons of Israel out of Egypt, they came to the wilderness of Sinai.
Where are the
children camped? (Ex 19:2)
At the foot of the mountain
Mount Sinai
Explanatory Note:
Note that all of the following take place at Mt Sinai - Exodus 19-40, all of Leviticus, Numbers 1-9
Who did God make this covenant with in Ex 19:3, 4? What was Moses' function?
Moses acted as the "mediator" ("go between") between Jehovah and the sons of Israel
The covenant was instituted with the house of Jacob = sons of Israel = nation of Israel
How do you know this covenant is not an extension of the Abrahamic Covenant from Ex 19:5, 6?
Abrahamic Covenant was unconditional and totally dependent on God's faithfulness.
The Old Covenant is conditional = if they obey then they could enjoy the promises was unconditional.
When did God initiate this covenant?
When Israel had been delivered from bondage in Egypt
What does God promise to Israel if they obey? Ex 19:5, 6?
(1) my own possession
(2) kingdom of priests,
(3) holy nation
What was Israel's response to God? What is Moses' role? Ex 19:8
Moses = the mediator
We will do ALL
What was Jehovah's command to the children regarding their relationship to the Canaanites? (Ex 23:32, 33)
Make no covenant with them or their gods (if they served their gods it would be a snare)
Do not even let them live in the land (they might make Israel sin against God)
How is the Old Covenant
ratified in Ex 24:3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8?
1). Moses recounted the law
2). People say "We will obey"
3) Built altar, 12 pillars, sacrificed
4) Read the recorded words from the book of the covenant
5) Again they said "We will obey"
6) Moses sprinkled blood on the book and on the people
7) Covenant meal
8) Went up
What did God write the 10 commandments on? Exodus 24:12
tablets of stone
What was the appearance
of God on Mt Sinai like? (Ex 24:17)
A consuming fire
What happened when the sons of Israel perceived that Moses had delayed returning from Mt Sinai? (Ex 32:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
The children of Israel made a golden calf and began to worship it
What did Moses do with the Tablets of Stone when he returned from Mt Sinai and discovered the idolatry? (Ex 32:19, 20)
Moses broke the tablets
What did Moses do in (Ex 34:1,2)?
Exodus 34 returns to the mountain so God could write His laws upon tables of stone
How would you summarize the interaction of the sons of Israel with the Old Covenant?
They broke the Old Covenant
soon after swearing they would obey
The Old Covenant centered around the Tabernacle=the tabernacle was an integral part of the Old Covenant.
What instructions does God give that he is to give to the sons of Israel? (Ex 25:2, 8, 9)
The people were to make a contribution and construct a Sanctuary ("holy thing") for God that He might dwell among them
Explanatory Note:
"Dwell" is the Hebrew word shakan which means to settle down and from which the rabbis derived the Shekinah which means literally “that which dwells” and which was used in Jewish writings to describe the "glory cloud" that centered upon the mercy-seat symbolizing the presence of God among His people. See study on The Glory of the LORD which follows the "Shekinah" glory cloud in Israel's history.
What was the purpose of the Tabernacle, in the old covenant? (Ex 25:22)
A place of where God would meet with man (Moses in context)
Click Tabernacle Diagram
What were the main divisions?
Outer Court, the Holy place, and the Holy of holies
What took place in the outer courtyard?
The children of Israel could enter the outer court where the sacrifices were performed on the brazen altar
Who entered the Holy place? how often?
Priest entered daily
Who entered the Holy of holies?
High priest only once per year on the Day of Atonement
Let's look at how the tabernacle is a picture or shadow of Jesus Christ
How many ways were there into the Tabernacle, the Holy place and the Holy of holies?
Only entrance
One way
Door always faced east
How does this truth foreshadow
Jesus in (Jn 10:9, 14:6)?
Jesus declared
"I am the way, the truth, the life and no one comes to the Father but through Me.
"I am the door; if anyone enters through me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
What is the first article of furniture?
Altar of bronze with 4 horns
The place where SACRIFICE of the lamb (or other animal) took place in order to bring about reconciliation for sin and facilitate consecration
How does this picture
Jesus Christ? (Jn 1:29)
Jesus is the sacrificial Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world
It speaks of the reconciliation one can have through the blood of the eternal covenant in Jesus Christ (see the discussion below re "Mercy Seat")
Just as the priests could not come before the LORD without a sacrifice, we too must receive by faith the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
What is the next article in the outer courtyard?
Laver - priests would wash daily before entering Holy place
Explanatory Note:
The laver was made of bronze a symbol of judgment. They could not enter the Holy place without washing.
How are we made
clean today? (Jn 15:3, Eph 5:26)
Jesus is the Word and we are cleansed through Him
Cleansed through the washing of the water with the Word
What was on the right (north) side of the Holy place?
Table of Showbread
Explanatory Note:
The table held 12 loaves for the 12 tribes of Israel. The bread was to be eaten by the priests on the Sabbath and then replaced with fresh bread
By what metaphor did Jesus describe Himself in (Jn 6:48, 51)?
The Bread of life - Living Bread
(Using the language of covenant)
Explanatory Note:
The table of showbread, made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, was to the right (north) as one entered the Holy place. The table is estimated to have been 3 feet long, 1/2 foot wide and about 21/2 feet off the ground.
On it were twelve loaves of bread representing God's covenant people, Israel. Every Sabbath these were eaten by the priests and fresh bread placed upon the table
What article set opposite (south) the Table of Showbread? How did it foreshadow the description of Jesus in (Jn 1:4, 8:12)?
Seven branched candlestick
Jesus is the Light of the world
(cf what believers are to be Mt 5:14, 15, 16)
Explanatory Note:
The candlestick was made of pure gold. It burned olive oil night and day, serving as the only light in the tabernacle
What is the article of furniture in front of the Veil (see explanatory note below)?
What did it symbolize and how did it foreshadow Jesus' work in (Heb 7:25, cf Ro 8:34)?
Altar of Incense was to burn perpetually and symbolized prayer
In the true Tabernacle in Heaven, Jesus ever lives to continually (present tense) make intercession
Explanatory Note:
The altar of incense, made of acacia wood and gold, was either in the Holy place (Ex 30:6 ; Ex 40:26), or in the Holy of holies (Heb 9:3,4). It was 3 feet high and stood higher than the table of showbread and the ark of the covenant. Incense was to burn perpetually
What separated the Holy place from the Holy of holies? What is the NT parallel with Jesus in (Heb 10:19, 20, 21,22, Mt 27:50,51)?
The Veil = the only entrance into the Holy of holies, which symbolized the Throne of God
(See notes Heb 10:19, 20; 21; 22)
Jesus is the rent veil, His torn flesh giving us access to God so that now believers may boldly approach the Throne of Grace (Heb 4:16-note)
Explanatory Note:
The Veil, made of blue, purple, and scarlet fine and twined linen, separated the Holy place from the Holy of holies. No priest could enter except through the veil; it was the only way to approach the ark of the covenant.
What was in the Holy of holies?
Ark of the Covenant covered by the Mercy Seat
"Mercy" covered the Old Covenant of the law!
What transpired at the mercy seat?
The high priest met with God once each year placing blood on the Mercy Seat to cover the sins of Israel
What transpired at the mercy seat?
The high priest placed blood on the Mercy Seat once each year "covering" the sins of Israel
What does the Mercy Seat foreshadow according to (Ro 3:25-note)?
The Mercy Seat was a picture of the propitiation of God's anger. Jesus took the punishment for our sins and in so doing satisfied (propitiated) God's anger against sinners who place their faith in Him. Believers are in essence "covered by the blood of Christ" and can now meet with God at His Throne any time, any day in contrast to the Jewish high priest who could only go into God's presence once per year on the Day of Atonement
Given that the Mercy Seat was where God met man and over which the Shekinah glory cloud dwelt, how was this picture a shadow of Jesus? (see John 1:14)
John beheld Jesus' glory, the Word made flesh as He "tabernacled" among men
Who did the high priest meet at the Mercy Seat? (see Jn 8:58, 10:30)
Jehovah Who was also Jesus because He was the "I Am" and He and His Father are One.
Explanatory Note:
The ark of the covenant, made of acacia wood covered with gold, occupied the Holy of holies. This box was 2 feet wide, 3 feet 9 inches long, and 2 feet high. On top of the ark was a lid called the Mercy Seat. Hovering above the Mercy Seat were two cherubim, with outstretched wings. The ark contained the tables of stone, a pot of manna, and Aaron's rod that budded. There we meet Jesus, God incarnate, Who, before Abraham was born, was the I AM, one with the Father.
In Ex 33:9 we read that "whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud ("Shekinah Glory Cloud") would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent; and the LORD would speak with Moses."
REVIEW
Abrahamic = promise of the Seed = the coming Messiah, the land, the nation (Israel), unconditional, forever
Old = conditional, tabernacle place where God dwelt, picture of Jesus
Where is the promise of the new covenant in the Old Testament?
God promised the New Covenant in Jeremiah'
What happened to the old covenant when the new covenant was inaugurated by Jesus?
Old became obsolete
THE THREE COVENANTS
HOW THEY RELATE TO JESUS
ABRAHAMIC COVENANT PROMISE of Jesus Christ
OLD COVENANT PICTURE of Jesus Christ
NEW COVENANT PERSON of Jesus Christ
SHADOWS OF MESSIAH
IN THE TABERNACLE
DESCRIBED IN THE OLD COVENANT
The Abrahamic
Covenant
God made a covenant with Abraham promising him primarily two things: a seed and a land. The Abrahamic Covenant was also ratified with Isaac, Jacob (name changed to Israel), and his sons who comprised the nation of Israel.
The Old Covenant
of Law
430 (400) years later, God made a covenant of Law with the nation of Israel. Moses was the mediator of that covenant. God spoke to Moses. Moses spoke to the people.
The Old Covenant, or the Law, centered around the tabernacle and the related ceremonies and sacrifices. The earthly tabernacle was built under Moses' direction after the pattern of God's heavenly tabernacle. Therefore, the tabernacle served as an integral part of the Old Covenant. What the earthly tabernacle was to the Old Covenant, the true tabernacle in heaven is to the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:5-see note)
The New Covenant
of Grace
Through Jeremiah, the prophet, God promised the New Covenant in Jer 31:31, 32, 33, 34,
Although not using the term "New Covenant", the following passages are clearly allusions in the Old Testament to the New Covenant = Is 59:20, 21; Jer. 32:37, 38, 39, 40; Zech 9:11 Ezek. 16:60, 61, 62, 63; 34:25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 37:21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
Here are New Testament passages relating to the New Covenant = Mt 26:26, 27, 28, 29, Lk 22:18, 29, 30. cp Is 25:6, Mt 8:11, Lk 22:19, 20, Mark 14:24, 25, 26, Heb 13:20, Ezek 11:19,20; 18:31; 36:26,27)
Jesus was the mediator of the New Covenant, a better covenant than the Law.
When the New Covenant was inaugurated by Jesus Christ, the Old Covenant became obsolete.
Heb 8:6 (see note) But now He (Who is "He"? Jesus our High Priest) has obtained a more excellent ministry (far superior to the ministry of those who serve under the old laws), by as much as (to the degree that) He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. Heb 8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless (The “fault” or limitation in the first covenant was not in its inherent righteousness, but in its design from God himself. It was never intended to be his final revelation or provision for mankind; it was provisional, always pointing toward the fulfillment to come in Christ), there would have been no occasion sought for a second. (See complete discussion in Hebrews 8:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13 see notes on He 8:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13)
The covenant is “better” because it is absolute not conditional, spiritual not carnal, universal not local, eternal not temporal, individual not national, internal not external. (Griffith Thomas)
First, there is a comparison. Christ’s ministry is as superior to the ministry of the Aaronic priests as the covenant He meditates is superior to the old one.
Second, a reason is given: the covenant is better because it is enacted on better promises.
Christ’s ministry is infinitely better. He offered Himself, not an animal. He presented the value of His own blood, not the blood of bulls and goats. He put away sins, not merely covered them. He gave believers a perfect conscience, not an annual reminder of sins. He opened the way for us to enter into the presence of God, not to stand outside at a distance.
It is a better covenant because it is founded on better promises. The covenant of law promised blessing for obedience but threatened death for disobedience. It required righteousness but did not give the ability to produce it.
The New Covenant is an unconditional covenant of grace which is entered into by faith.
The New Covenant imputes righteousness (1Cor 1:30, 2Cor 5:21) where there is none.
The New Covenant teaches men to live righteously (Titus 2:11, 12), empowers them to do so (1Cor 15:10, 2Cor 12:9, 10), and rewards them when they do (2Cor 5:9,10, 1Cor 3:10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, Col 3:23, 24, 25, Eph 6:7, 8, Rev 22:12).
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Galatian 3:8 Commentary
William MacDonald on Gal 3:8...
When we first read this quotation from Genesis, we find it difficult to see how Paul found such a meaning in it. Yet the Holy Spirit, who wrote that verse in the OT, knew that it contained the gospel of salvation by faith to all nations. Since Paul was writing by inspiration of the same Holy Spirit, he was enabled to explain to us the underlying meaning: In you—that is, along with Abraham, in the same way as Abraham. All the nations—the Gentiles as well as the Jews. Shall be blessed—be saved. How was Abraham saved? By faith. How will the nations be saved? In the same way as Abraham—by faith. Moreover, they will be saved as Gentiles, not by becoming Jews. (MacDonald, W & Farstad, A. Believer's Bible Commentary: Thomas Nelson or Logos)
John MacArthur on Gal 3:8...
The only Scripture available to Paul at this time was what? The Old Testament. So he uses the Old Testament to defend salvation by faith. That's important, because there are many people who think the Old Testament teaches that you are saved by works. It does not teach that. God is always consistent and salvation is always by faith. You couldn't make yourself righteous in the Old Testament any more than you can in the New Testament. It is the same incapacity man has had since the fall, so salvation has always been by faith.
So what you really have in this section (Gal 3:6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16) is a theology of the Old Testament. If you want to know how people were saved in the Old Testament, just read through here and you'll find out. It's the same way they are saved at any time: by faith in God's revelation. You say, "Did they have to believe in everything? Did they have to believe in the death of Christ, the resurrection of Christ and the Second Coming?" Of course not. They had to believe as much as God had revealed. At any point in time, a man was required to believe all God had said. If a man was living in the time of Adam, God hadn't said that much. He had to believe all that God had revealed (cp see Cain's faith in Heb 11:4-note). If the man was living later on, in the time of Moses, God began to reveal more and man had to believe all that God had revealed. For the man who lives post-New Testament, he has to believe all God revealed, up through the fullness of salvation as seen in Jesus Christ....
Gal 3:8. "And the Scripture," and here, he gets into the heavy part of his argument and starts quoting Scripture. "The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying, 'In thee shall all nations be blessed.'" Hang onto this, because we have to kind of untangle this verse to get into the logic of Paul.
Here is his direct answer. Notice the word 'Gospel.' It means 'good news.' What is the good news that God wants to give us? Salvation by faith. Did He give that to Abraham? He certainly did. "He preached before the good news that salvation comes by faith unto Abraham." But he preached also that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, that all the nations down through the ages would be justified by faith, as well as the Jews. Sure, he didn't just say, "Your seed will be blessed." He said, "In thee will all the nations of the Earth be blessed." So at the very time when Abraham was given the promise, God told Abraham that Gentile nations would be saved by faith. Listen, the proof in that verse is simply this: "In thee shall all nations be blessed." That means that nations (Gentiles) will be blessed through the seed of Abraham. They don't have to become Jews. The Scripture doesn't say, "All the nations will become what you are." No, all the nations will be blessed through the seed (the Messiah) that comes. (Blessed or Cursed) (Bolding added)
(In another sermon Dr MacArthur says) So Paul says, "Even the Old Testament predicted this, that all nations as nations, Gentiles as Gentiles, would be able to be blessed in Abraham through faith. The key words are there in the middle of the verse: through faith. So God is going to justify the Gentiles not by circumcision but through faith. That's what God meant when He said to Abraham, "Through you will all nations be blessed."
What does it mean, "In you will all nations be blessed?" Well, it was simply this. That through the loins of Abraham became whom? Messiah. So it was in Messiah that all were blessed. Take that far enough back, and it was the seed of Abraham that became the One who blessed all. He said, "In you, in your seed, in your loins is that which will come and be a blessing to all." So in the very calling of Abraham, in the end of Gal 3:8, was the promise that Gentiles could be saved as Gentiles. They didn't have to become Jews. They didn't have to get circumcised and keep all the ceremony and the law.
So Paul says, "Abraham was justified by faith. Anyone else who believes like Abraham did is the spiritual child of Abraham." God, from the very start, told Abraham that the Gentiles would be saved through faith. There was coming one from his loins who would be the one to bless all nations as nations. That assumed that they wouldn't become Jews. If 'all nations' were being blessed, they would have to be other than Jews. Otherwise, it would say, "In you shall everyone be blessed who becomes a Jew." No. "In you will all nations be blessed." So Paul proves his point. (Salvation Is by Faith Alone) (Bolding added)
George asks...
What was it that the Scriptures “foresaw” and “preached beforehand” to Abraham? Simply this: the good news of salvation was to be extended to all peoples, including the Gentiles, who would be declared righteous by God, just like Abraham, on the basis of faith. Thus Paul interpreted the Genesis quotation “All nations will be blessed through you” in a far richer sense than traditional Jewish exegesis allowed. Through the Jewish people the world had received many wonderful benefits, above all the sacred Scriptures and the religion of monotheism. However, Paul went much further when “he simply identifies the blessing with God’s ‘grace’ and his ‘justification by faith.’” Abraham was special because centuries before Jesus was born he received in this word from God the promise of the Messiah and believed. Paul’s exegesis at this point is really a commentary on the declaration of Jesus: “Abraham was overjoyed to see my day; he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56, NEB). (George, T. Vol. 30: Galatians. The New American Commentary Page 225. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers)
Exchange of names. God gave Abram the ha out of His name to make him Abraham. Ha means breath of God. God of Abraham. God of Isaac. God of Moses. God also took on their name. Circumcision is a Covenant. Deuteronomy 28
Blessings for Obedience
1 If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. 2 All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God:
3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
5 Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed.
6 You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.
7 The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
8 The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.
9 The LORD will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the LORD your God and walk in his ways. 10 Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will fear you. 11 The LORD will grant you abundant prosperity—in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground—in the land he swore to your forefathers to give you.
12 The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. 13 The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom. 14 Do not turn aside from any of the commands I give you today, to the right or to the left, following other gods and serving them. Birds refer to taking.
Mark 4
4As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.
32Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade."
Then David knew that Goliath was doomed, for his mind was so confused that he thought that sheep could eat meat. And he shouted back at the giant, "And I will feed your carcass to the birds!"
When he heard that, Goliath looked up to see if there were any birds flying overhead. As he did so, David shot his stone through the space in the armor and hit Goliath right between the eyes. The giant began to fall backward, but an angel descended and pushed him forward so that he landed on the mouth that had so long cursed God.
The birds are sin here. David sought ethibosheth. He wanted to bless him because of the Covenant. But that was the last thing ethibosheth expected. He thought he was coming to kill him. he wanted to bless him. David represents Jesus. Zipah represents our dry land. Many people do not know they are Covenant children. Like us.
Heb 7:twenty-four
, 8:6
Covenant is better than old. Old Testament is still in place. Moral law, code, is still there. Definitions of atonement on the Web:
* compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
* expiation: the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
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* The atonement is a doctrine found within both Christianity and Judaism. It describes how sin can be forgiven by God. In Judaism, Atonement is said to be the process of forgiving or pardoning a transgression. ...
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* The ransom view of the atonement, sometimes called the classical view of atonement, "" at religioustolerance.org. Accessed Nov. ...
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* Atonement: Music from the Motion Picture is the Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning soundtrack from the 2007 film Atonement, composed by Dario Marianelli and performed by French classical pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. ...
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* The satisfaction view of the atonement is a doctrine in Christian theology related to the meaning and effect of the death of Jesus Christ and has been traditionally taught in Catholic, Lutheran, and Reformed circles. ...
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* Atonement (2001) is a novel written by British author Ian McEwan. It tells the story of Briony Tallis's terrible mistake and how it changes her, Cecilia Tallis's and Robbie Turner's lives forever, and consequentially her effort to find atonement.
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* Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwan's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ...
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* "Atonement" is an episode from the fourth season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5.
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* A repair done for the sake of a damaged relationship; The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus
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* atone - expiate: make amends for; "expiate one's sins"
* atone - repent: turn away from sin or do penitence
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* atone - To make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime one has committed; To clear (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent
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* The reconciliation between God and man affected by Christ's life, passion, and death
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* In Christian theology, man's reconciliation with God through the sacrificial death of Christ.*
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New Testament our sins are wiped away. For jail you have a record. Heb 10:1
Hebrews 10
Christ's Sacrifice Once for All
1The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
New Testament is a shadow of what is to come. Get an HEAD. I learn that's the latter channels. I've seen them, but never seen any difference.
At that time, when a very great crowd was gathering together and men from every town were resorting to Jesus, he said in a parable: “The sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air ate it up. And other seed fell upon the rock, and as soon as it had sprung up it withered away, because it had no moisture. And other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. And other seed fell upon good ground, and sprang up and yielded fruit a hundredfold.” As he said these things he cried out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
But his disciples then began to ask him what this parable meant. He said to them, “To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables, that ‘Seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand’. Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God. And those by the wayside are they who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. Now those upon the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, but believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among the thorns, these are they who have heard, and as they go their way, are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not ripen. But that upon good ground, these are they who, with a right and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bear fruit in patience.”
Jesus is exchanging his robe of righteousness for your robe of filth. Philippians 2:7-8 (New International Version)
7but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature[a] of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Memorize that. there should be double honor for those who Private/Christian College and teach the Word. Some ministers disconnect from Jesus. (I think of my wrath for auto play.)
if you put a CD in an xp pc, it'll play it automatically without your permission.
2 cor 12:7-10
It represents exchanging your weakness for Jesus’ strengths. Thorn in the flesh? Example? I say animosity because I'm I’ll with my computer earlier. Thorns are unGodly people trying to stop the will of the Lord for His children. God tells Paul,”My grace is sufficient for you.” Paul if anybody should've known that. Jesus is on the mainline. Tell Him what you want.
James 4:7
Live in power. You have Covenant authority.
Zac 4:6-7
Zerubbabel (Hebrew: זְרֻבָּבֶל, Zərubbāvel; Greek: Ζοροβαβελ, Zŏrobabel; Latin: Zorobabel) was a governor of Judah (Haggai 1:1) and the grandson of Jehoiachin, penultimate king of Judah. Zerubbabel led the first band of Jews, numbering 42,360, who returned from the Babylonian Captivity in the first year of Cyrus, King of Persia (Ezra)(538 BC). Zerubbabel also laid the foundation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem the next year. Muslim historian Ya'qubi attributed the recovery of the Torah and the Books of the Prophets to him instead of Ezra.[1] The Seder Olam Zutta lists him as the Exilarch in Babylon to succeed Shealtiel. The texts are conflicting as to whether Zerubbabel was the son of Shealtiel or his nephew. His son Meshullam succeeded him as Exilarch, and was followed by another son Hananiah. His other sons were Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-hesed (1 Chronicles 3:20). He also had a daughter called Shelomith (1 Chronicles 3:19). Little else is known about him.
Grace is gifts of the Spirit. GRACE
GRACE, n. L. gratia, which is formed on the Celtic; Eng. agree, congruous, and ready. The primary sense of gratus, is free, ready, quick, willing, prompt, from advancing.
1. Favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another; as a grant made as an act of grace.
Or each, or all, may win a lady's grace.
2. Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him.
And if by grace, then it is no more of works. Rom.11.
3. Favorable influence of God; divine influence or the influence of the spirit, in renewing the heart and restraining from sin.
My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Cor.12.
4. The application of Christ's righteousness to the sinner.
Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Rom.5.
Grace to a mountain is willingness for God to unleash His were for you though you do not deserve it.
Mt twenty-one:twenty-one
What mountains are you challenging?
1 cor 15:55
Gen 3:15
Ep 6:10-16
That's Spiritual warfare.
Heb 10:19-20
Jesus became that sacrifice. It’s very common. Now we know. It fill part of the New Covenant.
Mt twenty-seven:50-51
12 strong animals couldn't rip the veil.
Upon Jesus’ death the veil ripped.
Unbelievers were moved. It was convincing. Recalling the imagery of slicing the heifer. The ultimate Mediator had come. Walk of death was walking through animal blood. Effectively surrender your life. lay down your life to gain it. mark on the body. Sign of the Covenant.
Rom 2:twenty-six-29
Losing carnal desires. Loyalty to God’s will. I move to a table. Bad will happen to you to make you stronger for a coming challenge. I say that because God put it on my heart. Sometimes Jesus has to put us on hold to get other things ready. The angel told Daniel God heard your prayer. Sometimes God has to give you the knowledge of what you are asking 1st. amen 2tht. Before the 181 rejections,, all I wanted was to be married. But the 181 rejections gave me a new perspective. God will not give you something that’ll hurt you. you are prepared. You have to exercise your faith. I want to say Granny was always cooking for the needy and though I prayed for her, she still died of cancer. But I don't get a chance because the current speaker is talking till dismissal. Do you love God for Who He is not what you can get out of Him,? a quiz on John thirty-two:sixteen wouldn't be need homework, says Kale. You have to know t you are studying for. God hears every prayer. You get more Godly as you are waiting for an answer. If God answers every prayer right away, you do not need Him? you see yourself better. Prayer is stronger tan anything. God is the Sovereign God. You need patience. God is saying the time is not right.
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President Barack Obama's proposed budget predicts the national deficit will crest at a record-breaking 1.6 trillion dollars in the current fiscal year, then start to recede in 2011 to 1.3 trillion dollars, a congressional official said Sunday. Still, the administration's new budget to be released Monday says deficits over the next decade will average 4.5 percent of the size of the economy, a level which economists say is dangerously high if not addressed, said the congressional official. The official was not authorized to discuss the budget before its public release. Beave had an old buddy visit and they found they'd outgrown each other. People out to get married put on a show to attract a spouse. But time shows them how different they really are. My high school friends weren't really the group I liked. I liked the girls they hung out with. But then time showed I didn't really like them either. Don't get me wrong. I loved them as Jesus’ children. But they're not who I was happiest hanging out with. Newlyweds like the beginning, but there's a lot of adjusting that has to take place. US government has a technology, called a printing press, that allows it to produce as many US dollars as it wishes at essentially no cost. Instead of paying its debt, the States prints up more money. Pray, pray, pray, pray, pray, pray for the US Government. The Bible needs to be back in the schools. So does the Pledge. Revolution is needed by America. Rebellion. Revolt. Uprising. "But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." Joshua 24:15
15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD."
Upheaval. Insurgency. Insurrection. Mutiny. Riot. Transformation. Upheaval. Alteration. Conversion. Development. Change. Reform. Innovation. Modernization. But IT all needs to be Godly. Love is the most power you have. When senselessness has power, like slavery, you need to represent Jesus to be the most effectual. I read a book about Donald Trump’s fall and comeback. I started reading it when my coma was fresh and got the feel for the rare resources you have if you fail. Until you fail you'll be without those needed resources. Look at Job’s dramatic loss and huge rebound. My social life is a hundred percent different, but I'm also hundred percent happier. It was the loss of hopes and dreams that gave me the needed perspective. Hate is a cause of violent acts, but all errors are covered up by love. Proverbs 10:12 I had my first book written. I kept getting a disk error and had a man who took a class on computers. He erased my book! 505 pages!!!! It was the first book I ever wrote and very, very special to me. But it got me in the habit of making disk copies and helped me restructure my plot. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
James 5:16 Always wash your hands. All my life I visited Florida in the summer. I only knew it hot. Then the first winter I spent in Florida I was surprised. When things happen like you never, never, never, never expected like unexpected people lying to you who you never, never, never anticipated you still have to remain a Christian. …. Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! I just took the mail to the mailbox and the very moment I set foot out of the house I saw the mail truck coming! I have the excellent opportunity to laud Jesus, so I took it. That’s what we should do. If there's an opportunity to Praise the Lord, we should take it. Sometimes the first baseman has to go after the ball and the pitcher has to run to first base to catch the ball he’s running after. Sometimes your loss has to come to make room for the needed defense to battle the foe that would otherwise conquer you. How may a young man make his way clean? By guiding it after your word. Psalm 119:9 [-] Give the devil an inch and he’ll take a mile. You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 Have you ever seen Greased Lightening? The race track, Winder Speedway, was audible from my house. Dad would get so mad at them that he'd shoot a clip of bullets in his semi automatic rifle off the porch to express his ingratitude. That's not an example of fighting the devil with love. It’s more like lowering yourself to his level. One time brother Justin and I took his baby mama to see that house. It was built out of an old hundred year old hotel, torn down and conveyed. It looked like a museum it got so very, very cold in the winter. From that house my brother, 12, and I, 15, ran away from home and rode a train to our grandparents. We lived there. Dad had been on the warpath because we built a fire way too hot. But the reason we did that is he harshly demanded it before he left. if I have written sermon books that are in every church worldwide, then I'd feel like I've done what I came to earth for. It reminds me of a cult leader. His dad was a preacher. The son knew he had a purpose, but presumed it was to board a UFO. Then they killed themselves. Waiting for the UFO. You will not fulfill your purpose unless you are doing God’s will. Sometimes unfair things are happening to you. You are the pitcher and because the first baseman is running after the ball, you have to cover his base. WHAT! You are the pitcher! Not the first baseman! So? It’s a part removed to make room for another part you needed that you didn't know you needed till now. You'll be able to tell people are praying for you. You witness things happening to see symbolism represent meaning to speak for imagery to stand for significance to representation to correspond to implication. In other words you get a better understanding of the unfair things happening to you. You are in the world not of the world. No wonder the world feels justified taking what rightfully belongs to you! In rehab, I spent 1-2 years reflecting and talking about what I remembered, which I found helped me remember more stuff that helped me remember more stuff that helped me remember more stuff that helped me remember more stuff that…. You do that 2 yrs, and you'll remember more than you thought possible. I HATED rehab very, very much! I prayed for a release every night! Then after I graduated, I missed it! DO WHAT! That's what I'm talking about! After my old best friend served a decade in jail, he was very lonely. 8 hours away I said I experienced the same thing out of rehab. But now I've adjusted to it and the 181 rejections helped me see the bright side is I'm benefitted above everything. The coolest guy in school and I were talking after graduation and I said I used to look around the class and couldn't see ANY reason everybody picked on me like they did. (I walked in defeat!) But by saying that, I realized they were pulling me down to their level. He agreed completely and that was flattering to me. He dated ‘the most attractive.’ Greed is a fat demon with a small mouth and whatever you feed it is never enough. That's a Marcel Proust quote. IF you know a druggy, you know greed. All that matters is if they get that score. I even had a good friend steal from Papa and he got arrested the same time my little brother got put in jail one of many times. He saw him and was contrite, said Justin, like you wouldn't believe. Actually bawling. I was too worried about him to feel any wrath, which was the very last thing he ever expected. I still pray for his safety. I know when drugs or alcohol are in you, you don't have control of what you do. The fact he was in jail the same time Justin was in jail, I see a divine appointment. Of course I came to mind when he saw Justin. A country based on traditional socialism would have a powerful central government that owns all businesses and thus employs all citizens, and pays them similar wages. A CEO would be just another government employee, who might make twice as much or maybe even 5 times as much as the lowest paid employee. Schools, retirement, mass transportation, and healthcare would be provided by the government.
America does have a large and powerful central government, most schools are government schools, and retirement is provided by the government. However, the average CEO makes about 50 times more than their lowest paid employee (some make 1000 times more), the government does not own businesses, and healthcare is not guaranteed.
I had a social security lady come and see me. Yo, I'm normal, I thought she’d see. You know what she said? You could leave the over on. You could leave the water on. You could…. They were all just as ridiculous. I was so bewildered when she left! Government wants you to depend on them to have greater control of you. Hearsay is inadmissible evidence in court. It'll do you no good just like saying you remember something or saying somebody else remembers something. That's why the copyright isn't real, real enforceable. When I studied writing a decade and everything got redundant, I started practicing hands on and saw that is the best thing you ca\n do. legally disabled though I know I'm not and rejected by the 181 women makes me feel a distinct calling that’ll put me in an all new place to glory Jesus. Everybody communicates with Him differently. Some people need their hands in the air and others need to be in the floor on their face. Also, Mom’s business starts Monday. Please pray is goes well and that they don't get ahead of themselves or get Overwhelmed. Please pray they close lots and lots of loans. The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.
Psalm 145:18-nineteen Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:2 But when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
Mark 6:49-50 Need a mortgage closed? I’ll have a number Wednesday. Recruit please people for mortgages for her to close. Please pray the business is a success. Mortgage isn't really promising nowadays. Please round her up some loans to close. Mom’s partner just called. In an hour, they open the doors to their mortgage business. Please pray for them to get lots of loans to close.
The counter-cult movement (a.k.a. CCM or discernment ministries) is composed primarily of conservative Protestant Christian individuals and agencies who attempt to raise public concern about religious groups which they feel hold dangerous, non-traditional beliefs. Those in the CCM are sometimes called heresy hunters or heresiologists. CCM are strongly motivated by a concern for the spiritual welfare of people in the groups that they label as cults, aberrant sects, heretical religions, etc. Those in the CCM believe that any group that presents itself as a Christian faith group while rejecting one or more of the historical Protestant Christian beliefs endangers the salvation of its own members, and weakens the Christian religion itself. CCM ministries generally believe that God will send members of many "cults" to Hell after they die, because they have believed the false teachings of their faith groups. That is, they believe that salvation not only requires repentance and trusting Jesus as Lord and Savior; one must also believe the right things about Jesus.
That was something I just had the notion to look up. I feel so very bad for the people getting misled. While we do as we want it’s still our choice to make Jesus a part of it. Respect people and have manners. Be humble and compassionate. Be truthful and self-effacing. Make the choice to be happy. If you make a promise keep it. You shouldn't make promises because you do not know what may happen. Do not lie your way out of an obligation. Be always wholly, shunning the very appearance of evil. Help people in need. I just felt a wash of glory move over me and realized that's because I just worked out. But also God is blessing me with joy. I've been reading most of the day, so my coffee and workout made me feel very, very good. I can't stop thinking of how much joy is awaiting us in heaven. Habit 1: Be Proactive: Principles of Personal Choice ----
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind: Principles of Personal Vision Habit 3: Put First Things First: Principles of Integrity & Execution Habit 4: Think Win/Win: Principles of Mutual Benefit Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood: Principles of Mutual Understanding Habit 6: Synergize: Principles of Creative Cooperation
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw: Principles of Balanced Self-Renewal Those are principles I try to use. I've been working out 17 years. I had my brother’s free weighs then got machine weights. The more fit you are, the better you'll be able to praise the Lord! The Lord likes outward praise the most. Key Scripture I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). Key Thought There is so much more! Knowing Christ is a lifelong pursuit. [-] I got that in email. The Lord spoke to me that way, then by sending it to you He spoke to you not necessarily the same way. When Jesus speaks to you,, you understand differently because of the things that've happened to you in your lifetime. It’s senseless to think everything happen to any 2 people exactly the same way. So many twins are different because so much different stuff has happened to them. When you are telling a parent about one of 4 children’s attitude, they know who that attitude belongs to. I put a Whoopi cushion in Mrs. Newton’s seat when she went to help a student. She saw it, looked at me, and then sat on it. She knew it was mine right away because my nature gave it away. When a defendant is lying, the connector points do not line up and the jury sees that. Just like Dad’s very cool friend,, lying about a murder he saw and getting a decade for it.
I always like being around him because he is so cool and never ruffled. I'm reading a book that was turned into a movie but I'd rather read the book than see the movie any day. The producer never gets the connector points in line that I perceive. …. It’s 3:18a look at what just happened! I woke about fifteen minutes ago and Lord Jesus told me to pray for Pam. DO WHAT!?!? She made me cry 5.089.09! Again,, the Sovereign Lord said pray for her. I was like, ok, I pray for You to bless and help her. Then He reminded me she was trying to make her boyfriend jealous and his step dad took it wrongly, making me text her I’ll never make another pass at her. ( just hugged her for buying me chicken voluntarily and giving. me a ride to Brighthouse field. I had to pray for her to be blessed before the Lord blessed me with that remembrance. Will I go out with her again? That’s a heavy question! It hurt me so badly! Wait, she's never rejected me after I asked her out and the renown reject was what my doctor said turned me off so badly. So, I, guess, I'd, have, to., but, I, don't, see, any, hope of that happening. Unless of course we run upon each other. No, do you think Jesus is about to run us up on 1 another? I’ll see how it goes. If she isn't dating anybody, then I’ll know not to ask. But now I'm going back to bed. I have church in 15.3 hours! That's kind of sad. After the 181 rejections,, I had decided I’ll never ever date again. Especially, particularly, mainly, principally any woman who has rejected me in the past. Then again, that laws still pending, seeing how Pam has never rejected me. talk an hour a day for a year made us very, very close. And if it seems evil to you to be the servants of the Lord, make the decision this day whose servants you will be: of the gods whose servants your fathers were across the River, or of the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living: but I and my house will be the servants of the Lord. Joshua 24:fifteen When I read ‘my house,’ I thought of believing trusted loved ones then having them claim a promise was a dream. No matter how low you are hit, you still have to be a Christian. This morning,, Jesus woke me, thinking about You Crazy Lunatics. A private investigator starving for a case, getting 1 under the condition he take 3 Crazy Lunatics and they almost drive him crazy. But he keeps on keeping on and eventually gets the case solved. That reminds me of this verse: 1 Samuel 21:13 (New International Version) 13 So he pretended to be insane in their presence; and while he was in their hands he acted like a madman, making marks on the doors of the gate and letting saliva run down his beard. [-] Government actually considers me disabled and family actually plays along. Please pray about that and about my release. At one time, I was disabled. But there's a such a thing as prayer and healing. No matter how unfair things are,, you have to be loving, affectionate, tender, fond, devoted, caring, adoring, warm, amorous, and doting. You can try to guess the number of jellybeans IN A JAR. Get a jar the same size of the jar and fill it with jellybeans to see how many that takes. But what you do not know is they have a baseball in the middle. That's the way the flesh is to you. Media makes sex look altogether pleasing, mostly agreeable, and overall pleasant. Whence finally reached, total disappointment is the effect. My shiny Ford Probe driving brother had the same view. He finally got what everybody wanted and found it was vanity. Ecclesiastes 12:8 (New International Version) 8 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. [a] "Everything is meaningless!" Solomon had it all. He gained great riches and had access to everything. In a round about way he found it was nowhere near what he thought it’d be. When a 12 year old is wiring and plumbing forty hours a week with 2 men in their early twenties, he gets an all obscured idea of what sex really is. Obama Bice was my favorite American Idol
contestant, but an editor gave me a CD by him. He still very, very greatly sings in the CD, but he went from a contestant to a professional and that made him all different. Bo Bice music "The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance" (Psalm 112:6b). the better shape you are in, the more outward you'll Praise the Lord. the more outward you'll Praise the Lord, the more blessed you'll be. Training camp gets you ready for the game. If you know scouts are in the stands, you know you'd try harder. If you know Jesus is watching you,, you know the truth. I'd done my homework. At the bus stop, I asked my brother why he didn't ever bring a book home. He said he didn't want to. he said he had homework. So I'm not surprised he quit school. Sixteen years old. one time, Justin,, my little brother and I,, very, very young, were going through Papa’s junk drawer. We found a cigar. I asked Justin if he wanted to smoke it. he did, but Papa said if you start it, you HAVE TO finish it. Just was very, very green! It was hilarious! Granny TOOK a picture! He was sick, but he still started smoking as a teen. So that maneuver didn't work. I just read about a man smoking a cigar and remembered that.
Sovereign Lord Almighty’s love endures. I will worship God for Who He is. Band is warmed up. Me too. It destiny something for you. I think everybody should come watch them warm up. I worked out today and I feel it. I also read 2 hours in the sun. it was sixty-one degrees and countless people have on big coats. This is my desire to honor. God Almighty with all my heart. I worship Jesus Almighty. The Sovereign God, I give You my heart. I set out all the chairs. I felt bad about missing it last week. I was writing all day, after finding movie producers. Plus, I was sidetracked for the day. I put 3 tables out too. Inability to do that last week bothered me because having a 30 year boss for a Papa gave me a good work ethic. I have a stack fall over and find them easier than picking up and putting out. The bonus of a mistake sometimes is you find an easier way. my hand trucks had a flat tire and were difficult, so after I change them, the luxury of good hand trucks is lavished. I have a tan in February from reading in the sun 2 hours and I'm about to fall asleep. I feel like I'm auto play. You put in a cd rom and it starts without asking. I put in an old CD, had many windows open, and about to save to it as much as I could. Then when I heard stuff, I thought it was that shampoo commercial. It cane clear it wasn't. I tried to close that window all to no avail. So I held the power button to lose everything I had just written! UGH!!! I am angry at my computer! That's what I'm doing. It’s like my purpose to be here. When you put old CDs in you don't know what is on, be very, very careful!!!!! Mike orchestrated the band. He's a great leader. He hears tone and rhythm and all and points out needed adjustment to the singers. There's somebody in a ski coat and a few hours ago, I was reading in the sun, sunbathing. Cathy is rocking with the music. Watch her if you need help with beat, cadence, and, or tempo. Feeling my workout and tired brain makes me need to refocus. I pray for Mom’s new work. Please pray with me. I'm in the front and move to the back before anybody arrives. I'm giving the Sovereign Lord my dreams. I surrender all to Christ. I'm singing this song to God. I see Mike and remember what he said last week or before. He said,, “I will not be defeated.” Still getting ready 18:57. I hear children and that's pleasing. trying to find my way, sings the song. I hear the volume adjust. I'm scruffy. I tell Ladonna to sign me up for Superbowl. I get a THE COVENANT paper. I pray for an editor. I've been praying for a publisher. Maybe I should be praying for an editor. Please pray with me. I hug Les and he asks if I lift weights. That's when I say yes, [17 years.] I tell him my pecs touch, which was a dream of mine fifteen years old and a prayer. We came to worship Jesus Christ. You cannot do that seated. I tell William about Papa being a boss 30 years. All my life till I moved to Florida. Every time his friends visited, he started working them. Granny told him that's why nobody ever visited him. surrender all to Jesus. do you surrender all? What are you holding back? Are you surrendered? THE covenant can be symbolized by exchanging weapons and enemies. Have Spiritual warfare. America is the greatest power in the world. Feel better about heaven. America will not be always the greatest power. Pull down strongholds. I think of auto play and the video I had no idea was on the years old disk! I'm still angry! Touch somebody and pray for them. Pray against strongholds. Somebody gave Pastor Anthony his Superbowl rival’s cookies. He ate them in honor of his team. I had a guy give me my rival’s golf things you mark the balls spot with. I didn't keep them. I gave them to my brother. They were for Christmas. Yes, that guy’s sister rejected me. she was a read head. {one of the 181!} Colts used to be Baltimore. We’re going by a book THE covenant by James Garlow. Beacon Hill Press publishes it. Pastor Anthony needs the doors shut. Children’s church is getting loud. I jump up and get them. HOW TO USE THIS TABLE: This table on COVENANT is meant to be an overview for quick review of select aspects of various Biblical Covenants. By holding your mouse pointer over the blue links you can delve into a deeper level of understanding of the life changing, faith strengthening truths found in the word "COVENANT" illuminated by the Holy Spirit (1John 2:27). Clicking the respective links allows you to read the Scripture in context or to read a more detailed discussion of the word being studied, which facilitates potentially an even deeper level of understanding of God's COVENANT. Ultimately however, you must remember that intellectual knowledge is not enough, for as David, the man after God's own heart, writes
The secret of the LORD is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant. (Ps 25:14)
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Have you ever wondered why God gave the Law which no one could keep perfectly and by which no man could become righteous and how it related to the Abrahamic and New Covenants?
This study will begin to unfold these distinctions.
Genesis 12:1
Genesis 12
The Call of Abram
1 The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.
Genesis 12:2
2 "I will make you into a great nation
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you,
and whoever curses you I will curse;
and all peoples on earth
will be blessed through you."
To whom was this covenant promised?
Abram
(Later changed to Abraham Ge 17:5)
Who was included in the covenant?
Abram’s descendents (seed)
What did God command and also promise the 75 year old Abram in Haran (Ge 12:1, 2, 3)?
Go forth from your country & relatives to the land He would show him
Would make him a great nation
God would bless him
Would make his name great
Would make Abram a blessing
Bless those who bless you
Curse those who curse you
In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed
What did God promise Abram
at Shechem Genesis 12:7
7 The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring [a] I will give this land." So he built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
Would give the land to his seed (singular noun in the original Hebrew, not "seeds")
The promises were speaking to Abram's seed - Who is his seed
according to Galatians 3:16
16The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say "and to seeds," meaning many people, but "and to your seed,"[a] meaning one person, who is Christ.
Christ
After Lot had separated, how long did God promise He would give the land to Abram - Genesis 13:15
15 All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring [a] forever.
Forever
What promise did God reaffirm to Abram regarding his descendants? Ge 13:16?
Abram's seed
would be like dust of earth
What additional insights are given in Genesis 15:1
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Genesis 15
God's Covenant With Abram
1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision:
"Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield, [a]
your very great reward. [b] "
Footnotes:
1. Genesis 15:1 Or sovereign
2. Genesis 15:1 Or shield; / your reward will be very great
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Genesis 15:2
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2 But Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit [a] my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?"
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1. Genesis 15:2 The meaning of the Hebrew for this phrase is uncertain.
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Genesis 15:3
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3 And Abram said, "You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir."
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Genesis 15:4
4 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son coming from your own body will be your heir."
Genesis 15:5
5 He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars—if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be."
Genesis 15:6
6 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
Genesis 15:6
6 Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
In this section God restates and clarifies His promises to Abram...
Offspring would come forth from his own body -- Abram's seed would be as the stars (in number)
What was Abram’s
response Ge 15:6?
Abram believed in Jehovah and He reckoned it to him as righteousness
(Note: Abram's "salvation" occurred some 14 years prior to his circumcision [Ge 17:24 cp age in Genesis 17:24
24 Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
] - The point is that circumcision was never meant to save anyone!)
Note: From other Scriptures we know that Jehovah = Jesus [see notes])
What did Abram actually believe according to Paul? Gal 3:8 (see comment), Galatians 3:16
16The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say "and to seeds," meaning many people, but "and to your seed,"[a] meaning one person, who is Christ.
The Gospel
God preached the gospel in Ge 12:3 ("in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed"; Ge 22:18 adds the phrase "in your Seed" = masculine, singular ~ Christ) and in Ge 15:6 Abraham believed the gospel
Gal 3:16 teaches us that Abraham believed the promise of the seed = coming Messiah (Seed = Christ)
What conditions involved in this covenant?
None, unconditional, for God walked through the pieces of cut flesh alone
Fulfillment of the promises depended solely on God's faithfulness
What additional prophetic promises did God make in Ge Genesis 15:13
13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
14 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.
Genesis 15:15
15 You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age.
Genesis 15:16
16 In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure."
Descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs (Ge 15:13)
Enslaved and oppressed 400 yr (Ge 15:13)
Will come out with many possessions (Ex 3:21, 22) for God will judge the nation that they serve Genesis 15:14
14 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.
Will return in the 4th generation (one generation at that time ~100 yr) Genesis 15:15
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15 You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age.
Genesis 15:16
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16 In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure."
Explanatory Note:
The enslavement of the descendants of Abraham for 430 years (400 years) "is a thematic stitch sewing the Book of Genesis to the rest of the Pentateuch" (Believer's Study Bible)
Another explanation is that Israel was in Egypt for 430 years but the first 30 years were as a free people (while Joseph still maintained influence).
400 Years
430 Years
Genesis 15:13
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13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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Genesis 15:13
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13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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Genesis 15:14
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14 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.
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Genesis 15:16
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16 In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure."
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Exodus 12:40
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40 Now the length of time the Israelite people lived in Egypt [a] was 430 years.
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a. Exodus 12:40 Masoretic Text; Samaritan Pentateuch and Septuagint Egypt and Canaan
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Acts 7:6
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6God spoke to him in this way: 'Your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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Galatians 3:17
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17What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previously established by God and thus do away with the promise.
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Virtually every commentary states that 400 represents a "rounding off" of the number 430. In fairness it should be noted that some feel that the "rounding off" interpretation allows for too much liberty in the interpretation of other numbers in Scripture and could even "do damage" to the doctrine of divine inspiration. Scripture mentions both numbers and it wise to remember Paul's exhortation to Timothy to tell others "not to wrangle about words which is useless and leads to the ruin (Greek = catastrophe) of the hearers" (2Ti 2:14-note)
What new information did God reveal to Abram at age 99 in Genesis 17:5
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5 No longer will you be called Abram [a] ; your name will be Abraham, [b] for I have made you a father of many nations.
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a. Genesis 17:5 Abram means exalted father .
b. Genesis 17:5 Abraham means father of many .
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Genesis 17:6
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6 I will make you very fruitful; I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.
Name changed to
Abraham
Lord told him that he would be the father of a multitude of nations, and kings would come from him
What new truth did
God reveal in Genesis 17:7
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7 I will establish my covenant as an everlasting covenant between me and you and your descendants after you for the generations to come, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
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Genesis 17:8
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8 The whole land of Canaan, where you are now an alien, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God."
I will be God to you and your seed
The land as an everlasting possession
What did God reveal
to Abram in Genesis 17:21
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21 But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you by this time next year."
My covenant I will establish with
Isaac
Explanatory Note:
Note that the promise to Isaac (even before he was born) was made after the birth of Ishmael, who was not the son of promise and not the line by which the promises to Abraham would be passed. Circumcision, the sign of the covenant with Abraham was given in Genesis 17.
What do we learn about the lineage of the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 25:23
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23 The LORD said to her,
"Two nations are in your womb,
and two peoples from within you will be separated;
one people will be stronger than the other,
and the older will serve the younger."
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Genesis 25:33
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33 But Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob.
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Genesis 25:34
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34 Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left.
So Esau despised his birthright.
Before Isaac's twin sons Esau and Jacob were born the Lord told Rebekah, Isaac's wife and their mother, that there were two nations in her womb and the older (Esau) would serve the younger (Jacob).
Esau, the natural heir as the firstborn, sold his birthright to his younger brother, Jacob
When the LORD appeared to Isaac what did He state concerning the heir of the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 26:3
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3 Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you. For to you and your descendants I will give all these lands and will confirm the oath I swore to your father Abraham.
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Genesis 26:4
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4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring [a] all nations on earth will be blessed,
The promises first given to Abraham were passed down to Isaac (the land, multiplied descendants as the stars) Genesis 26:3
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3 Stay in this land for a while, and I will be with you and will bless you. For to you and your descendants I will give all these lands and will confirm the oath I swore to your father Abraham.
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Genesis 26:4
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4 I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and will give them all these lands, and through your offspring [a] all nations on earth will be blessed,
The promises first given to Abraham were passed down to Isaac (the land, multiplied descendants as the stars) (Ge 26:3,4)
I am with you. I will bless you, and multiply your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham I am with you. I will bless you, and multiply your descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham (Ge 26:24)
With whom was the covenant next confirmed -- Genesis 28:14
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14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.
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15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you."
Jacob
SEED shall also be like DUST of the earth
In your SEED shall ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH BE BLESSED (cf Ge 12:3)
What is the implication when God calls Himself "the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac"?
He is making reference to His covenant with Abraham
What happened
to Jacob after returning to the land of Canaan after 20 years in Paddan-aram (Genesis 32:28
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28 Then the man said, "Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, [a] because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome."
Jacob wrestled with God and submitted
His name was changed
from Jacob to Israel
From Jacob, where was the
covenant passed To the 12 sons of Israel who would be head of 12 tribes which in turn would comprise the nation of Israel
Explanatory
Genesis closes with Israel and his 12 sons living in Egypt. They went to Egypt under the protection of Joseph, Israel's son, to escape the famine in Canaan, the land of their inheritance under the Abrahamic Covenant.
In Egypt, they would live as free men until the Pharaoh of Joseph's time died. Then they would become slaves of the Egyptians for 400/430 years (Ge 15:13) and answer the question.
To the 12 sons of Israel who would be head of 12 tribes which in turn would comprise the nation of Israel
Explanatory
Genesis closes with Israel and his 12 sons living in Egypt. They went to Egypt under the protection of Joseph, Israel's son, to escape the famine in Canaan, the land of their inheritance under the Abrahamic Covenant.
In Egypt, they would live as free men until the Pharaoh of Joseph's time died. Then they would become slaves of the Egyptians for 400/430 years (Ge 15:13) and answer the question.
What in essence
was the Abrahamic covenant?
God's promises
1) The seed = Jesus Christ
2) The land
3) I will be your God
In short, we note that Abraham received the "Gospel" and believed in the promise of the Seed looking forward toward Cross of Christ.
Where is Israel and his 12 sons at the end of Genesis?
In Egypt to escape the famine
they were there because of Joseph
Why was Joseph in Egypt?
He had been sold into slavery and had risen to power - the sovereign working of the Lord
Joseph had devised a plan of deliverance of Egypt from the famine
What transpired when a new pharaoh who did not know Joseph A new king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph and because of his fear of the Israelites appointed taskmasters over them to afflict them with hard labor - these conditions lasted 430 years (Ge 15:13)
Jehovah would judge the Egyptians who had afflicted Israel for 400 years and bring them back to Canaan in the 4th generation
What does this
demonstrate about God?
He is a covenant keeping God Who actions are based on covenant
What did God explain to Moses about His name in (Ex 6:2,3)?
The Lord stated that He had appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as God Almighty, El Shaddai but had not made Himself known to them as Jehovah (Click study of Jehovah)
How would God make Himself known to the sons of Israel? (Ex 6:6, 7, 8)
God would reveal Himself through His redemption and deliverance of the sons of Israel from Egyptian bondage.
Here God is clearly associating His Name Jehovah with His covenant promises to Abraham. Thus Jehovah is His precious Name that links Him irrevocably through the Abrahamic covenant with Israel. It is the Name so sacred to the Jews that they will not pronounce it in the Synagogue, instead substituting "Adonai" (Master) or simply saying "the Name".
Explanatory Note:
Since the Name "Jehovah" (Yahweh) occurs in Genesis in association with the patriarchs, how is it that He did not reveal Himself as Jehovah to them? I agree with Ryrie who states that "The name Yahweh was known to the patriarchs (Ge 13:4), but its significance as the One who would redeem Israel from Egyptian bondage was not known until this time." The subsequent events by which He would redeem the sons of Israel from bondage in Egypt would amply demonstrate Jehovah's character as the personal (there are 7 "I wills" in Ex 6:6, 7, 8), covenant-keeping God, faithful to His promises, and the Lord of history. Thus although the Name "Jehovah" had been used in Genesis the patriarchs did not grasp the mighty implications of this Name which would now take on new significance.
Now we will look specifically at the Old Covenant
In the third month after the LORD had brought the sons of Israel out of Egypt, they came to the wilderness of Sinai.
A new king arose over Egypt who did not know Joseph and because of his fear of the Israelites appointed taskmasters over them to afflict them with hard labor - these conditions lasted 430 years (Ge 15:13)
What did the children of Israel do & how did God respond in
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23 During that long period, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God.
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24 God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob.
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25 So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.
They sighed (groaned, mourned) and cried out (Hebrew = cry for help in time of distress) to God Who heard their groaning and remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
What promise to Abraham did God remember Genesis 15:13
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13 Then the LORD said to him, "Know for certain that your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own, and they will be enslaved and mistreated four hundred years.
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Genesis 15:14
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14 But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves, and afterward they will come out with great possessions.
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Genesis 15:15
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15 You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age.
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Genesis 15:16
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16 In the fourth generation your descendants will come back here, for the sin of the Amorites has not yet reached its full measure."
Jehovah would judge the Egyptians who had afflicted Israel for 400 years and bring them back to Canaan in the 4th generation
What does this
demonstrate about God?
He is a covenant keeping God Who actions are based on covenant
What did God explain to Moses about His name in Exodus 6:2
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2 God also said to Moses, "I am the LORD.
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Exodus 6:3
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3 I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, [a] but by my name the LORD [b] I did not make myself known to them. [c]
The Lord stated that He had appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as God Almighty, El Shaddai but had not made Himself known to them as Jehovah (Click study of Jehovah)
How would God make Himself known to the sons of Israel? Exodus 6:6
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6 "Therefore, say to the Israelites: 'I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment.
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Exodus 6:7
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7 I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.
God would reveal Himself through His redemption and deliverance of the sons of Israel from Egyptian bondage.
Here God is clearly associating His Name Jehovah with His covenant promises to Abraham. Thus Jehovah is His precious Name that links Him irrevocably through the Abrahamic covenant with Israel. It is the Name so sacred to the Jews that they will not pronounce it in the Synagogue, instead substituting "Adonai" (Master) or simply saying "the Name".
Explanatory Note:
Since the Name "Jehovah" (Yahweh) occurs in Genesis in association with the patriarchs, how is it that He did not reveal Himself as Jehovah to them? I agree with Ryrie who states that "The name Yahweh was known to the patriarchs (Ge 13:4), but its significance as the One who would redeem Israel from Egyptian bondage was not known until this time." The subsequent events by which He would redeem the sons of Israel from bondage in Egypt would amply demonstrate Jehovah's character as the personal (there are 7 "I wills" in Ex 6:6, 7, 8), covenant-keeping God, faithful to His promises, and the Lord of history. Thus although the Name "Jehovah" had been used in Genesis the patriarchs did not grasp the mighty implications of this Name which would now take on new significance.
Now we will look specifically at the Old Covenant
In the third month after the LORD had brought the sons of Israel out of Egypt, they came to the wilderness of Sinai.
Where are the
children camped? (Ex 19:2)
At the foot of the mountain
Mount Sinai
Explanatory Note:
Note that all of the following take place at Mt Sinai - Exodus 19-40, all of Leviticus, Numbers 1-9
Who did God make this covenant with in Exodus 19:3
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3 Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain and said, "This is what you are to say to the house of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel:
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Exodus 19:4
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4 'You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.
What was Moses' function?
Moses acted as the "mediator" ("go between") between Jehovah and the sons of Israel
The covenant was instituted with the house of Jacob = sons of Israel = nation of Israel
How do you know this covenant is not an extension of the Abrahamic Covenant from Exodus 19:5
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5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine,
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Exodus 19:6
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6 you [a] will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites."
Abrahamic Covenant was unconditional and totally dependent on God's faithfulness.
The Old Covenant is conditional = if they obey then they could enjoy the promises was unconditional.
When did God initiate this covenant?
When Israel had been delivered from bondage in Egypt
What does God promise to Israel if they obey? Exodus 19:5
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5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine,
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Exodus 19:6
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6 you [a] will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites."
(1) my own possession
(2) kingdom of priests,
(3) holy nation
What was Israel's response to God? What is Moses' role? Exodus 19:8 (New International Version)
8 The people all responded together, "We will do everything the LORD has said." So Moses brought their answer back to the LORD.
Moses = the mediator
We will do ALL
What was Jehovah's command to the children regarding their relationship to the Canaanites? Exodus 23:32
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32 Do not make a covenant with them or with their gods.
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Exodus 23:33
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33 Do not let them live in your land, or they will cause you to sin against me, because the worship of their gods will certainly be a snare to you."
Make no covenant with them or their gods (if they served their gods it would be a snare)
Do not even let them live in the land (they might make Israel sin against God)
How is the Old Covenant
ratified in Exodus 24:3
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3 When Moses went and told the people all the LORD's words and laws, they responded with one voice, "Everything the LORD has said we will do."
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Exodus 24:4
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4 Moses then wrote down everything the LORD had said.
He got up early the next morning and built an altar at the foot of the mountain and set up twelve stone pillars representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
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Exodus 24:5
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5 Then he sent young Israelite men, and they offered burnt offerings and sacrificed young bulls as fellowship offerings [a] to the LORD.
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1. Exodus 24:5 Traditionally peace offerings
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Exodus 24:6
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6 Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he sprinkled on the altar.
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Exodus 24:7
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7 Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They responded, "We will do everything the LORD has said; we will obey."
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Exodus 24:8
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8 Moses then took the blood, sprinkled it on the people and said, "This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words."
1). Moses recounted the law
2). People say "We will obey"
3) Built altar, 12 pillars, sacrificed
4) Read the recorded words from the book of the covenant
5) Again they said "We will obey"
6) Moses sprinkled blood on the book and on the people
7) Covenant meal
8) Went up
What did God write the 10 commandments on? Exodus 24:12 (New International Version)
12 The LORD said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and commands I have written for their instruction."
tablets of stone
What was the appearance
of God on Mt Sinai like? Exodus 24:17 (New International Version)
17 To the Israelites the glory of the LORD looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain.
A consuming fire
What happened when the sons of Israel perceived that Moses had delayed returning from Mt Sinai? Exodus 24:17
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17 To the Israelites the glory of the LORD looked like a consuming fire on top of the mountain.
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Exodus 32:1
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Exodus 32
The Golden Calf
1 When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, "Come, make us gods [a] who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don't know what has happened to him."
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1. Exodus 32:1 Or a god ; also in verses 23 and 31
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Exodus 32:2
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2 Aaron answered them, "Take off the gold earrings that your wives, your sons and your daughters are wearing, and bring them to me."
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Exodus 32:3
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3 So all the people took off their earrings and brought them to Aaron.
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Exodus 32:4
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4 He took what they handed him and made it into an idol cast in the shape of a calf, fashioning it with a tool. Then they said, "These are your gods, [a] O Israel, who brought you up out of Egypt."
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1. Exodus 32:4 Or This is your god ; also in verse
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Exodus 32:5
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5 When Aaron saw this, he built an altar in front of the calf and announced, "Tomorrow there will be a festival to the LORD."
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Exodus 32:6
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6 So the next day the people rose early and sacrificed burnt offerings and presented fellowship offerings. [a] Afterward they sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.
The children of Israel made a golden calf and began to worship it
What did Moses do with the Tablets of Stone when he returned from Mt Sinai and discovered the idolatry? Exodus 32:19
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19 When Moses approached the camp and saw the calf and the dancing, his anger burned and he threw the tablets out of his hands, breaking them to pieces at the foot of the mountain.
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Exodus 32:20
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20 And he took the calf they had made and burned it in the fire; then he ground it to powder, scattered it on the water and made the Israelites drink it.
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Moses broke the tablets
What did Moses do in Exodus 34:1
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Exodus 34
The New Stone Tablets
1 The LORD said to Moses, "Chisel out two stone tablets like the first ones, and I will write on them the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke.
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Exodus 34:2
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2 Be ready in the morning, and then come up on Mount Sinai. Present yourself to me there on top of the mountain.
Exodus 34 returns to the mountain so God could write His laws upon tables of stone
How would you summarize the interaction of the sons of Israel with the Old Covenant?
They broke the Old Covenant
soon after swearing they would obey
The Old Covenant centered around the Tabernacle=the tabernacle was an integral part of the Old Covenant.
What instructions does God give that he is to give to the sons of Israel? (Ex 25:2, 8, 9)
The people were to make a contribution and construct a Sanctuary ("holy thing") for God that He might dwell among them
Explanatory Note:
"Dwell" is the Hebrew word shakan which means to settle down and from which the rabbis derived the Shekinah which means literally “that which dwells” and which was used in Jewish writings to describe the "glory cloud" that centered upon the mercy-seat symbolizing the presence of God among His people. See study on The Glory of the LORD which follows the "Shekinah" glory cloud in Israel's history.
What was the purpose of the Tabernacle, in the old covenant? Exodus 25:22 (New International Version)
22 There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony, I will meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.
A place of where God would meet with man (Moses in context)
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What were the main divisions?
Outer Court, the Holy place, and the Holy of holies
What took place in the outer courtyard?
The children of Israel could enter the outer court where the sacrifices were performed on the brazen altar
Who entered the Holy place? how often?
Priest entered daily
Who entered the Holy of holies?
High priest only once per year on the Day of Atonement
Let's look at how the tabernacle is a picture or shadow of Jesus Christ
How many ways were there into the Tabernacle, the Holy place and the Holy of holies?
Only entrance
One way
Door always faced east
How does this truth foreshadow
Jesus in John 10:9
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9I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.[a] He will come in and go out, and find pasture.
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1. John 10:9 Or kept safe
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John 14:6
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6Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Jesus declared
"I am the way, the truth, the life and no one comes to the Father but through Me.
"I am the door; if anyone enters through me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
What is the first article of furniture?
Altar of bronze with 4 horns
The place where SACRIFICE of the lamb (or other animal) took place in order to bring about reconciliation for sin and facilitate consecration
How does this picture
Jesus Christ? John 1:29 (New International Version)
Jesus the Lamb of God
29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
Jesus is the sacrificial Lamb of God Who takes away the sin of the world
It speaks of the reconciliation one can have through the blood of the eternal covenant in Jesus Christ (see the discussion below re "Mercy Seat")
Just as the priests could not come before the LORD without a sacrifice, we too must receive by faith the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
What is the next article in the outer courtyard?
Laver - priests would wash daily before entering Holy place
Explanatory Note:
The laver was made of bronze a symbol of judgment. They could not enter the Holy place without washing.
How are we made
clean today? (Jn 15:3, Eph 5:26)
Jesus is the Word and we are cleansed through Him
Cleansed through the washing of the water with the Word
What was on the right (north) side of the Holy place?
Table of Showbread
Explanatory Note:
The table held 12 loaves for the 12 tribes of Israel. The bread was to be eaten by the priests on the Sabbath and then replaced with fresh bread
By what metaphor did Jesus describe Himself in (Jn 6:48, 51)?
The Bread of life - Living Bread
(Using the language of covenant)
Explanatory Note:
The table of showbread, made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold, was to the right (north) as one entered the Holy place. The table is estimated to have been 3 feet long, 1/2 foot wide and about 21/2 feet off the ground.
On it were twelve loaves of bread representing God's covenant people, Israel. Every Sabbath these were eaten by the priests and fresh bread placed upon the table
What article set opposite (south) the Table of Showbread? How did it foreshadow the description of Jesus in (Jn 1:4, 8:12)?
Seven branched candlestick
Jesus is the Light of the world
(cf what believers are to be Mt 5:14, 15, 16)
Explanatory Note:
The candlestick was made of pure gold. It burned olive oil night and day, serving as the only light in the tabernacle
What is the article of furniture in front of the Veil (see explanatory note below)?
What did it symbolize and how did it foreshadow Jesus' work in (Heb 7:25, cf Ro 8:34)?
Altar of Incense was to burn perpetually and symbolized prayer
In the true Tabernacle in Heaven, Jesus ever lives to continually (present tense) make intercession
Explanatory Note:
The altar of incense, made of acacia wood and gold, was either in the Holy place (Ex 30:6 ; Ex 40:26), or in the Holy of holies (Heb 9:3,4). It was 3 feet high and stood higher than the table of showbread and the ark of the covenant. Incense was to burn perpetually
What separated the Holy place from the Holy of holies? What is the NT parallel with Jesus in (Heb 10:19, 20, 21,22, Mt 27:50,51)?
The Veil = the only entrance into the Holy of holies, which symbolized the Throne of God
(See notes Heb 10:19, 20; 21; 22)
Jesus is the rent veil, His torn flesh giving us access to God so that now believers may boldly approach the Throne of Grace (Heb 4:16-note)
Explanatory Note:
The Veil, made of blue, purple, and scarlet fine and twined linen, separated the Holy place from the Holy of holies. No priest could enter except through the veil; it was the only way to approach the ark of the covenant.
What was in the Holy of holies?
Ark of the Covenant covered by the Mercy Seat
"Mercy" covered the Old Covenant of the law!
What transpired at the mercy seat?
The high priest met with God once each year placing blood on the Mercy Seat to cover the sins of Israel
What transpired at the mercy seat?
The high priest placed blood on the Mercy Seat once each year "covering" the sins of Israel
What does the Mercy Seat foreshadow according to (Ro 3:25-note)?
The Mercy Seat was a picture of the propitiation of God's anger. Jesus took the punishment for our sins and in so doing satisfied (propitiated) God's anger against sinners who place their faith in Him. Believers are in essence "covered by the blood of Christ" and can now meet with God at His Throne any time, any day in contrast to the Jewish high priest who could only go into God's presence once per year on the Day of Atonement
Given that the Mercy Seat was where God met man and over which the Shekinah glory cloud dwelt, how was this picture a shadow of Jesus? (see John 1:14)
John beheld Jesus' glory, the Word made flesh as He "tabernacled" among men
Who did the high priest meet at the Mercy Seat? (see Jn 8:58, 10:30)
Jehovah Who was also Jesus because He was the "I Am" and He and His Father are One.
Explanatory Note:
The ark of the covenant, made of acacia wood covered with gold, occupied the Holy of holies. This box was 2 feet wide, 3 feet 9 inches long, and 2 feet high. On top of the ark was a lid called the Mercy Seat. Hovering above the Mercy Seat were two cherubim, with outstretched wings. The ark contained the tables of stone, a pot of manna, and Aaron's rod that budded. There we meet Jesus, God incarnate, Who, before Abraham was born, was the I AM, one with the Father.
In Ex 33:9 we read that "whenever Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud ("Shekinah Glory Cloud") would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent; and the LORD would speak with Moses."
REVIEW
Abrahamic = promise of the Seed = the coming Messiah, the land, the nation (Israel), unconditional, forever
Old = conditional, tabernacle place where God dwelt, picture of Jesus
Where is the promise of the new covenant in the Old Testament?
God promised the New Covenant in Jeremiah'
What happened to the old covenant when the new covenant was inaugurated by Jesus?
Old became obsolete
THE THREE COVENANTS
HOW THEY RELATE TO JESUS
ABRAHAMIC COVENANT PROMISE of Jesus Christ
OLD COVENANT PICTURE of Jesus Christ
NEW COVENANT PERSON of Jesus Christ
SHADOWS OF MESSIAH
IN THE TABERNACLE
DESCRIBED IN THE OLD COVENANT
The Abrahamic
Covenant
God made a covenant with Abraham promising him primarily two things: a seed and a land. The Abrahamic Covenant was also ratified with Isaac, Jacob (name changed to Israel), and his sons who comprised the nation of Israel.
The Old Covenant
of Law
430 (400) years later, God made a covenant of Law with the nation of Israel. Moses was the mediator of that covenant. God spoke to Moses. Moses spoke to the people.
The Old Covenant, or the Law, centered around the tabernacle and the related ceremonies and sacrifices. The earthly tabernacle was built under Moses' direction after the pattern of God's heavenly tabernacle. Therefore, the tabernacle served as an integral part of the Old Covenant. What the earthly tabernacle was to the Old Covenant, the true tabernacle in heaven is to the New Covenant (Hebrews 8:5-see note)
The New Covenant
of Grace
Through Jeremiah, the prophet, God promised the New Covenant in Jer 31:31, 32, 33, 34,
Although not using the term "New Covenant", the following passages are clearly allusions in the Old Testament to the New Covenant = Is 59:20, 21; Jer. 32:37, 38, 39, 40; Zech 9:11 Ezek. 16:60, 61, 62, 63; 34:25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 37:21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
Here are New Testament passages relating to the New Covenant = Mt 26:26, 27, 28, 29, Lk 22:18, 29, 30. cp Is 25:6, Mt 8:11, Lk 22:19, 20, Mark 14:24, 25, 26, Heb 13:20, Ezek 11:19,20; 18:31; 36:26,27)
Jesus was the mediator of the New Covenant, a better covenant than the Law.
When the New Covenant was inaugurated by Jesus Christ, the Old Covenant became obsolete.
Heb 8:6 (see note) But now He (Who is "He"? Jesus our High Priest) has obtained a more excellent ministry (far superior to the ministry of those who serve under the old laws), by as much as (to the degree that) He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. Heb 8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless (The “fault” or limitation in the first covenant was not in its inherent righteousness, but in its design from God himself. It was never intended to be his final revelation or provision for mankind; it was provisional, always pointing toward the fulfillment to come in Christ), there would have been no occasion sought for a second. (See complete discussion in Hebrews 8:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13 see notes on He 8:1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12; 13)
The covenant is “better” because it is absolute not conditional, spiritual not carnal, universal not local, eternal not temporal, individual not national, internal not external. (Griffith Thomas)
First, there is a comparison. Christ’s ministry is as superior to the ministry of the Aaronic priests as the covenant He meditates is superior to the old one.
Second, a reason is given: the covenant is better because it is enacted on better promises.
Christ’s ministry is infinitely better. He offered Himself, not an animal. He presented the value of His own blood, not the blood of bulls and goats. He put away sins, not merely covered them. He gave believers a perfect conscience, not an annual reminder of sins. He opened the way for us to enter into the presence of God, not to stand outside at a distance.
It is a better covenant because it is founded on better promises. The covenant of law promised blessing for obedience but threatened death for disobedience. It required righteousness but did not give the ability to produce it.
The New Covenant is an unconditional covenant of grace which is entered into by faith.
The New Covenant imputes righteousness (1Cor 1:30, 2Cor 5:21) where there is none.
The New Covenant teaches men to live righteously (Titus 2:11, 12), empowers them to do so (1Cor 15:10, 2Cor 12:9, 10), and rewards them when they do (2Cor 5:9,10, 1Cor 3:10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, Col 3:23, 24, 25, Eph 6:7, 8, Rev 22:12).
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Galatian 3:8 Commentary
William MacDonald on Gal 3:8...
When we first read this quotation from Genesis, we find it difficult to see how Paul found such a meaning in it. Yet the Holy Spirit, who wrote that verse in the OT, knew that it contained the gospel of salvation by faith to all nations. Since Paul was writing by inspiration of the same Holy Spirit, he was enabled to explain to us the underlying meaning: In you—that is, along with Abraham, in the same way as Abraham. All the nations—the Gentiles as well as the Jews. Shall be blessed—be saved. How was Abraham saved? By faith. How will the nations be saved? In the same way as Abraham—by faith. Moreover, they will be saved as Gentiles, not by becoming Jews. (MacDonald, W & Farstad, A. Believer's Bible Commentary: Thomas Nelson or Logos)
John MacArthur on Gal 3:8...
The only Scripture available to Paul at this time was what? The Old Testament. So he uses the Old Testament to defend salvation by faith. That's important, because there are many people who think the Old Testament teaches that you are saved by works. It does not teach that. God is always consistent and salvation is always by faith. You couldn't make yourself righteous in the Old Testament any more than you can in the New Testament. It is the same incapacity man has had since the fall, so salvation has always been by faith.
So what you really have in this section (Gal 3:6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,15, 16) is a theology of the Old Testament. If you want to know how people were saved in the Old Testament, just read through here and you'll find out. It's the same way they are saved at any time: by faith in God's revelation. You say, "Did they have to believe in everything? Did they have to believe in the death of Christ, the resurrection of Christ and the Second Coming?" Of course not. They had to believe as much as God had revealed. At any point in time, a man was required to believe all God had said. If a man was living in the time of Adam, God hadn't said that much. He had to believe all that God had revealed (cp see Cain's faith in Heb 11:4-note). If the man was living later on, in the time of Moses, God began to reveal more and man had to believe all that God had revealed. For the man who lives post-New Testament, he has to believe all God revealed, up through the fullness of salvation as seen in Jesus Christ....
Gal 3:8. "And the Scripture," and here, he gets into the heavy part of his argument and starts quoting Scripture. "The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached before the Gospel unto Abraham, saying, 'In thee shall all nations be blessed.'" Hang onto this, because we have to kind of untangle this verse to get into the logic of Paul.
Here is his direct answer. Notice the word 'Gospel.' It means 'good news.' What is the good news that God wants to give us? Salvation by faith. Did He give that to Abraham? He certainly did. "He preached before the good news that salvation comes by faith unto Abraham." But he preached also that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, that all the nations down through the ages would be justified by faith, as well as the Jews. Sure, he didn't just say, "Your seed will be blessed." He said, "In thee will all the nations of the Earth be blessed." So at the very time when Abraham was given the promise, God told Abraham that Gentile nations would be saved by faith. Listen, the proof in that verse is simply this: "In thee shall all nations be blessed." That means that nations (Gentiles) will be blessed through the seed of Abraham. They don't have to become Jews. The Scripture doesn't say, "All the nations will become what you are." No, all the nations will be blessed through the seed (the Messiah) that comes. (Blessed or Cursed) (Bolding added)
(In another sermon Dr MacArthur says) So Paul says, "Even the Old Testament predicted this, that all nations as nations, Gentiles as Gentiles, would be able to be blessed in Abraham through faith. The key words are there in the middle of the verse: through faith. So God is going to justify the Gentiles not by circumcision but through faith. That's what God meant when He said to Abraham, "Through you will all nations be blessed."
What does it mean, "In you will all nations be blessed?" Well, it was simply this. That through the loins of Abraham became whom? Messiah. So it was in Messiah that all were blessed. Take that far enough back, and it was the seed of Abraham that became the One who blessed all. He said, "In you, in your seed, in your loins is that which will come and be a blessing to all." So in the very calling of Abraham, in the end of Gal 3:8, was the promise that Gentiles could be saved as Gentiles. They didn't have to become Jews. They didn't have to get circumcised and keep all the ceremony and the law.
So Paul says, "Abraham was justified by faith. Anyone else who believes like Abraham did is the spiritual child of Abraham." God, from the very start, told Abraham that the Gentiles would be saved through faith. There was coming one from his loins who would be the one to bless all nations as nations. That assumed that they wouldn't become Jews. If 'all nations' were being blessed, they would have to be other than Jews. Otherwise, it would say, "In you shall everyone be blessed who becomes a Jew." No. "In you will all nations be blessed." So Paul proves his point. (Salvation Is by Faith Alone) (Bolding added)
George asks...
What was it that the Scriptures “foresaw” and “preached beforehand” to Abraham? Simply this: the good news of salvation was to be extended to all peoples, including the Gentiles, who would be declared righteous by God, just like Abraham, on the basis of faith. Thus Paul interpreted the Genesis quotation “All nations will be blessed through you” in a far richer sense than traditional Jewish exegesis allowed. Through the Jewish people the world had received many wonderful benefits, above all the sacred Scriptures and the religion of monotheism. However, Paul went much further when “he simply identifies the blessing with God’s ‘grace’ and his ‘justification by faith.’” Abraham was special because centuries before Jesus was born he received in this word from God the promise of the Messiah and believed. Paul’s exegesis at this point is really a commentary on the declaration of Jesus: “Abraham was overjoyed to see my day; he saw it and was glad” (John 8:56, NEB). (George, T. Vol. 30: Galatians. The New American Commentary Page 225. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers)
Exchange of names. God gave Abram the ha out of His name to make him Abraham. Ha means breath of God. God of Abraham. God of Isaac. God of Moses. God also took on their name. Circumcision is a Covenant. Deuteronomy 28
Blessings for Obedience
1 If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. 2 All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God:
3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
5 Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed.
6 You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.
7 The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
8 The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.
9 The LORD will establish you as his holy people, as he promised you on oath, if you keep the commands of the LORD your God and walk in his ways. 10 Then all the peoples on earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will fear you. 11 The LORD will grant you abundant prosperity—in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your ground—in the land he swore to your forefathers to give you.
12 The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. 13 The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom. 14 Do not turn aside from any of the commands I give you today, to the right or to the left, following other gods and serving them. Birds refer to taking.
Mark 4
4As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.
32Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade."
Then David knew that Goliath was doomed, for his mind was so confused that he thought that sheep could eat meat. And he shouted back at the giant, "And I will feed your carcass to the birds!"
When he heard that, Goliath looked up to see if there were any birds flying overhead. As he did so, David shot his stone through the space in the armor and hit Goliath right between the eyes. The giant began to fall backward, but an angel descended and pushed him forward so that he landed on the mouth that had so long cursed God.
The birds are sin here. David sought ethibosheth. He wanted to bless him because of the Covenant. But that was the last thing ethibosheth expected. He thought he was coming to kill him. he wanted to bless him. David represents Jesus. Zipah represents our dry land. Many people do not know they are Covenant children. Like us.
Heb 7:twenty-four
, 8:6
Covenant is better than old. Old Testament is still in place. Moral law, code, is still there. Definitions of atonement on the Web:
* compensation for a wrong; "we were unable to get satisfaction from the local store"
* expiation: the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
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* The atonement is a doctrine found within both Christianity and Judaism. It describes how sin can be forgiven by God. In Judaism, Atonement is said to be the process of forgiving or pardoning a transgression. ...
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* The ransom view of the atonement, sometimes called the classical view of atonement, "" at religioustolerance.org. Accessed Nov. ...
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* Atonement: Music from the Motion Picture is the Academy Award and Golden Globe-winning soundtrack from the 2007 film Atonement, composed by Dario Marianelli and performed by French classical pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. ...
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* The satisfaction view of the atonement is a doctrine in Christian theology related to the meaning and effect of the death of Jesus Christ and has been traditionally taught in Catholic, Lutheran, and Reformed circles. ...
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* Atonement (2001) is a novel written by British author Ian McEwan. It tells the story of Briony Tallis's terrible mistake and how it changes her, Cecilia Tallis's and Robbie Turner's lives forever, and consequentially her effort to find atonement.
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* Atonement is a 2007 film adaptation of Ian McEwan's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, directed by Joe Wright, and based on a screenplay by Christopher Hampton. ...
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* "Atonement" is an episode from the fourth season of the science-fiction television series Babylon 5.
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* A repair done for the sake of a damaged relationship; The reconciliation of God and mankind through the death of Jesus
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* atone - expiate: make amends for; "expiate one's sins"
* atone - repent: turn away from sin or do penitence
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* atone - To make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime one has committed; To clear (someone else) of wrongdoing, especially by standing as an equivalent
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* The reconciliation between God and man affected by Christ's life, passion, and death
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* In Christian theology, man's reconciliation with God through the sacrificial death of Christ.*
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New Testament our sins are wiped away. For jail you have a record. Heb 10:1
Hebrews 10
Christ's Sacrifice Once for All
1The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
New Testament is a shadow of what is to come. Get an HEAD. I learn that's the latter channels. I've seen them, but never seen any difference.
At that time, when a very great crowd was gathering together and men from every town were resorting to Jesus, he said in a parable: “The sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside and was trodden under foot, and the birds of the air ate it up. And other seed fell upon the rock, and as soon as it had sprung up it withered away, because it had no moisture. And other seed fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. And other seed fell upon good ground, and sprang up and yielded fruit a hundredfold.” As he said these things he cried out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”
But his disciples then began to ask him what this parable meant. He said to them, “To you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to the rest in parables, that ‘Seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand’. Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God. And those by the wayside are they who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, that they may not believe and be saved. Now those upon the rock are they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, but believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. And that which fell among the thorns, these are they who have heard, and as they go their way, are choked by the cares and riches and pleasures of life, and their fruit does not ripen. But that upon good ground, these are they who, with a right and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bear fruit in patience.”
Jesus is exchanging his robe of righteousness for your robe of filth. Philippians 2:7-8 (New International Version)
7but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature[a] of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Memorize that. there should be double honor for those who Private/Christian College and teach the Word. Some ministers disconnect from Jesus. (I think of my wrath for auto play.)
if you put a CD in an xp pc, it'll play it automatically without your permission.
2 cor 12:7-10
It represents exchanging your weakness for Jesus’ strengths. Thorn in the flesh? Example? I say animosity because I'm I’ll with my computer earlier. Thorns are unGodly people trying to stop the will of the Lord for His children. God tells Paul,”My grace is sufficient for you.” Paul if anybody should've known that. Jesus is on the mainline. Tell Him what you want.
James 4:7
Live in power. You have Covenant authority.
Zac 4:6-7
Zerubbabel (Hebrew: זְרֻבָּבֶל, Zərubbāvel; Greek: Ζοροβαβελ, Zŏrobabel; Latin: Zorobabel) was a governor of Judah (Haggai 1:1) and the grandson of Jehoiachin, penultimate king of Judah. Zerubbabel led the first band of Jews, numbering 42,360, who returned from the Babylonian Captivity in the first year of Cyrus, King of Persia (Ezra)(538 BC). Zerubbabel also laid the foundation of the Second Temple in Jerusalem the next year. Muslim historian Ya'qubi attributed the recovery of the Torah and the Books of the Prophets to him instead of Ezra.[1] The Seder Olam Zutta lists him as the Exilarch in Babylon to succeed Shealtiel. The texts are conflicting as to whether Zerubbabel was the son of Shealtiel or his nephew. His son Meshullam succeeded him as Exilarch, and was followed by another son Hananiah. His other sons were Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah and Jushab-hesed (1 Chronicles 3:20). He also had a daughter called Shelomith (1 Chronicles 3:19). Little else is known about him.
Grace is gifts of the Spirit. GRACE
GRACE, n. L. gratia, which is formed on the Celtic; Eng. agree, congruous, and ready. The primary sense of gratus, is free, ready, quick, willing, prompt, from advancing.
1. Favor; good will; kindness; disposition to oblige another; as a grant made as an act of grace.
Or each, or all, may win a lady's grace.
2. Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him.
And if by grace, then it is no more of works. Rom.11.
3. Favorable influence of God; divine influence or the influence of the spirit, in renewing the heart and restraining from sin.
My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Cor.12.
4. The application of Christ's righteousness to the sinner.
Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Rom.5.
Grace to a mountain is willingness for God to unleash His were for you though you do not deserve it.
Mt twenty-one:twenty-one
What mountains are you challenging?
1 cor 15:55
Gen 3:15
Ep 6:10-16
That's Spiritual warfare.
Heb 10:19-20
Jesus became that sacrifice. It’s very common. Now we know. It fill part of the New Covenant.
Mt twenty-seven:50-51
12 strong animals couldn't rip the veil.
Upon Jesus’ death the veil ripped.
Unbelievers were moved. It was convincing. Recalling the imagery of slicing the heifer. The ultimate Mediator had come. Walk of death was walking through animal blood. Effectively surrender your life. lay down your life to gain it. mark on the body. Sign of the Covenant.
Rom 2:twenty-six-29
Losing carnal desires. Loyalty to God’s will. I move to a table. Bad will happen to you to make you stronger for a coming challenge. I say that because God put it on my heart. Sometimes Jesus has to put us on hold to get other things ready. The angel told Daniel God heard your prayer. Sometimes God has to give you the knowledge of what you are asking 1st. amen 2tht. Before the 181 rejections,, all I wanted was to be married. But the 181 rejections gave me a new perspective. God will not give you something that’ll hurt you. you are prepared. You have to exercise your faith. I want to say Granny was always cooking for the needy and though I prayed for her, she still died of cancer. But I don't get a chance because the current speaker is talking till dismissal. Do you love God for Who He is not what you can get out of Him,? a quiz on John thirty-two:sixteen wouldn't be need homework, says Kale. You have to know t you are studying for. God hears every prayer. You get more Godly as you are waiting for an answer. If God answers every prayer right away, you do not need Him? you see yourself better. Prayer is stronger tan anything. God is the Sovereign God. You need patience. God is saying the time is not right.
God Almighty
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Think of success on a day to day, week to week, month to month, year to year, decade to decade sort of thing. Consider your expectations before you get started. Obstacles give you opportunity. Barack Obama is currently 45 minutes away from my house. He is in control of a lot. He has a large responsibility and every day, I'm sure, finds he cannot please everybody. Do what you were put on the earth to do. You have a reason for being here. The bullet train likely will bring change, but do you ever ask yourself if it'll be change for the better? People are going to Haiti and saving lives. Please pray for the rescuers and the people. My buddy, a veteran, in my traumatic brain injury group, always jumped to people’s need. He was very quick to spot the need. It was humbling to me. I just thought I was going to sneeze and it went away. UGH! Stuff like that sometimes happens. It feels like something for sure is about to prevail then it doesn’t. That can be bewildering. The Granny who met Hank Senior in a restaurant saw every Grand Ole Opry. When I was watching it with her as a little boy, there was a stuttering man that could sing just fine. That was about 3 decades ago. Then after my vocal nerve got paralyzed, I got on a similar page with him. Barack Obama is out to break the backbone of the recession. 1 of 10 Americans still cannot find work. US healthcare system is gobbling up more federal dollars than anything else. That's why they're looking so deeply into the problem. When you mess up, pick up your stuff and keep going. An immigrant on the radio said the reason America has so much trouble is unlike her country America has too many liberties. With many people out of work that've never been to jail looking for work, what do you think that makes felons looking for work look like? Please pray for Papa’s knees, which are still hurting they’ve eased some because of your previous prayers, but not completely. A blog I just created: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendId=366386182
Obstacles are opportunities. Have a dream. Have a plan. Have specific knowledge or training Work hard. Don't take no for an answer. You have to believe you'll succeed in order to be a success. Spiritual Growth is key to happiness. Those who want to succeed create results not excuses! Look at loss as resource for win. GO TO MY BLOG FOR OVER A DECADE Of SERMONS! Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse. All churches worldwide need that blog. Please pray for all of the people sharing the blog are blessed very, very much by Jesus Christ. I have over sixty-one thousand words in my sermon blog. Preachers all over the world would be blessed by it. That's why I ask everybody to pray very, very much that Jesus blesses anybody sharing my blog. Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse please pray Jesus fills its sharers with blessings. Mom is staying with her brand new grandson. The aloneness makes me crave living alone. It gets old. But everything gets old. Just like your adjusting to everything. After 181 women rejected me, the very, very last thing I want to do is get married. I can tell Jesus let it happen to me to give me a better perspective to be a better blessing. Aloneness is such a he beautiful blessing. I think of how crushed I was to see poverty like I saw in freezing Ecuador and that's where I want to be a blessing. I was crushed and cold, but the terrain was still the most he beautiful I've ever seen. Crushed by poverty and my own rejections. Then I have to ask myself would I be so caring if I hadn't had all those rejections. My uncle hasn't written a check in decades. He gets paid under the table. And he will not sign his name to anything. He knows about the database that’s keeping track of all Americans. Guess what, we’re in the world but not of the world. He disappeared and nobody knows where he is. Please pray for my uncle.
And when you are taken and given up to be judged, do not be troubled about what to say: but whatever is given to you in that hour, say: because it is not you who say it, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11 [-] In an office, my ride was in the parking lot behind a van. I went in, looking for her. Some secretaries very cautiously asked what I needed. She was very, very arrogant and nasal. There were 2 of them. I said I was looking for that person’s name. Cautious face she laughed under her breath and said she doesn’t work here, rolling her eyes. I said I came there with her and she's with her old boss. Everything they said was very, very proud and arrogant and the conversation they were previously carrying on had to have something to do with the attitude toward me. Then my ride appeared and asked why didn't I come outside and her x-boss said because they were behind the van. I was away, getting humiliated at the time. But I picked up a lesson. It wasn't to be polite because you couldn't be more polite than I was. But it was something else. Sometimes you are in just the right place for the flesh to humiliate you. It made me more tolerable. As was said in a previous Bible Paper, the more you have to tolerate, the more you can tolerate. I could tell something was up. She didn't just look at me. She set me in her beam. Then she launched with her nasality and laughing under her breath. Something else added to my humility. It was my mode. Sometimes there's a person that when I'm in a mood everything she says is very humiliating. Then other times when she rails me, I take it with a grain of salt. Beaver was thinking about doing his homework so long that he realized in the time he was thinking, he could've done his homework. I read about how great Brett Favre did at a time but I also read about how poorly he did at another time. Your time of success will not be forever. It’s impossible to succeed at all times. I heard Jesus tell me to look up these verses. Job 10
1 "I loathe my very life;
therefore I will give free rein to my complaint
and speak out in the bitterness of my soul.
2 I will say to God Almighty: Do not condemn me,
but tell me what charges you have against me.
3 Does it please you to oppress me,
to spurn the work of your hands,
while you smile on the schemes of the wicked?
4 Do you have eyes of flesh?
Do you see as a mortal sees?
5 Are your days like those of a mortal
or your years like those of a man,
6 that you must search out my faults
and probe after my sin-
7 though you know that I am not guilty
and that no one can rescue me from your hand?
8 "Your hands shaped me and made me.
Will you now turn and destroy me? [-]
Oh, now I see why I felt led to tell about the humility that I felt when the woman was nasal and proud and arrogant with a target in mind. It was clear she didn't want me to be comfortable. The woman with her had been telling her something she hated about men. It makes me look at myself. That's a good thing to do when something happens and you see God Almighty is trying to give you a message. Was I too sensitive? Should I say she had a problem, pray for her, and go on about my way? Is it good to serve Jesus or arrogantly dwell on bad done to you? ? Just like Brett Favre having a good season he was known for, he also had a bad season. Take what happens to you and use it to make you a better person. Your character is all that matters. If you like what you do, you feel greater impelling to do a better job. REM made it big, but had a countless number of disputes when they were forming. Allen, who I went to college with and met a decade later at a rest area, could play anything he heard on the keyboard. But he couldn't find anybody to commit to practice to start a band. I pray for him. It’s a shame talent like he has goes to waste. Don't halt before you are lame. Hang in there. Hang in there because the greatest quarterbacks complete only six of 10 passes. The best basketball players make only 50% of their shots. The top oil companies, with all their geologists, drill 10 dry holes for every wet one. And even the most successful actors flunk 29 auditions for television commercials before they land one. So, HANG IN THERE. The darkest hour is just before the dawn. Never say die. No one ever attains very eminent success by simply doing what is required of him; it is the amount and excellence of what is over and above the required, that determines the greatness of ultimate distinction. Persevere and get it done. The proud and arrogant, nasal, laughing under her breath, makes me think of the vibrating cushion I messed up by sliding my chair over its wires. I folded the long cushion to get a greater arch under my back and let my back breathe like that in the morning and that makes the soreness disappear like nothing before. So the nasal talker purposely humiliating me changed my perspective to get me something better than I would have in the first place. This is a thing that makes Christianity better than everything. With a Savior like Jesus, what do you have to lose? After you surrender your soul to Jesus, He will show you things and your attitude will determine the effect of what you are shown. People will have their own opinion of what you are shown, but it’s you and your opinion that matter. Countless commercials emphasize what a huge difference it makes to go to a third world country and see the poverty there. It feels so good to help. That was the first time I understood my Granny’s charity like I did. And the verse it’s a blessing to be a blessing. Get in Godly surroundings. I just saw a cheerleader I club hopped with. It hit me I never saw my wreck’s driver and her together till I was in rehab. I was there when they started dating. How ironic. Then I got to thinking maybe they got together because of me. It’s possible they started dating because I was a link between them at the same time. Sometimes you'll be in bad need. You'll pray for help. Then more bad will happen. But it’s where you need the right attitude and perspective. Do what!?!?! This. I was sweating finals and work moaning I had no time to study. I was of course praying for help. On the way home, I saw Papa at Jiffy Lube. I pulled in to see why. He backed into my door though I was there a long time and honking my horn. But insurance to buy a door actually made payments and gave me time to study. In a few months, the second anniversary since I started driving junk that broke down daily was taking place. That was another thing to add to my bewilderment that day. No matter how loud the lion roars, know that in Jesus you are a conqueror. You cannot conquer if you cannot stay together. You can be your worst enemy. Know Jesus’ identity. Like this- Marion Mitchell Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), born Marion Robert Morrison and better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and has become an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive voice, walk and height. He was also known for his conservative political views and his support from the 1950s for anti-communist positions. He avoided using Marion even as a child. I read that in his bio, Duke. Be determined to get what you want and if you are determined enough, nothing will stop you. My little brother beat up everybody in school, even in the ring, but he fought the light weight champ and got clobbered because he wasn't ready. If you lock horns with the devil, he never plays fair and the only way you'll win is to have Jesus with you.
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I heard this on TBN. The grass is always greener over the septic tank. I saw the above verses and defined them and shared them. I also made the blog in Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&bID=527629044 unfortunately it keeps the same number words though you are adding words. That's why I went to blogspot. So I’ll use blogspot from now on. Myspace wont let you put other blog addresses on their blogs. . Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God Almighty, and all powers are ordered by God Almighty. For which reason everyone who puts himself against the authority puts himself against the order of God Almighty: and those who are against it will get punishment for themselves. Romans 13:1-2 [-] Genesis 4:twenty-six And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the LORD. (NKJV) I woke and did research on prayer, before I go to prayer. I want to make my prayer stronger because as I think of how crushing third world countries are to me, I personally feel the need to do something about it. I get for my part the shock just by being near it. Then I think of how they adjusted to the cold and realize they utilize their ability to adjust. Similar I cannot figure out why my old best friend wants nothing to do with me. What is the Correct Posture for Prayer? There is no correct or certain posture for prayer. In the Bible people prayed on their knees 1 Kings 8:45; 2 Chronicles 20:18; Matthew 26:39 (New International Version)
1 Kings 8:45
45 then hear from heaven their prayer and their plea, and uphold their cause.
2 Chronicles 20:18
18 Jehoshaphat bowed with his face to the ground, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down in worship before the LORD.
Matthew 26:39
39Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will."
and standing (1 Kings 8:22). You may pray with your eyes opened or closed, quietly or out loud—however you are most comfortable and least distracted.
Should I Use Eloquent Words?
Your prayers need not be wordy or impressive in speech.
When the lady thought the house was on fire because she smelled smoke and it wasn't chilly, Mom said she was burning out the chimney. She just built a fire and it’s 66 degrees. It’s another reminder of my prayer the Sovereign God answered about my cold nature. I was clinically cold natured. I see prayer that Jesus answered all of the time.
Matthew 6:7
"When you pray, don't babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered only by repeating their words again and again." (NLT)
Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God Almighty. God Almighty is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. (NIV)
Why Should I Pray?
• Prayer Develops Our Relationship with God Almighty.
If we never speak to our spouse or never listen to anything our spouse might have to say to us, our marriage relationship will quickly deteriorate. It is the same way with God Almighty. Prayer—communicating with God Almighty—helps us grow closer and more intimately connected with God Almighty.
Zechariah 13:9
I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is our God Almighty.' " (NLT)
John 15:7
But if you stay joined to me and my words remain in you, you may ask any request you like, and it will be granted! (NLT)
• The Lord Instructed Us to Pray.
One of the simplest reasons to spend time in prayer is because the Lord instructed us to pray. Obedience is a natural by-product of discipleship.
Matthew 26:41
"Keep alert and pray. Otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing enough, the body is weak!" (NLT)
I know I'm always whining about the 181 women to reject me, but look at the relationship I got with Jesus. It’s unfair that I be so blessed in such an awkward way. I know it hurt very bad to go from always having female companionship whenever I wanted it to the state the traumatic brain injury put me in where it all disappeared was very hard. But it did its thing to my chemicals then went away. What a joy replaced it. Since the rejections turned me off, thoughts of writing turn me on much, much more than thoughts of women ever did. Now I am eager to see where God Almighty is taking me. I know it’s nowhere I ever planned before because I never planned on having the shift I had in my body. http://michaeldeehouse2.blogspot.com/2010/01/1-kings-845-2-chronicles-2018-matthew.html
Likely I’ll keep adding to Myspace.com/michaeldeehouse, but it isn't growing as I add. So I suppose the latter is getting erased. I’ll put it on blogspot. A raindrop hit me as I read. I decided since I couldn't read a page without getting over exhausted the year of my coma, but now I can read sixteen hours stopping only to eat, I’ll study books on acting and someday act. A traumatic brain injury survivor would be perfect for me. Sometimes we’re getting honed perfectly for the part we need to play in life. I was an utmost coward in school. Always ridiculed. I prayed and prayed and… for a relief. After loved ones lied to me, my extreme bitterness meant everybody quit picking on me. When you get used to nobody picking on you, you act in a way where they don't pick on you. But used to their picking on me meant I got easily picked on. I am in the latter stage of my fiction. It’s an all new fiction type and I want to start a series on its topic. In the latter stage. I’ll work on it ALL day. also, remembered I as I told William, I found movie producers I can try for. He prayed for with me for all that. In the nursery, there was a dog. Its neighbor had abused the dog. It was very, very panicky. Mom’s dog that I call mine has only been pampered his entire life. Every time there's a screech or thunder, he ferociously trembles. That reminds me. I got to the church sanctuary at 9:05a. Mom said we got there exactly 9a. I'm praying for my cousin, buddy Danielle’s health, my bygone home burned down after I moved and it left a huge burden on my soul I remembered that as I was on my way. My church is on Belcher road and John Wayne’s lawyer was Frank Belcher. I reached Belcher road 8:57a. I reach church 9:05, my watch says. Marlo is in my seat. I sit in another isle. I saw Gerry in the parking lot. I told her daughter about seeing the Abundant Life ministries sign and deciding to visit and she said her mom goes there. I was looking for confirmation and took it as that. It was 66 degrees as I left the house and a man on the sidewalk wore a long, heavy coat. That reminds me of how clinically cold nature I used to be. Before the traumatic brain injury. When I get in the sanctuary, I see somebody seated on the other side. I always choose this side. Lord Jesus tells me the things we see and feel at home effect our tastes at church and elsewhere. I think of my Private/Christian College College that lied about inability to get permission from my family to withdraw from a totally, totally overwhelming class after they'd said there's absolutely no way I could tote the load they were putting me in. They just want me to try! Then lied about inability to get permission! It didn't surprise me they did that. First day every quarter they said profanity was ok. I see Cindy Keehn half a second. For no connected reason I think of the rejections turning me off and my wanting nothing to do with rejecters ever and I have to ask myself is that proud and arrogant or just extinguished interest. Then I decide the nearing warm front brought that thought on. I want to wake everybody up because I'm very worried they're going to keep putting it off. God Almighty’s love is like the ocean. I've been praying as long as I could talk. About 2 years old. I'm filling my purpose. 9:29 Ernestine stops at my seat and waits. I feel like I'm in trouble again in school. Then she says she missed me yesterday and I say I missed her. (Bible Study.) Lord, sweep me away in your love. I pray for Ecuador and Haiti on my knees at a chair. I pray they learn from each other. Since I found movie producers, I started writing more than ever and have had a very, very tired brain. It’s why I forgot the chairs Wednesday. Well, that and by being in the latter stage I add extra effort.) God Almighty is a God Almighty Who loves me. I belong in this place. My kidneys are about to burst. I pray for revenues to reach more people with my sermons blog. I got in trouble for spamming last week, so now I need people to do the sharing. William tells me not to put him in my book and Birney does too. (As if nobody else has their name.) One time, there was a Michael House in an after school special. AND, there's a James Michael House in my hometown, that goes by Michael House. I added some more blogs to a new blogger- http://www.blogger.com/home michael"DEE"house
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