Omnipresent God has no use for cardinal directions, as we know the term. However the Spirit in order to present the will of the Father and how the Son shall fulfill them gives us certain clues. Firstly he informs us the authority of God having a seat. It is the throne of God. He is enthroned over many waters, "The Lord sitteth upon the flood" (Ps29:3,10).
God sends a river and it waters the Garden, which is set on the east of Eden. Here we have two kingdoms of the Father and of the Son, which represents a garden, which is set as a snapshot of the worlds he framed by the word of God. It is the world of the Spirit as God is a Spirit. It is in harmony with the reconstituted Time. This being the case what do we mean by 'the east'?
As the God document the Spirit is delineating a holy family representing the heirs of promise in his Son. (Ep.1:3-4). After the fall he is sent out from the garden. "Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken./ So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the Garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." (Ge.3:23-24)
Noah's descendants in their dispersion were set on the east side. (Ge.11:2-3).In all these there is only one direction for the fallen man, which is in terms of the throne of God, that is in the Son. The east is a remainder of salvation.
Promotion comes neither from the east or the west. (Ps.75:6-7) Redemption of saints come from where the carcase is. "As the lightening comes out of the east, and shines even out to the west" indicate cardinal directions as we understand the term.
It signifies a badge of honor and in keeping with the majesty of the King of kings, the Lord of lords Jesus Christ in the vision of John appears, His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.(Re.19:12)
On the other hand the devil has his diadem (* seven crown as consistent with celestial creature-Re.12:3) and the beast out of the sea, whose authority comes from him similarly has full array of his office: 'it had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name."(Re.13:1) Number 10 signifies judgement. He is marked for destruction.
*These crown and seven heads are abominations. "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:/ A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,/ An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,/ A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." (Pr.6:16-19)
Narcissistic personality disorder of Lucifer says "I will" and how often we find pride in persons who are called to set an example and run the governments. Pride never comes alone. His false narrative makes him a false witness. As with lying tongues his hands are quick to tear down all opposition; No wonder the beast is called the son of perdition.
Thank you for a non-discussion comment. I really enjoyed reading it. It's sounds like you are quite the soupmaker. I like to make homemade chicken noodle soup but now-a-days it takes a lot out of me so I don't do it very often. Yes, we had some really bad weather here, a lot of sever cold, snow and ice. We didn't loose any utilities but we can't get groceries until the end of next week because, I guess, trucks aren't getting through. My town is little, less then 7,000 and in the south so people here aren't use to this kind of weather at all. My son and I have a freezer and cupboards full of food so, praise the Lord, we can do fine without groceries. We may need to share with our neighbor upstairs. Walmart didn't text us until tonight about our order, so we'll check with her tomorrow to see if she's OK. She's a sweet lady. She has a little toy poodle named Monkey. LOL You didn't say, did you have any trouble with the weather? God Bless :)
Thanks for reaching out to Momsage. Perhaps you have read her reply to me about taking a break from here for awhile. We can pray for her to not be gone too long.
Good to hear from you once again. I will certainly be praying for you and your Mom, Paula. We are here for you to pray for your needs and hers. May you be blessed each day that you have with her and may God give you wisdom in all you do for her and all your decisions concerning her. May you be strengthened and encouraged, filled with joy and compassion in this situation that is so very difficult.
Momsage, I will relay your request to Jema. she may have already read it though.
I understand that you are taking a break. Sometimes that is a good and I trust that the Holy Spirit will lead you in the best way.
Been in a soup making mode for the past few weeks. Made a curry soup today with sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, leeks, onions, fennel, coconut milk. It is tasty. Such a blessing to be able to make good food. I portion it out into single serve bowls and freeze it. I have 3 types in the freezer now. I bring them over to people who do not cook much for themselves. I will be bringing my 85 year old mother-in-law now that I have three kinds. She always love to get my soups. It is hard to make just a "little bit" of soup so I always end up with a pot.
It is a good diversion from the mess of the home due to the pipe leak a few weeks ago. We have all the new materials picked out and the contractor. So we will wait for the materials to arrive and the workers to be available to get stated on this big job. Thankful that the insurance co. will be covering most of it and that we have some extra funds from my mom's inheritance to choose upgrades that are long overdue.
I hope the weather is good where you are. It has been pretty bad in so many places. So cold and snowy and icy. Keep praying for people to drive safely and have the power stay on for folks.
Don't be disappointed , God may have other plans for you , trust in Him to put you were He wants you to be , remember that He knows better than you do , trust Him always .
RED APPLE TREATY 4 ME ONLY on Psalms 10 - 1 year ago
"LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:" Psalms 10:17 KJV
Answer:
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10 KJV
You will life!
The LORD shall and if you have faith you will hear according to scripture Psalms 10:17
Thank you GiGi. I'm just taking a vacation for awhile. I may be back soon. Please tell Jema I apologize for my terse response to her post to me. God Bless :)
"And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book...that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them. " (17:18-19). Moses was in fact referring to the coming of their king who however would not need a nation per se that was not upright in their heart. For this reason Jesus before Pilate declares, "My kingdom is not of this world."( John 18:36)
In his lament over Jerusalem he gives us a reason why. Their love of God was as superficial as their kingdom, which would not endure. "Behold, your house is left unto you desolate"(Matt.23:38)
To recap: The fifth of the Pentateuch matches with the Book of Psalms, also in five fold divisions. The Spirit uses numbers as tags to indicate the word of God is as much essential for the inner man as is for a child of God to be perfected. (See entry under N-Numbers/Five)
The fifth book in the Pentateuch in Hebrew, like the preceding books, it takes its name from its commencement, 'These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness,' The rabbinical text would have it as Sepher Debarim, the book of debarim, or the book of the words. The book is considered as the second law or Deuteronomion.
"According unto all that the Lord had given him in commandment unto them,"(De.1:3) we have in three discourses delivered by Moses shortly before his death, the second Law to which we shall come anon. Three discourses and three appendices, namely the Song of Moses (De.37:1-47) Blessings (De.33) His death and aftermath, are alike stapled together by the command number Three and it refers to the Son.
As Moses serving as the double for the Son we have the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Interestingly enough in the Lucan gospel the setting for the sermon is on the plains.( Luke 6:17)
(See entry under B-Beatitudes)
"When thou art come unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me." (De.17:14-15) The Spirit refers to the possibility of people of Israel opting for a king over them 'like as all the nations' that are about them. In such a case a second law is to be given to the future king. We see this fulfilled but in the manner Jesus avoided those who by force would make him a king ( John 6:15). It just goes on to show that the Law given by Moses was inadequate. In Jesus was the fulfilment of the Law. God had set a Day by decree for his Son (Ps.2:7) and he was content to abide by his Will.
What Moses intended with the second law, for their king as the history of Israel would show was like a kingdom built upon sand.
Kindly my fellow christians,i'm really suffering financially
i therefore request for your prayers.( james 5:16)
pray that god may finance my studies at tertiary level.through your effective fervent prayers the almighty will create a way from the 'sea of lack'.may god bless you all in jesus name...
After creating man God blessed them:" And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth" (Ge.1:28)", "Be fruitful" was a divine command.
(See under A-Abstract)
In the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree "Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?"( Luke 13:7). The Spirit refers to the Son with the number Three. The parable therefore is about believers, which are unproductive. The fig tree unable to produce fruits of the Spirit represents them.
In the Parable of the Sower birds eat up some seeds falling on the wayside, and some are unfruitful owing to the condition of the ground. The evil one is the destroyer that can prevent the word of God from becoming fruitful. The same destroyer is the enemy who scatters tares in a field while men slept. Deceitful riches can choke the heart, which is compared to a field. Jesus Christ was manifested to destroy the works of the devil.( 1 John 3:8)
Satan is the destroyer, whose deceit upset the order that God had created for Adam. He is also a thief who dares not come by the door. For this reason he beguiled Eve through a serpent. "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy."( John 10:10,1)
Mark 16:61-72 Simon Peter denied Christ before the maid who kept the door of the chief priest's palace. "Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee (Matt.26-69)". In the darkness Simon Peter's voice betrayed him. 'Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee (v.73)'. Voice carries much more significance than the mere sound of it. The words that Jesus spoke was not his own. 'He who hears me hears who sent me ( Luke 10:16). Simon Peter forsook all in order to become his disciple. In denying Christ he was also denying the voice of the Lord he heard. Principle of Association (Matt.10:40).
Voice recognition of a Christian is in the way truth in his inward parts matches with his action. Voice of the Lord is dealing with the living word and it is to bring out the full potential of man. It is truth written in his inward parts that places his words and actions in harmony. (1 Co.14:7)
She was a Philistine woman who caused the mighty Samson to fall. (Jud.16:4-20) Since then she remains the epitome of the 'strange woman' set down in the Book of Proverbs. Of what worth was 'Nazirite'vows of Samson to her? Profane love of an adulterous woman is like the apostate church espousing the doctrine of man rather than of Christ.
Secondly she was not herself free anymore than world is. She was driven by her Philistine masters as an apostate church belabors under Satan so activism is no more than serving the political taskmasters. The cause may be pro-Life and anti-abortion but in the end it works out to be the same.
Joseph was the first son born to Rachel, and the eleventh son of Jacob. The name Joseph signified May God add to me another (Ge.30:24). Rachel meant thereby to imply that the name was drawing attention not for itself but something looking to future. Joseph is by all accounts is a double of Jesus. For example we have the sons of Jacob selling their brother to the Ishmaelite-Midianite caravan for 20 pieces of silver. Consider Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces, which of course is higher in value that owes to exchange rates of the time. "And they (chief priests) covenanted with him (Judas Iscariot) for thirty pieces of silver (Mt.26:15)"Jesus came unto his own, and his own received him not(Jn.1:11). The sibling whom his brethren sold became their saviour at the time of famine. God raised Joseph from death and gave him a name above every other name.
'Our bodies as a temple' is an idea and it is valid because of the everlasting covenant. 'A body has thou prepared me' refers to the Lamb of God and tabernacle of God as a house. Our individual covenant by blood has also antecedent in the slain Lamb before the foundation of the world. All these owe to the everlasting covenant between God and Jesus Christ representing all believers forever sanctified.
The will of God is complete so the Now connects with us in time and place. For this reason names of people and persons are interchangeable because "All things were created by him, and for him:/And he is before all things, and by him all things consist."(Col.1:15-17). So when God sent his word before the worlds began it was meant to succeed. "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." The same word has a logos principle (See under P-principle). Thus the Word becoming flesh has its own profile. It explains the fulness of time.
Predestination in simple terms is stated in the Abstract. (Ge.1:27-28) God blessed man and made him a steward of His creation. In this MOU between God and Man whosoever adopted into the Fellowship is according to the everlasting covenant. So the eternal word included him to which time and place are of no consequence.
In the divine Will we examine the Father Son relationship which has consequences. As St Paul speaks of 'the good pleasure of his will' so adoption is intended for the glory of his grace, "wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved." Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ signifying the doctrine of God as doable. It is thus eternal aspect of Holiness we see through the prism of the Son. Abiding in him our adoption is conformed in Jesus Christ. (Ep.1:3-5)
Compare the analogy made by writer to the Hebrews, "(Levi) payed tithes in Abraham./ For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him." (7:9-10)*. We were dead in sins by the same account when the emblem of the slain Lamb was created in heaven.
Predestination was set rolling when God set forth the decree Ps.2:7-8) and accordingly we were all foreknown. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever. (He.13:8) The testimony of Jesus Christ. (Re.3:12-13)
In order to understand fully the concept of predestination we have to examine why St Paul was ' apprehended of Jesus Christ. (Ph. 3:7-12)
"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus."
Predestination of God is often brought to more clarity by use of persons so that the Promise of God to Abraham ("all families") are represented simultaneously. How does one do it but in terms of Time as reconstituted by the Spirit? We have two instances of Jesus and Joseph historically divided in time and place.
I confess "Jesus Christ" is the Son Of "GOD" born of a virgin, lives open earth & gave himself to be beaten & nailed to the cross as a ransom for the sins of all whom would believe on him & be forgiven of ALL our sins & saved!!! I accept "Jesus Christ" as my savior & choose to serve him!!!
Please pray for healing for my backsliding and body. Please pray The LORD helps me through the trials I am going through and that He protects me and delivers me from the wiles of the devil and my enemies. Please pray that their counsel and schemes are exposed and confounded. Please pray that The LORD provides for all of my spiritual, material, financial needs. Please pray The LORD gives me the victory of the world, the flesh, sin, my enemies, and Satan.
Hi Brother ,i just now prayed for you and your family.David ,i apologize for not being on in a while.My mom has been so ill and i have been trying to get her back to somewhat stable physicallly for months now.I am so sorry i havent been on ,please forgive me brother.
Folks Bibleman here.I apologize for not being on in a good while.i am sorry.I got my dear mom back home oct.31st 2023.And she is weak as a kitten.She has to have assistance with pretty much everything. I have been caretaking for her.And it is a full time responsibility.I apologize for not being available to pray for others on here.i am so sorry.You are important and i will pray for some request tonite.I am in need of prayer tonite myself.I have an ankle that is just inflamed and aching .And i recently injured my knee and it is not doing very well either.I deeply ask for your prayers for me and mom Paula .She is my priorty and The Lord of course.I also need to mention my mom has melanoma that may have spread.I hope it hasnt .I humbly ask you dear folks to pray the Lord will help her.Thank you my so much for reading this.May the Lord richly bless you this new year.
In the Abstract we have God blessing His creation. (Ge.1:20-22) In the light of the above here we have St Peter making a distinction as to what kosher is and what is not.
"And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat./ But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean."(Ac.10:13-14) In the vision of Simon Peter at Joppa, his Jewish mindset proved daunting. So the voice came second time and third time. But the voice made the point:' What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.' The Spirit is specific and the number Three, -a command number mentioned above is for instruction: the Son has cleansed with his blood such ceremonial defilement stipulated in the Law of Moses. ( 1 John 1:7)
Jesus during his earthly ministry pointed where defilement could occur:"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man./For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:/These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.(Matt.15:18-20).
In this context to the pure everything is pure. (Ti.1:15). This purity is not imposed from outside by sheer will but in being at rest, letting Jesus who lives in the believer at rest too, so whatever he does is for the glory of God. "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (1 Pe.4:11)
" For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation./ This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it."/ King David blesses the nation with these words, "The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion." This is the highway a child of God carves out by abiding in Christ. He produces fruits for glory and honour of God who blessed him before the worlds began.(Ep.1:4)
When Hannah sings, "Pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and he hath set the world upon them (1 Sa.2:8)," she was referring to his sovereignty. The spiritual foundation of a Christian instructs him how to walk with God.. Our case as to our future is no different from of Abraham. (He.11:9)" It is a pilgrim's progress when he begins and ends it is with Him. Where are we going? Like the patriarch we look for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God(v.10)"
In this context we shall appreciate v.1, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. This city is founded on the Rock of Ages." It is heavenly so the degree of ascents refers to our transition from the world of the flesh to 'the heavenly places'. (Col.3:1-3)
"Song of Ascents" under the entry D- degrees (1 of 2)
A title given to fifteen psalms from 120 to 134 inclusive of which four are attributed to King David and one to his son Solomon. There were three appointed feasts namely Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. By tradition pilgrims expressing their joy in going up to Jerusalem would have sung. There are 15 songs in this series and each psalm may correspond to the step leading a pilgrim.
Historically the children of Israel showed that they moved on their bellies in the wilderness. How often did they grumble against Moses and Aaron? (Ex.16:3) They would have stoned them and they despised manna, which God gave. He fed them with angel's food. Yet what was their cry? "And said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?"(Nu.11:4-5) God sent them quails, which gives us a revealing glimpse as to why they stopped short from doing the commandments with their heart and soul. Their rebellious spirit brought cancer to their souls since they would not worship God, a Spirit in spirit and truth. "And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.(106:15). A wasting disease nevertheless.
These are examples and left for 'our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come'. In short the Spirit warns us to search our hearts well as we are pilgrims and sojourners even as they. The Spirit of Christ revealed to Prophet Elisha what motivated his servant, "And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man (Naaman) turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and olive-yards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? (2 Ki.5:26)
" For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation./ This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it."/
6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
May we humble ourselves before the LORD GOD and worship HIM in truth and in spirit. FATHER, we need YOUR hand on our nation and our leaders. Thank YOU LORD for answering our prayers.
Hello Momsage, I hope you will check in with us. You are very loved on here and the bible helps on this site are good to have. I look forward to hearing from you, dear friend
Directions, Cardinal
Omnipresent God has no use for cardinal directions, as we know the term. However the Spirit in order to present the will of the Father and how the Son shall fulfill them gives us certain clues. Firstly he informs us the authority of God having a seat. It is the throne of God. He is enthroned over many waters, "The Lord sitteth upon the flood" (Ps29:3,10).
God sends a river and it waters the Garden, which is set on the east of Eden. Here we have two kingdoms of the Father and of the Son, which represents a garden, which is set as a snapshot of the worlds he framed by the word of God. It is the world of the Spirit as God is a Spirit. It is in harmony with the reconstituted Time. This being the case what do we mean by 'the east'?
As the God document the Spirit is delineating a holy family representing the heirs of promise in his Son. (Ep.1:3-4). After the fall he is sent out from the garden. "Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken./ So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the Garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." (Ge.3:23-24)
Noah's descendants in their dispersion were set on the east side. (Ge.11:2-3).In all these there is only one direction for the fallen man, which is in terms of the throne of God, that is in the Son. The east is a remainder of salvation.
Promotion comes neither from the east or the west. (Ps.75:6-7) Redemption of saints come from where the carcase is. "As the lightening comes out of the east, and shines even out to the west" indicate cardinal directions as we understand the term.
It signifies a badge of honor and in keeping with the majesty of the King of kings, the Lord of lords Jesus Christ in the vision of John appears, His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself.(Re.19:12)
On the other hand the devil has his diadem (* seven crown as consistent with celestial creature-Re.12:3) and the beast out of the sea, whose authority comes from him similarly has full array of his office: 'it had ten horns and seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, and on each head a blasphemous name."(Re.13:1) Number 10 signifies judgement. He is marked for destruction.
*These crown and seven heads are abominations. "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:/ A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,/ An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,/ A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren." (Pr.6:16-19)
Narcissistic personality disorder of Lucifer says "I will" and how often we find pride in persons who are called to set an example and run the governments. Pride never comes alone. His false narrative makes him a false witness. As with lying tongues his hands are quick to tear down all opposition; No wonder the beast is called the son of perdition.
Thanks for reaching out to Momsage. Perhaps you have read her reply to me about taking a break from here for awhile. We can pray for her to not be gone too long.
Good to hear from you once again. I will certainly be praying for you and your Mom, Paula. We are here for you to pray for your needs and hers. May you be blessed each day that you have with her and may God give you wisdom in all you do for her and all your decisions concerning her. May you be strengthened and encouraged, filled with joy and compassion in this situation that is so very difficult.
I understand that you are taking a break. Sometimes that is a good and I trust that the Holy Spirit will lead you in the best way.
Been in a soup making mode for the past few weeks. Made a curry soup today with sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, leeks, onions, fennel, coconut milk. It is tasty. Such a blessing to be able to make good food. I portion it out into single serve bowls and freeze it. I have 3 types in the freezer now. I bring them over to people who do not cook much for themselves. I will be bringing my 85 year old mother-in-law now that I have three kinds. She always love to get my soups. It is hard to make just a "little bit" of soup so I always end up with a pot.
It is a good diversion from the mess of the home due to the pipe leak a few weeks ago. We have all the new materials picked out and the contractor. So we will wait for the materials to arrive and the workers to be available to get stated on this big job. Thankful that the insurance co. will be covering most of it and that we have some extra funds from my mom's inheritance to choose upgrades that are long overdue.
I hope the weather is good where you are. It has been pretty bad in so many places. So cold and snowy and icy. Keep praying for people to drive safely and have the power stay on for folks.
Answer:
"The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." John 10:10 KJV
You will life!
The LORD shall and if you have faith you will hear according to scripture Psalms 10:17
"And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book...that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them. " (17:18-19). Moses was in fact referring to the coming of their king who however would not need a nation per se that was not upright in their heart. For this reason Jesus before Pilate declares, "My kingdom is not of this world."( John 18:36)
In his lament over Jerusalem he gives us a reason why. Their love of God was as superficial as their kingdom, which would not endure. "Behold, your house is left unto you desolate"(Matt.23:38)
To recap: The fifth of the Pentateuch matches with the Book of Psalms, also in five fold divisions. The Spirit uses numbers as tags to indicate the word of God is as much essential for the inner man as is for a child of God to be perfected. (See entry under N-Numbers/Five)
(See entry under P- Psalms, The Book of)
The fifth book in the Pentateuch in Hebrew, like the preceding books, it takes its name from its commencement, 'These be the words which Moses spake unto all Israel on this side Jordan in the wilderness,' The rabbinical text would have it as Sepher Debarim, the book of debarim, or the book of the words. The book is considered as the second law or Deuteronomion.
"According unto all that the Lord had given him in commandment unto them,"(De.1:3) we have in three discourses delivered by Moses shortly before his death, the second Law to which we shall come anon. Three discourses and three appendices, namely the Song of Moses (De.37:1-47) Blessings (De.33) His death and aftermath, are alike stapled together by the command number Three and it refers to the Son.
As Moses serving as the double for the Son we have the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew. Interestingly enough in the Lucan gospel the setting for the sermon is on the plains.( Luke 6:17)
(See entry under B-Beatitudes)
"When thou art come unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me." (De.17:14-15) The Spirit refers to the possibility of people of Israel opting for a king over them 'like as all the nations' that are about them. In such a case a second law is to be given to the future king. We see this fulfilled but in the manner Jesus avoided those who by force would make him a king ( John 6:15). It just goes on to show that the Law given by Moses was inadequate. In Jesus was the fulfilment of the Law. God had set a Day by decree for his Son (Ps.2:7) and he was content to abide by his Will.
What Moses intended with the second law, for their king as the history of Israel would show was like a kingdom built upon sand.
family in Jesus Christ name...AMEN
GOD BLESS YOU
i therefore request for your prayers.( james 5:16)
pray that god may finance my studies at tertiary level.through your effective fervent prayers the almighty will create a way from the 'sea of lack'.may god bless you all in jesus name...
After creating man God blessed them:" And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth" (Ge.1:28)", "Be fruitful" was a divine command.
(See under A-Abstract)
In the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree "Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?"( Luke 13:7). The Spirit refers to the Son with the number Three. The parable therefore is about believers, which are unproductive. The fig tree unable to produce fruits of the Spirit represents them.
In the Parable of the Sower birds eat up some seeds falling on the wayside, and some are unfruitful owing to the condition of the ground. The evil one is the destroyer that can prevent the word of God from becoming fruitful. The same destroyer is the enemy who scatters tares in a field while men slept. Deceitful riches can choke the heart, which is compared to a field. Jesus Christ was manifested to destroy the works of the devil.( 1 John 3:8)
Satan is the destroyer, whose deceit upset the order that God had created for Adam. He is also a thief who dares not come by the door. For this reason he beguiled Eve through a serpent. "The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy."( John 10:10,1)
Mark 16:61-72 Simon Peter denied Christ before the maid who kept the door of the chief priest's palace. "Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee (Matt.26-69)". In the darkness Simon Peter's voice betrayed him. 'Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee (v.73)'. Voice carries much more significance than the mere sound of it. The words that Jesus spoke was not his own. 'He who hears me hears who sent me ( Luke 10:16). Simon Peter forsook all in order to become his disciple. In denying Christ he was also denying the voice of the Lord he heard. Principle of Association (Matt.10:40).
Voice recognition of a Christian is in the way truth in his inward parts matches with his action. Voice of the Lord is dealing with the living word and it is to bring out the full potential of man. It is truth written in his inward parts that places his words and actions in harmony. (1 Co.14:7)
(See under B-betray)
She was a Philistine woman who caused the mighty Samson to fall. (Jud.16:4-20) Since then she remains the epitome of the 'strange woman' set down in the Book of Proverbs. Of what worth was 'Nazirite'vows of Samson to her? Profane love of an adulterous woman is like the apostate church espousing the doctrine of man rather than of Christ.
Secondly she was not herself free anymore than world is. She was driven by her Philistine masters as an apostate church belabors under Satan so activism is no more than serving the political taskmasters. The cause may be pro-Life and anti-abortion but in the end it works out to be the same.
Joseph was the first son born to Rachel, and the eleventh son of Jacob. The name Joseph signified May God add to me another (Ge.30:24). Rachel meant thereby to imply that the name was drawing attention not for itself but something looking to future. Joseph is by all accounts is a double of Jesus. For example we have the sons of Jacob selling their brother to the Ishmaelite-Midianite caravan for 20 pieces of silver. Consider Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces, which of course is higher in value that owes to exchange rates of the time. "And they (chief priests) covenanted with him (Judas Iscariot) for thirty pieces of silver (Mt.26:15)"Jesus came unto his own, and his own received him not(Jn.1:11). The sibling whom his brethren sold became their saviour at the time of famine. God raised Joseph from death and gave him a name above every other name.
'Our bodies as a temple' is an idea and it is valid because of the everlasting covenant. 'A body has thou prepared me' refers to the Lamb of God and tabernacle of God as a house. Our individual covenant by blood has also antecedent in the slain Lamb before the foundation of the world. All these owe to the everlasting covenant between God and Jesus Christ representing all believers forever sanctified.
The will of God is complete so the Now connects with us in time and place. For this reason names of people and persons are interchangeable because "All things were created by him, and for him:/And he is before all things, and by him all things consist."(Col.1:15-17). So when God sent his word before the worlds began it was meant to succeed. "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." The same word has a logos principle (See under P-principle). Thus the Word becoming flesh has its own profile. It explains the fulness of time.
Predestination in simple terms is stated in the Abstract. (Ge.1:27-28) God blessed man and made him a steward of His creation. In this MOU between God and Man whosoever adopted into the Fellowship is according to the everlasting covenant. So the eternal word included him to which time and place are of no consequence.
In the divine Will we examine the Father Son relationship which has consequences. As St Paul speaks of 'the good pleasure of his will' so adoption is intended for the glory of his grace, "wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved." Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ signifying the doctrine of God as doable. It is thus eternal aspect of Holiness we see through the prism of the Son. Abiding in him our adoption is conformed in Jesus Christ. (Ep.1:3-5)
Compare the analogy made by writer to the Hebrews, "(Levi) payed tithes in Abraham./ For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him." (7:9-10)*. We were dead in sins by the same account when the emblem of the slain Lamb was created in heaven.
Predestination was set rolling when God set forth the decree Ps.2:7-8) and accordingly we were all foreknown. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever. (He.13:8) The testimony of Jesus Christ. (Re.3:12-13)
In order to understand fully the concept of predestination we have to examine why St Paul was ' apprehended of Jesus Christ. (Ph. 3:7-12)
"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus."
Predestination of God is often brought to more clarity by use of persons so that the Promise of God to Abraham ("all families") are represented simultaneously. How does one do it but in terms of Time as reconstituted by the Spirit? We have two instances of Jesus and Joseph historically divided in time and place.
In the Abstract we have God blessing His creation. (Ge.1:20-22) In the light of the above here we have St Peter making a distinction as to what kosher is and what is not.
"And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat./ But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean."(Ac.10:13-14) In the vision of Simon Peter at Joppa, his Jewish mindset proved daunting. So the voice came second time and third time. But the voice made the point:' What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.' The Spirit is specific and the number Three, -a command number mentioned above is for instruction: the Son has cleansed with his blood such ceremonial defilement stipulated in the Law of Moses. ( 1 John 1:7)
Jesus during his earthly ministry pointed where defilement could occur:"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man./For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:/These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.(Matt.15:18-20).
In this context to the pure everything is pure. (Ti.1:15). This purity is not imposed from outside by sheer will but in being at rest, letting Jesus who lives in the believer at rest too, so whatever he does is for the glory of God. "If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen." (1 Pe.4:11)
" For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation./ This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it."/ King David blesses the nation with these words, "The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion." This is the highway a child of God carves out by abiding in Christ. He produces fruits for glory and honour of God who blessed him before the worlds began.(Ep.1:4)
When Hannah sings, "Pillars of the earth are the Lord's, and he hath set the world upon them (1 Sa.2:8)," she was referring to his sovereignty. The spiritual foundation of a Christian instructs him how to walk with God.. Our case as to our future is no different from of Abraham. (He.11:9)" It is a pilgrim's progress when he begins and ends it is with Him. Where are we going? Like the patriarch we look for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God(v.10)"
In this context we shall appreciate v.1, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. This city is founded on the Rock of Ages." It is heavenly so the degree of ascents refers to our transition from the world of the flesh to 'the heavenly places'. (Col.3:1-3)
A title given to fifteen psalms from 120 to 134 inclusive of which four are attributed to King David and one to his son Solomon. There were three appointed feasts namely Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. By tradition pilgrims expressing their joy in going up to Jerusalem would have sung. There are 15 songs in this series and each psalm may correspond to the step leading a pilgrim.
Historically the children of Israel showed that they moved on their bellies in the wilderness. How often did they grumble against Moses and Aaron? (Ex.16:3) They would have stoned them and they despised manna, which God gave. He fed them with angel's food. Yet what was their cry? "And said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?"(Nu.11:4-5) God sent them quails, which gives us a revealing glimpse as to why they stopped short from doing the commandments with their heart and soul. Their rebellious spirit brought cancer to their souls since they would not worship God, a Spirit in spirit and truth. "And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.(106:15). A wasting disease nevertheless.
These are examples and left for 'our admonition upon whom the ends of the world are come'. In short the Spirit warns us to search our hearts well as we are pilgrims and sojourners even as they. The Spirit of Christ revealed to Prophet Elisha what motivated his servant, "And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man (Naaman) turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and olive-yards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and maidservants? (2 Ki.5:26)
" For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation./ This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it."/
6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
May we humble ourselves before the LORD GOD and worship HIM in truth and in spirit. FATHER, we need YOUR hand on our nation and our leaders. Thank YOU LORD for answering our prayers.
January 18, 2024