tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70544307018141162562024-03-04T15:33:18.289-06:00Read God's Word (formerly Michigan Loony Loomer)This blog is where I will put up Bible Studies and my patterns I design as well as recipes and other fun things.Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-54607812661704253982023-12-29T12:32:00.006-06:002023-12-29T12:32:54.202-06:00Revelation: Chapter 12<p> Chapter 12<br /><br />V1 a great wonder in heaven<br /> wonder––4592 semeion–things out of the ordinary, wonders; specifically as revealing future events, a sign of future things.<br /> a woman clothed with the sun<br /> the mood under her feet<br /> upon her head a crown of 12 stars<br />Babylon, chapter 17, Isaiah 13:19-22<br /><br />V2 Being with child, cried a travailing in birth pain to be delivered<br /> Isaiah 66:7-24<br /><br />V3 another wonder in heaven<br /> a great red dragon<br /> having 7 heads,<br /> 10 horns,<br /> 7 crowns upon his heads<br /><br />V4 his tail drew 1/3 part of the stars of heaven<br /> cast them to the earth<br /> stood before the woman, <br /> woman ready to be delivered,<br /> to devour her child as soon as it was born<br /><br />V5 Brought forth a man child<br /> to rule all nations with a rod of iron<br /> child caught up to God and to His throne<br /><br />V6 woman fled to the wilderness<br /> to place God prepared for her<br /> feed her for 3-1/2 years<br /><br />V7 war in heaven<br /> Michael and his angels fought against the dragon<br /> dragon and his angel fought<br />V8 and prevailed not!<br /> neither was their place found any more in Heaven<br /><br />V9 devil and his angels cast into the earth<br /><br />V10 loud voice: now is come <br />salvation and <br />strength and<br />the kingdom of our God and<br />the power of His Christ<br /><br />for the accuser––2725 kategoros-against the assembly, i.e. complainant at law; specially satan--accuser. syn.:diabolos, slanderer, the devil<br /> 2724 category<br /><br />V11 they overcame him<br /> by the blood of The Lamb<br /> by the word of their testimony And<br /> they loved not their lives unto the death<br /><br />V12 Woe #3<br /><br /> Rejoice! you heavens and you that dwell in them<br /> Wow to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea<br /> the devil is come down unto you<br /> having great wrath<br /> he knows he has a short time<br /><br />V13 persecuted the woman<br />V14 to the woman was given great eagle wings<br /> to the wilderness––<br /> John––Matthew 1:3-4, John1:23 preaching, crying<br /> Jesus–Luke 5:16 prayed<br /> Paul––? 14 years in the wilderness learning<br />preaching, praying, learning, protection<br /><br /><br />V15 out of the serpent's mouth water as a flood after the woman<br /> to be carried away by the flood<br />V16 earth helped the woman––swallowed the flood<br />V17 dragon was angry and went to ward with the remnant of her seed which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-78472295518490685552023-12-29T12:32:00.001-06:002023-12-29T12:32:04.482-06:00Revelation: Chapter 11<p> Chapter 11 Still trumpet #6; Woe #2<br /><br />V1-2 John given a reed like unto a rod, angel said measure<br /> the temple of God<br /> the altar<br /> and them that worship therein<br /> do not measure the court outside the temple--given unto the Gentiles <br /> the holy city shall they tread under foot 3-1/2 years<br /><br />Ezekiel 40:3 (and rest, don't read rest)<br />Ezekiel 42 measurements <br />Jeremiah 31: 37-39<br />Zechariah 2:1-2<br /><br />Mete: 3354 metreo––to measure i.e. ascertain in size by fixed standard; allot by rule; to allot or portion by rule<br /><br />Matthew 7:1-2––don't judge<br />Mark 4:24––Take heed what you hear...<br />Luke 6:38––Giving<br /><br /><br />V3 two witnesses clothed in sackcloth<br /> 3-1/2 years<br />V4 these are the 2 olive trees<br /> two candlesticks Zechariah 4:1–3, 11–14<br /> oil and light<br />V5 if any one will hurt them fire proceeds out of their mouths<br />V6 have power to shut up heaven––no rain<br /> powers to turn waters into blood<br /> smite the earth with plagues as often as they will<br />V7 beast ascends out of the bottomless pit<br /> makes war with 2 witnesses<br /> and overcome them and kill them<br /><br />V8 their dead bodies in the street of that great city<br /> city called Sodom and Egypt<br /> where our Lord was crucified<br />V9 people and kindreds and tongues and nations <br /> shall see their bodies 3-1/2 days<br /> and not allow them to be put in graves<br />V10 people rejoice over them<br /> make merry<br /> send gifts to each other<br /> because these 2 prophets tormented them<br /> with The Word<br /> with no rain<br /> with fire<br /> with plagues<br /> with turning waters into blood<br /><br />V11 after 3-1/2 days The Spirt of Life from God entered into them<br /> stood up on their feet<br /> great fear fell on all which saw them<br /><br />V12 they heard a great voice from heaven<br /> "Come up here."<br /> the prophets ascended up into Heaven in a cloud<br /> their enemies beheld them<br /><br />V13 Same hour there was an earthquake<br /> 1/10 of the city fell<br /> in the earthquake 7,000 men slain<br /> remnant were affrighted and<br /> gave glory to The God of Heaven.<br /><br />V14 2nd woe past; the 3rd comes quickly<br /><br />V15 Trumpet #7<br /> the kingdom of this world has become the kingdom of The Lord and of His Christ AND<br /> He shall reign for ever and ever<br />V16 24elders fell on their faces and worshipped God.<br />V17 saying, We give you thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which are and was, and are to come; because you have taken to you your great power, and have REIGNED!!!<br />V18 nations were angry,<br /> God's wrath has come<br /> time the dead should be judged<br /> and reward Your servants the prophets, saints, and them that fear Your Name, small and great<br /> and destroy them which destroy the earth<br /><br />V19 The temple of God was opened in Heaven<br /> seen: His temple the ark of His testament<br /> there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and earthquake, and great hail<br /> <br /><br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-74644005073493507972023-12-29T12:31:00.002-06:002023-12-29T12:31:15.461-06:00Revelation: Chapter 10<p> Chapter 10 Still Trumpet #6<br /><br /><br />V1 another mighty angel<br /> Clothed with a cloud<br /> rainbow upon his head<br /> face as it were the sun<br /> feet pillars of fire<br /><br />V2 had a little book in his hand<br /> set his right foot on the sea and left foot on the earth = This angel's mission encompasses the whole world<br /><br />V3 cried with a loud voice as a lion roars<br /> 7 thunders uttered their voices<br /><br />V4 7 thunders uttered their voices<br /> John told not to write what they said<br /><br />V5 angel lifted up his hand to heaven<br /><br />V6 sware by Him that lives for ever and ever who created heaven, ...<br /> that there should be time no longer: CJB no more delay<br /><br /><br />V7 in the days of the voice of the 7th angel<br /> when he shall begin to sound<br /> the mystery of God should be finished (5055––complete, conclude, accomplish, make an end)<br /> as He hath declared to His servant the prophets ?<br /><br />Romans 11:25––fullness of the Gentiles= time of the church in Daniel 70 weeks.<br />Colossians 1:26-27<br /><br />V8 John told to take the book from the angel<br /><br />V9 he was told to eat it<br /> in the belly bitter, in the mouth sweet as honey<br />V10 he ate<br /><br /><br />Jeremiah 15:16<br />Ezekiel 2:8-3:19<br /><br />V11 must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings<br /><br />Bitterness in the belly = "no joy in preaching the wrath of God" by David Stern<br /><br />Jesus weeping over Jerusalem<br />Matthew 23:37-38<br />Luke 19:41</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-13690192282921842812023-12-29T12:29:00.001-06:002023-12-29T12:29:04.181-06:00Revelation: Chapter 9<p> Chapter 9<br /><br />Verses 1-11<br /><br />V1 Trumpet #5 and Woe #1 a star fell from heaven unto the earth and unto him was given the key to the bottomless pit<br /><br />Bibles says some things about stars:<br /> Job 38: 7 Morning stars sang together<br /> Jude 13 wandering stars–793 asteriktos unfixed i.e. vacillating–unstable<br /><br />V2 he opened the bottomless pit<br /> there arose smoke as of a great furnace<br /> sun and the air darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit<br /> includes sulfur and other poisonous gasses<br /><br />V3 there came out of the smoke, locusts upon the earth<br /> given power as the scorpions of the earth have power<br /><br />V4 Commanded them that they hurt not the grass, neither any green thing, neither tree <br /> only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads = 144,00 male, virgin Jews<br /><br />V5 should not kill them<br /> but torment them 5 months<br /> torment of a scorpion <br /><br />V6 men shall seek death and shall not find it<br /> desire death but death will flee<br /><br />V7 Shapes:<br /> like horses prepared unto battle: as it were exoskeleton<br /> crown as crowns like gold<br /> face as faces of men<br /><br /><br />V8 hair as the hair of women <br /> teeth as of lions<br /><br />V9 breastplates, as breastplates of iron<br /> sound of their wings as the sound of chariots of many <br /> horses running to battle<br /><br />V10 tails like unto scorpions<br /> there were stings in their tails<br /> power to hurt men 5 months<br /> God's call to repent: Joel 1:6 and Joel 2:1-12<br /><br />V11 they had a king over them<br /> Hebrew name: abaddon–A destroying angel<br /> Greek name: apollyon–the destroyer, a Greek name for a demon of the abyss<br /><br />Ephesians 2:2 ...satan is the prince of the power of the air; the spirit that is now working in the children of disobedience.<br /><br />V12 first woe is past, behold there come two woes more hereafter<br /><br />V13 Trumpet #6<br /> Voice from the 4 horns of the golden altar which is before God<br />V14 saying to the 6th angel which had a trumpet<br /> "Loose the four angels which are bound in the great river Euphrates."<br /><br />V15 One angel for each particular time period appointed by God. 4 angels loosed each one for a specific job during that specific time period. Each one different. It does not say what each job is that each angel will do, but is to slay 1/3 of the population.<br /><br /> for:<br /> 1 hour<br /> 1 day<br /> 1 month, and <br /> 1 year<br /> slay or kill 1/3 of the men<br />V16. 200,000,000<br /><br /><br />V17 horses, having breastplates of fire and of jacinth and brimstone<br /> heads of the horses: heads of lions<br /> out of their mouths issued fire, smoke and brimstone<br /><br />V18 1/3 men were killed by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths<br /><br />V19 power in their mouth, and in their tails––tails like serpents and had heads and with them they do hurt--91 to be unjust, i.e. do wrong (moral, socially, or physical), hurt, injure, damage, be an offender<br /><br />God does NOT do wrong or is unjust, or hurts anyone, but these people will reap what they have sown.<br /><br />V20-21 The people that were not killed did NOT repent</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-33520752427820316572023-12-29T12:28:00.001-06:002023-12-29T12:29:42.767-06:00Revelation: Chapter 8<p> Chapter 8<br /><br />V1 Seal #7 Silence in heaven for about 1/2 hour<br /><br />V2 7angels which stood before God were given 7 trumpets<br /><br />V3-5 golden censer off with prayer of saints on the golden altar before the throne Psalm 141:2<br />V5 angel filled it with fire from the altar and cast it into the earth<br /> thunderings and lightnings and an earthquake<br /><br />V6 7 angels with 7 trumpets prepared themselves<br /><br />V7 Trumpet #1<br /> hail mingled with blood––cast on the earth Ez.38:21-23<br /> 1/3 of the trees and all the grass<br /><br />V8-9 Trumpet #2<br /> great mountain burning with fire––cast into the sea Jere 51:25-26<br /> 1/3 sea became blood<br /> 1/3 life in the sea died<br /> 1/3 ships were destroyed<br />V10-11 Trumpet #3<br /> Great star fell burning fell as it were a lamp<br /> on 1/3 of the rivers and upon the fountains fo waters<br /> star called Wormwood<br /> 1/3 water became wormwood––894 apsinthos bitter, calamity<br /> many men died of the waters because they were made bitter<br /><br />V12 Trumpet #4<br /> 1/3 of the sun was smitten<br /> 1/3 of the moon and<br /> 1/3 of the stars darkened––this is the second third<br /> 1/3 of them ^ was darkened and<br /> ––and the day shone NOT for 1/3 part of it<br /> and the night likewise<br /><br /><br />V13 heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven<br /> saying, "Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of <br /> the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the 3 angels, which are yet to sound!<br /><br /><br />Genesis 6:5-9. Genesis 8:20-22</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-36550734935633794352023-12-29T12:27:00.002-06:002023-12-29T12:30:09.115-06:00Revelation: Chapter 7<p> Chapter 7<br />Still Seal # 6<br /><br />V1-3. Angels–given to hurt the earth and sea<br /> 2 other angels cried with loud voice<br /> 3 Hurt not earth neither sea, nor trees until servants are sealed<br />the heat and stench will be overwhelming <br /><br />V4 144,000; 12,000 from each 12 tribes of Israel These are 144,000 virgin, Jewish men. Rev.14:4-5<br /><br />Jews were selected to be a witness of God's love, deliverance, goodness to mankind. They were selected from the time of Abraham, but they wanted to be like other nations.<br /><br />Gentiles = nations<br /><br />V9 Rapture of great multitude that listened to the 144,000<br /> they are: clothed with white robes, have palms in their hands.<br /><br />Nations: 1484––Ethnos (ethnic). non Jewish; race of the same habit; by implication: pagan<br />Kindreds 5443––Phule (foo-lay) and off-shoot, [such as Samaritans]<br />People 2992 Laos––denotes one's own populace or people<br />Tongue 1100 Glossa–– a language; specially one naturally unaquired<br /><br />V10 this great number from all nations, cried with a loud voice<br /><br />V11-12 in response to the great multitude<br /><br />V13 one of the elders asked "Who are these...?"<br /><br />V14 Out of the great tribulations<br /><br />V15 They serve night and day in the temple<br /><br />V16-17 no more hunger–the Lamb Himself shall feed them, lead them–living fountain; wipe away all tears</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-61563290345345042572023-12-29T12:25:00.002-06:002023-12-29T12:25:19.845-06:00Revelation: Chapter 6<p> Chapter 6<br /><br />V1 Seal #1; noise of thunder<br />2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Read from CJB <br /><br />V2 white horse: this is not Jesus<br /> a crown had to be given to this being. Jesus already has His<br /> he went forth to conquering and to conquer. Jesus already conquered over the devil and his cohorts. What did Jesus say just before He died? He said, "It is finished!" John 19:30 The greek word for 'finish' is teleo it means, "to make and end, to accomplish, to complete something". It also means "to pay off or pay in full". Jesus accomplished our full redemption. Salvation remember is complete. Sozo (Greek) includes salvation, deliverance from the enemy, and healing. All these things were paid for in complete by Jesus' death and resurrection. Other than death, the last enemy to be destroyed, 1Corinthians 15:26, all has been accomplished. In Verse 25 of 1Corinthians 15––those enemies are the demons, satan himself, as well as the people who are enemies of God who do not repent and live for Him. That time is coming soon. We need to be praying for people every where be awakened to God and repent and received Jesus as their Lord and Savior and live for Him.<br /><br />1 Corinthians 15:25-28 CJB all enemies under His feet<br /> God my be all in all<br /><br />V3 Seal #2 <br /><br />V4 red horse: neither is this Jesus<br /> power was given to him<br /> to take peace; Jesus is the God of peace<br /> to kill one another; Jesus is Life, Order and not chaos<br /> given a great sword<br /><br />Peace is mentioned in 420 times in the whole Bible<br />–it is used as a greeting<br />–it is used as a blessing when departing from someone<br />Jesus said:<br />John 14:27 Peace I leave with you<br />John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that you might have peace<br />Philippians 4:7 peace of God which passes<br />Jesus called us to peace. We are told to:<br />Hebrews 12:14 follow after peace<br /><br />V5 Seal #3<br /> black horse <br /> balances<br /><br />V6 cost of things will be outrageous<br />Matthew 6:6-8<br />John 15:7-9<br /><br />V7 Seal #4<br /><br />V8 pale horse––his name that sat on him was death and hell followed with him.<br /><br /> power given them over 1/4 part of the earth, to kill with the sword and with hunger and with beasts<br /><br />John 3:16<br />John 4:14<br />John 10:9-10<br /><br />V9 Seal #5 souls under the alter––martyrs<br />V10 How long O Lord...<br />V11 white robes given and told to rest<br /><br />V12 Seal #6<br /> there was a great earth quake.<br /> sun became black as sackcloth of hair––4526 made of mohair, worn as a sign of grief.<br /> mourning<br />moon became as blood<br /><br />V13 stars of heaven fell unto the earth as a fig tree cast her untimely figs<br /><br />V14 heaven departed as a scroll when it is rolled together<br />every mountain and island were moved out of their places<br />V15 ...hid themselves in dens and in the rocks of the mountains<br />notice who: kings, great men, rich men, chief captains, might men, every bondman, and every free man<br />V16 they said to the mountain and rocks "fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb"<br />V17 God's and The Lamb's wrath<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-11520583650208825132023-12-29T12:24:00.002-06:002023-12-29T12:24:15.644-06:00Revelation: Chapter 5<p> Chapter 5<br /><br />V1. John saw in the right hand of Him that sat on the throne a book...sealed with 7 seals<br /> <br />V2. Angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to to open the book and loose the seals thereof?"<br /><br />V3. No man in heaven nor in earth, neither under the earth<br /><br />V4. John wept much<br /><br />V5. One of the elders spoke to John, "Weep not...<br /><br />V6. In the midst of the throne, and 4 living creatures, and in the midst of the elders: <br /> <br /> stood a Lamb as it had been slain<br /> 1 Peter 1:17-19, 20-25<br /> Isiah 53:5<br />This should not be taken lightly<br /><br />having: <br />7 horns: Signifies Kingship, Lordship, this represents His Authority and Rulership and Power.<br /> Example: the ram putting his head down and using his horn<br /><br />7 eyes––3788 ophthalmos: vision, envy (jealous side glance.<br /> We had talked about this from chapter 4: Exodus 20:3-5 and Exodus 34:14: "God, Whose's name is Jealous, is a jealous God"<br /><br />Zechariah 3:8-9: upon one stone shall be 7 eyes<br />Psalms 118:22: The stone which the builders rejected...<br />Exodus 17:6<br />Numbers 20:8-10<br />Jesus is the stone, He is the Rock<br /><br />Eyes: 2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro...<br /><br />Perfect. 8003. Shalem (similar to shalom)––Full, just, complete, safe, whole, peaceful. The word connotes the idea of whole or undivided, wholly centered on the Lord and His decrees.<br />Shalom= at one again; at one with God the Father, at one in body--healing<br /><br />V7. Jesus came and took the book out of the right hand of HIm...<br /><br />58 verses talk of God's Right Hand. His Right Hand shows His strength and power. It is also a place of honor: Jesus is at the Father's Right Hand<br /><br />V8 Jesus took the book<br /> 4 beast and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb<br /> They had harps and golden vial full of odors=prayers of the saints<br /><br />V9 New song<br />You are worthy<br />For You were slain and redeemed us to God by Your blood<br /><br />V10 Made us unto our God kings and priest<br />Kings rule Jesus gave us His name: Matt 28:18-20<br />Priests minister: 1 Peter 2:1-12<br /><br />V11 John heard these voices AND we are apart of that!! saying:<br /><br />V12 Worthy is the Lamb<br /><br />V13 And every creature<br /><br />V 14 Four beast <br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-80055936493682094152023-12-29T12:22:00.005-06:002023-12-29T12:22:48.730-06:00Revelation: Chapter 4<p> Chapter 4 <br />Rapture between chapters 3 and 4<br />V1 ...the first voice as it were a trumpet talking with me... • first voice--indicating more than one •as a trumpet–loud, clear, definite sound <br />•talking with me–personal, •calling––come up here •revealing––I will show you things... <br />V2 Immediately 2112 eutheos –– as soon as, forthwith, immediately, shortly, straightway <br />V3 Describing Jesus' glory<br />rainbow: the rainbow is the sign of the covenant between God and the earth: Genesis 9:13-16 (7198 like an iris; New Testament 2463 an iris Covenant)<br />Ezekiel 1:26-28<br />V4 See "who are 24 elders" sheet<br />V5 Out of the throne lightnings and thunders <br /> voices––Prayers and praises of the saints<br /><br />V6 a Exodus 38:8 – sea of glass; <br /> Full of eyes: eyes 3788. ophthalmos = the eye, vision, from the jealous side-glance<br /> Exodus 20:5 ...Am a jealous God...<br /> 34:14 ...Lord, Whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God<br /> Deuteronomy 4:24 ...a jealous God<br /> 5:9–10<br />V6-9 Ezekiel 1: 5-12 <br />V7 Instead of "beasts" should have been translated "living creatures". "Beast" is a word for the anti-christ.<br />According to Hebrew tradition, the faces of the creatures appeared on the standards (flags) of the leader tribes as they camped around the sanctuary during the Exodus. The lion was for the tribe of Judah, the calf for the tribe of Ephraim, the man for the tribe of Reuben and the eagle for the tribe of Dan. (website: Revelation of Jesus)<br /><br />V8 Description and function. Their whole function is to praise the lord day and night––"they rest not"<br />V9 And when those living creatures give glory, and honor, and thanks<br />to Him that sat on the throne, Who lives for ever and ever<br /><br />V10 The four and twenty elders fall dow before Him that sat on the throne and worship Him that lives for ever and ever, and cast their crown before the throne<br />V11 Colossians 1:16-17, Ephesians 3:7-9; Colossians 1:27 <br /><br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-24992896553783327472023-12-23T16:12:00.001-06:002023-12-23T16:18:47.675-06:00The Letter Folks Spelling For Jesus<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> I am so happy to say that my books that I have been working on for many, many years are finally getting printed! My first book is out for purchase. It is a series for Children called The Letter Folks Spelling for Jesus. This episode is call In the Beginning and it talks about creation, how God created the earth and every thing in it and around it. It also talks about being a New Creation! </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Each book, with a letter from the alphabet will talk about a Bible principle and how to apply it to our lives. There is a story about the characters, but also in the middle is a Bible story that the character story is based on. At the end of every book is a prayer. And maybe even a song!<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">It is great for families to learn what God expects from us. Also, it is a wonderful tool for Sunday schools, vacation Bible schools, and Bible camps. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">They are $16 plus mailing. Right now in the USA only. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Here are a few pictures. <br /><br /><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbkOxbmKWZTWUHHRPBNW-1H27S4-C-z328lwuodatQJtN94cbjYNOm23AEtADoW5ImMJuN7iKVOZ-yo4VN_4q5m7-8kEuLfqifwSum2gUUwADOsTcK-LE-8gPnGaIKlabQxOz29Ar3havy1yyG1hUORkT2u0-Imz40uy5F3UKR4e2eeyKi1mLJjQzCvs/s4032/IMG_7594.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbkOxbmKWZTWUHHRPBNW-1H27S4-C-z328lwuodatQJtN94cbjYNOm23AEtADoW5ImMJuN7iKVOZ-yo4VN_4q5m7-8kEuLfqifwSum2gUUwADOsTcK-LE-8gPnGaIKlabQxOz29Ar3havy1yyG1hUORkT2u0-Imz40uy5F3UKR4e2eeyKi1mLJjQzCvs/s320/IMG_7594.JPG" width="320" /> </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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For you suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews,</span> <span class="text 1Thess-2-15" id="en-ESV-29569"><sup class="versenum">15 </sup>who killed both the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out, and displease God and oppose all mankind</span> <span class="text 1Thess-2-16" id="en-ESV-29570"><sup class="versenum">16 </sup>by hindering us from speaking to the Gentiles that they might be saved—so as always to fill up the measure of their sins. But wrath has come upon them at last!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-17"><sup class="versenum">17 </sup>But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face,</span> <span class="text 1Thess-2-18" id="en-ESV-29572"><sup class="versenum">18 </sup>because we wanted to come to you—I, Paul, again and again—but Satan hindered us.</span> <span class="text 1Thess-2-19" id="en-ESV-29573"><sup class="versenum">19 </sup>For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you?</span> <span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"><sup class="versenum">20 </sup>For you are our glory and joy.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574">1 Thessalonians 2 copied from Bible Gateway. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574">As I was reading through this chapter several things stood out to me that every Christian should take note of. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"></span><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574">The Bible says that God has given us a ministry of reconciling the world to Christ. 1Corinthians 5:11-21 (18-21)</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574">Paul is an example to us of how a Christian should conduct him or her self. We are an example of Jesus to the world, so we should be acting like Him. We need to lay aside fightings, and quarrelings. People don't always agree and we need to get used to that. Our job as Christians––Christ Followers–––is to 1) live in peace with all people as much as possible </span><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Romans 12:18, and 2) "Holding forth the Word of Life..." to those who have not heard about Jesus, or don't understand about being Born Again. We need to encourage and up-lift others.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Let's look at Paul in 1 Thessalonians Chapter2. We will just look at selective verses:</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Verse 2) He said: ....we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict...."</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">He was BOLD and did not quit when hard times or conflict came along. There are angry people in the world and unfortunately amongst Christians as well. But we need to be bold in what the Lord has told us to do and say.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Verse 4) ...So we speak not to please man, but to please God, Who tests our hearts."</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Paul only sought to please the Lord in his actions and speech. He wasn't trying to impress any one: not his friends, not the rich, no one but God was he wanting to please and bring glory to.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">The word "tests" in this verse means to: "approve, examine, and interpret". God examines and interprets our motives. He knows if we are wanting to please Him or impress someone else.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">Verse 6-8) </span></span>He did not make demands on the people for money or support. He said he could have but he didn't. He was gentle "like a nursing mother taking care of her children". He was ready to share the gospel and his very soul with them because the people had become very dear to him.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is important to see people the way God sees them. He sent His one and only Son, Jesus, and Jesus was willing to come and to pay that incredible price for all our sin. God does not want anyone lost to the devil. He goes to great lengths to rescue people out of the hand of the enemy. And we must be apart of that rescue.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Verse 10) Paul was holy, righteous, and blameless.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We MUST NOT give in to worldly pleasures that are not really, truly pleasures, but will cost us dearly. Just because other people may not know what you are doing, saying in private, or thinking doesn't mean God, Himself doesn't know. You need to know that He DOES know all those things. He knows us more than we know ourselves. We need to repent where we need to and live wholly for the Lord. It DOES matter, because people will see through all the facade. They don't need fake. They have had enough fake. They need the Truth and the Word of God is Truth. We need to present the Truth to them by living it, thinking it and speaking it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Verse 11) Paul acted like a father to the people he was ministering to. He said he "exhorted each of you, and encouraged you, and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, Who calls you unto His own kingdom and glory."</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Always exhort, encourage and call people to walk with the Lord. Nothing else matters.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I want to encourage all of you to be as Paul. Walk worthy of the vocation God has called you to. Repent where you need to and go and share the gospel. People need yours and my help. Jesus is coming soon. Be working for Him!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="text 1Thess-2-20" id="en-ESV-29574"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-91099843027123563292023-10-28T11:48:00.003-05:002023-10-28T11:48:56.890-05:00Revelation: Seven Spirits of God<span style="font-size: medium;">Seven Spirits of God: </span>Isaiah 11:2 “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;”<br /><br /> The Spirit of the Lord: First off a church or a person needs to do is to repent and turn to the Lord. Seek His will for congregation or self and serve Him.<br /><br /> Spirit of Wisdom: According to Proverbs 8 Wisdom is easy to get. She says she lifts her voice wherever people are and calls to them to listen to Her. Reading through this chapter we find there is no reason for a person to lack Wisdom. Wisdom by definition is skillful, it is prudence: knowing right from wrong and staying away from the wrong and doing what is right. <br /><br /> Spirit of Understanding: This is comprehension, discerning. Job 28:28 “And unto man he said, Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.” A lack of this kind of understand was morally culpable (that is guilty, criminal, deserving of censure or moral blame) and resulted in sin and even more drove away God’s compassion for person who did not have it. A lack of this wisdom is why people do and justify the wrong they want to live in.<br /><br />Spirit of Counsel: Advice, purpose, plan. God has advice--His Word for us; He made us with and has a purpose and a plan in mind for us. We need to seek His Word and Him in prayer.<br /><br /> Spirit of Might: This is force of valor, victory, mastery. It means to be a powerful warrior and champion. He has made us all this and strong in Him. We are victorious in Christ: 1Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. <br /><br />Spirit of Knowledge: This is cunning, learning, insight. 40 out of the 91 times used in Proverbs it is associated with wisdom. Proverbs 24:3-5 “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established. And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increases strength.” God holds unbelievers and Israelites responsible to know Him.<br /> Fear of the Lord: moral reverence. <br />This fear acknowledges God’s good intentions: Exodus 20:20 And Moses said unto the people, 'Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that His fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.' <br />It will motivate and delight even the Messiah: Isaiah 11:2-3 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.' <br />It is produced by God’s Word: Psalms 119:38 Stablish thy Word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. Proverbs 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of the Lord. <br />It makes a person receptive to Wisdom and Knowledge: Proverbs 1:7; 9:10. <br />The Fear of the Lord may be lost by despair of one’s own situation (Job 6:14) or by envy of sinner’s (Proverbs 23:17). <br />This fear restrains people from sin, it gives confidence, and helps rulers and causes judges to act justly and it results in good sleep.<br />Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-58874086423741027842023-10-28T11:46:00.004-05:002023-10-28T11:46:41.244-05:00Revelation: Kings and Priests<p> Kings and Priest<br />contrast the world view with God's view<br /><br />Kings: Authority<br /><br />1 Samuel 8:11-. Israel kept begging God for a king. They wanted to be like other nations. Here is what He said and what they got:<br /><br />––he will reign over you<br />––take your sons for himself<br /> –for his chariots<br /> –as horsemen<br /> –run before chariots<br /> –captains over 1000s and 50s<br /> –ear to the ground (to hear for enemies horses), and to watch for coming enemies<br /> –to reap the king's harvest<br /> –to make instruments of war<br /> –to make instruments of the king's chariots<br />––take your daughters<br /> –to be confectionaries<br /> –cooks<br /> –bakers<br />––take your fields<br />––take your vineyards<br />––take your oliveyards<br />––he will take the best and give them to his servants<br />––he will take 1/10 of your seed, and of your vineyards and give them to his officers and to his servants.<br />––he will take your menservants and your maidservants and your goodliest young men<br />––He will take you donkeys and put them to his work.<br />––He will take 1/10 of your sheep<br />––and you shall be his servants<br /><br />V18 And you shall cry out in that day because of your king which you have chosen; and the Lord shall not hear you. Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel and said, "No we will have a king over us."<br />God's kings <br /><br />Genesis 1:26-27 And God said,"Let Us make man in Our Image. after Our Likeness, and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth." So God created man in His Image, in the Image of God created He him; male and female, created He them.<br /><br />Psalm 8:4-8 What is man, that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him? For you have made him a little lower than the angels and have crowned him with glory and honor. You made him to have dominion over the work of Your Hands, You have put all things under his feet: all sheep and oxen, yes, and the beasts of the field; the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passes through the paths of the sea.<br /><br />Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus won back the power Adam gave to satan, <br /> Jesus gave it to us<br /><br />Mark 16: 15-18 & 20<br />Luke 9:1-5 Jesus gave disciples authority<br /><br />1 Corinthians 15:27 He has put all thing under His feet. (We are His body, so it is under us.)<br /><br />Hebrews 2:6-9 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that You are mindful of him? or the son of man that thou visited him? You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor, and did set him over the works of thy hands: You have put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that He put all in subjection under him, He left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him. But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man.<br /><br /><br /><br />God's Priests: Ministers<br /><br />Isaiah 61. This is about Jesus, but Christians are His body in the earth<br /><br />preach good tiding unto the meek<br />bind up the broken hearted<br />proclaim liberty to the captives<br />opening prisons to them that are bound<br />proclaim the accepted year of the Lord.<br />day of vengeance of our God<br />to comfort all that mourn<br /><br />Praying<br />1 Timothy 2:1-3. Therefore I [exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in [authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, Who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. <br /><br />James 5:16. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. <br />1 Timothy 2:1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, Job 42:10 And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job, when he had prayed for his friends. And the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. <br />Ephesians 6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, <br />Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-50241166410809456462023-10-28T11:33:00.005-05:002023-10-28T11:33:57.006-05:00 Revelation: Summary of Letters to the Churches<p> Revelation: Summary of Letters to the Churches</p><p>Church at Ephesus:<br /><br />Attribute Jesus gave them about Himself: “He that holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks." <br />The seven stars and the seven golden candlesticks represent Light. <br />The seven stars is the pastor of this church; the seven golden candlesticks is the church of Ephesus and also Christians today spreading his Light into the dark places.<br /><br />Problem: Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. <br /><br />Solution: Remember therefore from whence thou are fallen, and repent, and do the first works,<br /><br />Warning: or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. <br /><br />Reward: “To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the paradise of God.”<br /><br /> <br />Church at Smyrna:<br /><br />Attribute Jesus gave them about Himself: “the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive”<br /><br />Problem: None! This is one of only two churches that Jesus did not find any fault with.<br /><br />Warning: "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold the devil shall cast some of you into prison that ye may be tried and ye shall have tribulation ten days..."<br /><br />Reward: "be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. " <br /><br />Church at Pergamos: <br /><br />Attribute Jesus gave them about Himself: These things saith He which hath the sharp sword with two edges;"<br /><br />Problem: "But I have a few things against you, because thou have there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication."<br /><br />Solution: "Repent<br /><br />Warning: or else I will come unto you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."<br /><br />Reward: "He that hath and ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches, to him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it."<br /><br />Church at Thyatira:<br /><br />Attribute Jesus gave them about Himself: "These things saith the Son of God, who hath His eyes like unto a flame of fire, and His feet are like fine brass;"<br /><br />Problem: "I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest (allows) that woman jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication and to eat things sacrificed unto idols."<br /><br />Warning: "I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication and to eat things sacrificed unto idols."<br /><br />Solution: "But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come."<br /><br />Reward: "And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star."<br /><br />Church at Sardis:<br /><br />Attribute Jesus gave them about Himself: "These things saith He that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars"<br /><br />Problem: "I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead." "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God."<br /><br />Solution: "Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent."<br /><br />Warning: "If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee."<br /><br />Commending: "Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy."<br /><br />Reward: "He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before His angels."<br /><br />Church of Philadelphia<br /><br />Attribute Jesus gave them about Himself: "These things saith He that is holy, He that is True, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;"<br /><br />Note about the door that He opens and no man shuts and shuts and no man opens: Once the door is opened, and it now is, anyone can receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior. But once that door is shut, judgment is sure.<br /><br />Problem: None. "I know thy works: behold I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it; for thou hast little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name."<br /><br />Jesus' promise: "Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth."<br /><br />Reassurance: "Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I will come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown."<br /><br />Reward: "Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name."<br /><br /><br />And to every church and to all of us the Lord says: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. <br /><br />These letters act as a mirror for us to look into today. To see where we need to repent, where we need to make changes, to receive encouragement, to hear and pay attention to warnings of up coming things, warning of what will happen if we don't repent. These are to be taken to heart.<br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-71720136862874948852023-10-28T11:31:00.002-05:002023-10-28T11:31:08.673-05:00 Revelation: Church of Laodicea<p> Revelation: Church of Laodicea</p><p>To the church of Laodicea 14-22<br /><span style="color: red;">And unto the angel of the church of the Laodicians write; These things saith the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the Creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou were cold or hot. So then because thou are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of My mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou are wretched, and miserable, and poor and blind, and naked. I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear, and anoint thine eyes with eye salve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten, be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and Am set down with My Father in His throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. </span><br /><br />Attribute: The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the Creation of God. <br /><br />This church is in serious trouble. They are rich and increasing in material wealth. Laodicea is known for their wealth and known as a banking center. They had a famous medical school. So they are very comfortable, self-confident, self-satisfied and complacent. They think they are alright with the Lord. What they are doing is playing both sides. But they don’t know how very destitute they really are.<br /><br />V 15 The Lord says I would rather you be one or the other. <br /><br />Hot means to be fervent-fervent for the Lord. <br />Cold is not walking with the Lord but is able to be persuaded when confronted with the truth. <br /><br />V 16 But lukewarm is a very danger position. They are contented. They think they have no need. They are ok financially, socially, they are just contented.<br />The Lord say He will spue or vomit them out of His mouth. He will fling them away by force.<br /><br />V17 In the case with Laodicea they are so wealthy they have no need of any material things and full of pride of what they do have.<br /><br />Mark 10:17-27 story of the rich man.<br />V27 Jesus said, "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."<br /> * this is not impossible, just hard<br /> * eye of the needle is a small gate in Jerusalem<br /> * the camel has to be unloaded, brought to it's knees and shimmied <br /> through the gate.<br /><br /> Like a young woman that I once knew: She is from a well-to-do family, self-sufficient; she told me, "I don't need Him."<br /><br />It isn't just rich people that are contented either. It is hard to get people in this position to see the truth. <br /><br />Jesus said they don't even know they are wretched and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked.<br /><br />Wretched––According to Webster's dictionary: a pitiable person, a poor little person; a banished person, an exile; driven out.<br /><br />V18 <br />Buy of Me gold tried in fire, that you may be rich (truly rich)<br /><br />Gold represents true riches and high quality tried in fire so it is pure.<br />*Proverbs 23:23-24 Buy the truth<br /><br />Proverbs 4:1-7 Wisdom is the principal thing = meaning beginning, the first, the chief, the best, the firstfruits. Used 51 times "it holds the honor of being the first word written in the entire Bible! (Genesis 1:1––In the beginning)<br /><br />The Word of God is true, fine Gold which brings us salvation, righteousness, brings us into right standing with God, cleans us up and makes us whole.<br />Isaiah 55:1-2 Buy without money<br />Reminder: Proverbs 23:23––Buy the truth and sell it not...<br /><br />White raiment:<br />Isaiah 61:10 robe in righteousness<br /> Matthew 22:12 man came without wedding garment; called friend<br /> 2 Corinthians 5:21 ...we made the righteousness of God in Him<br /> 1 Peter 5:5 clothed in humility<br /> Ephesians 4:22-24 you do!<br /><br />Nakedness = being worldly, a person caring more about life here on earth than the Word of God in their life and living it. It not having the righteousness of God in our lives.<br /><br />Eye salve = poultice to put on eyes for healing<br />––the world will put a lot of trash out there in pictures an in writing and the demons will make sure we see them.<br />Remedy: Psalm 17: 15 ...behold Your face in righteousness...<br /> Hebrews 12:2-3 Looking unto Jesus... read in Holman<br />That is a lot to think about!!––to keep our eyes on.<br /><br />V19 Job 5:17 Happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore despise not the chastening of the Almighty.<br /><br />V20 Jesus is calling to them. Picture of Jesus standing at the door.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />V 14 This is where this attribute fits: <br /><br />Amen 281 means firm, trustworthy; surely.<br />Faithful 4103 trustworthy, trustful, faithful, sure, true. Worthy of belief, trust, or confidence, faithful, worthy of credit. Faithful in duty to oneself and to others of true fidelity––(Webster's––faithfulness, adherence to right; careful and exact observance of duty or discharge of obligations. Adherence to a person or party to which one is bound; loyalty)<br />True 228 alethinos true, real, genuine. Conformed to the truth. Real, unfeigned, not fictitious. i.e. loving truth, veracious (observant of the truth; habitually speaking the truth; truthful.)<br />Witness 3144 one who testifies or can testify to the truth of what he has seen, heard, knows. Especially of those who witnessed the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, who bear witness to the truth as it is in Jesus, and testifies to the world what God reveals through Him (A Martyr, One who by His death bears witness to the truth.)<br />the Beginning of the creations of God. The Originator and cause of creation<br /><br /><br />God wants the Laodiceans and us to be trustworthy and faithful to Him. To be true, genuine, conformed to the Truth and unfeigned––not fictitious and to be a good, true witness of these things, and to Him before others to the point of dying for the Truth if need be.<br /><br /> In verse 20, He wants to have true fellowship with these people and with us. He wants us to see how rewarding that fellowship is. To him that repents and overcomes:<br /><br />Reward: “I will make to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne.”</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-12811332931145100432023-10-28T11:29:00.003-05:002023-10-28T11:31:41.533-05:00 Revelation: Church of Philadelphia<p> Revelation: Church of Philadelphia</p><p>To the church of Philadelphia 7-13<br /><span style="color: red;">And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith He that is holy, He that is True, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it; for thou hast little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I will come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. </span><br /> <br />Attribute: “He that is holy, He that is True, He that hath the key of David, He that opens, and no man shuts; and shuts and no man opens.”<br /><br />Jesus said I know: <br /> your works<br /> you have little strength<br /> you have kept My Word<br /> You have not denied My Name<br /><br /><br />V7 "He that" <br />He that is Holy, and He that is True, He that has the key of David, He that opens and no man shuts; and shuts and no man opens.<br /><br />These things says He that is Holy, He that is True:<br />Holy 40 sacred, pure, moral blameless, consecrated<br />True 228 truthful, real, genuine, conformed to the truth, opposed to that which is false or pretend.<br /><br />He that has the key of David, <br />Key–2807 Kleis, a key as shutting a lock <br />*Isaiah 22:21-25. 22<br /><br />V8 I have set before you and open door..<br /><br />Door 2374 door, portal or entrance (the opening or closure) <br /><br /> 1Corinthians 16:8-9 Paul said, "But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." (Opportunities as well as enemies were waiting.)<br />Effectual1756 energes––active, operative, powerful<br /><br /> 2 Corinthians 2:12 "Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord," <br /><br /> Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how He had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. <br /><br /> Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I speak.<br /><br /> John 10:9 I Am the Door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.<br /><br />**Matthew 25: 1-13: The parable of the 10 virgins.<br />...Key of David once the door is open–salvation is assured. Anyone can come and receive Jesus as Lord and Savior. But once the door is shut–judgement is certain. <br /><br />*We have a door set before us. A door of opportunity. A GREAT opportunity! <br />John 4:35 Jesus says: "Say not ye, ' There are yet four months, and comes harvest?' behold; I say unto. you, 'Lift up your eyes and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.' ß<br />We need to take that opportunity and use it fully! People are waiting for us to tell them about Jesus.<br /> <br /> <br />Strength 1411 dunamis power, miraculous power. Ability, abundance. Spoken of intrinsic (internal) power.<br />Little 3398 mikros small in size, quantity, number or figurative dignity. least, less, little small.<br />BUT they have kept God's Word and have not denied Jesus' Name.<br /><br />V9 Jesus said, "Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you."<br /><br />These people which worship satan are wearing out the Christians of Philadelphia, that is why they have 'little strength'. They have not nor will they let go of God's Word. Jesus is going to step in and they will know they can not mess with God's people.<br /><br />"I will MAKE them come to worship at your feet...."<br /><br />Every individual is responsible for doing certain things. Such as: each person is to judge themselves, come to the Lord, answer the call He has put on their life, <br /><br />V10 Condition...Because you have kept the Word of My Patience, I also will keep you...<br /><br />V11 hold that fast to that which you have, that no one takes your crown.<br /><br />The word for Churches today is to hold on to God's Word––The Truth no matter how weary we get, hold on and don't let go. Keep working for the Lord doing what He tells us to do. He will step in and will deal with the enemy of God's Word and our faith. We have assurance of salvation and the comfort of belonging to Him and a community of people of like precious faith.<br /><br /><br />Reward: He that overcomes will I make a pillar in the temple of My God and he shall go no more out (assurance of salvation): and I will write upon him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, which is new Jerusalem (belonging), which cometh down out of heaven from My God: and I will write upon him My new name.<br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-26692122605773020952023-10-28T11:24:00.006-05:002023-10-28T11:27:46.244-05:00Revelation: Church at Sardis<p>Revelation: Church at Sardis<br /></p><p>The church in Sardis Revelation 3:1-6<br /><span style="background-color: white; color: red;">And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith He that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars, I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before His angels. He that hath and ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.</span><br /><br />Attribute: He that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars.<br /><br />This church is hanging on by a thread. There is just a few things that remain that is worth anything and they are told by the Lord to strengthen those things for they are ready to die. Their works before God has NOT been perfect and they need to:<br /><br /> Remember how they have received and heard the Word of God. They are to go back to their first love. When a person first receives Jesus they want to learn all they can about Him and walk close to Him. They have let other things between them and the Lord and the Lord wants them back.<br /> Hold fast to it. The Lord is telling them to hold fast to His Word and to act on it. Not let it go.<br /> and Repent back to the things of the Lord.<br /><br />In verse 2 He tells them:<br /> to be watchful 1127 Greek gregoreuo keep awake, be vigilant, to arise, arouse. When we pray for people who are lost, or people who knew the Lord and have walked away like this church has we pray for an awakening for them. To wake up! and be alert to their situation and the deceits of the enemy. WAKE UP! BE SOBER and BE VIGILANT because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8<br /> and strengthen the things which remain. Strengthen is from 4741 sterizo which means to be steadfast; to turn resolutely––to be decided, to be fixed, inflexible, constant and unshaken, to confirm, set, stablish<br /><br />There are only a few people who are worthy to walk with the Lord in white.<br /><br />The attributes given to this church is what is need to revive them and to bring them back to life in Jesus.<br /><br />Seven is the number of perfection. We are told to be perfect: Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.<br />Seven stars: again this means light; shedding light to see and to know what is the truth. Even in darkness God is shedding His light for people to repent and to turn to Him. He wants everyone to come to know Him because He loves each and every one of us!<br /><br />Seven Spirits of God: Isaiah 11:2 “And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;”<br /><br /> The Spirit of the Lord: First off a church or a person needs to do is to repent and turn to the Lord. Seek His will for congregation or self and serve Him.<br /> Spirit of Wisdom: According to Proverbs 8 Wisdom is easy to get. She says she lifts her voice wherever people are and calls to them to listen to Her. Reading through this chapter we find there is no reason for a person to lack Wisdom. Wisdom by definition is skillful, it is prudence: knowing right from wrong and staying away from the wrong and doing what is right. <br /> Spirit of Understanding: This is comprehension, discerning. Job 28:28 “And unto man he said, Behold the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.” A lack of this kind of understand was morally culpable (that is guilty, criminal, deserving of censure or moral blame) and resulted in sin and even more drove away God’s compassion for person who did not have it. A lack of this wisdom is why people do and justify the wrong they want to live in.<br />Spirit of Counsel: Advice, purpose, plan. God has advice--His Word for us; He made us with and has a purpose and a plan in mind for us. We need to seek His Word and Him in prayer.<br /> Spirit of Might: This is force of valor, victory, mastery. It means to be a powerful warrior and champion. He has made us all this and strong in Him. We are victorious in Christ: 1Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. <br /> Spirit of Knowledge: This is cunning, learning, insight. 40 out of the 91 times used in Proverbs it is associated with wisdom. Proverbs 24:3-5 “Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established. And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increases strength.” God holds unbelievers and Israelites responsible to know Him.<br /> Fear of the Lord: moral reverence. <br />This fear acknowledges God’s good intentions: Exodus 20:20 And Moses said unto the people, 'Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that His fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.' <br />It will motivate and delight even the Messiah: Isaiah 11:2-3 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.' <br />It is produced by God’s Word: Psalms 119:38 Stablish thy Word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. Proverbs 2:5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of the Lord. <br />It makes a person receptive to Wisdom and Knowledge: Proverbs 1:7; 9:10. <br />The Fear of the Lord may be lost by despair of one’s own situation (Job 6:14) or by envy of sinner’s (Proverbs 23:17). <br />This fear restrains people from sin, it gives confidence, and helps rulers and causes judges to act justly and it results in good sleep.<br />I suggest reading through Proverbs chapter 8.<br /><br />Sardis and anyone today that is lacking; needs to repent and seek the Seven Spirits of God. And he that overcomes<br />Reward: “The same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels.”<br />Addendum: Proverbs Chapter 8 (Holman Christian Standard Bible)<br /><br />V1 Doesn't Wisdom call out? Doesn't Understand make her voice heard?<br />V2 At the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads, she takes her stand. <br />V3 Beside the gates at the entry to the city, at the main entrance, she cries out:<br />V4 "People, I call out to you; my cry is to mankind.<br />V5 Learn to be shrewd, you who are inexperienced; develop common sense, you who are foolish.<br />V6 Listen, for I speak of noble things, and what my lips say is right.<br />V7 For my mouth tells the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.<br />V8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; none of them are deceptive or perverse.<br />V9 All of them are clear to the perceptive and right to those who discover knowledge.<br />V10 Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.<br />V11 For wisdom is better than precious stones, and nothing desirable can compare with it.<br />V12 I, Wisdom share a home with Shrewdness and have Knowledge and Discretion.<br />V13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.<br />V14 I possess good advice and competence; I have understanding and strength.<br />V15 It is by me that kings reign and rulers enact just law;<br />V16 by me, princes lead, as do nobles [and] all righteous judges.<br />V17 I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me.<br />V18 With me are riches and honor, lasting wealth and righteousness.<br />V19 My fruit is better than solid gold and my harvest than pure silver.<br />V20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,<br />V21 giving wealth as an inheritance to those who love me, and filling their treasuries.<br /><br />V22 The Lord made me at the beginning of His creations, before His works of long ago.<br />V23 I was formed before ancient times, from the beginning, before the earth began.<br />V24 I was brought forth when there were no watery depths and no springs filled with water.<br />V25 I was brought forth before the mountains and hills were established,<br />V26 before He made the land, the fields, or the first soil on the earth.<br />V27 I was there when He established the heavens, when He laid out the horizon on the surface of the ocean,<br />V28 when He placed the skies above, when the fountains of the ocean gushed forth,<br />V29 when He set a limit for the sea so that the waters would not violate His command, when He laid out the foundations of the earth.<br />V30 I was a skilled craftsman beside Him. I was His delight every day, always rejoicing before Him.<br />V31 I was rejoicing in His inhabited world, delighting in the human race.<br /><br />V32 And now, [my] sons, listen to me; those who keep my ways are happy.<br />V33 Listen to instructions and be wise; don't ignore it.<br />V34 Anyone who listens to me is happy, watching at my doors everyday, waiting by the posts of my doorway.<br />V35 For the one who finds me finds lift and obtains favor from the Lord,<br />V36 but the one who sins against me harms himself; all who hate em love death.</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-60161927394634948482021-11-25T06:47:00.003-06:002021-11-25T06:47:33.507-06:00Revelation: Church at Thyatira<p> To the church of Thyatira 18-29<br /><br /><span style="color: red;">And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath His eyes like unto a flame of fire, and His feet are like fine brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works, and the last to be more than the first. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent or their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am He which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star. he that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.</span><br /><br />Attribute: <span style="color: red;"> “The Son of God, who hath His eyes like unto a flame of fire, and His feet are like fine brass.”</span><br /><br />Attribute applied: Jesus says: “ I know:<br /> your works<br /> charity<br /> service <br /> faith<br /> your patience<br /> your works<br /><br /><span style="color: red;">“Not withstanding I have a few things against thee”...</span></p><p><span style="color: red;"> </span><br />This church has allowed 'that woman Jezebel' in that teaches sexual impurity and to eat things sacrificed unto idols and is causing others to fall from the Lord through deceptions of this kind of sin. It needs to be noted here that Jesus says if verse 21 'And I gave her space to repent of her fornication and she repented not.' The Lord always gives time to repent; for some, it can be for as long as their natural life is but not for others such as this woman.<br /><br />This sin that the church has allowed in has long effects. Any sin does: It effects those around us for a long ways. If a person could see the effects what he or she does and says, I wonder would we do and say some of the things we do and say? We think no one will know or care, but people do. Look at the world today, at the mess we are all in. This is the effects of someones' sin.<br /><br />Attribute applied: The Lord is demanding purity from them and from us, that is the reason for the “His eyes like unto a flame of fire, and feet like fine brass” which represents purity. <br /><br />V 18 Feet travels: Isaiah 52:7. How beautiful upon the mountain are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that publish peace; that brings good tidings of good, that publishes salvation; that says unto ion, 'Your God reigns..."<br /><br />Also this is the only letter that says, "The Son of God". Why? Because The Son of God is the Redeemer of our souls, the One Who died and rose from the dead to deliver us out of the hand of the enemy, and made us to be victorious.<br /><br />Fire burns, it burns hot, It cleanses and makes pure. This church and us today needs to repent and let the Word cleanse us from the impurities we have allowed into our lives. His eyes: because He sees into our very being and knows the truth of our lives, what we think, if what we are doing is in right-standing or a show.<br /><br />Brass represent oneness with the Lord Jesus Christ:</p><p><br /> Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper and is a substitutional alloy. (Jesus took our place on the cross and paid for our sin so we don’t have too--we couldn’t anyway.) It is used in place of gold (we are here to be the light, hands, feet of Jesus.) Jesus is the propitiation of our sin through faith. (Propitiation "is viewed as appeasing divine justice and effecting reconciliation between God and man." *) Romans 3:25, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 4:10</p><p><br /> Brass is resistant to tarnishing and is a natural germicidal. When we are walking in God Word-studying it, living it, confessing it, sin and sickness must flee and die.</p><p> <br /> Brass has malleability--it is capable of being reshaped or extended by beating with a hammer or by pressure of rollers. And is an easy material to cast. We must let the Potter make us into what He wants us to be--Righteous, over-comers, living in victory and without sin. </p><p><br /> Brass has acoustic properties--we are to make melody in our hearts to the Lord. We are to sing His praises and worship Him.</p><p><br /> Brass becomes stronger and self healing when aluminum is mixed with it. I had asked the Lord about this: “Why not mix aluminum in with the zinc and copper?” His answer was immediate: “ Because I don’t want you to be hard hearted but tender-hearted to the needs of other and you can not heal yourself. I am your Healer!”</p><p><br /> This brass alloy must be produced with great care, with special attention placed on a balanced composition and proper production temperatures and parameter to avoid long-term failures. God has taken great care to make sure of our success in Him!! The word alloy means: *A state as to being mixed with base metals; comparative purity. A substance composed of two or more metals INTIMATELY mixed and united, usually by being fused together and dissolving in each other when molten; as, brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. This leaves no room for impurities. </p><p>Jesus prayed in John 17: 20-23 <span style="color: red;"> “...Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on Me through their word; that they all may be one; as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that You has sent Me. And the glory which You gave Me I have given them; that they may be one, even as We are one: I in them, and You in Me, that they may be made perfect in One; and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and has loved them, as You have loved Me. Father, I will that they also whom You have given Me, be with Me where I AM; that they may behold My Glory, which You have given Me: for You loved Me before the foundation of the world. O Righteous Father, the world has not know You: but I have know You, and these have know that You have sent Me. An I have declared unto them Your Name, and will declare it: that the Love wherewith You have loved me may be in them, and I in them.”</span><br /><br />John 16:33. <span style="color: red;">These things, I have spoken unot you, that in Me you might have peace. In the world you hsall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world."</span><br /><br />He is telling them, and us that we must keep ourselves pure and separated from the sexual and worldly lust and be united intimately with Him. Those who have not gotten caught in this trap He says to them: “ I will put upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come."<br /><br />Repent, do what is right in His site and you will receive a <br />Reward: <span style="color: red;">To him will I give power over the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers even as I received of My Father. AND I will give him the Morning Star.</span></p><p>Revelation 22:16 </p><p></p><p><br />Facts about brass is from the on-line encyclopedia: Wikipedia<br />* Definition of alloy and propitiation is from Webster’s New International Dictionary 2nd edition</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-14798082938176629902021-11-15T06:50:00.002-06:002021-11-15T06:50:18.857-06:00Revelation: Church At Pergamos<p> To the church of Pergamos Revelation 2:12-17<br /><br /><span style="color: red;">And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith He which hath the sharp sword with two edges; I know your works, and where thou dwells, even where Satan’s seat is: and you hold fast my name and have not denied my faith, even in those day wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells. But I have a few things against you, because thou have there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So have you also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent, or else I will come unto you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. He that hath and ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches, to him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;">Attribute: “He which has the sharp sword with two edges”</span><br /><br />This church allows people into their congregation that is leading people into sin by deception. It should not be allowed!<br /><br />Pergamos is where there is a throne and altar for satan. He was worshipped here and lived here in Pergamos. There is where God's faithful servant Antipas (2:13) was killed for preaching the Truth of the gospel. <br /><br />It is interesting to note that in this verse Jesus says He knows this:<br /> your works<br /> and where you live <br /> AND<br /> where satan's seat is <br /> where satan lives<br /> Knowing those things He also knows:<br /> who is holding fast His name and has not denied 'My' faith<br /><br />In the midst of all the evil and all that is wrong in this area there are those who love the Lord with all their hearts, work for Him, and will NOT deny His name nor His faith, but will keep going on being faithful. <br /><br />This can be applied today. With all the evil that is growing in our communities, state, country, world, we can remain faithful and do the work of the Lord even when it means death to our bodies. Because death to our bodies brings us into eternity with Jesus!<br /><br />The problem with this church are two-fold<br /> they have allowed people in that hold to the doctrine of Balaam. Balaam you remember from Numbers chapters 23 and 24 that Balak hired Balaam to curse Israel but God told him he better not do that. But Balaam was so enamored with the money Balak offered him. You can read the rest of the story there in Numbers. It very interesting and God used a donkey which spoke to Balaam. Balaam then told Balak how to be a stumbling block to the children of Israel and that is what is happening here in this church. The leaders have allowed this same teaching in to be a stumbling block to God's people.<br /> also they have allowed and hold to the doctrine of the nicolaitanes, who led "lives of unrestrained indulgence". (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolaism) <br /><br />The Lord hates both of these practices and tells us to STAY AWAY from them.<br /><br /><span style="color: #990000;">Attribute applied: </span><br /><br />The Sword:<br /><br /> Isaiah 49:1-2 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord has called Me from the womb, from the bowel of My mother has He made mention of My name. And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of His hand has He hid me, and made Me a polished shaft in His quiver; has He hid Me;<br /> Ephesians 6:16-17 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God<br /> Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the Word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is the discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”<br />Second Corinthians 6:14-18 says, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers? for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? and what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believes with an infidel? and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the Living God; as God hath said, “I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate”, saith the Lord, “and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters”, saith the Lord Almighty.<br /><br />The sword divides. It divides the wrong from the right. The wrong needs to be cut off and gotten rid of––cast away. As you can see in the scripture of 2 Corinthians 6: 14-18 the Lord does not want us to be unequally yoked with unrighteousness. By allowing this evil teaching in the church causes confusion and unrest and leads people away from the truth. This should not be. The leaders of the church needs to boot that out. We either take up the sword and boot out evil in the Name of Jesus or Jesus will take up the sword and will boot us out.<br /> <br />Jesus told them (and us) in verse 16 of Revelation 2, “ Repent, or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.” This church and us are to repent for this fellowship with sin and and boot them out of our churches if they do not repent. We are the ones to deal with this. Jesus gave us the authority in His Name to do this, also it is our place to do it. He tells us to have NO fellowship with false teachers and with the people who what nothing to do with the Lord and living righteously.<br /><br />He will come and “fight against them with the sword of His mouth”. But we have the same sword--the Word of God and this fight is for us to do . It won’t be the blessing that it should be. Just like Pharaoh was to be a blessing to Israel when they were to leave Egypt and give Israel the wealth that belongs to them for all the years of service. But Pharaoh, because of his selfishness and wanting slaves to build his wealth and cities would not be obedient. God used him anyway but not to Pharaoh’s or Egypt’s benefit. Pharaoh and his army were killed in the Red Sea and Egypt lost it power and status in the world. <br /><br />He is telling us the same thing today: we are to repent, turn on back on the evil world and “come out from among them, and be ye separate”. Then we will overcome and will:<br /><br />Reward: <span style="color: red;">be given to eat of the hidden manna, and will be given a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it!</span></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-11580017267467586462021-10-26T06:08:00.012-05:002021-11-13T16:49:25.554-06:00Revelation: Church at Smyrna To the church of Smyrna Revelations 2:8-11<br /><br /><span style="color: red;">V8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the First and the Last, which was dead, and is alive; <br />V9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. <br />V10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold the devil shall cast some of you into prison that ye may be tried and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. <br />V11 He that hath and ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; he that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second death. </span><br /><br />Attribute: <span style="color: #990000;"> “the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive”</span><br /><br /> Smyrna, today is Izmir, was 35 miles north of Ephesus. It was the most splendid of the 7 Cities and was the pride of Asia. The caesar cult had emerged and the Christians suffered a great deal because they would not worship Caesar. Polycarp, the bishop of the church, was martyred here in A.D. 156 because he refused to call Ceasar "Lord".<br /><br /><br />This is one of only two churches that Jesus did not find any fault with and with Smyrna He is warning them and giving them encouragement He is also addressing fear. <br /><br />Jesus knows: <br />their works<br />tribulation<br />poverty<br /><br />V8. The First and The Last<br /> Isaiah 41:4<br /> Isaiah 44:6<br /> Isaiah 48:12. hearken to Me; hear and obey<br /><br />V9 1 Timothy 6:17-18. ...do good and rich in good works...<br /><br /><br /><br />V10. Fear none of those things:<br /> Matthew 10:22. <span style="color: red;"> Jesus said, "And you shall be hated of all for My name's sake: but he that endures to the end shall be saved."</span><br /> Be thou faithful:<br /> Matthew 24:13. <span style="color: red;">Jesus said, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved."</span><br /><br />Jesus is telling the church at Smyrna that He is very aware of them and what they do for Him. He knows they are very obedient to Him. He also know what because of that they are being troubled by those around them for their faith and teaching/preaching the gospel. They are a poor church but He says they rich in the Word and are storing up treasures in Heaven–Matthew 6:19-21 through being obedient.<br /><br />Jesus is warning them that they will suffer because of those that are of satan's group, and some of them will be cast into prison for 10 days. But He tells them to not be afraid what those things. He always tells us to fear NOT!<br /><br />Attribute applied: He also knows because He has been through it Himself when He lived here on the earth. He IS The First and The Last, was dead, and IS alive! He has lived here on the earth for 33 years and has faced what the Smyrnaians have faced. He knows they will be severally tried and He tells them to remain faithful unto death. He is telling them: ‘I have been there and come out on the other side. I am the first and last; I was dead and now alive. I know what is awaiting for you––remain faithful!!’ Don't get discouraged. Never give up. (Winston Churchill!)<br /><br />He is telling us the same thing: Remain faithful!! Keep focused on Jesus and be obedient to what He tells you to do through though severely tried-remain faithful! And you will:<br /><br />Reward: <span style="color: red;">“Not be hurt of the second death”</span>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-87114097117446307832021-10-07T05:55:00.009-05:002021-10-11T06:29:56.308-05:00Revelation: Church at EphesusTo the Church at Ephesus 2:1-7<br />V1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith He that holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; <br />V2 I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: <br />V3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast labored, and hast not fainted. <br />V4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. <br />V5 Remember therefore from whence thou are fallen, and repent, and do the first works, or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. <br />V6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. <br />V7 He that hath and ear, let him hear what the Spirit hath unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.<br /><br />Attribute: “He that holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;<br /><br /> V1 The seven stars and the seven golden candlesticks represent Light. <br /><br />The seven stars is the pastor of this church; the seven golden candlesticks is the church of Ephesus and also Christians today spreading his Light into the dark places. <br /><br />The number seven represents perfection-Jesus is perfect, He is Light and His Light is perfect and pure. Jesus, the Revelator is shedding light onto the Ephesian Christians. He is shedding His Light on the good and right things they are doing and encouraging them and He is shedding light on what needs to be fixed and He tells them how to fix it.<br /><br />V2–3 Jesus reveals to Ephesian church:<br /> their works (2041 Gk ergon-where we get ergonomics) It means WORK<br /><br /> their labor (2873 Gk kopos) toil; demands the whole strength of a person exerted to the uttermost if he is to accomplish the task which is before him. Reminds me of a farmer. Farming is very hard work.<br /><br /> their patience 5281 hupomone the quality that does not surrender to circumstances or succumb under trial. 1 Thess 1:3 patience of hope<br /><br /> how they can't not bear them which are evil<br /><br /> that they tried them that say they are apostles and found them liars. 1John 4:1 believe not every spirit...<br />2 Corin 11:10-15 Amp<br /><br /> and have borne (941 Gk bastazo) through the idea of removal; to lift, to bear, carry, take up John 20:15, Acts 21:35-36<br /><br /> have patience (5281 Gk hupomone) cheerful or hopeful endurance, constancy, patient continuance (waiting)<br /><br /> has labored (2872 Gk to work hard and and feel fatigued (spiritually)<br /><br /> they have not fainted (Gk 2577) they didn't quit, or get 'sick of it', <br /><br />V4 While the Lord has complimented them on many things He continues by saying “Nevertheless”. They have left their first love <br /><br />What happened here is a couple of things. <br /><br />They are workers! Also, they can’t “bear those which are evil have tried those that say they are apostles and found them liars”. While both of these are good things, like Peter walking on the water, he got his focus off Jesus, they left their focus from off the Lord and quit shining the Light by living and preaching the Word of God to judging and looking for evil in everyone that comes into their midst. The Lord doesn't call anyone to do that. Also salvation is not by works as said in Ephesians 2:9, "Not of works, lest any man should boast." And Jesus is telling them to STOP IT! and repent: to remember where they came from and put their focus back on Jesus and His Word. <br /><br />It was like Peter walking on water. Jesus called him to Himself and Peter did great until he got his eyes off Jesus and "saw" the wind boisterous then he started to sink. Jesus called Ephesus to Himself and they did great until they got their eyes off on the problem–––or problem makers and then things went wrong.<br /><br />V5 and He tells them ‘remember therefore from where you have fallen--"repent!, and do the first works; or else I will come unto you quickly, and will removed your candlestick out of his place except you repent."<br /><br />They have left their first Love. Remember when you first came to know the Lord and have made Him your Lord as well as Savior? You felt clean, light. The burden of sin was off of you. You saw the world in a totally different way––as God's creation. The colors were brighter and it was all good. Also, you looked to God, to praise Him, to look for His guidance, to talk to Him, listen to Him.<br /><br />As time goes on, we get caught up in the daily things we have to still do and may have added church work on top of that. We start feeling the weight of those things again. We get caught up in the work and leave aside reading God love letter to us and leave aside praying and listening to Him. But while doing church work we think that is just what He wants. But in reality most of that is just busy work. Most of it does not need to be done.<br /><br />What The Lord wants is our first love relationship we had with Him. When we are in the relationship, our ears are keen to hear what He really wants us to do. More things will get done. It is more to the point. And we rest content knowing we are in His will. Our work should be done out of love and obedience to Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Because we want to please Him.<br /><br />We don't need to go looking for evil. It is all around us and unfortunately, in the church as well. I heard a preacher say once, that when you turn the light on, bugs will show up. The devil will send his group to churches where the Word of God is being preached to distract, confuse, and lead away. Once it is seen, yes, it needs to be dealt with to the point, if the person/people don't repent and do right, kicking them out of the church. That is Biblical. God doesn't want evil around to lead others away from Him.<br /><br />V6 He commends them again.<br /><br />V7 He is tell us the same thing: Jesus ended His letter to this church with, "He that has and ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches;..." So the messages is for us today as well as for the church at Ephesus so long ago. If evil comes in our midst, yes it needs to be dealt with in the proper manner. Don’t go looking for it!! Keep our focus on Jesus and His Word––studying it and sharing it and keep in the love relationship that we first had when we first became Born Again.<br /><br />Reward: “To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the paradise of God.”Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-12626514600591695082021-09-28T07:33:00.029-05:002023-10-28T11:44:43.740-05:00Revelation: Letters to the Seven Churches<p>Revelation: Letters to the Seven Churches<br /><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><br /></span><span style="color: #990000;">Revelation is a book of Hope, Mercy, and Redemption!</span><br /><br />Revelation means to reveal something. In this case it is to reveal [Jesus Christ] what the Lord will do in the last days of this earth and human life on this earth and what will take place in Heaven! It is an exciting book. God wants us to know that is why He made sure it was written down and He gave it to us. He said in chapter 1 Verse 3 "Blessed {Happy} is he that reads and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand."<br />And it is at hand! All the prophecies concerning Israel that needs to happen before the Lord's return has all been fulfilled. [Not all prophesy, but all concerning Israel] Now He is pouring out His Spirit on all flesh for an awakening to Him and to the Truth of His Word; for people to be born again and to walk closely with Him before the rapture takes place. <br />Chapter 1<br />Jesus had John write letters to seven churches in Asia-seven different messages from the mouth of Jesus and John acted as secretary and wrote.<br />But these letters are not just for those seven church, but the are also for us today. For at the end of each letter Jesus tells us: “He that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the church...” There are certain benefits given to those who heed these words.<br /> <br />These letters are given to “us” just before Jesus reveals what will happen in the very last day--the very end. We need to listen to what is contained in them and take inventory of our lives as we read them.<br /><br />V1 “must shortly come to pass” 1722 (en) and 5034(tachos) brief space of time i.e. in haste; quickly, shortly, speedily. <br />When it happens, it will happen in a short space of time––quickly.<br /><br />Time shortened. Matthew. 24:22-28; Mark 13:20-23<br /><br />...signified by His angel...(Webster’s) to show by a sign; to communicate by any conventional token as words, gestures, signals or the like. To make known; announce. ...to John: who bare record of the Word of God and of the testimony of Jesus<br /><br /><br />V2 John bare record: of the Word of God<br /> of the testimony of Jesus Christ, <br /> of all things that he saw<br /><br />V3 Blessed is he that: reads, hear, and keeps–2083 watch, observe, guard<br /> that hear the word of this prophecy<br /> and keep (guard from loss or injury; keeping an eye on) those things which are written therein<br /><br />Blessed––Makarois–one who's in the world, yet independent of the world; his satisfaction comes from Go and not from favorable circumstances.<br />...for the time is at hand<br /><br /> Romans 13:11 ...time closer now than when we first believed<br /> James 5:8 Be patient, stablish your hearts<br /> 1 Peter 4:7...all things are at hand. Now more than ever<br />Sober 4993 so-phro-eh-o. to have a sound mind i.e. sane e in right mind; not to drink.<br /><br />V4-20 is a cover letter (Hilton Sutton) that was included to each of the churches along with the personal letter that the Lord had John write to each.<br /><br />V4 Grace 5485 (Charis) to rejoice, joy, favor, acceptance, a kindness granted or desire, a benefit, thanks, gratitude. A favor without expectation of return; absolute freeness of the lovingkindness of God to people, finding its only motive in the bounty and free heartedness of the Giver. Unearned, unmerited favor.<br /><br />Peace 1515 (Eirene) The absence or end of strife. Such a state of peace is the object of divine and saving promises and is brought about by God's mercy, granting deliverance and freedom from all distresses that are experienced as a result of sin...referring to a new relationship between man and god brought about by the atonement. To set at one again.<br /><br />From Him which is, and which was, and which is to come and from the Seven Spirits which are before His throne; <br />...Seven Spirits or seven-fold Spirit Isaiah 11:2<br />Revelation 3:1 7 Spirits of God,<br />Revelation 4:5 7 lamps > all refers to the Spirit of God<br />Revelation 5:6 7 horns, 7 eyes<br />Zechariah 3:9 7 eyes<br /><br />V5 And from Jesus Christ,<br /> Who is the Faithful Witness, <br /> John 8:12-19<br /> John 5:19-47<br />The Lord always has a witness--2 or 3; Deuteronomy 17:6, 19:15-16<br />1. Himself, 2. John, 3. His works, 4. the Father<br /><br /> Compare John 5:31 with John 8:14. Why the difference? Must look at John 5:30––He is not seeking His own will but the will of the Father. If He were, His witness would not be true. Read John 5:30-31 in Amp.<br /><br /> First begotten of the dead 1 Corin 15:20-23, Col. 1:18<br /> Prince of the kings of the earth.<br />Prince 758 One first in power, authority, dominion, hence a ruler, lord<br /> Rev. 17:14 *<br /> Eph. 1:20-23<br /> 1 Tim 6:15-16<br />He: washed us from our sins in His own blood<br /><br />Life in the blood––Leviticus 17:11, 14<br /><br />V6 made us kings and priest unto God and His Father<br /> (hand-outs)<br /><br />Kings 935 basileus (bas-il-yooce) meaning king, monarch ie. one who <br />exercises royal authority and sovereignty<br /><br />Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus won back the power Adam gave to satan, <br /> Jesus gave it to us<br />Mark 16: 15-18 & 20 <br />Luke 9:1-5 Jesus gave disciples authority<br /><br />Priests 2409 hiereus (hee-er-yooce) a priest, one who performs the <br />sacred rites: prayer, communion, sharing the gospel<br /><br />1 Peter 2:5, 9 A royal priest...holy nation<br />Exodus 19:5-6 If you will obey....kingdom of priest; even in the OT before redemption<br />Malachi 1:11––Make His name great among the heathens<br />Acts 1:6-8 power + witness<br /><br />V7 He comes with clouds<br /> Daniel 7:13-14<br /> Mark 14:62<br /> Hebrews 12:1––clouds of witness?<br /><br />V8. Which is: always present.<br />Almighty 3841––The All Ruling, i.e. God; Absolute<br />He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the Ending<br />Isaiah 41:4 (AMP<br /> 44:6-8<br /> 48:11-13<br /><br />V9 John: <br />brother 80 deriving from the same Father<br />companion 4791 in tribulation 2347 co-participant, partake with or in affliction, anguish, trouble<br />kingdom 932 royalty, rule, dominion–reign that is the exercise of kingly power<br />patience 5281 endurance, constancy, patient continuance, bearing up under<br /><br />10-19 John talking to the 7 churches, telling them he can relate to them.<br />(10) I (John) was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, <br />(11) saying, “I am Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last and, what thou seest write in a book and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.” <br />(12) And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; <br />(13) and in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. <br />(14) His head and His hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and His eyes were as a flame of fire; <br />(15) and His feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and His voice as the sound of many waters. <br />16) And He had in His right hand seven stars: And out of His mouth went a sharp two-edged sword” and His countenance was as the sunshineth in his strength. <br />(17) And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. And He laid His right hand upon me, saying unto me, “Fear not; I am the first and the last: <br />(18) I am He that liveth, and was dead, and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and Have the keys of hell and of death. <br />(19) Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; <br />(20) the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and he seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.<br /><br />Lampstands 3087 luchnis (lookh-nee-ah lampstand from 3088 luchnos <br />a portable lamp; illuminator<br /><br />First of all we see Jesus explaining the seven stars and the seven candlesticks, V20. The word angels means: messengers, heavenly beings or pastors. The seven lampstands are the churches. So it makes sense that the angels are probably pastors of the churches. And these letters are being written to the pastor of each of these churches to be shared with their congregation. <br /><br />Stars and lampstands offer light. Pastors and the churches are to be a beacons of light to show those in darkness the way to go. Jesus holds the stars––pastors––in His right hand. They are precious and valuable to Him.<br />The right hand––high in rank; highest honor; and it means He is their Helper and Protector. <br /><br />Secondly, we will be looking specifically at the attributes of Jesus listed in the verses above and how they relate to the different churches, and will only be looking at the highlights of each church because there is so much more to each of these churches.<br />Revelation chapters 2 through 3<br /><br />Thirdly, after each letter, chapter 2 verses 7, 11, 17, 29, chapter 3 verses 6, 13, 22, Jesus ended each of these letters with "He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches...". So then, not only are these letters written to the actual church but to us today and we are to pay attention to what is beings said––the warning, as well as to the praises that in included in each of these.<br /><br />Amos 8:11. "Behold, the days come", says the Lord God, "That I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor of thirst for water, but of hearing the Words of the Lord." <br /><br />V17-18 Fear is cancelled because of verse 18<br />I AM He that lives<br />was dead, and behold I AM Alive forevermore<br />Amen<br />and have the keys of hell and of death.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #990000;">No reason to fear any more.</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Revelation <b>Class Notes:</b></span><br /><br />Revelation means to reveal something. The Lord is showing us what will come to pass. This book is an exciting book, not one to fear.<br /><br />Revelation is written in an order. 1. Chapter one tells that things are about to happen. 2. Chapters 2 and 3 are letters to the Churches---to the pastors of the churches. These are warning, call to repentance, and encouragement to not fear, to remain in faith, and trust toward the Lord and His Word. These are foundational. 3. The sensational comes after and the sensational is the judgment. <br /><br />We need to be in the foundational. We need to have the Word of God in us and before us. It is our life. We are facing things today that we have never before faced in this country. We need to know what the Lord says to us and about us. <br /><br />Chapter 1<br /><br />V1 Shortly come to pass: Shortly comes from two greek words 1722 (en) meaning "in"; and 5034 (tachos) meaning brief space of time. The meaning then is "in haste". It has the meaning that 'when it happens, it will happen quickly'.<br /><br /><br />V2. John bore record: of the Word of God<br /> of the Testimony of Jesus Christ<br /> of all things that he saw.<br /><br />V3. Blessed is he that: reads, hear, and keeps<br /> that hear the Word of this Prophecy<br /> and keep those thing which are written therein<br />...for the time is at hand<br /> Romans 13:11 ...time closer now than when we first believed<br /> James 5:8. Be patient, stablish your hearts<br /> 1 Peter 4:7 ...all things are at hand. Now more than ever.<br /><br />V4-20 This is a cover letter that was included to each of the churches along with the person letter that the Lord had John write to them.<br /><br /><br /><br />V4. From His which is , and which was, and which is to come and from the Seven Spirits which are before His throne; Isaiah 11:2<br /><br />Isaiah 11:2<br />Revelation 3:1. 7 Spirits of God >All refers to the Spirit of God<br />Revelation 4:5. 7 Lamps<br />Revelations 6:7 Horns, 7 Eyes<br /><br />V5. Jesus Christ, Who is:<br /> the Faithful Witness,<br /> John 8:12-19<br /> John 5:19-47<br /> Compare John 5:31 with John 8:14. Why the difference? Must look at John 5:30––He is not seeking His own will but the will of the Father. If He were, His witness would not be true.<br /><br /> First begotten of the dead. 1 Corin 15:20-23, Col. 1:18<br /> The Prince of the kings of the earth<br /><br />V6 made us kings and priest unto God and His Father<br /><br />Kings 935 basileus (bas-il-yooce) meaning king, monarch ie. one who <br />exercises royal authority and sovereignty<br />Matthew 28:18-20<br />Mark 16: 15-18 & 20<br />Acts 1:6-8<br />Priests 2409 hiereus (hee-er-yooce) a priest, one who performs the <br />sacred rites: prayer, communion, sharing the gospel<br />1 Peter 2:5, 9 A royal priest...holy nation<br />Exodus 19:5-6 If you will obey....kingdom of priest<br />Malachi 1:11––Make His name great among the heathens<br /><br /><br />V7 He comes with clouds<br /> Daniel 7:13-14<br /> Mark 14:62<br /> Hebrews 12:1––clouds of witness?<br /><br /><br /><br />V8. Which is: always present.<br />Almighty 3841––The All Ruling, i.e. God; Absolute<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />V9 John: <br />brother 80 deriving from the same Father<br />companion 4791 in tribulation 2347 co-participant, partake with or in affliction, anguish, trouble<br />kingdom 932 royalty, rule, dominion–reign that is the exercise of kingly power<br />patience 5281 endurance, constancy, patient continuance, bearing up under<br /><br /><br />Lampstands 3087 luchnis (lookh-nee-ah lampstand from 3088 luchnos <br />a portable lamp; illuminator<br /><br /><br />Stars and lampstands offer light. These are pastors and their churches who offer light to those who sit in darkness.<br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-5296700971954961422021-09-02T06:34:00.003-05:002021-09-02T06:34:35.470-05:00Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5<p> Chapter 5<br /><br />The end of chapter 4 is the rapture. Chapter 5 starting at v1 is talking about the second coming, during the tribulation.<br /><br />V1 and 2. You need not that I write ... for you know<br /> the day of the Lord comes as a thief in the night<br />Amplified–––But as to the suitable times and the precise seasons and dates, brethren, you have not necessity for anything bing written to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly well that the day of the Lord['s return] will come [as unexpectedly and suddenly] as a thief in the night.<br /><br />No one knows the when. BUT...V3 His return is compared to a woman in labor. She doesn't know the exact day or time when her baby will be born but as the time gets close she sure knows it is close. The closer it get the better the prediction!<br /><br />V3. For when they say, 'Peace and safety';<br /><br />V4 Not in darkness---we won't be surprised. We are expectant<br /><br />V5-6 let us not sleep (2518), but be doers, sharers of the Good News; be sober 3525 = be discreet, abstain from wine and alcohol, and watch<br /><br />V7. They that sleep 2518 = to fall asleep––––those that have not hope<br /><br />V8. Those of us who are of the Day<br /> be sober 3525 to abstain from wine (drinking alcohol period), watch<br /> put on the breastplate of faith and love<br /> put on the helmet of hope of salvation<br /><br />––Those of us that are believers need to be aware, and keep being aware of the signs and times. <br />––The Lord doesn't want us to just float along in life as those that have no hope do.<br />––those that have no hope---the unbelievers, those that say they believe and yet act as the unbelievers do––not looking to Jesus and His Word, not seeing what He says, not trusting<br />––We need to be reading His Word, believing it, confessing it, studying it, trusting it<br /><br />V9. He has not appointed us to wrath 3709–––not to get angry at people, to correct them, but to share the gospel–––to share the truth in love. Ephesians 4:15–speaking the truth in love. The rest is up to them.<br />----but to obtain salvation from the Lord Jesus Christ.<br /><br />V10 We should live together with Him––day and night<br /><br />V11 comfort and edify one another<br /><br />Read from the Amplified verses 9-11<br /><br />V12-13 know who labors over you––<br />–our pastor esteem her, prayer for her, pray for her, honor her<br />–teachers who work with our children<br />–––and be at peace<br /><br />V14 we exhort or beseech you to warn that are unruly<br /> comfort the feebleminded–small or little, discouraged<br /> support the weak––those without strength<br /><br />V15. Don't give back evil for evil<br /><br />V16. Rejoice evermore Philippians 4:4 rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice.<br /><br />V17 Pray without ceasing 89 uninterruptedly, i.e. without omission –––omitting: whether leaving something out or abstention from inserting, or by neglect or failure to do something. Thing omitted or left undone.<br /><br /> Luke 18:1 ––– always pray and not to faint--don't give up<br /> Luke 21:36 ––– watch---and pray always<br /><br />V18 in everything give thanks Colossians 3:17 and whatever you do...<br /><br />V19 quench 4570 to extinguish––go out<br /><br />V20 in fact we are told to seek to prophesy 1Corinthians 14:1, 39<br /><br />V21 prove all things<br /> and hold fast to that which is good<br /><br />V22 Abstain from the very appearance of evil<br /> CJB––Keep away for every form of evil.<br /> AMP––Abstain from evil––shrink form it and keep aloof from it––in whatever form or whatever kind it may be.<br /><br />V23. 2Peter 2:9. The Lord knows how to deliver....<br /> Amp –– Now if [all these things be true, then be sure] the Lord knows how to rescue the godly out of temptations and trials, and how to keep the ungodly under chastisement until the day of judgment and doom;<br /><br />Psalm 34:17-19<br /><br />V24 Faithful – pistis – Trustworthy, True, Believable<br /> God cannot change<br /><br />V25. Pray for us<br /><br />V26 Kiss 5370 philema from 5368 phileo which means to be a friend<br /><br />V27 read to the rest<br /><br />V28Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.</p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-39970134063608986832021-08-20T06:08:00.018-05:002021-08-28T07:32:00.284-05:00Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians 4<p>Chapter 4<br /><br />In this chapter Paul is instructing the Thessalonians in life matters: How to conduct themselves, their speech<br /><br />V1 Amplified: Furthermore, brethren, we beg and admonish you in [virtue of our union with] the Lord Jesus, that [you follow the instructions which] you learned from us about how you ought to walk so as to please and gratify God, as indeed your are doing; that you do so even more and more abundantly––attaining yet greater perfection in living this life.<br /><br />Keep on, keeping on. Keep pressing forward in Christ. Keep learning and growing in Him<br /><br />V2 Acts 15:20. Here Gentiles are coming to know Jesus and the believing Jews thought they should be circumcised. Verses 7-21 give generalization.<br /><br />V3. This is the will of God <br />Abstain from sexual impurity<br />from harlotry includes adultery and incest<br />The Lord wants us pure for Himself and to be a great witness for Him. We want to live lives different from the world and should<br /><br />Romans 12:1-3<br />-present ourselves a living sacrifice––reasonable service<br /> holy<br /> acceptable<br /> to God––always keep in mind that we are always before the Lord. He is always mindful of us and we should always be mindful of Him.<br />-be not conformed to this world<br /> be transformed by renewing our minds<br /> that you prove the will of God which is good, acceptable and perfect<br />- don't think more highly of ourselves than we ought<br /> we all need to keep our perspective and not judge others, but judge our own selves.<br /><br /><br />V4–5 ...know how to possess his/her vessel––how to control oneself.<br /><br />Self-control always starts with the Word of God. One of the Fruit of the Spirit––temperance<br /><br />2 Peter 1:2–-9 (pg 1543)<br /><br />2P 1V2. Grace and peace. To have peace must experience grace.<br />through the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord<br />Knowledge 1922 is full discernment, having and understanding<br /><br />2PV3 according His divine power –– He did the work<br />But he has given it to us––completed<br />all things that pertain to life and godliness<br />Through the knowledge of Him. There it is again!<br /><br />He has called us to glory and virtue <br /> glory–doxa. honor and praise, also means to recognize, to think<br /> virtue–valor i.e. excellence<br /><br />2PV4 We are given:<br />Exceeding ––superabound<br />Great. 3176. superlative--to the highest degree; greatest or very great<br />AND precious 5093 valuable i.e. costly; honored, honorable, beloved, dear, (had in reputation)<br />Costly---it cost Him something to give us these things!<br /><br />Promises 1862 ep-ang-el-mah self-committal<br />God committed Himself to His promises!!<br />God committed Himself to over-seeing that His promises are kept.<br /><br />WOW!!!!!!!!! HIS PROMISES DON'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT!!!!!!<br /><br />That by these you might be partakers of His Divine Nature<br />having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.<br /><br />CJB: 3:<br />5-7 For this very reason, try your hardest to furnish your <br />faith with goodness (KJV = virtue), <br />goodness with knowledge, <br />knowledge with self-control (KJV = temperance),<br />perseverance with godliness,<br />godliness with brotherly affection (KJV = kindness), and<br />brotherly affection with love (agape).<br />8 For if you have these qualities in abundance, they keep you from being barren and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah. <br />9 Indeed, whoever lacks them is blind, so short-sighted that he forgets that his past sins have been washed away.<br /><br />Furnish––Webster's to provide for or supply<br /><br />The Lord has given us all thing that we need to live in godliness.<br /><br /><br />Ephesians 5:23-27<br /><br />The Lord compares our relationship to Him as a marriage. We are to give ourselves to Him and not at all to the world and worldly ways.<br /><br />V27 ...that He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of the water by the Word.<br /><br />-sanctify––to consecrate: as being set apart of God and sent by Him for the performance of His will<br /> by the Word: John 17:17<br />-reason: to present a glorious church...<br /><br />Romans 12:1-3. Read in CJB<br /><br />–offer self sacrifice<br /> KJV present your bodies<br /> living sacrifice ––– as alive unto God, ready to be of service<br /> reasonable service––worship<br /> holy ––– blameless in heart and life; set apart from the common to a sacred use<br /><br />spoken of priest Revelation 1:6 He has made us kings and priests<br /> 5:9-10<br /> 1 Peter 2:5, 9<br />kings: rule and reign. priest: intercede and minister to others <br />Matthew 28:18-26 James 5:16<br />Mark 16:15-18 1 Timothy 2:1-2<br /><br /><br />V 6. Don't defraud in ANY matter<br /> The Lord will take vengeance<br /><br /> Hebrews 10:30 vengeance is Mine<br />He is watching out for His people<br /><br />V7. We are called to holiness keeping ourselves pure for Him, as a witness before and to others.<br /><br />V7–8. CJB–– For God did not call us to live an unclean life but a holy one. Therefore, whoever rejects this teaching is rejecting not a man but God, indeed, the One Who gives you the <br />Ruach HaKodesh, Who is His.<br /><br />V9 John 13:34-35 (pg 1340) A new commandment<br /><br /> New––2537 Kahee-nos. new, especially in freshness, newly made, not impaired by time or use, current, not known before, newly introduced. Spoken of a new doctrine, commandment or precept.<br /><br />V10. You do this<br /> but we beseech you to increase more and more<br /><br />V11. Now here is something!!<br />Study 5389 to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous em u lus (eager, or earnest to do something): labor, strive, study<br /><br />Quiet 2270 to keep still, refrain from meddlesomeness or speech; to be quiet, to live quiet.<br />and to work with your own hands<br />as we commanded you<br /><br />V11-12 CJB. Also, make it your ambition to live quietly, to mind your own business and to earn your living by your own efforts –– just as we told you. Then your daily life will gain the respect of outsiders, and you will not be dependent on anyone.<br /><br />There are a lot of verses that talk about not using much words.<br /><br />study 5389––in eagerness and earnestness<br />quiet 2270–– to keep still; i.e. refrain from labor, meddlesomeness or –– cease, hold peace, be quiet, rest. To be quiet, live quiet, be silent, keep oneself from speaking.<br /><br />We don't need to go around correcting everyone and poking into everyone's lives. We need to be good witnesses for the Lord, mainly just by the way we live our lives; by the way we conduct ourselves.<br /><br />V12 Two reasons: First and foremost–to be honest before the unbelievers. It is a very bad witness to defraud. People do watch and see even when we don't realize it.<br />Second–to lack nothing. The Bible says when we give it will be given unto us more than what we gave. We honor God through our giving.</p><p>V13. Evidently the Thessalonians were concerned about the believers who already have died would miss Jesus' coming back.<br /><br /> God doesn't want us to grieve as unbelievers grieve. We have the hope of seeing our loved ones again.<br /><br />V14. Sleep=koy may sis taking a rest, reposing<br />When Jesus returns He is bringing them with Him!!<br /><br />V15. shall not prevent= to be before hand<br />V16. those who have died in Christ will rise first<br />V17. then we...shall be caught up together with them in the clouds<br />Clouds––Hebrews 12:1-3. Great cloud of witnesses<br />So shall we ever be with the Lord!!!!<br /> </p><p>V18 Comfort one another with these words.<br /><br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7054430701814116256.post-47465656784574414962021-08-18T05:27:00.003-05:002021-08-18T05:27:47.623-05:00Bible Study: 1 Thessalonians <p>1 Thessalonians <br /></p><p> </p><p> Chapter 3<br /><br />Paul missed the Thessalonians and wondered how they were doing. They hoped they were not discouraged by the bad treatment toward Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy.<br /><br />V1 Paul was left at Athens and he sent Timothy to see how they were doing.<br />A certain group of Jews that did not believe in Jesus as Lord followed Paul to Berea to make trouble for him there<br /><br />forbear 4722 stego to roof over, i.e. to cover with silence (endure patiently), (for-) bear, suffer.<br /><br />V2 When Paul was chased out of Berea he went to Athens, but he sent Timothy back to Thessalonica.<br /> to establish them 4741 stay-rid-zo—to confirm, to fix, set, steadfast<br /> to comfort them concerning their faith.<br /><br />V3 that no one should be moved<br /> God had appointed them to Thessalonica, that is where God had led them to be.<br /><br />V4 We told you…<br /><br />Suffering tribulation 2346 thlee-bo to crowd, afflict, throng, trouble, narrow (Webster’s confining, limited, close, small, meager); <br /><br />V5 When he couldn’t stand it any longer he sent Timothy to them to see how they were doing.<br /><br />Paul was hoping that the tempter had NOT discouraged them and they walked away from the Lord making the three’s labor in vain<br /><br />V6<br />Amplified: “But now that Timothy has just come back to us from [his visit to] you, and has brought us the good news of [the steadfastness of] your faith and [the warmth of your] love, and [reported] how kindly you cherish a constant and affectionate remembrance of us, [and that you are] longing to see us as we [are to see] you.”<br /><br />V7 With all that affliction and distress the three were experiencing this brought much comfort.<br /><br />V8 Now we live, if you stand fast in the Lord or stand firm in the Lord<br />They can endure anything knowing the Thessalonians are right and still stand with the Lord.<br /><br />V9 Their hearts were full of thankfulness and joy<br />Which causes much strength.<br /><br />V10 Desiring so much to see them again<br />to perfect that which might be lacking<br /><br />V11 Prayer<br /><br />V12 Amplified: And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another and for all people, just as we also do for you.<br /><br />V13 He may stablish––to set fast<br />your hearts unblameable in holiness before God<br /><br /></p>Read God's Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03842516349582261347noreply@blogger.com0