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Bible Reading for the Day (“SGG Notes”)
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2021: When times are tough, trust the Lord. He is the shield protecting me. Be gracious to me Lord. When you are in doubt (despair), don’t sin (4:4). God hates evil doers.. Lead me Lord to your righteousness. You bless the righteous (5:12)
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28 August
II Kings 21-25
2020: What did Manasseh like to practice? (21:6).
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2020: 15 August
Psalms 84-86
2020: What thing does the Lord withhold? (84:11).
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31 January
Acts 27-28
This is it, my last blog. the door is closing!
Paul sails for Rome; Paul head out to Italy (the wind was against us). Paul warns of the danger of the trip. There was a storm at sea. Being ponded by the storm and all the gear was thrown over. Paul declares that there would not be any harm. Paul told the sailors that they need to stay on the ship. They threw the wheat in the sea to save the ship. They found land at the Island of Malta. Paul cured many people on this island by putting his hands on them. Paul Arrives at Rome On the way, they found believers. Paul stayed with a soldier. The Jews wanted to dead, but I asked to see the emperor Paul started preaching in Rome, you will indeed listen, but not understand. This salvation is for the Gentiles..
Lord, thank you for helping me read the Bible in a year. This will be documented in my book of life!
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2020: Paul, the prisoner was sent by sail to Rome. Paul warned the sailors that there will be danger and heavy loss (not only cargo…but life too). It was winter time., past Crete. The people were without food. An angel appeared to Paul and was told “keep up your courage”. God has granted safely with all the people
on the ship. It was 14 days without food. Paul took bread broke it. The people ran the ship aground, and swim towards the ground. This island was called Malta. After 3 months Paul arrives in Rome. The believers flocked to Rome. Paul preaches in Rome (about the Holy Spirit) you will listen, but you won’t understand (28:26)
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God’s peace my friends
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2021: They were sailing to Italy. Paul was giving the captain of the ship input about this dangerous sailing. The storm happen and the ship ended up throwing all the tackle/cargo overboard (27:19). Paul speaks to the sailor about his “vision”. Paul took bread after not eating for 14 days (27:33). Paul stays at the island of Malta. The natives showed the people kindness! Paul cured many of the natives. Paul, under arrest was even staying alone. Paul, now in Rome…he preaches “you will indeed listen, but won’t understand (28:26).
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2022: Paul went to Rome with other prisoners. Paul warned of travel during the winter. A violent wind came down from Crete. There was much damage done to ship. The people on the ship did not have food for fourteen days (27:33). They were going to go to the beach, but the ship ran ashore. Paul was shown kindness at the island of Malta (28:2). Paul cured many people on Malta (28:9). They stayed with the believers for 7 days. Paul preaches in Rome about Jesus. You will listen, but don’t understand (28:26).
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2023: Paul was treated kindly by his captures and was allowed to be with his friends and cared for (while stopping at many ports on their journey to Rome (27:3). Paul warned te crew about sailing thru the storm. A wind came and was being pounded by the storm. An Angels came and told Paul everyone will be safe. Paul was shown kindness in thew city of Malta. Paul cured all the sick people in Malta. Paul was talking about a “sect.”. Paul preaches in Rome. Some people don’t see or hear.
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30 January
I Kings 1-4
The Struggle for the Succession When King David was old, the King was granted a little woman to attend his needs. The King got cold frequently. Issues of who was going to be the King of Israel. Had issues with . Solomon became the King. He will put to death any wickedness of his servants. King David said follow the way of God, invite other people at your table. Do what you think is right. David died after ruling for 40 years. Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom Solomon talked to God asking him to do thing that’s right for the people, not for himself. You will have riches that no other king has or will ever have. He offered burnt offerings of well being and provided a feast for all his servants. Solomon’s Wisdom in Judgment Two prostitutes gave birth in the same house. One baby had died because it was laid upon. Then Solomon asked for a sword to divide the child, thus the real mother was determined. Solomon’s Administrative Officers The tally was given. The people served Solomon all the days of his life. The area lived in peace. Fame of Solomon’s Wisdom God gave Solomon great wisdom, discernment, and breadth of understanding. His wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all people to the east, and Egypt too. He was wiser than anyone else. He composed three thousand proverbs. He also spoke to animals (birds, reptiles too). People traveled from all over the nation to hear his wisdom.
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2020: Adonijah wanted to be the king? Into to Bathsheba (Solomon’s Mom). Solomon was not invited to the party of kingship. With this interruption King David appointed Solomon as king. Solomon rode on king David’s mule. David instructs Solomon. Follow him will all your heart you will succeed. David reigned over Israel for 40 years; Hebron for 7 and Jerusalem for 33. TALK OF ANB ARRANGED MARRIAGE. Anathoth carried the arc of the Lord before David (2:26). Talk about people being “more righteous” than themselves. Shimei was supposed to stay home, but he did not,. Solomon’s prayer for wisdom. He loved the Lord. God asked “what should I give you?” Solomon asked to be able to choose good from evil. Was this a dream? Talk about two woman who had babies and on had died. Solomon said divide the son in half. Judgement was rendered Solomon had 40000 stalls for his horses and 12000horseman. The fame had the most wisdom over everyone. He wrote over 3000 proverbs. People came from all over to hear him speak
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2021: King David was old, and also cold. Abishag was the girl who kept King David warm (1:3). Abiathar thought he was going to be king…not Solomon. Ruler of Israel. Solomon now sits on the throne. David told s=Solomon be strong and courageous (2-1). David reigned for 40 years. Solomon prayed for wisdom. the Lord asks Solomon what he would like to be given (3:9), what is right. Then a deal with two prostitutes’. Dead and living sons’. Divide the living son! Solomon has twelve officials over all Israel (4:7).. Solomon had dominion over all the region west if the Euphrates (4:24).
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2022: King David could not get warm, so a servant (woman) was sought for him. She waited on him (no sexual action). One of his sons made notions thinking he will be king. He sacrificed cattle etc. Bathsheda was told that Solomon was going to be king over Israel (1:30). David told Solomon to be strong, be courageous, and keep walking in his ways (2:1). David reigned for 40 years (2:10). Solomon loved the lord 3:3). The Lord liked his desire to understand other people (what is right) (3:11). Solomons wisdom was tested. To execute justice (3:29). People were happy under Solomon (3:20). God gave great wisdom; he was wiser than anyone.
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2023: Abishag was the King Davids maid. The King asks for Bathsheba to straighten out the Kingship with Solomon. Solomon sits on the royal throne. Solomon wanted to make sure that his servants are worthy men. King David was buried in the city of David. Talk about killing people more righteous and better than themselves (2:32). The Lord will bring back all the evil towards himself (2:44). Solomon prayed for wisdom. God asked, in a dream, “what should I give you?”, Solomon asked for knowing what is right. Solomon offered great wisdom with the two prostitutes. Solomon controlled many properties. He had peace on all sides (under vines and fig leaves). He composed 1,005 sings and three thousand parables. People came from other nations to hear his wisdom (4:34)
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29 January
Exodus 33-36
The Lord tells Moses to “leave this place” (Sinai) and go to the place that he swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Go to the land flowing with milk and honey. He will draw out the enemies of the land. Everyone who was seeking the Lord went to he tent of meeting. hen Moses went into the tent of meeting, a cloud (God) formed a pillar by the entrance of the door. God spoke to Moses face to face. Moses said, show me your way. But no one can see me and Moses makes new tablets similar to the former ones. The Lord passed by, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Covent was renewed You shall not make a covenant with the occupiers of the land. Don’t worship any other God. No one is to comet o me empty handed. Appear to God three times a year. Moses came down with the covenant with a shining face from the Lord. The Sabbath Regulations You should work for six days, and on the seventh it will be a day of rest.. THEN whoever does many work on it shall be put to death. You shall kindle no fire in all your dwelling on the day. Prep for Making the Tabernacle Give offering to make the tabernacle. Offering for the Tabernacle Everyone was bringing an offering to the Lord. The free will offering was started. What people had brought was more than enough. The madew loops for the curains for the tabernacle. Lots of dimensions for the building of the tabernacle frames. Made curtain of blue and purple yarns.
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2020: The Israelites were directed to leave the Sinai.. Moses would talk to the Lord “face to face” in the tent of meeting. Moses says “show me your glory”. The Lord says no one can see my face, if you see it you will die. (34:6) slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Moses asks for Gods favor. God is a jealous God. Remember to honor God. God is the God of Israel. Made a covenant on the tablet for Moses and the Israelites. Moses face was shinning because he was talking to God. Now remember to honor the sabbath for the Lord. (35:5) Take an offering to the Lord. (35:20) Offering for the Tabernacle. Anyone can bring anything, as a free will offering, to be used for the tent of meeting and for the Tabernacle services. Bezalel has been filled with a divine spirit (to work gold, teach, etc.) They built or constructed the sanctuary. The people brought more than enough…were asked to stop bringing “stuff”.
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2021: The Lord said: “you cannot see my face; for no one shall see me and live. (33:20) Moses makes two new tablet of stone and went up to Mount Sinai to get the commandments again. The Covenant was Renewed. God is a jealous God (34:14). No one shall appear before me empty-handed (34:20). Moses had a shining face because he was talking to God. (34:29). The length of the curtain in the tabernacle was 28 cubits long (36:9)
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2022: The Lord tell Moses “To leave this place” (Saini). Thew people are stiff necked people (33:4). Pillar of cloud was by the tent of meeting when Moses was talking to God. No one shall see God’s face, or they will die (33:20). Moses makes two new tablets for the 10 commandments. The Lord is slow to anger. The Lord is a jealous God. No one should come to me empty handed (34:20). Bring your best to the Lord. Moses’ skin of his face shined because he was talking to God. Thus, the tabernacle was constructed.
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2023: the people following of Moses are stiff-necked people (Israelites) (33:3). God was talking to God in the tent of meeting (face to face). (33:11) Moses made two new tablets of stone like the ones he made earlier. He doesn’t clear the guilty (34:7). God is a jealous God. No one should appear before me empty handed. (34:20) Moses had a shining face from talking to God (then came the veil).
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28 January
Joshua 1-5
God’s Commission tp Joshua; Joshua came to proceed crossing the Jordon after Moses’s death. God said He will be with the you, He will not fail you. For the Invasion The land promised Moses for the people to posses and occupy. It’s your place of rest. Spies Sent to Jericho
These spies checking out the land and ended up entering the house of a prostitute. This woman hide these men on the roof with stalks of flax. People chased these spies. She told them that she knows it’s their land since the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea, ands what happened to the two kings of the Amorites. The Lord your God is indeed God in heaven above the earth. The spies made a “deal” with the prostitute. Created an oath. Israel Crosses the Jordon ; The people were told that once you see the arc of the covenant carried by priests, you should move by following it. This will show you the way. Joshua said select 12 people (one from each tribe). The Jordon was. “blocked” (or cut off) and the people crossed over on dry land. Twelve Stones Set Up at Gilgal; The Lord told Joshua to have 12 men carry a stone (each) from the Jordon. The stones shall be to the Israelites a memorial forever. Over 40 thousand people to cross over. Once the priest carrying the Arc left the Jordon, the water was “unblocked” and was overflowing all its banks. These stones were set up at Gilgal. The hand of the Lord is mighty. New Generation Circumcised
Thus, the people born in the wilderness, these people were circumcised. Joshhua had a vision by Jericho where he was told to untie your sandals because you are on Holy Ground.
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Lord, in the current generation, what would be Holy Ground?
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2020: Joshua took command after the death of Moses. He took his people over the Jordon. He will be with Joshua just like he was with Moses. Be strong and courageous. Spies were sent to Jericho to search out the land. They stayed with a prostitute.. She hid the spies on the roof. Had a deal with the crimson cord. Israel crosses the Jordon, following the Arc of the Covenant. Select 12 people from each tribe. The people crossed the Jordon on dry land. When the feet of the priest stepped out of the Jordon, the water was in the river. God dried up the water for them to cross over. Flint knives were made to circumcise the people for a second time. For people who traveled 40 years in the wilderness (disgrace in Egypt). Joshua had a vision, the commander of the lords army. “Remove the sandals from your feet, the place you stand is holy”.
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2021: Joshua was Moses’ assistant (1:1). Be strong and courageous, do not be frightened. The land the Lord is giving you is the land of rest. Two spies were sent to Jericho. The men were hid on the top of the roof. They will work kindly with them. Finally Israel crosses the Jordon. There were 12 stones (12 tribes) and pick up a stone from the Jordon. There was 40 thousand crossing the Jordon were crossing ready for war. Flint knives were made to circumcise the Israelis a second time (5:2). Joshua had a vision…”remove the sandals from your feet, for the place you stand is holy”. (5:15)
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2022: Moses is dead, lead the people across the Jordon. Be courage’s, do not be afraid (1:9). Spied were sent to Jerico. The spied hid in stalk of flax on the roof top (2:6). Act of kindness was made for the spies. Israel crosses the Jordon…follow the arc of the covenant (3:6). The priest was leading the arc. A stone (12) of the tribes of the Israelites. Once the high priest came out of the Jordon (with the Arc of the Covenant), the water was released. THE HAND OF THE LORD IS MIGHTY. The second circumcision (newborn people) for the people journeyed in the wilderness. Joshua had a vision.
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2023: While leading be strong and courage’s when crossing the Jordon. Joshua sent spies to Jericho. The spies were in hiding on the roof. Israel crosses the Jordon (who had the arc of the covenant). The twelve stones came from the middle of the Jordon. The rivers of the Jordon separated (dried up) for the arc of the covenant. Remove sandals from your feet, for the place you are standing is Holy Ground (5-15).
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27 January
Genesis 1-3
Six Days of Creation and the Sabbath; In the beginning (when) God created the heavens and earth, the earth had no light or volume. Then his wind came and create light. Night ,day, land, sea, and veggies (of every kind) came to be. Along with the sun and stars. God created all the animals on earth and sea (of every kind). God thought that this was good THEN, he created human kind! God put this man in the garden of Eden. It had all the veggie plus the tree of life He had dominion over everything that had a breath of life. God rested on the seventh day. The man was told he could eat from anything in the garden except for the tree of life which determines good from evil. This man gave a name to all the animals. To give the man a helper the man gave up one of his ribs for the creation of his helper (or woman). The First Sin and Its Punishment The serpent appears, he was very crafty, and encouraged the woman to eat from the tree of life. You touch it and you will die. The woman took the fruit and gave some to the man. The serpent tricked me. For the serpent, on your belly you shall move. Your desire shall be for your husband. The ground was then cursed, and was told “you shall eat of it all the days of your life. Eat the plants of the field and by the sweat of your face you shall eat bread until you return to the ground. You were created from dust, thus that’s how you will return. The man called hi wife Eve.
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Lord, is this the beginning of profiling?
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2020: the earth was a formless void filled (?) with darkness with a wind from God. Vegetation happed on the third day. Humankind has dominion over the all living creatures on the earth. IT WAS GOOD! God rested on the seventh day. God put man in the garden of Eden. God created a helper for the mans partner. A River flows out of the garden of Eden, It’s broken up into four rivers. The fourth river is the Euphrates (2:14). The first sin happens in chapter 3. The serpent tricked the woman. They realized they were naked. Man blames the woman. Eve is the mother of all living (3:20). That tree was the tree of life….knowing good from evil.
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2021: The Lord took six days to create the earth, while resting on the sabbath. He said “let there be light”. and then there was light! (1:3). He also started vegetation (1:12). God made living creatures of every kind (1:21). Now the human was to have dominion over all the fish and birds in the air (1:28)
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2022: The earth was in a void spot before God created earth. God brought vegetation of the third day (11:12). Plants yielding seeds (1:11) were created. Then God create humankind in his image (1:27). God gave everything to humankind. God created the garden of Eden which has the tree of life. “Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh” said Adam (2:22). The first sin and its punishment were made. The serpent was tricky, and ate the fruit from tree of the garden. He ate from the tree given to him by the women. Thus, they need to eat from the field.
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2023: As a gardener (a sect.) did the Lord also create the pests that hurts vegetation? What was the thought “dry rot”. OR, are these conditions brought on by growers who are tring to “up” the growing system? The tree of life was introduced. It all happened by a wind of God (1:2). Plants bring seed (Monsanto). God also declared “IT WAS GOOD”. Green plants were given as food (1:30). God rested on the seventh day. The tree of life that has the knowledge of good and evil was in the midst (2:9). The serpent than tricks the woman and the first sin happened.
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26 January
Revelations 18-22
The Fall of Babylon; Another angel came a said fallen is Babylon the great. It’s now a dwelling place of demons. Had drinking and practiced fornication and living in luxury with the Queen. Everything your soul longed is gone from you. This is to never be found again. This happened in one hour in Babylon. God has given judgement. All nations were deceived by this sorcery. The Rejoicing in Heaven; Sounds of Hallelujah, the whore has been taking care of. The Lord is to reign. Blessed those who are invited to the marriage supper of the lamb. Worship God! The Rider on the White Horse Heaven then opened up andI saw a horse named Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. The horses eyes are like a flame of Fire, and his head are many diamonds; inscribing a name that no one knows but himself.. Is clothed in a robe dipped in blood and his name is called the Word of God. His armies of heaven also rode white horses. The Beast and its Armies Defeated Saw an angel standing in the sun, he called out to the birds “come, gather for a great supper of God”. To eat the flesh of Kings, Captains, and the mighty…this was the end. The beast was captured and those with the mark of the beast were burned will sulfur. A Thousand Years; An angel was seen holding the key of the bottomless pit. He seized the Devil and Satan and bound them for a thousand years and threw them into the pit so he wouldn’t deceive more nations. After a thousand years he must be let out for a while. Satan’s Doom; After a thousand years Satin will be release and will deceive all. The Dead are Judged; A great white throne and the book of life was opened and the book of life which has your works documented in it. Then I saw a new heaven, and the sea was of no more. The home of God is with the mortals. God said he is making everything new. He is the Alpha and Omega. Death will be no more. It is Done. The evil people will be in the lake of fire (the second death). The measurement of the new /Jerusalem was 1500 miles square. Glory of God is the light they use. Gods name will be on their forehead. This is all from John. The Lord says “see, I am coming soon, will repay according to everyone’s work. I am the beginning and the end. Have the rights to the tree of life, take the water of life as a gift. Don’t take away from this prophecy or God will take away that person’s share in the tree of life. I am coming soon
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Anxiety! how am I documented in the book of life?
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2020: Babylon is going to fall because its full of demons. The Queen is evil. She will burn! Talk about purple colors. At this time their will be rejoicing in Heaven. Remember that God reigns/ Worship God! The rider of the shite house judges and makes war. He is the Word of God. Birds are going to eat the King. The rider destroyed the beasts by throwing them into the fire that burns with sulfur. Others were killed by the sword, and the birds gorged with their flesh. Angel came with a key to the bottomless pit {20:1). The Devil and Satan were bound for a thousand . Into the pit! Satan’s Doom was thrown into the lake of fire. The dead are judged by seeing if your name is in the book of life. If your name is not in the book of life you will be thrown into the lake of fire. The new heaven and earth came down from heaven [confused???]. Don’t be faithless or a polluter. The city had a measuring rod of Gold, Glory of Go is its light. Had the river of life flowing from the throne of God. (bright as crystal). I am coming soon! Keep the words of this book. You will be repaid for your work.
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2021: Gods judgement are true and great. He judged the great whore. The rider on the White Horse is called Faithful and True. (19:11)
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2022: In Heaven after the fall of Babylon there was a white horse. It’s rider was truth and justice. It’s mission: he judges and makes war (19:11). Babylon was turned into waste in an hour. Fruit trees for which your soul longed will be gone (18:14). The white horse is the word of God (19:13). He wears a clock filled with blood. Angel came with a key for the bottomless pit. The devil was captured for a thousand years. The dead was judged, according to your works (20:12). Not in the book of life you get thrown into the lake of fire. You do not want to be a polluter (21:8), or you will be in the lake of fire. Leaves on the tree of life is for healing (22:2)
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2023: The major city is haunted by demons (Babylon-Thev Great City) (18:1-3). Heaven rejoices after the Big City is destroyed. Worship God the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (19:10). The rider of the white horse, the rider is Faith and Truth. (19:11). The devil gets captured and thrown into the bottomless pit for 1000 years. The dead is being judged by the book of life (20:12). Don’t lie, fornicate, steal, murder, etc, or you will see a second death. Find the River of life that support the tree of life. Thev Lord is the light! Keep the word of this book. Jesus is coming soon. Don’t practice falsehood.
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25 January
Songs of Solomon 7-8
Expression of Praise; How graceful are your feet in sandals. Talk about gazelles again. I am my beloved and his desire is for me.. Lets go out into the vineyard and see if the vines have budded (is the scripture referring the vineyard tour community?). Set me as a seal upon your arm Again, the talk about a gazelle.
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What does this gazelle reference mean?
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2020: Your creation is a gift. How pleasant you are. Talk about the scent of your lips. Talk of the pomegranates being in bloom (what does this mean?). Talk about pomegranate juice (wine). Talk of Solomon’s vineyard (8:11).
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2021: Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it.
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2022: Your rounded thighs are like jewels (7:1). The maidens flowing locks are like purple (7:5). Many waters cannot quench love (8:7). Solomon entrusted his vineyard to keepers (8:11)
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2023: Be glad and happy (life is good). Your set for good things. Don’t stir up love until it’s ready. Love is as strong as death (8:6).
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24 January
Psalm 149-150
Pray for God’s Goodness to Israel; Sing to the Lord a new song. He takes pleasure with his people and adores the humble in victory.. Let the faithful exult in glory Praise for God’s Surpassing Greatness; Praise God for his mighty deeds. Praise God with trumpet, lute, and harp. Let everything that breathes praise the Lord.
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Are praise with our humility:(
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2020: All about the faithful, God likes his own people. But.. he adores the humble with victory.[don’t understand to “execute vengeance on the nation and punishment on the people”] is this for “non believers”? Keep praising God for his greatness (10:2).
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2021: Let Israel be glad in its Maker. Praise him with trumpet sound with tambourine and dance.
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2022: The Lord takes pleasure in his people (149:4). He adores the humble with victory. God surpasses greatness (150:2). Let everything that breaths praise to Lord (150:6).
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2023: Sing to the Lord a new song (what type of son?) Sign for joy in their couches. Praise God for his deeds. Everything that breaths need to praise the Lord.
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23 January
Esther 6-10
The king asks for the record and data about Mordecai. The gallows were made ready. Queen Esther prepared a banquet for Haman, who threw himself on a couch next to the queen. , and Haman ended up being hanged for this insult. So Haman was hanged in the gallows built for Mordecai. Esther Saves the Jews; The king took the signet ring of Haman. The Queen then writes a note, sealed by the kings ring, to save the Jews to destroy any aggressors. Destruction of the enemies of the Jews. The fear of the Jews spread out from Mordecai. There was more hanging and more killing.. It was the month of Adar (for gladness and feasting). These days the Jews were to celebrate the relief from their enemies. Give food to the poor. Peace and security for all Jews.
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Why are the Jews being saved? Is this because of Jesus (a Jew)?
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2020: Let royal cloths be brought to the man wishes to honor. So the king was honoring Mordecai. Queen Esther asks for her life from her enemy. Haman was hanged in the gallows he prepared for Mordecai. Queen Ester than had an order, sealed by the kings ring, that the Jew were to be saved. The Jews were going to take revenge on their enemies. Jews stuck sown their enemies with the sword. Number was 500 hundred. Ten sons of Haman wee hanged. Talk of the month of Adar. Day of Purim for the Jews (peace and security for the Jews). Mordecai the Jew was next in rank to the King (Ahasuerus) and was powerful among the Jews. He sought the good of his people.
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2021: Can an edict written in the name of the king be revoked? (8:8)
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2022: The king asked for the records of Mordecai before we going to be hanged. Don’t understand? Queen Ester asked for their life back.. The gallows set up for Mordecai was fifty cubits high (7:9) Ester saves the Jews. Haman wanted to destroy the Jews. An order (edict) was written that all people sealed with the king’s ring. to take avenge against their enemies. (8:11). The fear of the Jews (by Mordecai) was great. The Jew killed 75,000 enemies but laid no hands on the plunder (8:16). The establishment of Purim (9:26). Letter of peace and security (9:29).
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2023: King wanted Mordeci to honor. Queen Esther wishes to stay alive. Esther saved the Jews. Held out his golden Spector to Esther. Hamon was hanged (wrote letters and sealed with the Kings ring). Jews had gladness. Mordeci became very powerful in the Kings house. Letter sent to Jew for peace.
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22 January
Romans 1-2
Paul was called to be an apostle. All Gods love to all of you. Paul wants to share something to increase your spiritual growth. Righteousness is all about Faith. The Guilt of Humankind; For the wrath of God will be known through the truth. These people did not serve the creator. List ungodly types of people. When you are passing judgement on others you will be condemned. Thus, fear the judgement day. God shows no partiality. Don’t boast about the law. Circumcision is spiritual and not literal, they will not get praise from others, but from God Himself
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2020: In Jesus name the believers receive grace apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for all the Gentiles, who belong to Jesus Christ. Paul announces the gospel with his spirit. Encourage each other with your faith. Talk about the power of the gospel (1:16). Don’t serve a creature but serve the creator. People are full of evil. When you a judging someone you are insulting /god and bring wrath and fury. God shows no partiality. Circumcision is spiritual and not literal. It’s all about breaking the law!
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2021: Paul set apart for the gospel of God. Paul wants to share some spiritual gifts to strengthen others. The gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith (1:16).
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2022: Paul, who was called out to be an apostle (1:1). Paul wants to share a spiritual gift. Gospel is the power of God through salvation (1:16). Man did shameless acts with men….(1:27). When passing judgement is to condemn yourself (2:1). It’s all about truth! God’s kindness is meant to lead you towards repentance. (2:4). He will repay! (2:6). Real circumcision is a matter of the heart – its spiritual not literal (2:29).
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2023: Paul thanks God for all the others. Be encouraged through each other faith. The Gospel shows the power of faith. People serve/worship a creature not the creator (1:25). God’s kindness is to lead you towards repentance (2:4). God will repay for you unworthiness. Circumcision is a matter of the heart (2:29)
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21 January
Psalms 6-8
Prayer for recovery from great illness; My bones and soul are in terror!. My eyes are wasting away because of grief, and weak because of my foes. Depart from me all you workers of evil. Plea for help against Persecutors;; I take refuge with my God. Save and deliver me from all my pursuers. If I have not done right and not repaid let the enemy overtake me. The Lord judges all people, and establishes the righteous. I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness. Your glory God is in heaven. You care for all people, you have given them your works to care for.
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2020: Don’t hurt me in your wrath! Save my life. I have much grief. Make my enemies depart. God saves thee upright in heart from their evil ways. Also, help me from my pursuers. God is my shield (7:10) Now if I have done wrong let the enemy overtake me. Ask for judgement of yourself. . People are full on mischief. Lord, how magical is your name.
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2021: You get snared by your utterance of your lips (6:2). God hates those who sow discord in a family (6:19), also wicked hands!. Committing adultery will destroy your life. Watch out for smooth tongue. Keep Gods commandments and live. It’s like a bird going into a snare. Wisdom is better than jewels (7:11). Happy is the one who listens to the Lord.
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2022: Lord, be gracious to me, heal me (6:2). I have much grief. Evil people, depart from me. Take refuge in the Lord (7:1). When you judge me, look at my righteousness. (7:11)
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2023: Asking the lord not to discipline you in his wrath if you are suffering illness (36:11). Lord, heal me…save my life! Help me against evil doers. Establish the righteous of God, who is also my shield.
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20 January
Deuteronomy 32-34
Let the earth hear the words from my mouth, and my teaching drop like rain. I will proclaim the work/name of God. He is the Rock, his works are perfect. His children are not respecting him. The Lord fixed the boundaries of the people.. But Jacob sacrificed to demons, he ignored God who then turned away being jealous (hide his face). They provoked God worshiping idols. He is talking about the book of Revelations Vengeance is mine. There is no God but me! He will repay his enemies. Will repay those who hate him. Moses’ Final Blessing on /sraelThe Lord came from Sinai, was in charge of the law. He asks for blessing for Judah, Benjamin, Joseph, Levi, and to give heed to Judah. Enjoy what comes from the earth. God rides through heaven to help. He is your savior. Moses end up dying and he is buried in Moab. Moses was shown the land that he sore to Abraham to Moses, but was told he could not cross over to this land. The Lord knew Moses face to face.
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Lord, I’m a little confused of why (because of food) the Israelis became slaves? This must be part of your master plan!
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2020: Moses claims “listen to me” (words of a song). Repay to the Lord. He protects you. The Lord guides people (Jacob). Don’t sacrifice to demons. God will seek disasters to all the wicked people. Talk about the grapes are poison. Vengeance is mine! God kills and makes life. This was the song that Moses proclaimed to the Israelites. Moses died before crossing the Jordon river. Moses was in charge of the law. Gad chose the best for himself. Moses was buried in the land of Moab (at the Lords command (120 years old)). The Lord knew him face to face (34:10)
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2021: The foolish and senseless people were the Israelites. Remember God is your father. Jacob ate his fill, Jeshurun grew fat (32:15). Don’t abandoned God These people sacrifice to demon, not God (32:17).. The Lord became jealous. 32:23 talk about heaping disaster. God kills and makes alive (32:39)
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2022: Moses song: May my teaching drop like rain, my speech condenses like dew, like a gentle rain on grass, like showers of new growth…..(32:2). God’s work is perfect. Don’t abandon God. The Lord also became jealous (32:21). Gomorrah has grapes of poison (32:32). God says vengeance is mine (32:35). He will repay those who hate him (32:41). Song recited by Moses. Moses blessed the Israelite’s before his death (33:1). Moses dies and is buried in the land of Moab (34:5). To this day, no one knows of his burial place.
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2023: Gods work is perfect. He is a Rock (32:4). God is faithful. “Our enemies have grapes of poison. God lives forever (32:40). Will take vengeance on his adversaries (33:43). Enemy has long hair (42:42). Moses dies after 120 years (34:7)
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19 January
Jude
Jude was a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother to James. Peace to all who are called by the Father. We need Faith to abound. We need judgement for false teachers. The arc angel Michael contended with the devil about the body of Moses. Talk about unnatural lust. The Lord rebukes you. This lust could be a blemish against you. They slander what they don’t understand. Enoch appeared, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied “the Lord is coming with ten thousand of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all, and to convict everyone of all the deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him. These are grumblers. There will be scoffers at the end. Keep yourself in the love of God.
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Lord, if you are a Christian will you face the judgement? Or will everyone be judged?
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2020: Writing an appeal for the faith of those entrusted by the saints to “step up” against the ungodly. These people prevent the grace of God and deny Jesus Christ. Keep straight and don’t live by any lust. These people are like waterless clouds that are carried along by the wind (1.12). Lookout for Enoch, also look out for scoffers (who seek their own ungodly lust) . Keep yourself in the love of God. Have mercy on some who are wavering.
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2021: Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ…..and is kept safe for Jesus Christ. (1:1) Beware of false teachers, these people just don’t understand. Talk about people “feeding themselves”. Look out for scoffers who indulge in their own ungodly lust (1:18)
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2022: Judgement of eternal fire for sexual immorality and lust will undergo punishment of eternal fire (1:7). These dreams defile the flesh and reject authority (1:8). Angel Michael appears (1:9). Talk of Enoc (1:14). Indulge in their own lust.
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2023: Peace be to you all. Be aware of false teachers. Beware of the judgements. People slander those whom they don’t understand. The Lord is2 coming! There will be scoffers who indulge themselves in ungodly love. (1:18)
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18 January
Acts 25-26
Paul Appeals to the Emperor; The Jews were planning on doing an ambush and be. The Jews had issues with Jesus. Paul has done nothing to be charged for death. Paul defends himself. The issue was also that God raises people from the dead. Paul had seen a light from heaven. He had hearda voice from heaven and Saul was going to be the ambassador for the Gentiles to open their eyes and turn ferom darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Repent and do good deeds consistent to your repentance. Paul says become such as I am-except for these chains.
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Paul was one of the first ambassadors 🙂 .
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2020: They were planning an ambush of Paul in travel to Jerusalem to be tried (Festus was in control of Paul).Talk was about religion. So next Paul appeared before king Agrippa. Paul defends himself in front of Agrippa (who knew the Jews religion). Paul was converted with a light from heaven, “why are you persecuting me?”. God will rescue you from the people. Agrippa, after hearing Pauls defense, quickly asked are you “persuading me to become a Christian?”
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2021: While Paul was in prison’s, Paul appeals to the Emperor. Talking about being charged by the Jews. He was left in prison by Felix. Agrippa gave Paul permission to speak for himself. Paul lived as a Pharisee. Does God raise the dead? (26:8).. The Lord answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting”. He was being sent to open their eyes so they may turn from the darkness to light (26:18)
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2022: Paul appeals to the emperor. Paul says he did not wrong to the Jews (25:10). Paul was brought before King Agrippa. Paul defense himself before Agrippa. Paul lived as a pharisee. He locked up many saints in prison (26:10). Paul talks about the conversion from heaven. Repent and turn to God was Paul’s word (26:20). He even appealed to Agrippa to believe (26:29).
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2023: Paul talks to Festus. He ordered Paul too be tried. He then sent him tom the emperor. The Jews has disagreements. Paul was found to do nothing that deserves death. Paul represented himself in his trial. His thought God raises the dead. He even talks about his conversion. He was appointed to serve God. He talks about his preaching. He should have been set free, but Paul appealed to the emperor.
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17 January
Revelations 12-17
The woman was the dragon; closed with the sun. Had crown of 12 stars. Michael fights against satin and the devil. He is the accuser. So rejoice, but the dragon was thrown down to earth. SO WATCH OUT! for those who follow God. The First Beast; This beast had seven heads and ten horns. It was like a leopard, its feet like a bear, with mouth like a lion. The whole earth followed the beast. (for 42 months) The beast has control. The second beast‘ This beast had two horns like a lamb. Makes the earth worship the first beast. It deceives the world. It all goes down to wisdom calculating the number of the beast. It’s number is six hundred sixty six. The lamb and the 144,000; He was standing by mount Zion along with the 144,000 “marked people”. They sing before the four living creatures (maybe the 4 angles on earth). These people have been redeemed from the earth.. They have not defiled themselves with women. These people are fruits for God and the Lamb, no lie in their mouth for they are blameless. The messages of the Three Angels; An angels was flying in midheaven with the /gospel. He said “Fear the Lord and give Him glory. Then another angel folloe saying “fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has made all nations drink wine of the wrath of her fornication. The third angel followed them crying whoever follows the beast and its image will receive a mark on their forehead or hands. They will drink the wrath from his cup of anger. Write this: “blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord”. Yes says the spirit, they will rest from their labors. rivers and springs of water became blood
Reaping the Earths Harvest I saw a white cloud was the son of man. It’s time to reap the earth, for the grapes are ripe. The Angels with the Seven Last Plagues; saw seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, the wrath of God will end. The angels were robed in bright linen. Then one of the four angles gave these seven angels seven golden bowls of the wrath of God. The bowls of God’s Wrath;
1. became a sore
2. sea of blood
3. Rivers and springs of water became blood
4. On the sun which mad it scorch!
5. Plunged the kingdom into darkness
6. Pour bowl in great river Euphrates, and the water dried up. Saw demonic spirits
7. It’s done (loud voice) violent earthquake
he is coming like a thief!!
The Great Whore and the Beast; The whore was drunk hanging out with the beast. Seven heads are seven mountains. There are 7 kings, where 5 have fallen. The beast is the eigth…it’s destruction. The 10 horns are 10 kings who have not received a kingdom. John went with the spirit to the woods and saw the great whore. She was caring her fornication with her. These kings will have power for 1 hour with the beast.
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Wow! this scripture says a lot of what has been. Possible movie script?
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2020: Woman crowned with the sun, a sun who was about to give birth. Michael defeats the dragon. The dragon was looking for the woman who gave birth. The beast came from the dragon and ruled for 42 months. The second beast, makes fire come down from heaven. Talk for the wisdom of the beast marked 666 (14:18). Angels will drink the wine of God’s wrath. Reap the earth’s harvest. The angle had a sharp sickle for the vines, for the grapes were ripe. Angels came out of heaven to reap, the wine press for the wrath of God. There are seven last plagues (angles with bowels from the wrath of God) (see above). Stay awake and be “clothed” He is coming like a thief. John was taken by the spirit to see the whore.
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2021: A GREAT portent appeared in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars (12:1)
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2022: A woman was clothed with the sun (12:1). The great dragon (Satan) was thrown down to earth (12:10). The dragon went after this woman. The first beast came out of the sea. If you kill by the sword, you must be killed (13:10). Marked on the forehead (13:16). Talk of angels and God’s wrath. Then there were seven last plagues is seven bowls. The wrath of God was in the seven bowls. The fifth angle poured his bowl ojn the throne of the beast and the kingdom and the people were plunged into darkness (16:10). Now the seventh angel poured his bowel into the air. (16:17) IS THIS THE VIRIUS?. Your minds have wisdom (chapter 17).
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2023: A woman was giving birth, clothed with the sun and the moon under her feet. After birth she went to a place prepared by God where she was nourished for 1260 days (7:6). If you kill with a sword…. you will die by the sword. Number of beasts is 666 (14:18). Fear God and give him glory. Reaping the earths harvest. Angels had the seven last plagues. 5 bowls of Gods’ wrath was distributed on earth.
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16 January
Song of Solomon 5-6
In the garden, I eat, drink and be drunk in love. . The beloved is solidly built with ivory, gold, and jewels. HGis eyes are like doves, legs are alabaster columns set upon gold.. His speech is most sweet. My beloved has gone down to his garden and looks into the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun. He is checking on his orchard, is this God checking on our works and deeds?
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Lord, as I approach the finishing line for reading the bible in one year, these readings seem a little different from the norm. Help me understand your word.
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2020: Description of the Lord??? Where is He??? Is he in the garden (6:2). Checking out the nut orchard looking for blossoms (don’t understand what this represents?). Is the beloved the Lord?
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2021: Verse 11 states that His head (God) is the finest gold.
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2022: God loves his garden (5:1). Solomons soul was looking for God but did not find him. Gods eyes are like doves. God has gone down to the garden to pasture his flock (6:2)
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2023: Gardener dreams of being drunk with love (5:1). The beloved is in his garden to pasture his flock. (6:3)
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15 January
Psalms 146-148
Praise for Gods Help; Will praise my God all of my life. He opens eyes of the blind. Brings wicked to the evil. Gods understanding is beyond measure. He likes the people who fear him. Praise God for his universal glory. God made everything. Even all the people in the world
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2020: Praise the Lord as long as you live. Don’t praise some who breaths.. God made earth (146:4). God is gracious. He casts wicked to the ground. He feeds animals.. Everyone (things) praise the Lord. HE IS THE MAN!
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2021: According to verse 146:2, how long do you praise the Lord?
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2022: Put your trust in God. The lord sets the prisoners free (146:7) and gives food to the hungry. The lord likes the righteous. God is gracious (147:1). The Lord has pleasure for people who fear him (147:11). God blesses your children. Praise the Lord from everywhere. Praise God faithful followers.
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2023: Praise to the Lord for his help. Happy are those who keep faith forever. The Lord will reign forever. He gives food to all the animals. God grants peace (147:14). Praise the Lord!
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14 January
Esther 1-5
Big party with gold and silver for king Ahasuerus. The King was merry with many wine. Had issues with the Queen and the Queen would not obey the kings rules. She was replaced and rule was declared that every man should be master in his own house. So, this leads to Esther to become Queen, but she was in competition with other young virgins. Esther was admired by all. She became queen. Haman was promoted to a high position. He was to kill all Jews and plunder their goods. Now Esther agrees to help the Jews The Jews were mourning and wearing sackcloth and ashes Esther’s Banquet Come to a banquet made from Esther, who saved Mordechai from the gallows. (issue with hanging).
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2020: Ahasuerus ruled over 127 provinces. Gave a banquet for all the people lasting seven days. Give honor to the husband of the house. Esther is also named Hadassah. The king loved Esther and made her Queen. Haman was going the destroy all the Jews. (the people of Mordecai). Letter were sealed with the kings ring. Now Esther decided to help out the Jew (set garments etc.). Talk of the golden scepter from the king. Esther had a banquet, she got the golden scepters and was granted by the king (grant the “petition”). Haman constructed a gallows fifty cubits high. Esther wanted Mordecai to be saved.
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2022: King Ahasuerus ruled over 127 providences from India to Ethiopia (1:1). He gave a great party. 180 days was a party. Drink was with no restraint. All women will give honor to their husbands (1:20). Every man should be masters in their own house. (1:22) Ester was fair beautiful. The cosmetics took place for 12 months. Ester was admired by all (2:17). Will look into Mordecai next year!!!! Notes were sealed using the king’s ring. Ester helped save the Jews. To help out Mordecai. Talk of the golden scepter (4:11) saves lives from the king. Esther got the golden scepter. Mordecai was going to be hanged. He sits at the king’s gate.
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2023: On the 7th day, after much drinking, every man should be master of their own thrown. Esther was admired by all who say her (2:16). The King loved Ester and made her Queen. Mordechai had issues with the Jews. Esther had a banquet, got the golden Spector, was asked what she wanted.
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13 January
Deuteronomy 29-31
The covenant was renewed in Moab; Moses said “see that the Lord has brought you out of the land of Egypt, but to this day the Lord has not given you a mind to understand, or eye to see, or ears to hear. He has led them 40 years in the wilderness (plus their cloths did not wear out). You have not drank wine or strong drink. The Lord is with the Israelites in geo. battles. This is why you need to obey this covenant of the Lord your God. Don’t follow the filthy idels, or he lord will block them out. This would be done because these people have not obeyed the “law” of the covenant. This wrath could bring on curses. God fidelity assured; he will restore you fortunes and have compassion on you. God will put curses on your enemies. If you obey the commandments, the lord will bless you, otherwise you will perish. Choose life so you may live! Joshua becomes Moses’ succssor Moses was 120 years old, and is having difficulties getting around and the Lord told me that that you shall not cross over this Jordon. The Lord will cross over before you and will destroy these nations before you. Joshua will also go over first, and be strong and bold. Have no fear because to Lord is with you. The Lord says “do not fear or be dismayed”. Every seventh year, during the festival of booths, you shall read this law before all of Israel. Moses and Joshua receive God’s charge. The Lord told Moses that his time to die in near, call Joshua to the tent of meeting so I can commission him. The Lord appeared in a pillar of a cloud. The Lord told Moses that “people will begin to prostitute themselves” to foreign gods. They will break my covenant. A song was written. Now God said “I will turn my face to them” if they don’t obey my covenant. Take this law and put it into the arc of the covenant. I will be provoked by anger through the works of your hands.
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This is quite a test on your creation Lord!
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2020: Observe this covenant in order that you may succeed in everything that you do. The Lords anger will blot the name of those who do not follow the covenant from under heaven. The Lord will destroy the land in his anger. Bring wrath and curses. Remember to return to the Lord and he will make amends to you. Thus, you will prosper! Don’t deny me, love the Lord you God. Moses is 120 years old (31.1) and will not cross the Jordon. The “law” which is to be read every 7 year, was placed next to the arc of the covenant.
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2021: I have led you forty years in the wilderness. The clothes on you back have not worn out, the sandals on your feet have not worn out. (29:5)
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2022: Moses summoned the people and developed a covenant. Talk about the filthy idols of stone, wood, s gold (29:17). Note: The Lord had anger (29:28). God will circumcise your heart (30:6). Following the commandments, od will make you abundantly prosperous (30:8). God has set up life and prosperity for following his ways. Moses did not cross the Jordon (31:2), but the Israeli people were led by Joshua. God charges Joshua in the tent of meeting (31:14). BE STRONG AND BOLD. The people were rebellious.
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2023: Moses repeats all the “things” done for Iseral. No extra cloths were needed after the 40-year journey. Don’t serve another God. Just obey the rules of the law. Obey Gods commandments, if your heart turns away from God, you will perish (30:18). Love the Lord your God.
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12 January
III John
Be in good health to the truth. Testify your faith in front of the church. Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but imitate what is good. Whoever does good is from God, whoever does evil is not from God. Diotrephes is spreading false charges in front of the Lord and refuses to welcome friends. Peace to you.
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Is this the anti-Christ?
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2020: Gaius was commended for his hospitality. He even helps out strangers Diotrephes like to put himself first (1:9). He doesn’t welcome (his) friends.
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2021: I have no greater joy than this, to hear my children are walking in the truth. (1:4)
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2022: Gaius prays for everyone’s good health (1:2). Support people in the name of God. This will make us co-workers with the truth. Don’t imitate evil, but imitate what is good (1:11).
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2023: Be hospitable. Walk in the truth. Imitate what is good.
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11 January
23-24 Acts
Paul addressed the council (Now the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, angels, or spirit). As Paul was being accused he was later sent to the barracks. The Lord stood near him and said; Keep up your courage!…. A Plot to kill Paul; Now, the Jews had decided that they were not going to eat or drink until the death of Paul (more than 40 was in this pose). These 40+ people were going to ambush him while he moves from the barracks to the council. Paul sent to Felix the Governor; Paul was saved as a Roman citizen. He was ordered to be under guard in Herod’s headquarters Paul before Felix at Caesarea; After five days the report against Paul was given to the governor Paul’s defense before Felix;; he says there will be a resurrection of the dead. Paul was held in Custody. After two years the Governor had changed, but Paul was still in prison.
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So 2 years is really no big thing!
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2020: Paul was in dispute of “the Law”. Paul was forced to the barracks by the Jews. There were 40 people who wee going to ambush Paul (22:13) while going to the council. After five day Paul’s accuser came to the Governor to present being an agitator of the people. Paul thought he was being charged for the resurrection on the dead. Felix, the Governor, was hoping for money from Paul for his release. Felix had Paul in prison for about 2 years.
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2021: Paul was the son of a Pharisee. (23:6)
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2022: Paul declared that on this day he has lived his life with a clear conscience before God (23:1). Issues of resurrection began. The Jews wanted to kill Paul. Paul was scheduled to have an ambush to kill Paul. On the road to Governor Felix, there were two hundred spearmen (23:23). Paul was accuisted of being an agitator. Felix let Pauls friends take care of his needs (24:23).
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2023: Paul lived with a clear conscience before God (23:1). The Jews were planning to kill Paul (23:12). Paul was sent to the Govenor Felix. Paul has a hope in God (24:16). Paul was left in prison.
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10 January
Revelations 7-11
144000 of Israelis are sealed; 4 angels standing on the corners of the earth. Do not damage the earth until we have marked the people who are sealed. The Seventh Seal and the Golden Censer; when the lamb opened up the seventh seal there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. Seven angles stood before God and they were given seven trumpets. An angel with a censor collected all the incense at the golden alter, then he threw the censer on earth. Result was rumbling, fires, and earthquakes. The Seven Trumpets; First trumpet blew and 1/3 of the earth, trees, and grass was burned up. For the second trumpet blew and a mountain was thrown into the sea that became blood. A third of the living creatures in the sea died, along with a third of ships were destroyed. The third angel blew his trumpet and Wormwood (a great star). This fell on a third of the rivers and springs. This water was bitter and many people died. The fourth angel blew his trumpet and a third of sun, moon, and stars. Woe to the inhabitants of the earth. The fifth angel blew his trumpet and a star fell from heaven to earth, was also given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit. Opening up the shaft smoke arose like a great furnace. Locusts will come out of the shaft and they will torture anyone who is not “marked” (this is for five months). People will want to die, but death will escape them. The King over the bottomless pit is Abaddon. The sixth angel blew his trumpet releases the four angels covering earth who are bound at the Euphrates. These angels were released to kill a third of humankind. Troop size was 200 million.. Humankind was killed by fire o sulfur smoke. The rest of humankind who wasn’t killed by these plagues did not repent of their works. The Angel with the little scroll; A mighty angel coming down from heaven, he gave a great shout and seven thunders sounded. John then ate the little scroll. The two witnesses; John was then given a measuring rod and was told to measure the temple of God, but don’t measure the court outside the temple. Now God will grant two witnesses authority to prophesy for 1260 days. They can use any type kind of plague. The Seventh Trumpet; God now reigns, Your wrath has come, it’s time to judge the dead. After this, Gods temple in heaven was opened and the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple.
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This scripture bring some current speculation to take place (for me) Lord, please help me in direeting my ways
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2020: The angel were holding back the wind. The seal of God will be placed on the forehead. The people in white robs praising God will be hungry no more..They will find the “water of life” (7:17). The golden censor was filled with fire and thrown onto the earth (8:5). First came fire, 1/3 died (wormwood, sun, water, living creatures, ships destroyed. The bottomless pit was open and locust came out. They were to torture people .who aren’t sealed for five months, but not kill them. Their king of the bottomless pit was Abaddon (9:11). The angel were going to kill a 1/3rd of humankind. The two witnesses with the two olive trees and two lampstands, plus measure the temple of God. God’s temple in heaven was open and the ark of his covenant could be seen.
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2021: Four angles are standing on the four corners of the earth. (7:1)
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2022: How do you get one of the 144,000 seals? 4 angels were going to destroy the earth. There were 12,000 sealed from each of the 12 tribes. For 1/2 hour there was silence in heaven. The first angel blew his trumpet and hail and fire and a third of the earth was burned up (8:7). If you do not have the seal the locusts will attack you for five months (9:5). The locust led by a king from the bottomless pit. (9:11). The 4 angels were going to kill a third of humankind. God’s wrath has come (11:18). God destroyed those who destroy the earth (11:18)
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2023: Angels holding back the wind. Seven angles with seven trumpets. Hail, fire from th esea, great star fell from sky, 1/3rd was then darker. The shaft from the bottom on the earth was open. Locusts’ rules for 5 months. Thefour angles were released to kill a third of humankind. The angel with the little scroll and released. the seven thunders.
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9 January
Song of Solomon 3-4
Loves dream; I will seek the love of my soul. Don’t stir up love until it’s ready. The Brides beauty extolled. Talk about love in his garden and wishes that the fragrance from his garden will be wafted abroad.
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Lord, I don’t understand the meaning of these two chapters….help!
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2020: I called out for the Lord but do not stir up or awaken love until is ready (3:5). Uses a garden to talk about love (which is better than wine). This garden has “living water” with orchards and trees. (4:13). Is the garden the kingdom of God?
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2021: Look, its the litter of Solomon! Around it are sixty men of the mighty men of Israel who are equipped with swords. (3:7)
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2022: I sought him whom my souls loves (loves dream) (3:1). Awaken love when it’s ready. Solomon had gladness of his heart (3:11). Compassion for a bride; a garden fountain, a well of living water. (4:15)
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2023: Souls is searching for God. Was looking for God. Love cannot be awakened. Talk about peace in the garden.
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8 January
Psalms 143-145
Prayer for deliverance from enemies; Has your enemas crushed your life into the ground? (so is my spirit). Please answer me quickly , Don’t hide your face from me, or shall I go down to the pit?. O Lord, my spirit has failed me, let me hear of your steadfast love you have for me, teach me the way I should go. I have fled to you to escape my enemies. Teach me your will. Let you good spirit lead me on a level path. Please bring me out of trouble , cut off my enemies and destroy all of my adversaries. Prayer for National Deliverance and Security; blessed be “my rock” who is everything to me.. He will even subdue the peoples under me. Mortals are like a breath, a passing shadow. Rescue me from the hands of aliens. The greatness and goodness of God; His word will pass onfromgeneratiom to generation, Slow toAnger and abounding in steadfast love.. His kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. The Lord is faithful in all of his words, and gracious in all of his deeds. He raises up all who are bowed down. The Lord is JUST in all of his ways, and kind in all his doings. The Lord is near to all who call him (those who call him in truth). He fulfills the desire of all who fear him. The Lord watches over all who love him, but to the wicked he will destroy.
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I like the thought of mortals being like a breath.
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2020: Please listen to me in your righteousness. Teach me your ways, and save me from my enemies. I am your servant. “Blessed be the Lord, my rock” (144:1). (Asking for protection). The greatness of God is unsearchable. Again. the Lord is good to all! God has done mighty deeds. All the wicked God will destroy.
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2021: The enemy pursues me and makes me sit in darkness like those long dead. (143:3)
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2022: The (My) enemy has crushed my life into the ground (143:3). Rescue me from aliens. God is good and great. The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (145:8). The Lord is very faithful. He will destroy the wicked (145:20).
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2023: The enemy hurts my spirit. My soul thirst for you. Teach me your ways, save me from my enemies. Cut of my enemies. The Lord is my rock. Mortals are like a shadow. God is wonderful, he needs to e praised. God is great. God is slow to anger (145:9). The Lord helps all people, He is kind. The Lord is near for all who call on him (145:17).
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7 January
Nehemiah 10-13
Lists the history genealogy of Nehemiah. The all gather to follow the covenant and follow the law. A charge was set for working with God. We obligate ourselves to bring the first of all to the priest. This was were the tithes began. Cast lots to see who will live in Jerusalem. There were villages outside Jerusalem (don’t know the importance 😦 ). The had a dedication of the city wall in Jerusalem. he priests offered great sacrifices and thanksgiving to the wall. The people of God (priest, singers, and gatekeepers& the scribe) were given welcome with trumpets, they all rejoiced. The priest (according to the command of David) received their daily portions. Finally foreigners were separated from Israel; It was written that some people should never enter the assembly of God because they were supporting idols. Later the house of God was forsaken. Sabbath reform begins bylimiting goods and services not be available to market. Keep the sabbath holy (keep out commerce). Don’t marry foreign woman.
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Is this the initial organization of the church?
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2020: Lots of people named (they signed and confirmed the Covenant. Follow the law of God. We will not buy food on the holy day. We bring our first fruits to God. The fruit from our trees to the priests. 1/10th of the people lived in Jerusalem. 468 valiant warriors were descendants of Perez. Talk about the cities/villags outside Jerusalem. List of Priests and Levites were stated. The was also a Dung gate! The Temple Responsibilities of first fruits and tithes. Foreigner were separated from Israel. Was the house of the Lord forsaken? (talk of good deeds). Then selling food and drinks of the sabbath. Talk of closing the doors on the sabbath. Mixed marriages were also condemned! Foreign woman made king Solomon weak (made him sin).
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2021: There were 172 gatekeepers for the holy city of Jerusalem. (11:19)
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2022: Rules of the covenant were proclaimed by the law of God. Collecting the tithes. The city of Jerusalem increase. The descendants of Perez were 468 valiant warriors (11:6). A list of Priests and Leviets was given in chapter 12. The wall of Jerusalem was dedicated (12:27). There was a Dung gate at the wall. Foreigners were separated from Israel. The Levites needed to purify themselves and protect the wall. Foreign women made even him (Solomon) sin (23:26).
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2023: All who want to follow the law of God. They would enforce the Sabbath and obligated to 1/3rd of a shekel. The population of Jerusalem increased. Ther were 182 gatekeepers at Jerusalem. List of priests we declared in Nehamiah 12. The city wall of Jerusalem was dedicated with singers. Responsibility of the temple was given (like for purification). Was the house of God forsaken? The people were not following the sabbath (keep it Holy). No foreign woman was allowed.
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6 January
Deuteronomy 26-28
The first fruits and tithes; When you posses a land, take the first fruits and offer the yield to God. You will obey the word of the lord. Keep all the commandments and build a stone alter for God. Offer sacrifices of well being. There were twelve curses, (1)anyone setting up an idol., (2) dishonor you father or mother, (3) moves a neighbors boundary marker, (4) mislead a blind person, (5) cursed be anyone who deprives the alien, (6) anyone who lies with his fathers wife, (7) curse anyone who lies with an animal, (8) lies with his sister, (9) lies with mother in-law, (10) strike down a neighbor in secret, (11) cursed be anyone who takes a bribe to shed innocent blood, and (12) cursed be anyone who does not uphold the words of this law by observing them. You will be blessed if you are obedient; If you obey the word of God, you will be blessed. You will be Gods holy people. If you follow the commandments you will be the head, not the tail. Now if you are disobient you will be cursed for forsaking God. Your life will be like being “crushed You will end up being the tail. The Lord will destroy you.
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Lord, is this a guideline to follow? rules and laws
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2020: Rules of inheritance of the land they now posses. Give the first fruits and give it to the (church talk about aliens). This land flows with milk and honey. Do this for three years. This will be the agreement with the Lord. They needed to cross over the Jordon and build an offer for burnt offerings. The curses were listed…AMEN. You will be blessed if you obey the Lord your God. Keep these commandment and walk in the way of the Lord. The Lord will make you the head…not the tail. If you are disobedient, you will be cursed. You corpse will be food for animals. You might plant a vineyard but you will not enjoy these fruits. The worms will eat the grown grapes, your aliens will overtake you. Don’t be overwhelmed by the Lord. He will take delight in bring you to ruin and destruction. Your heart will take dread to the assurance of your life.
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2021: You shall take some of the first fruits from the land that the Lord has given you, put the fruits in a “basket” and give it to the dwelling place in his name. (26:2)
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2022: This is an issue with the Scribe…tithes. You give God the first fruits…I understand hat. So, what does it mean (26:12) when you have finished paying all the tithes of your produce in the third year (which is the year of the tithe) …? Does this mean you tithe every three years? Alter was to be built of stone once they had crossed the Jordon River (27:2). Once crossed, there were 12 curses the persons agreed to. Obey the Lord your God. He will bless you. Keep walking in the way of the Lord. If you are called by the name of the Lord, people will be afraid of you (28:10). You will be blessed if you walk in His ways (28:2). If you don’t obey look out for many curses. Disaster is coming for the evilness of your ways. The Lord will afflict you with blindness, madness, and confusion. (28:28). You will not be healed. Lots of curses were listed for not surviving the Lord your God.
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2023: Take the first fruit of your land should be offered to God. The third year is the tithe (26:12). There is 12 curses. All the people should say Amen. Blessing will come upon you fore honoring God. Obey the Lord. Blessed will be for your flock and basket. Will establish you as his holy people. You will lend to many nations (28:12). All the listed curses will come upon you (the evil of your ways). God has many bad things happen to you if you disobey God (28:*). Serve God with gladness. The Lord could overwhelm you for not obeying the Lord
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5 January
II John
It’s all about the truth. Jesus Christ the Father’s son, in truth and love. There are many deceivers (or the anti-Christ). Be on your guard, so that you do not lose what we have worked on (to love one another). Everyone who does not abide in the teaching of Christ, but goes beyond it, does not have God. So abide in the Lord’s teaching. To welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person. John looks as though he would like to talk “face to face” than to write with paper and ink
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Does this open the door to MANY antichrist people?
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2020: Truth and love. Let us love one another. Get ready for the full reward by abiding in the teachings of Christ. Only accept the teachings of both the father and the son. These people who teach without the above ae “participating in the evil deeds of such a person”
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2021: The truth is with us forever. (1:2) Also by love. We walk in accordance to his commandments. (1:6)
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2022: The truth will be with us forever. He was overjoyed because his children were walking in the truth which was commanded by the Father (1:4). Let us love one another. Walk the walk. Be on guard (1:8).
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2023: Let us love on another. You must walk in it. So… how can I forgive the person: who broke the law and shared no grievance (of the accident) with me? The person never received a ticket! Definitely, racial issue was present.
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4 January
Acts 21-22
Paul’s journey to Jerusalem; found a ship and set sail. Paul was instructed not to go to Jerusalem. Now from a profit (took off Paul’s belt, and bound his own feet and hands); Thus said the Holy Spirit, this is the way the Jews in Jerusalem will bind the man with his own belt. Paul replied that he is ready to be bound and die in Jerusalem. Paul then went through a purification procedure. Paul was arrested in the temple. Paul was being beaten. Paul was then put into the barracks, but then he spoke to (the mob became quite) in the Hebrew language, saying “brothers and fathers…I am a Jew….he being zealous of God. Then Paul had a conversion as he was approaching Damascus, when he encountered a great light from heaven. It was Jesus of Nazareth. You are persecuting me. He was told to go to Damascus and was told what to do. Paul was blind from the light, and he was led to Damascus where he sight was restored. Regain your sight. Now get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away. Then Paul goes to the Gentiles. Paul was praying, andhe fell into a trance and saw Jesus, Paul was told to leave Jerusalem because they will not accept his testimony. Paul was told to go far away to the Gentiles.
Paul and the Roman Tribute; Paul was then flogged and put into the barracks. He was a roman citizen. The tribune was afraid because they imprisoned (and flogged) a Roman citizen. The next day Paul was released..
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Justice seems fair
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2020: Went to Cos, then Rhodes, and then to Patara. Went to see Philip and evangelist. Paul visits James in Jerusalem. Paul purified the gentiles (the believers). Paul had to be carried by the soldiers into the barracks. Paul addresses the people in Hebrew (crowd became quiet). Paul addresses the crowd about his conversion,. Paul had even lost his sight for a while. Paul saw Jesus in a vision and was directed to leave. Is it OK to flog a Roman citizen (Paul)?
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2021: How did Paul plan on moving to Jerusalem?
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2022: Paul sails to Jerusalem. Went to see Phillip. Paul visits James at Jerusalem. Paul was arrested in the Temple against the current law. Paul defends himself as a Jew (21:39). In the Hebrew language. Paul discusses about his conversion. He saw a great light and Jesus of Nazareth (22:7). Paul then became God’s missionary. Paul was then flogged a Roman citizen (was that legal?)
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2023: Paul gets arrested in the temple. Paul defends himself. He addresses the people in Hebrew, he is a Jew and is zealous for God. He talked about his vision of “the light”. Be baptized and have your sins washed away. Paul was a Roman citizen.
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3 January
Revelation 1-6
Showed to show what is to take place. John has the seven churches in Asia, then the seven spirits who are before the throne, along with Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, and the firstborn of the dead,, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. He freed us from sins by his blood. He is coming with the clouds, “I am the Alpha and the Omega”. A vision of Christ; John has the patience and endurance to follow the Lord. John heard a trumpet and heard that he should write in a book what you see (to send to the seven churches). He turned and aw seven golden lampstands along with (like) the Son of Man, clothed with a long robe. His eyes were like flames of fire, feet were like burnished bronze, refined as in a furnace. In his right hand he held seven stars. His face was like the sun (shining at full force). John fell to his feet, His righthand was placed on him and said “don’t be afraid; I am the first and the last”. I was dead, but now I am alive forever. I also have the key of Death and of Hades. The seven stars are thee angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. The message to Ephesus; You are patient and have tested the unfaithful but now you are unworthy…so repent. You have abandoned the love you had at first. If you don’t repent I will come qnd remove your lampstand. Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. For all who listens I will give permission to eat from the tree of life. Thr message to Smyrna Have the synagogue of Satan. you will be teste The message to Pergamum the words of hgim who has the sharp two-edged sword. You are holding fast to my way. Listen to my spirit and repent those who worship idols and practice fornication. If there is no repentance God will make war against them with the sword of his mouth. For everyone that conquers, they will receive a white stones. The message to Thyatira You have done good, but repent if you practice fornication. The message to Sardis I know your works, but you are dead. You need to follow my word and repent to become worthy. Listen to what the spirit is saying to the churches. The messages to Philadelphia They have the key of David. God knows their works. He puts in front of you an open door in which no one can shut. Because of patience and endurance they will stay away from the “test”. Hold fast for what you have. The message to Laodicea: the people are wealth but God says they are poor, blind, and naked. Just repent and open the door, Listen to the spirit and hear what is being told to the churches. The Heavenly Worship; Heavens door stood open. John heard “come up here” (at this tie he was in the spirit. He also saw 24 thrones along with the seven spirits of God. Around the throne there were four living creatures. These creatures had six wings. Worthiness was granted. The scroll and the lamb; John saw, in his right hand, one seated on the throne. This scroll had seven seals. An angel proclaimed “who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?”. No one on heaven or earth was able to open the scroll…no one was worthy enough!. More talk of the seven spirits of God. This is when Jesus was found to be worthy. The Seven Seals For the living seals the first two were a white horse. For the third seal a black horse popped out. For the fourth seal, a pale green horse named death appeared.. To ope0n the fifth seal showed the souls of those who had been slaughtered for the word of God. The sixth seal produced a great earthquake (sun became black) the fig tree lost its fruit.
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Lord, it’s confusing of what we are to expect (if we can>)
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2020: Seven churches are in Asia and reference to the seven spirits who are before Gods throne. The Lord is coming in the cloud. Seven lampstands were viewed. The lord ids the first and the last. The seven lampstands are for the seven churches. Seven stars in right hand. The Lord hates Nicolaitans. So repent and get permission to eat from the tree of life. Some will be tested for 10 days by Satan. Listen to the Spirit. Gods eyes are like a blaze of fire. Continue to do Gods work to the end. Jesus will come as a thief. WHATS THE KEY OF DAVID? The Lord is knocking on the door! Talk about the seven spirits of God (4:5) also four living creatures with six wings. The one in the throne, in his right hand, had the scroll with seven seals. No one is worthy to open the scroll????? The seven seals: 1. a white horse. 2. Red horse. 3. black horse 1/4 wheat for a days pay). 4. pale green (death). 5. Souls of the believers. 6. An earthquake came. 7. ????
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2021: In Revelation 1, which servant did God send his angel (1:1)
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2022: Blessed are those who share the word of God. There are 7 spirits who are before his throne (1:4). The Lord is coming with the clouds (1:7). He is the Alpha and Omega. There are 7 main churches (1:20). God has the key to Hades. To everyone who conquers the Spirit (listening to the Word) He will give permission to eat from the tree of life (2:7). God will give you the crown of life. God has eyes like a flame of fire (2:18). The Lord searches mind and hearts (2:22). Talk of the trial on earth. Talking about the 7 seals on the scroll of life. The seven seals were:
1. a white horse, to conquer
2. another horse (bright red) peace to the earth
3. black horse
4. green horse to signify death
5. souls of those who were slaughter for following the Word of God
6. great earthquake
7. ??
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The seventh seal is silence in 30 min. silence in heaven
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2023: God is coming in the clouds (1:7). Every eye will see him. The number “seven” was stressed. God has the key to death. Talk about eating from the tree of life. (3:5) talk of thew book of life. Listen to the Spirit (3:22). God has seven spirits (4:5). Hades was given authority over a fourth of the earth (6:8). Six seal was an earthquake.
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2 January
Songs of Solomon 1-2
God’s love is better than wine. Was keeping of the vineyard punishment? Solomon compares himself as a rose. He is a lily among brambles. The Lord has brought me into the banquet hall where it was overflowing with love. The Lord is like a gazelle upon the mountains. My beloved friend. Winter has passed and the flowers are appearing on the earth. The fig tree puts forth its figs and the vines are in blossom. My beloved is mine and I am his (male dominate). Are we the foxes and is the Lord the gazelle?
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Lord, does it all star with the fig tree?
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2020: Is this a black person (female?), keeper of the vineyard. Follow the flock. She is a lily of the valley. It’s spring time, flowers are appearing, the fig tree blossoms (gives out fragrance). The little foxes ruin the vineyards
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2021: Solomon has the song of songs (1:1).
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2022: Solomon ways that Gods love is better than wine (1:2). Don’t awaken love until it’s ready (2:7). Desire to see God’s face (2:14)
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2023: Talking of having a green couch (1:16). The keeper of the valley is the rose of Sharon (the keeper of the valley (2:1). The keeper was embraced (2:6). Talk of the beloved on being a stag (2:9).
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1 January
Psalms 140-142
Deliverance from evildoers. Those who plan evil things in their mind and stir up wars continually and guard me from the hands of the wicked and protect me (personally) against these wicked people. Don’t grant the desires of wicked people. I know the Lord is protecting the needy and executes justice for the poor. Lord preserve me from evil, show me the right path. Keep me away from wicked deeds. Talk about a prayer for deliverance from persecutors. Ask to be saved from your persecutors.
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Evildoers are causing issue with me (help me find the light with/for them)
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2020: Help protect me from evil doers. Guard me from their net and snares. Let evil speedily hunt down the slanderer. Let the mischief of their lips overwhelm them. Oh Lord, come and protect me. Help me stay away from the wicked oil. These people have wicked deeds. I seek refuge in you, do not leave me defenseless. Lord delivery me from my persecutes. NO ONE CARES FOR ME. SAVE ME!
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1 January
Psalms 140-142
2021: we are afraid of evil doers and violence.
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2022: Protect me from those who are violent (140:1). Don’t be with the people who do wicked things. Set a guard over my lips (141:3).
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Psalms 140-42
2023: I need prayer from evil doers. Lord, protect me from the violent. The Lord gives justice to the poor. Don’t let the evil get me. Save me from my persecutors.
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31 December
Nehemiah 5-9
Nehemiah deals with oppression to pay the Kings taxes. He said you should walk in fear of our God. Taken interest from their own people. Next was the generosity of Nehemiah who was elected governor he was looking out for the people. They built a wall around Judah. Wall was set up with doors and gatekeepers, and singers around the city of Jerusalem. Gave a list of peoples names of Israelite people. Tally was also given with money, people, gold, and silver. Review the book of the law from Moses. The people read from the look and understood the Law (this day is holy towards the law). The people were given commandments and great statues.
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Lord, help me understand this reading
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2019: We need grain to eat, and our land has gone to the king. Walk in fear of God. Stop this taking of money. The king agreed and goods were distributed properly. The enemies wanted the work on the wall to stop. When wall was done, all nations around “us”” were afraid. The list of the returning exiles were in the book of genealogy (lists of lots of exiled people…”numbers”). Ezra brings the book of law before the assembly, @ by the Watergate, the joy of the Lord is your strength. People should live in booths (branches of olives, wild olive, palm, and other leafy trees). There was a national celebration toward heaven. Did the people want to return to slavery in Egypt? For 40 years God stayed with them. Our great God keep covenant and steadfast love to us, while we have turned against you.
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30 December
Deuteronomy 23-25
List requirements to be in assemble of the Lord (like crushed testicles or cut off penis). Keep your camp around you clean. No interest to another Israelites. You may make a vow to the lord, but don’t postpone fulfilling it. What your lips utter you must fulfill. Writing a bill of divorce. Rules for a newly married man. Be put to death for your own works. Forty lashes has been set for flogging.. Rules of a husbands brother. Talk about cutting off a persons testicles.
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Watch your mouth and control your own testicles!
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2019: Ouch!!!! Not being admitted to the assembly of God. Lots of rules! If dirty wash yourself with water. The use of a trowel to dig a hole after relieving yourself. No interest will be charged to an Israelite. No sickle should be used against a neighbor property. Miscellanies laws was discussed. YOU SHALL NOT…… Parents not put to death because of actions of their children. Talk about seizing his genitals. Don’t act dishonestly.
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2021: If your penis is cut off you shall not be admitted to the assembly of the Lord. Goe back to the 10th generation (23:2). Guard against a nocturnal emission (23:10). Instruction of using a trowel to cover your excrement (23:13). Talk of interest to another Israelite’s. If you go into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes (23:24). Talk about rules of divorce. Only for your own crimes are you to be put to death (24:16). Keep what is left for the alien, orphan, or widows.
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29 December
1 John 4-5 (the scriber likes to test)
Test the Spirit to see if it’s from God. Others would be from the anti-Christ. Just know that Jesus Christ has come in flesh and is God. Who ever know God, he listens to them. God is love. Love is from God. Thus, we must love one another. There is no fear in love because fear has punishment. Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters too. Everyone who believes in God has been born again. The Spirit is the truth! God gave us eternal life. God does hear us :). Keep yourself from idols.
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From the SGG, help me assist people to increase their faith? Or is this really an issue?
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2019: Interesting that we should test the Holy Spirit! BECAUSE we shouldn’t believe every spirit. Is the Spirit from God? The spirit must confess the values of Jesus Christ. Let us love one another. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. We need to love through Jesus Christ. God has given us his spirit. God abides in those who confess that Jesus is the son of God. God is love. Perfect love drives our fear. FAITH will conquer the world. God gave us eternal life through his son. BELIEVE!! Question: (5:19) “the whole world lies under the power of the evil one”. Why does God allow that?
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28 December
Acts19-20
Paul goes to Ephesus where he found some disciples. They were baptized by John. Then his hands on them and gave them the Holy Spirit. Hand handkerchiefs that cured diseases. This help grow the spirit of the Lord. The people who practiced magic burned their books after seeing the works of the of the Holy Spirit. Was a business conflict with Artemis of creating gods with our hands. Will discuss issue if charges are made against Demetrius, otherwise we are in danger of a riot! Paul then goes to Macedonia and Greece. He left his disciples for good in Macedonia. A boy fell asleep and fell 3 stories while listening to Paul. He was picked up dead. Paul went down, took his arm”…for his life is in him”. The boy was taken away alive. Paul speaks to the elders of Ephesian. He declares he is captive to the Spirit, and the Holy Spirit testifies to me that imprisonment and persecutions are waiting for me. Paul just wants to finish his course of the ministry. Speaking the Good News of Gods grace.
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We must all talk about the Good News!
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2019: Paul wanted to know if the believers received the Holy Spirit? There were about 12 believers. Many miracles went threw Paul (the handkerchiefs toughing the skin which made the disease and evil spirits to leave). “I adjure you by Jesus” days Paul. People stopped practicing magic. A silversmith thought his trade you declining because Paul didn’t like gods made by human hands. In Macedonia a plot was made against Paul by the Jews (20:3). This boy fell asleep listening to Paul by the window. Paul wants to testify the grace from God. Paul is a captive to the Holy Spirit. The “good news” of Gods grace. It’s more blessed to give and receive (20:35)
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2021: Talk of the Holy Spirit, Paul baptized the new disciples. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul (19:11). There was talk that Paul was going to hurt the silversmith. For rioting a mass of people needs to gather for some cause (19:40). Paul wen on a country tour. In Paul’s teaching a listener fell out the window, thought he was dead, and Paul masters the situation, and the listener did not die. Paul claims we must Shephard the church of God (20:28). We need to support the weak.
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27 December
Malachi
Judgement against Samaria, this is for the sins of Israel. The wounds of Judah are incurable. Make youself bald and cut off your hair. Don’t rise up against my people.. He will gather the survivors of Israel. For the prophets who hate the good and love the evil. People cry to the Lord, but the lord will not listen to them because of their evil ways. Rulers give judgement for a bribe, and priest teach for a price. You will find peace and security through the obedience fulfilled through the Lord. “the mountain” of the Lord. It reads that God will assemble the lame, the Lord will reign over them. Talk about ruling with the sword! The Lord gets serious…has vengeance for hose who are not obedient and in wrath for those who don’t obey. Then, God challenges Israel. Plead your case “to the mountain”. God requires not cattle, burnt offerings, first born, or my body for the sin of my soul. The lord says to , love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. Cheating and violence will be punished. Powerful dictate for what they want, people against people toward the trust in God. God then show his compassion and steadfast love. Show your faithfulness!
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I like “walk humbly with God”
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2019: The Lord hated Esau ????? (don’t understand) while loving Jacob. maybe that’s Edom? Do not offer blind cattle to the Lord. Will he show favor with you? Bring things that have been taken or has blemish. The Lord declare he will author a curse on your blessings. Lips of the priests shall guard knowledge. The Lord hates divorce. Don’t rob God, bring a full tithe to the table. Thus, the soil will be fruitful. Reward of the faithful is coming.
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2021: Talking about love and hate (1:2-3). Offering blind animals as an offering (1:8). what type of offering is this? It’s polluted! God threatens a curse. God’s covenant for Levi is for life and well-being (2:5). God wants offspring. God hates divorce (2:16). God talks about the messenger coming (3:1). The Lord does not change. Don’t rob God. Open the windows for God. The day is coming! the evil doers will be stubble (4:1).
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26 December
Ecclesiastes 11-12
Be diligent, prepare yourself for disaster. Observe the wind for sowing and the clouds for reaping. But, you do not know the work of God…so be diligent in his ways. Be ready for judgement! Life could all be vanity. Fear God and keep his commandments. He will bring every deed into judgement (this includes the secret thing including good and evil).
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I Fear for what I’m going to tell to tell St. Peter at the Pearly Gates!
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2019: You don’t know when disaster is going to come. You also don’t know the works of God’s hands. Days of darkness will be many. God will bring you into judgement. Talk about the grasshopper (haven’t seen one in years). Much study is a weariness of the flesh.. Remember to fear God and keep his commandments….it’s the whole duty of everyone.
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2021: You do not know the disaster that might happen on earth (11:2). Be diligent about planting and sowing. Beware of vanity for God will put you under judgement (11:9). Ecclesiastic talks about anxiety (11:10). Be aware of your creator. In the end, the breath will return to God who created (gave) it (12:7). Bottom life…fear God and obey his commandments….for you will be judged. (12:13-14).
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25 December
Psalm 137-139
There was sorrow over the destruction of Jerusalem, Jerusalem if of the highest joy. David gives thanks and praise to God for his steadfast love and his faithfulness. On the day of David’s call, he was answered. Great is the glory of the Lord. Even though I might walk in the midst of trouble, you will preserve me against the wrath of my enemies. The Lord is inescapable. The Lord knows all. Speaking of hatred for those who rise up against God for evil deeds. It reads that David is asking God to test his heart for any wickedness.
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is this a plea from David?
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2019: Feeling bad by the river of Babylon. People wanted to destroy Jerusalem. The Lord regards the lowly. Even though you walk through troubles, the Lord will protect you from your enemies. THE LORDS STEADFQAST LOVE. The Lord knows everything I do. He is always THERE. Be with the Lord. Do you hate those who hate the Lord??? Serious QUESTION.
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2021: Lamenting by the rivers of Babylon (137:1). Wept over Zion. David gives thanks to God for his steadfast love. Even though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly (138:6). Even though I walk in the midst of trouble; you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies (138:7). The Lord is with me always! He leads me wherever I go. Wonderful is your works. (139:14)
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24 December
Nehemiah 1-4
Nehemiah prays for the people declaring that they are unfaithful. Give us success. He had “sadness of the face”, he asked for goods from the King to rebuilt Judah. He was going to do work for Jerusalem. He then rebuilt the wall of Jerusalem. They started out re[pairing the Sheep’s gate. They kept making repairs on the wall/towers. Many people were doing repairs on the wall “repairs opposite of their living quarters. When the Arabs heard of the wall being repaired, they became angry, these people plotted together against the people of Jerusalem. They were going to kill the repairers and stop their work! 1/2 of the people started looking over the construction with swords in their hand. Keep weapon in right hand!
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Quite a job protecting/securing the construction/repair of the wall.
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2019: “If you keep my commandments I will gather them from there…” WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? God’s strong hand. Nehemiah had a sad face. The king wanted to know how long it will take to rebuild the city of Jerusalem (gates broken down). He made the decision to rebuild the wall at Jerusalem. God of heaven will give us success. Listed many people who made repair. WHAT IS THE ANGLE THATS DESCRIBED? People were mocking the repair of the wall. The Arabs became angry. They wanted to stop the work. The worker then had one arm carrying a sword.. Weapon was in the “right hand”.
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2021: Susa is the capital city for Nehemiah (1:1). Talk about the destruction of the wall in Jerusalem (1:3). Nehemiah was when he went to Judah. He had sadness of the heart (2:2). He was sad because his city lays waste. He asked to get back to Judah (people of Israel). He had officers of the army with him. He inspected the walls of Jerusalem. He then rebuilt the wall. Talk about the organization of the rebuilding process. Some people did not want to be rebuilding a wall. Sanballat mocked the Jews (4:1). Other countries were anger for constructing the wall. Lots of security in rebuilding the wall.
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23 December
Deuteronomy 20-22
Rules of warfare: You should not be afraid of an ene0my with a larger army, because the Lord is with you. The leader should talk to his troops before battle. Many options of going’ “back to their house”. Offer a time of peace. You can enjoy the booty of your battle (talking about countries “with other gods”). Destroy trees that do not produce any fruit, If you have a female captive, take her home, shave her head, pare he nails. After a month she will become the wife, but if you are not satisfied, she should be set free. You shall not treat her like a slave. Noe if a man has two wives, one loved and the other disliked, the firstborn from either wife will be in his will. If you have a stubborn child, he should be stoned. Don’t ignore other peoples lost property. A man shall not put on a woman’s garment because it’s abhorrent to the Lord my God. You must honor the land your God gave you. If a man claim his wife is not a virgin and is unhappy, charges could be brought. After trials if this was found to be un true, the man will be stoned. If it’s true, the husband shall stone he to death at the gate of the town. Same thing if a man “rapes” a woman, if captured he will be stoned.
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Lord, tough rules! Be with us as we JUDGE someone who rapes.
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2019: Do not be afraid of a war against your enemies. The Lord will be with you! If anyone is afraid, they should go back to there house. You may enjoy the spoils of your war. Keep trees that produce fruit. If someone is murdered and a heifer will be used to heal “the blood gilt”. The right of the first born will be given a double portion of your possessions. Evil will be stoned to death. A corpse hung on a tree, under Gods curse, must not remain all night. A neighbors goods need to be helped. Deuteronomy 5: don’t put on a woman’s garment (abhorrent to the Lord your God). Rules were given about sex, and farming. If the woman’s was not a virgin, she will be stoned to death (purge evil from your midst).
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22 December
1 John 1-3
The word of life is with the father. God is light…we need to walk in the light with fellowship. If we say that we have no sin, then the truth is not within us. You must obey Gods commandment. You must love another brother or sister. warning of the anti-Christ. This is the one who deigns the father and the son. If you have been sinning, you are the child of the devil (because the devil has been sinning since the beginning. THE SONOF GOD WAS REVEALED FOR THIS PURPOSE, TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL. Love one another, the world hates you. Let us love in truth and actions.
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Good words!
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2019: The word of light is the light of the Lord. No darkness is within Him. Christ is our advocate to help us relieve our sins. You need to live in the “light”. Beware of the evil one. The anti-Christ is coming. Don’t deny the Father and the Son. What we will be has not yet been revealed. The Son of God was revealed to protect against the evil one. Love one another. Let us love in truth and action.
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2021: The word of life is with the Father so you can have fellowship with Him (1:3). God is light, he has no darkness within. Christ is an advocate for us and others in the world. The true light is now shinning…it was to do with love. Darkness brings on blindness (2:11). TALK OF THE EVIL ONE. The anti-Christ is coming. Be smart and enjoy eternal life. Sin is lawlessness. Don’t be children on the devil. Do what is right. Love one another. You need to lay down your own life for one another (3:16). Love in truth and action (3:18).
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21 December
Acts 17-18
Paul is in Thessalonicaat a synagogue for the Jews, and they debated about the Messiah. The Jews became jealous and a mob was formed. The dragged “believers” to court. Paul then went to Athens. He became distressed because the city was full of idopls. He debated with some “Epicurean and Stoic philosophers”. Started telling the Areopagus ” (Athenians) about God….He’s not an unknown god. The world will be judged in righteousness. Paul then went to Corinth. Paulwas a tentmaker, along with Aquila. Paul was trying to convince Jews and Greeks. Many Corinthians were baptized.. Then Paul was then beaten in front of the tribunal. Paul, once again returns to Antioch. in route he stopped by Syria for more debate. Paul traveled to many cities. The ministry of Apollos was discussed about becoming believers.
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What away to minister….could something similar today be done?
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2019: There was an uproar in Thessalonica, where Paul and Silas argued about the scriptures. The Jews were not happy. The word of God has been delivered by Paul. When Paul went to Athens he witnessed many idols. The Lord does not live in anything made by human hands. Thus some “believers” surfaced. Paul then leaves the Jews and went to the Gentiles. Talk about the ministry of Apollos.
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20 December
Zechariah 8-14
The Lord said he did not hear? The Lord of hosts will bring his people to live in Jerusalem. He will be their God. So be strong. Their will be a vine of peace. The lord says don’t bring me to wrath. Speak the truth to to ONE ANOTHER and make peace. Do not devise evil in your hearts. Thus, fast with peace. The word of the lord is at rest on Damascus. The king shall perish from Gaza. Rejoice for the coming of OUR king. The restoration of Judah and Israel. The Lord cars for his flock. He has compassion with him. There are two types of shepherds.. One is a shepherd of the flock to have no pity and becoming rich. Will cause them to fall into the hands of their neighbor (shepherd of a flock doomed to slaughter). The two staffs Favor and Unity were taken. Then you have a shepherd that leaves it flock. God will make Jerusalem “a heavy stone”. God pledges he will destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem. A fountain “shall be open” to cleanse the people of Jerusalem from sin and impurity. The Lord of hosts says he will cut off the names of idols in the land along with the unclean spirits. Those who speak lies when they prophecy. Talk about the flock being scattered. In the final war, the night will have light, living water will flow out of Jerusalem. If you oppose Jerusalem you will rot, along with having animal problems.
Lord, Is this a synopsis of the LAAAAST DAYS 😦 ?
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2019: Jerusalem is now named the Holy City. At this time there was no safety for the people. Do not be afraid. Speak the truth to one another. Have joyful fasting showing gladness. Judgment was made on Israel’s enemies. The Kin comes to you riding on a donkey. He will bring peace. Talk about glorious trees that are ruined. The inhabitants of the earth will have pity from me. Be a Shepard of the flock. WHAT ABOUT THE SHEPHARDS RIGHT EYE? The Lord will cut off the names of the idols from the land. The sheep were scattered. Future warfare will happen and the city will be put into exile. Then, the Lord will be king over all the earth. For some, their eyes will rot. No worship, festival of booths, no rain. Whoooo….Debbie Downer.
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19 December
Ecclesiastes 9-10
Take life as it comes. It’s all in the hands of God. The same fate comes to everyone. Eat for enjoyment and drink wine with a merry heart. Whatever your hands like to do…do it, do with your might. This is because no one can anticipate the time of disaster. Wisdom is better than weapons of war. Wisdom superior to folly. Some miscellaneous observations; The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. Whenever fools walk on the road, they lack sense. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it. Wisdom helps one to succeed.
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So true about digging a pit!
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It’s all vanity! Same fate is for everyone. Dead flies make your ointment give off a foul odor. Mortals, like birds, are snared at a time of calamity, “when it suddenly falls upon them”. Wisdom is superior to folly. Do rich sit in low places? Fools talk on and on. Feasts are made for laughter, and wine gladdens life while money meets every need. Don’t curse the king (even in your thoughts).
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18 December
Psalms 134-136
Bless be the Lords servants of the night (don’t understand). Also praise God forhis goodness and might. Praise theLrd, He is the best. He has struck down many nations. Gods work in creation and history. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven.
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Help keep our congregational love we have for YOU and other members
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2019: Lift up your hands and praise the lord, maker of heaven and earth. The Lord is good, gracious, and great! Bless the Lord and praise him. Talk about Gods steadfast love that endures forever.
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17 December
Ezra 6-10
King Darius decree about searching for the records from King Cyrus whose decree was the construction of the house of the Lord. These record had dimensions for the temple and the silver and gold that Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple. The governor of the Jews were to be rebuilt. He made this decree; “let it be done with all diligence”. The temple was completed and they dedicated . Once complete people offered bulls, rams, lambs, and a sin offering. Ezra was a scribe, and the granted him everything he wanted. Ezra was going to teach the word of God. Ezra was given the power of the purse, by the King, to be done with all diligence (Ezra knew the Law of the Lord). Whatever is commanded by the God in heaven, let it be done with zeal for the house of God in heaven, or wrath will come upon the king and his heirs. No toll is to be placed on priest, singers, or doorkeepers. A lot of genealogy was discussed. The group then prayed and fasted for protection. They even offered “talents” of vessels for offerings. You should not have mixed marriages (the holy seed). Even though we are slaves, you have always been with us (steadfast love). So do not give daughter/sons and intermarry with the evil doers. The foreign wives and their children were rejected. Marry foreign wives (swore to do right). These people were to send off their wives with a guilt offering. Many descendants were listed.
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Lord, help me understands foreign wives/husbands and immigrants!
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2019: check out the archives, a record of the house of God was found from Kin Cyrus. This was a decree from King Darius. Once complete many bulls and rams were offered to the Lord. Ezra got all he wanted from the King. King Artaxerxes opened up his treasuries for God in his house. Ezra was to assign judges (leaders) for the people. God’s wrath is against all who oppose him. They weighed and counted everything in the house of God. Ezra’s pray and says how lowly he and his people have shown, but his steadfast love has been shown to us, giving us land ans=d allowing us to inter-marry. Issues with foreign wives was discussed.
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16 December
Deuteronomy 16-19
The Passover was reviewed, it is to be eatten with unleavened bread. It was like rules. They also had a festival of booths (produce). You will appeare three times a year: festival of unleaven bread, festival of weeks, and the festival of booths. Give to the lord what you are able to give. Seek justice and don’t accept bribes so you can enjoy the land that the Lord has given you. Don’t set up false poles or stone pillars (God hates these). Now you are not supposed to sacrifice any animal with a blemish, and you should stone a man or woman who commits a crime against the Lord (need two witnesses). You must listen to the judge and purge to evil from the land. No influence for either right or left. Magic is prohibited. The Lord will also raise up a new prophet. Laws for the three cities of exile (so blood is not spilled). Requirements of the evil for false witness; So no pity, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, foot for foot, hand for hand.
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I like this no-pity rule….now……but in some circumstance it could be hurtful.
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2019: It’s important to keep the Passover. Rules were set. The Lord will choose where the Passover will be offered. The festival of Booths was also reviewed. Judges and officers are to be selected. No tree should be a sacred pole. Don’t offer an unclean animal to the Lord. Death will be decided by 2 witnesses. The evil will be purged from Israel. The rights of priests were stated. Be loyal to the Lord YOUR God. Three cities are declared for people to find refuge. (so extra blood will not be spread). Keep your neighbors boundary markers. DO ONTO OTHERS, NO PITY, LIFE FOR LIFE, EYE FOR EYE, TOOTH FOR TOOTH, HAND FOR HAND, AND FOOT FOR FOOT.
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15 December
II Peter
Peter is an apostle of Jesus Christ. Support your faith with goodness with knowledge, self control with endurance in godliness, mutual affection with love. This is similar to a lamp shining in a dark place. False profits will bring in bad opinions (deceptive words) wait until the day of judgement. Follow the straight road. Don’t be a slave to corruption. The saying “The dog turns back to its own vomit”. In the last days scoffers will come. The Lord is coming! There will be destruction of the godless. 1 day is like a thousand years, and s thousand years is like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, but very patient with you, hoping for repentance. The Lord will come like a thief. So as you wait for Him be at Peace, without spot or blemish. Don’t get carried away with the error of lawless. Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and savior Jesus .
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Lord, do we need to anticipate the second coming? [this could be a big debate]
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2019: Simeon Peter is also a servant of Jesus Christ. With Gods power we have the promises to escape lust. You need knowledge of the Lord Jesus. Thus, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord will be richly provided to you. Talk about the voice from God on the holy mountain. . Talk about false prophets. Examples of Noah and lot. People slander what they don’t understand! Follow the straight road and don’t go astray. Don’t be a slave to corruption. In the last days, scoffers will come. A thousand years is like 1 day. The Lord will come like a thief. Be at peace without spot or blemish. Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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14 December
Acts 15-16
The word of the council dealing with circumcision (from the law of Moses) stating that you can not saved. Paul (and Barnabas)then was sent to Jerusalem to discuss the question with the apostilles and elders. On the way they converted all the gentiles. The holy spirit is not influence by circumcision. Don’t trouble the gentiles. Just stay away from idols and fornication. Then Timothy enters the scene. Paul had a vision of a man from Macedonia. The conversation of Lydia and were baptized by Paul. One day, Paul and Silas ran into a slave girl, who was a fortunate teller. After a couple of day Paul became annoyed. He said to the spirit: ” I order you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her”….and it did! The owner of the slave girl saw the loss of “money making” opportunities vanish, so both Paul and Silas were seized and brought to the authorities. They were flogged. The an earthquake happened happed and all the chains and locks were open. They did not escape, and told the guard (who was about to kill himself for we are all here) that you need to believe on the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved….. Later the guard was baptized “without delay”. Later to two were set free…go in peace. These Roman citizens asked for an apology.
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2019: Do we need to be circumcised to be saved? To “keep the law of Moses”. Now God has put the Holy Spirit within us. Now don’t disrupt the Gentile believers. Timothy joins Paul and Silas (he got circumcised). Paul had a vision about going to Macedonia (was it God calling?) . Paul and Silas was brought into prison. Earthquake happened and the prison gates were open. The jail guard was baptized.
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2020:Do you need to be circumcised ti be saved (from teaching of Moses)? On journey the conversion of the Gentiles took place. Remember saved by faith!. Paul and Barnabas separated (15:39). Paul had circumcised Timothy (16:3). Paul had a vision of Macedonian. Lydia was a lover of purple. (17:14) Paul and Silas, sitting in prison, were released by an earthquake. These Roman citizens were throne into prison. (16:38)
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13 December
Zechariah 1-7
The word of the Lord came to Zechariah where he says that the Lord is not happy and they are following the path their ancestors (Israel people) took with God. The Lord says “Return to me….and I will return to you”. The first vision happened with a horseman. The Lord sent them to patrol the streets. Second vision, the horns and the Smith. The third vision was a man with a measuring line (to measure Jerusalem). To check out its width and length. God declares (by an angel) that he will put a wall of fire around the city and thus, the glory within it.. The Lord appeals to the exiles. The Lords will inherit Judah as his portion of holy land. The fourth vision was with Joshua and Satan. The angel cleans up Joshua an he was supposed to bring people under his vine and fig tree. The fifth vision was a lampstand and olive trees. Lampstand was made of gold. These olive trees are the “two anointed ones” who stand by the Lord of the whole earth. The sixth vision was the flying scroll 20 X 10 cubits in size. This flying scroll is a curse for those who steal or swears (by His name). The Seventh vision was about a woman in a basket (which was wickedness). The Eighth vision was the four chariots; each chariots had different color horses. These color represents the 4 winds of heaven. A coronation of a branch took place so Joshua shall “branch out in place”. He is then going to build a temple for the Lord. The word of the Lord came to Zechariah. When you fast, don’t you eat and drink for yourself? The word of the Lord said don’t oppress the widow, alien, or the poor. Don’t devise evil in your heart against another. The people did not listen, the Lord got angry, and great wrath came from the Lord of hosts.
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v9 Show kindness and mercy to one another!
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2019: Israel was urged to repent. The Lord SAYS “COME BACK TO ME”. Vision of colored horses to patrol the earth. Another vision was that Israel will be like a fire around it (the fire is the Lord). Joshua had filthy cloths standing by an angel (the cloths represent Joshua’s guilt). Joshua even got a clean turban. The fifth vision had the olive tree. These two trees are the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth. The flying scroll is for evil doers (how could a scroll fly…it’s a vision BUT?). The Lords spirit is at rest in the north country. Don’t fake your fasting. Show kindness and mercy to one another.
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2020: Return from your evil ways was the urge of Israel to repent. Zachariah saw the first vision of the horseman. It was red horse. These were the people who were to patrol the earth. Zachariah saw the Second vision of the four horns and the Smiths. The third vision was a man with a measuring line (the measure Jerusalem (2:2). His fourth vision was Joshua and Satan the Lord rebukes Satan the angel has “taken your guilt way from you (Joshua) (3:3). The fifth vision was the lampstand and olive tree. The angel told Zechariah that this was the word of the Lore to Zerubbabel by spirit. There are two anointed one who stand by the /lord of the whole earth. The sixth vision was the flying scroll (4:14). Talk about stealing and swearing (5:3). The Seventh vision was a woman in a basket. This is wickedness (5:8). The eighth vision was with the four chariots. Different color horses…these are the four winds from heaven (6:6). Don’t fast hypocritically. (seeking favor from the Lord). Show kindness and mercy to one another (7:9).
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2021: Where are your ancestors? Vision of the red horse (to patrol the earth). The second vision the horns and the smith. The smiths are to destroy the horns. The third vision is a man with a measuring tape. The four vision was Joshu and Satan. Fifth vision was a a lampstand and olive trees. The sixth vision was a flying scroll (5:1). The seventh vision was a woman sitting in the basket (she was wicked). The eighth vision was four chariots. Fast in the name of the Lord. Do you eat and drink only for yourselves? Show kindness and mercy to one another. (8:10).
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12 December
Ecclesiastes 7-8
Do we have a disillusioned view of life? Is sorrow better than laughter? Don’t be quick to anger. Wisdom is like protecting money. Now do not be to righteous, not to wise, be too wicked, or do not be a fool. It’s good that you should take hold of one, without letting go of the other, for the one who fears God shall succeed with both. Wisdom gives strength to the wise more than ten rulers that are in a city. There is no one on earth so righteous as to do good without ever sinning. Everything is tested by wisdom. God has made human beings, but they have devised many schemes (both good and evil). Who is like a wise man? Wisdom makes your face shine. Wickedness does not deliver any type of justice (speedily). The human heart is fully set to do evil. Does committing a sin prolong your life? Don’t know, but it all will be well with those who fear God. It will not go well for the wicked.
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Help me escape from the wickedness in my heart and practice wisdom.
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2019: It’s important to have a good name. It’s better to go to the house of mourning than the house of feasting (don’t understand?). Wisdom is more important than a large inheritance. Wisdom gives life to whoever possesses it! Don’t be wicked r be to righteous. Everyone sins and curses others. Have wisdom when asked. Now obey the king and enjoy yourself. Do we have power to control the wind? A human heart is fully set to do evil. So command of enjoyment is given; ear, drink, and enjoy yourself.
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2020: It’s better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting (7:2). Sorrow is better than laughter (7:3). Bribes corrupt the heart (7:7). Fear God and live. Wisdom is as good as an inheritance (7;11). Wickedness is folly (7:25). Wisdom makes your face shine. Righteous people are treated in accordance of the wicked (8:14).
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2021: Sorrow is better than laughter (7:3). Don’t be quick to anger. Wisdom gives life to those who possesses it (11:12). Seek wisdom. Wisdom makes your face shine (8:1). Follow Gods ways. The human heart is set to do evil (8:11).
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11 December
Psalms 131-133
My soul is quiet, I look for you! I will find a place for the Lord before my desires/needs. We need to live together in unity. Thus, in a humble community.
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We need to listen/follow your guidance in YOUR OWN WAYS!
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WRONG VERSE!!!
2019: I’m not thinking of myself. David’s sons are to keep Gods covenant. David is also anointed. God’s dwelling is in Zion.
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2020: Do we have to calm an quite or soul (131:2)? Keep hoping in the Lord. Let Gods priests be clothed with righteousness. God’s resting place forever is Zion (132:14). His priests will be clothed with salvation. It’s good and pleasant when kindred live together in unity (133:1).
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2021: Trust in God. The Lords gaze examines humankind (11:4). The Lord test the wicked on righteous. On the wicked he will rain coals of fire. The lord loves righteous deed (11:7)
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2021: The song of quiet trust. It’s not all me, have hope in the Lord (131:3). Have a place for the Lord. Be blessed with your kindred living in unity. (133:1)
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10 December
Ezra 1-5
King Cyrus spirit was stirred up and we was to rebuild the house of the lord (with free will offerings). Listed a little inventory of goods that was to be put into the house of the Lord (silver and gold vessels, goods, animals, and valuable gifts). These people (who King Nebuchadnezzar captured) returned to Jerusalem and Judah. Gave a number of people who returned to their home towns. Included descendants family names. Large tally of people and animals. The foundation was made for the temple made by the people coming from exile. There was some resistant to the construction of the house of the Lord. The people of the land discouraged the people of Judah, and made them afraid to build. A letter was written to King Artaxerxes declaring that the Jews, who came up by you, has gone to Jerusalem. They are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. The king did not want the city rebuilt (at this time) and construction stopped until the second year of the reign of King Darius of Persia. Then the restoration of the temple resumed. Letter was sent to King Darius about the reconstruction. This was done by King Cyrus
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Shows the importance of the temple of God
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2019: The end of the Babylonian captivity with King Cyrus of Persia FOR THE WORD OF THE LORD TO BE ACCOMPLISH. To rebuild the house of the Lord. God stirred many peoples spirit. The number of returning exiles was listed “by the house or descendants”. The whole assembly as 42,360. Listed the “asset’s” in numbers. Worship was restored in Jerusalem, and offered burnt offerings to God. There was resistance to rebuilding the Temple. Rebuilding was opposed. Talk about “royal revenue” and possessions.
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2020: God stirred up the spirit of King Cyprus of Persia (1:1). King Cyprus says that the lord has given me all the kingdoms of the earth (1:2). To Build a house for the Lord. A list of the returning exiles from Jerusalem and Judah. The numbers of Israelite people was given. The people gave money to the masons and the carpenters with food and drink for building a foundation for the temple.
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2021: The Lord stirred up the spirit of King Cyrus (1:1). His mission was to go rebuild the house of the Lord. There was a listing of all the Israelite people. People gave money for the temple of the Lord (like carpenters or masons (3:7). There was resistance to the rebuilding of the temple (4:4). It wasn’t built until the 2nd year. King Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the original house (5:12).
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9 December
Deuteronomy 13-15
If a prophet comes to you by dreams, do not follow them. He is testing you. Don’t worship other Gods. You should stone them to death for trying to take you away from our one GOD. Obey the word of God. We are children of the Lord. You shall not eat any abhorrent things. There are specified animals to eat. You can eat animals that have a hoof cleft in two, chews its cud, along with other animals. Though, you shall not eat the camel, the hare, and the rock badger….they are unclean, along with the pig. You can eat anything from the water that has fins and scales. You can eat any clean bird, but the restriction list was noted. Regulation concerning Tithes was stated. Spend your money (tithes) in the presence of God, and eat and drink with the Lord your God. Do this every 3 years. Now every 7 years your debts should be forgiven, you will lend but not borrow. Open your hand. Don’t have a tight fist. Be ungrudging, your God will bless you in all your work. Send a slave free after 7 years. For your firstborn of livestock, it shall be consecrated to the Lord your God.
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Tough guidelines 🙂
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2019: The Lord will put you to the test. Purge the evil from you midst. Don’t worship other Gods…period! Pagan practices are forbidden. Talk about animals that can be eaten. You should not eat ravens. Rules we set for tithing. Big load (tithe) can turn the tithe into money (every third year). Laws of the Sabbatical Year was given. Don’t entertain a mean “though that the year of remission in near”. Open your hand to the poor and needy. Don’t sacrifice the first born to the Lord which has a defect.
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2020: Don’t follow other gods, for the Lord is testing you (13:3). Follow the Lord, obey His commandments, and fear him. These prophets should be put to death because they have committed treason against the Lord (13:5). Stone people to death who try to steer you away from God. Do what’s right in the sight of the Lord (13:18). Don’t be a Pagan. Eat specified animals. Don’t eat the pig because it does not chew the cud (14:8). On the seventh year the remission of debt shall be granted. Don’t be tight fisted with your neighbor. Give liberally and ungrudging (15:18). Open your hand to a needy person, Firstborn of your livestock goes to the Lord
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2021: Prophets are testing people about believing against another God. You are to kill anyone who tries to steer you away to other Gods (13:9). (Stone them to death). Even burn their spoil. Pagan practices are forbidden, don’t shave your forelocks for the dead (14:1). Talk about diving the hoof, being unclean. List all animals that are unclean. Talking about tithing, the money gained can be used for strong drink (14:26).
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8 December
1 Peter 4-5
Good Stewards of Gods Grace; live by the will of God, not by the standard Gentile way (human desires…like drunkenness and lawless idolatry). It read that you are going to be tested. Enjoy the spirit of glory, which is the Spirit of God within you. Be the example for the flock of sheep. Be humble and discipline yourself. PEACE BE WITH YOU
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Set the example…do what God would do!
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2019: Live by the will of God Stay aware from passion, drunkenness, carousing, and lawlessness. Everyone will be judged in the flesh. Surve one another with what you have. You will be tested being a Christian, so beware if you are ungodly and a sinner. Continue todo good. Be examples in the flock of God. Keep alert, resist the devil. God with all His grace will lead you to His eternal glory in Christ. He will restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.
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2020: Be a good steward of God’s grace. Be hospitable and maintain constant love. Arm yourself from sin. As a Christian you will also suffer, but you are blessed by the spirit of glory which is the Spirit of God (4:13). We will always trust God as a faithful creator (4:19). Watch for the flock of God. Except authority of the elders (4:5).
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2021: The Stewards of God’s grace. Christ suffered in flesh. Live is the presence of the Holy Spirit (with God). Love covers a multitude of sins (4:8). Do we need to be tested in the worship of Christ? Don’t think of it as a disgrace, but a way to glorify God because you bear his name (4:16). Be the example to the Christain flock (5:3). Younger people must gain authority from the elders (5:5). Be humble under God’s care.
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Ref: This is used in a cadence in the Army. This was copied from the web site Open Bible:
Matthew 16:18-19 /this is why you will see St. Peter at the pearly gate!
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” this goes back to week 6 – column 7
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7 December
Acts 13-14
Barnabus and Saul commissioned at the church by the Holy Spirit. They met the magician Elymas (named Bar-Jesus) who opposed them. Saul says, you son of the devil. The Lords hand was upon him and he was blinded for a while. They then went to Antioch, Paul then spoke of the people being brought out of Egypt “not worth to untie the thong of the sandals on his feet”. It was like a synopsis of the Good News. You think (Gentiles) that you are not worthy, but Paul and Barnabus say that’s not true!. This same thing occurred in Iconium, and a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers. The lord granted some signs stirring up the faith. Paul even healed a a man witrh crippled feet in Lystra. Paul says stand up and walk”. Facing “issues” Paul says we are mortal, just like you, but we bring the good news. Move away from these worthless things to the living God. God does good things! Paul was stoned, but not to death. Follow the command to the grace of God, its the open door of faith for the Gentiles.
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Good quick synopsis!
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2019: Barnabas and Saul were called by God (had hand laid on them). The apostilles preached in Cyprus. They were met by the “Son of the devil. The magician went blind for a while. John declares he can’t untie the sandals of the one who’s coming! Don’t experience any corruptions. Are you unworthy? go spread the word of the Lord to the Gentiles. There was a man crippled from birth, Paul told him to “get up and walk”. Paul ended up being stoned and dragged out of the city…he was not DEAD (in Antioch).
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2020: The Holy Spirit called out Barnabas and Saul. John sys I am not worthy to untie the thong of the sandles on hiss feet (13:25). Forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you by Jesus. (13:38). The Jew were jealous against Paul (13:45). Paul and Barnabas did the same thing in Iconium. Paul also made a man walk (14:10). They both strengthen the hearts and souls of the disciples (14:22).
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2021: Church at Antioch, Sail and Barnabas were commissioned. The apostles were sent out by the Holy Spirit (13:4). David was the son of Jesse. Everyone who believes is set free from all those sins from which you could not be freed from by the law of Moses (13:39). The Jews did like what Paul had spoken. Paul healed a crippled man (14:10).
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6 December
Haggai
The word of the Lord came to the prophet Haggai. Go up to the hills and rebuild my house. The lord stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel, Joshua, and all the remnant of the people. They worked on the house. Now the temple is not looking well, they need to restore the house. Haggai was talking about being holy, and clean and unclean people. Haggai spoke to Zerubbabel saying that God is about to shake the heavens and earth, and overthrow the throne of kingdoms. Zerubbabel gets a signet ring to signify that he is the chosen one.
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Lord, help me find direction in this scripture!
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2019: Word o the law came from the Lord that the house of the Lord shall be rebuilt (so God can take pleasure and be honored) (consider how you have fared). The Lord had called for a drought. The Lord stirred up the spirit the spirit of the high priest Jehozadak and all the remnant of the people. They all worked on the house of the Lord. The Lord says my spirit is within you. The Lord declares all silver and gold is mine.. The people did not return to the lord after blight, mildew and hail. Talk about pomegranate!
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2020:The Lord asked the people how they have fared? (1:7) For those who are not ready to rebuild the house of the Lord. These people were thinking of themselves, not others!. The Lord says my spirit is with you (new temple).
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2021: The people say it’s not yet time to rebuild the Lord’s house (1:2). The then Lord asks the people to consider their state. (They are in need). How have you fared. The Lord wanted his house to be rebuilt. The people then came and rebuilt thew Lords house. The Lord is with them as they work. There was talk about clean food. More talk about the Lord (Haggai) speaking) overthrowing the chariots and riders, nations, and the throne of kingdoms (2:22).
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5 December
Ecclesiastics 5-6
Be humble and guard yourself (steps) when you go into the house of the Lord. Draw near to listen, and don’t sacrifice like a fool. Watch your mouth, don’t be a fool and fulfill your vows (God does not like FOOLS and has no pleasure). Don’t let your mouth lead you to sin. Just fear God.. A lover of wealth or money will not be satisfied. God only gives us a little time on earth. If God gives you wealth (lacks nothing), God does not enable them to enjoy (but a stranger enjoys them). Be like a stillborn child. All human toil is for the mouth, but you appetite is not satisfied. Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of desire…this is vanity!
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Good readings for a special day!
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2019: Listening is better than a sacrifice offered by fools. Don’t vow if you can’t fulfill this vow. Don’t have love of money…this is vanity! God gives wealth and possessions to those He enables to enjoy them. Desire leads to frustration. You need to enjoy life. Human toil is for the mouth and vanity (chasing after wind). Know what’s good.
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2020: Discussed reverence. Guard your steps. Never be rash with your mouth. A lover of money will not be satisfied with money (5:10). Find enjoyment (5:18) for what God gives us. There is an evil with desire. Human toil is for the mouth (6:7)
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2021: Guard your steps, stay away from evil. Let your words be minimal. Fear God. Come and listen. Make words few. Do not let your mouth lead you towards sin. The lover of money will not be satisfied with more money (5:11). It’s all vanity. Eat, drink, and be marry. Find pleasure in your toil (5:19). Human toil is for the mouth (6:7).
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4 December
Psalms 128-130
A happy home is for the faithful. Happy is everyone who fears the Lord and walks in his ways. Fear the Lord and you will be blessed. The Lord has cut the cords of the wicked (because the Lord is righteous).. Talk about waiting for divine redemption. I cry to you oh Lord, please listen. My soul waits for the Lord.
Our soul just needs to be patient in our waits
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2019: Question? Do we want to live in happiness? Walk the walk with the Lord. You will be blessed all the days of your life. Wait for the Lord, the Lord has steadfast love.
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2020: Follow God and eat the fruits of the labor of your hands (128:2). Be happy and it shall go well for you (128:2).. You will be blessed if you ear the Lord. (128:4) The Lord has cut the cords of the wicked (129:4). Hope in the Lord.
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2021: Happy are those who walk in God’s way. Prayer for the downfall of my enemies. God has cut the cord on the wicked. Though, are we waiting for the Lord. There is steadfast love.
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3 December
II Chronicles 33-36
Manasseh was only 12 years old when he began to reign 55 years in Jerusalem. He did evil in Gods eyes. He rebuilt alters at high places, even with wizards! Manasseh was in destress and humbled himself toward the Lord, and he was lifted up and restored. He then believed that the Lord was God. Later he died, his son Amon succeeded hi. Now he did not humble himself in the sight if God, and his servants even killed him. Next, his son Josiah took over (at 8 years old). He reigned for 31 years. He did right in the sight of the Lord. Walked like his ancestor David. He broke down the high places etc. He found the book of the law (gave money to restore the house of the Lord. /the book was from Moses. The money was given to the workers. Pledge to the covenant of God. The arc finds a resting place (Passover duties). Pharaoh Neco fights with Josiah, even though he did ni=ot listen to Nrco. Archers shot King Josiah. Jehoahaz son of Josiah reigned for three months in Jerusalem. He then changed his name to Jehoiakim. The king of Egypt deposed him in Jerusalem (he did evil in the sight of the Lord). Gods wrath came against the people of Jerusalem Then the house of God was destroyed. It was in bad shape for 70 years.
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Help e do right in your sight Lord
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2019: Manasseh did much evil in the site of the Lord. While he was in distress he came back to God. Amon reigned after Manasseh and again was evil in the site of the Lord. Amon was 22 years old when he began to reign. Then reign of Josiah. We was only 8 years old when he began to reign. He was a straight shooter. He broke down the “polls, alters, and cast images. The house of the Lord was rebuilt (people did the work). The law was found (book of the law). The wrath of the Lord is great because our ancestors did not keep the word of the Lord. The Lord wasa very angry and disasters will come to Juda and Jerusalem. Lots of bull, rams, & kids we offered to the Lord. Josiah was in disguise to fight in a battle, he ended up being wounded and thus, died. Jehoiakim did evil against the Lord (he was 25 years old, reigning for eleven years). The reign of Zedekiah who opposed God. Thus the wrath of the Lord brought Israel to defeat. Gods house was burned. Cyrus, King of Persia, “Let him go up”.
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2020: Manasseh did evil in the sight of the Lord. He dealt with wizards (33:6). Manasseh was restored by God after his repentance. Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord (33:22). The book of the law was discovered and the money was given to keep up the house of the Lord. The Covenant was renewed by keeping the covenant of God.. Josiah was killed fighting with Pharaoh Neco. Zedekiah also did evil in the sight of the Lord (36:12).
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2021: Manasseh was a bad guy. He built up alters to the Baals (33:3). He made is son pass through fire (33:5). Manasseh learned that the Lord was God. This son Amon also did evil against the Lord. Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign (34:1). They found the book of the law that the Lords gave to Moses (33:14). The covenant was renewed. Follow the Lord and pledged themselves to the Lord. Josiah disguised himself before his battle. Zedekiah also did evil in the sight of the Lord.
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2 December
Deuteronomy 10-12
The Lord tells Moses to prepare another 2 tablets to bring up to mountain so he can write on them. An Arc of wood was made for the ten commandments. Moses stayed on mountain for 40 days and 40 nights. Fear the Lord, and walk in his ways. You should circumcise. Worship God and praise him. Rewards for obedience, keep your obedience toward him. This ;land I promised is full of milk and honey. His eyes are always on it. You will be blessed with rain, fruit, and oil. If you love the Lord, God will allow you to control all the land you walk on. The blessing and the curse; if you obey the commandments of the Lord today and follow no other God. When occupying the land you must diligently observe the statues that the Lord set before them. You see there are statutes that must be observed in the land of the Lord. You must demolish all the places where the nations whom you are about to disposes served their gods, on the mountain heights, on the hills, and even under a leafy . You will have a specified area of worship and offer your burnt goods now you are not to eat the blood (should pour it on the ground like water). God will enlarge your territory, and the idea of eating meat was granted. You shall present your burnt offerings, both in meat and in blood, on the alter of the Lord your God. When the Lord your God cuts off before you the nation whom you are about to enter to dispossess them. Don’t inquire about these peoples “other” gods.
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Strict rules to follow getting towards “the promised land”
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2019:: AS I’m TAKING A BREAK FROM “RAIDERS OF THE ARK”. The second pair was made for the ones Moses smashed. The tribe of Levi was supposed to carry and secure the ark. The Lords wants the people to fear him and to obey all the commandments. God loves the stranger. Worship God. Rewards for obedience was shown in the wilderness along with escape from their enemies. Serve God with all your heart. Don’t serve any other God. Put this information on you forehead. Walk in his ways. Everything you walk on is yours. If you. Pagan shrines are to be destroyed, break down their alters. Have a prescribed place to worship. NOW DON’T EAT THE BLOOD, FOR THE BLOO IS LIFE.. A warning was given about idolisms.
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2020: The second pair of tablets were made. The Lord wrote the ten commandments on the tablet and they put the tablets in the ark (10:5). The Lord require that you keep the commandments (10:13). The Lord does not take any bribes (10:17). You must acknowledge Gods greatness (11:2). Praise the Lord and He will take care of you. (11:14). Walk in Gods ways. Don’t fall under the curse to follow other Gods, All the Pagan shrines need to be destroyed. Talk about tithes (12:11). Don’t imitate other people by following “other” gods. Other people would even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods.(12:31)
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2021: It’s a redo time for the Ten Commandments, and the tablets were put into the ark (10:2). The Lord request that you fear the Lord. He is the God of God’s. If you love the Lord, he did great things in Egypt and for being in the wilderness. Heed all his commandments and the land which was given will be taken care of. Everything will be yours if you follow His commandments (it’s like a curse). The people going into this new land was suppposed to tear down/demolish all places that serve other gods (Pagan Shrines) (12:2). God will choose a place to worship. The unclean and the clean can eat meat that has been slaughtered (12:15). You must not eat the blood (12:16). Pour it on ground like water! Warning about idolatry. (12:29).
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1 December
1 Peter 1-3
Peter is an apostille of Jesus Christ. God has given us great mercy through Jesus Christ. You will be tested on your faith. Prepare you mind for actions and prepare yourself to be holy. Keep trusting in God, keep loving each other. The good news lives forever. Rid yourself of bad things but enjoy your spiritual milk while growing into salvation. Be built into a spiritual house. If you stumble it could mean that the word was disobeyed. Once you were not a people, but now you are Gods people, fully receiving Gods mercy. Live as a servant of God. Protect your soul from the desires of the flesh. Be honorable, and through your deeds it will be shown. Because God is coming to judge. Honor everyone, love the family of believers. Do you suffer when you do right? Now Christ committed no sin, He had no deceit was found in his mouth. Jesus turned the other cheek…always. Wives accept the authority of your husband. For husbands honor your wives (weaker sex). Suffering for doing right. Believers have unity of the spirit. do not repay evil for evil. Repay with a blessing. Those who desire life should keep their tongues from evil. Turn away from evil and do good. The eyes of the Lord is on the righteous. Keep your conscious clear.. Noah was saved by water too (8 people).
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Lord you make it tough teaching us to turn the other cheek!
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2019: A living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Talk about having you faith, salvation of your soul, be put to the test. Call to holy living, be holy in all of your duties. All flesh is like grass. Be built into a spiritual house, like a living stone. Live as servants to God and abstain from the desires of the flesh that wages war against the soul. Doing right will silence those who do wrong. Wives accept authority of her husbands. Husbands show honor to the wives. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse. The eyes of the Lord is on the righteousness. Keep your conscious clean.
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2020: God has given us a new hope with/through Jesus Christ a new birth (1:3). Look for the salvation of your soul. Be holy for I was holy (1:15). All flesh is like grass and the word of the Lord lasts forever (1:25). Look for spiritual milk. Stay away from deeds that hurt the soul (2:11). Doing right should silence the ignorant. Follow Jesus (WWJD). Husband show consideration towards your wife. Repay with a blessing (3:9). Is suffering Gods word?
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2021: Talk of living hope (1:3). As Christians we have a great inheritance coming. Practice Holy Living in all your conduct. Be with the precious blood of God. So, love one another from your heart. Let yourself be built into a spiritual home. Be the “selected stone” (2:4) …. becoming the very head of the corner. (2:5) Live as servants of God. Honor everyone (2:17). Follow Christ in his suffering (2:21). Wives, let your dornment be the inner self with the lasting beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit (3:4). Husband show respect for your wives (3:7). Be gentle in your suffering/endurance (3:16).
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30 November
Acts 11-12
Peter reports ti the church at Jerusalem. The believers (circumcised people). He even saw a vision of a large sheet from heaven. It had four footed animals. God said kill and eat. Peter refused because he thought the food would be unclean. Then at Caesarea the spirit asked for Simon (Peter). Remembering the word of the Lord; John baptized you with water, but you will bee baptized by the holy spirit. So God has given to the gentiles the repentance that leads to life. Many people saw the grace of God. Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul. A famine was then predicted over all the world. King Herod had James killed (by the sword). The Jewish people liked this so Peter was arrested and thrown into prison. The people prayed for Peter, then an angel from the Lord came to the prison and set Peter free. Guards were on duty. The angel then left Peter after his escape. Was it Peters angel? Herod was struck down by an angel of God then eaten to death by worms.
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After the escape, the guards died. What did they do wrong?
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2019: Peter was criticized by circumcised people. Peter saw a vision from heaven. The Holy Spirit was there to baptize them. People from Antioch became believes. This was the first time “Christians” were named. Hoed had Peter arrested than thrown into heaven. An angel then released Peter from prison. He was recued from Herod. The Lord brought him out of prison. “Tell this to James and the believers”. Herod put the guards to death. The angel of the Lord struck Herod down who was ten eaten by worms (because he had not given glory to God.
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2020: Peter was eating with uncircumcision men (11:3). Peter had a vision like a large sheet). As Peter spoke, the Holy Spirit arrived. A lot of believers were made (seeing the grace of God). At Antioch the disciples were called Christians (11:26). Now Peter was in prison and an angel releases him.
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2021: The Gentiles believe in God too. He (Peter) reflects a vision (11:6). God has given even to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to life (11:17). Barnabas saw the grace of God, and rejoiced. He was a good man filled with the Holy Spirit. King Herod killed James by the sword (12:2). Peter was put in prison. An angel of the Lord appeared, and he escaped “the Jewish people”. King Herod was struck down by an angel of the Lord and he was eaten by worms and died (12:23).
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29 November
Zephaniah
The word on the lord came to Zephaniah. God will make wicked people stumble. Judah will be judged. Don’t be the one who turns away from the Lord, for He will punish those. These peoples wealth will be plundered. The great day of the Lord is near. He will bring great distress among the non believers (The day of Gods wrath). Israel’s enemies will face judgement. Seeks the lord, be humble, seek righteousness, and seek humility. Gaza shall be deserted. The word of the Lord is against the enemies, he will restore the fortunes of those oppressed. The Moab people taunt “my people”. The Lord will be “bad” to his enemies.. The wickedness of Jerusalem. Their prophets are reckless, and have done violence to the law. Wait fpr me says the Lord, he will change the language to one (1) . The king of Israel (Lord) is within the midst.
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I’m looking for “signs” of Gaza being deserted? This shows how some speculators (or half-ass profits) as using scripture for their own gain.
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2019: The Lord says he will “sweep away everything of Judah in his judgement.. Don’t fall back on the Lord. The Lord Did not like violence and fraud. The Lord will bring distress in the day of the Lords wrath. So seek righteousness. People in Jerusalem are wicked. The city is “soiled” and profits a reckless. The Lod wants to assemble nations throughout the world. God will bring you home.
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2020: Judgement is coming to Judah, The Lord will sweep away everything (1:2). God will punish the kings sons. (1:8). God will plunder peoples wealth (1:13). Sin against the Lord will be walking like the blind. Beware of the day of Gods wrath. God is going to shrivel all the gods of the earth. The wickedness of Jerusalem, they have not trusted in the Lord (2:2). Jerusalem, don’t fear, and sing. (3:17)
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2021: The word came to Zephaniah as he judged Juda. He will cut off humanity (1:3). He will punish those who promote violence and fraud. Sinning against the Lord will walk like the blind (1:17). Lots of talk about the Lords’ wrath. Jerusalem is noted as wicked. The unjust knows no shame (3:5). Lord refers to the heat of his anger (3:8). The Lord is a warrior who gives victory (3:17).
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28 November
Ecclesiastes 3-4
Everything has its time, also season. A time to born and a time to die. A time to kill (lists). Gods gift is to eat/drink/and find pleasure in your toil (things to be busy with) . God seeks out what has already gone by. Judgement will come from God. It’s said that God is testing evil doers. Do we want to see the evil doers (vanity) under the sun. Two friends are better than one. Are we chasing after the wind?
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Lord, what really is time? Since the scripture reads that you are viewing “the situation” as a past tense.
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2019: A season for everything. Time to love and a time to hate. Time for war and a time for peace. God seeks out what has gone by. There is also a time for judgement. All is from dust Are the dead more fortunate than the living? Two friends are better than one! Are we chasing after wind?
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2020: There is a time for every matter under heaven (3:1). Speaking of planting, weeping, dancing, seeking, losing, love, hate, war, and peace. Whatever God has done lasts forever. The wickedness is always there. All is from dust (3:20). Work for your pleasure!. Watch out for vanity and chasing after wind? WHAAT DOES THIS MEAN?
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2021: I like, as a master gardener, (3:2) documents planting. God’s given task is to take please in all your toil. Wickedness was in the place of righteousness (3:16). God will judge at a time. All come from one thing…the dust (3:20). All should enjoy their work (3:22). For a friend, two is better than one (4:9).
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27 November
Psalms 122-124
Let us go to the house of the Lord. Go and give thanks. Peace be within you. I will seek your good. Seek mercy from God. Give thanks to the Lord for he has mad the heavens and the earth.
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2019: Asking for mercy. Keep looking to the Lord. Since the lord was on our side, good things happened. to the Israelites. Those who trust in the Lord is like mount Zion. The Lord will lead away with evildoer. OR they would have been swept away. Do good for those who do good (like Karma).
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2020: The thrones of judgement was set up in Israel (122:4). May the people prosper who love you (122:6). We look to God for mercy in us. (123:2)
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2021: Prayer for Jerusalem (tribe of the Lord). So, keep looking towards the Lord until he has mercy on us. (123:2). The Lord needed to be on our side when we face are enemies (124:2)
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26 November
II Chronicles 29-32
Hezekiah reigned in Jerusalem at 25 years in age for 29 years. He cleansed the temple of the Lord. He turned the people back to the way of the Lord. He wanted to make a covenant with the Lord, sanctify the house of the Lord. Worship God with gladness, bulls, sheep, and rams were offered as a sin offering and an offering of well being. Hezekiah did what was right in the eyes of the Lord and he prospered. Judah was invaded by Sennacherib’s (who stopped all the springs and the wadi that flowed through the land. Hezekiah build up the infrastructure. Then God saved Hezekiah from Sennacherib’s. In Hezekiah’s sickness wrath came upon him because of his proud heart. He humbled himself so the wrath of the Lord did not come upon the people of Hezekiah. Now Hezekiah had great riches and honor, treasuries of sliver, gold, precious stones, and all kinds of costly objects. God had given him great possessions. This was his test.
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2019; Hezekiah seems to be “worthy” honoring God. Take out the “filth” in this holy place. It appears that the wrath of God was shown in Jerusalem to Judah. A sin offering was mad and the temple worship was restored. Much burnt offering there was fat for the offering of well being. People… “don’t be stiff necked”. Talk about the 7 day festival on unleavened bread was discussed. There wasn’t anything like this since Solomon. The Pagan shrines were also destroyed. The people of Israel offered much to the Lord. The Lord has blessed our people. Free will offering to God. Hezekiah prospered! He built a wall, do not be afraid. The Lord is with us to fight our battles. Hezekiah has issues with the king of Assyria. He even propagated the people with letters. Hezekiah had great riches. He prospered in all his works.
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2020: HEZEKIAH reigned 29 years in Jerusalem (29:1). He did what was right in the sight of the Lord. He repaired the house of the Lord in his fist year of reigning. They brought out all the unclean things in the house of the Lord. Offerings were made and the animal blood was spread on the alter. HEZEKIAAH wanted to keep the Passover. People, don’t be “stiff necked”. Even they destroyed the Pagan shrines. Storage chamber were prepared in the house of the Lord King Sennacherib’s invaded Judah. Sennacherib’s ended up dying. Hezekiah did great deeds. (32:32)
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2021: Hezekiah did right in the name of the Lord. Light the lamps (29:7) and make burnt offerings. The people are causing wrath from the Lord. They cleansed all in the house of the Lord (29:18). They even brought animals for a sin offering for all Israel. The great Passover was discussed (30:*). Return to the Lord! The assembly gave thousands of bulls and sheep as offering to God. He prospered in all that he did.
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25 November
Deuteronomy 7-9
Talk of the chosen people, the land God has promised, you must destroy the other people. You must destroy the “other” people of the land, and destroy their idols. The Lord will turn away all evil that the people had in Egypt. God will give all the nations around you, low but sure. God warns about leaving God in prosperity, God tested the people for 40 years in the wilderness. Keep Gods commandments….don’t exalt yourself. If you don’t honor the Lord you will (or shall) perish. Now, don’t, rebel against God OR the Lord promised the defeat of the Anakim (strong and tall) people. Don’t think it’s because of your righteousness (it’s because they are wicked people….so don’t boast). Remember that you are stubborn people. You have made God angry. Don’t turn away from God. You even provoked our God to wrath by creating the calf idol.
Lord, I don’t understand what the consequences of rebelling against you (not that I’m going tto challenge you), the reading instruct that you are an awesome God slow to anger. I do understand that it’s not a tit for tat situation
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2019: Don’t forget God in your prosperity! Observe this commandment. His “test” in the wilderness was a test to fear the Lord and being humble. Don’t forget about the Lord. Remember the Lord because he will give you the power to get wealth. Talk about consequences of rebelling against God. These other nations were wicked, they did not get land because they were good. These chosen people are stubborn. The chosen people gave the Lord trouble, put God to wrath. These people were wicked and full of sin. The tablets from God was smashed.
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2020: When the Lord brings His people out of Egypt to the land they are to occupy they are going to defeat and show no mercy on any nation (7:2). Don’t intermarry with these people. God has chosen you! Keep your obedience and God will be with you. God is a great and assume God (7:21). The Lord disciplines you, keep the commandments of the Lord, walk in is ways by fearing him (8:6). Don’t forget about the Lord your God (8:11). If Israel does not follow the Lord, he will dispossess and destroy the land. The Lord had anger (9:19) against Aaron.
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2021: The Lord clears away many nations because they are the chosen people (7:1). The blessing of obedience (7:13) He will turn away your dreadful illness (7:15). Don’t forget God in your prosperity. God humbled the people for 40 years in the wilderness. Follow God and fear Him. Don’t forget the Lord, don’t exalt yourself (8:14). If you follow other Gods, you will perish (8:19). If you rebel against God, he was provoked to wrath. They cast an image for themselves (9:12).
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24 November
James 4-5
Find friendship with the world. You spend on yourself, not God. Friendship with the word is enmity with God. Therefore whoever wishes to be friends with the world becomes an enemies of God. We ask wrongly because we ask for . God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Resist the devil and he will flee you. Humble yourself before the Lord, and he will exalt you. Now don’t speak evil against one another. Whoever speaks evil against another judges another. Don’t be a judge! There is only one lawgiver. So, what is your life, you are like a mist. If you don’t do something that you think is right, you commit sin. Beware of becoming to rich. You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure.
did you condemn the righteous one? Be patient until the coming of the Lord, just like a farmer waiting for his crops. Have strength in your patience. You also need to pray; it will save the sick and forgive sins. Also talked about Elijah praying for rain. Talk about saving the sinner’s soul from death.
Question:
I purchased a cordless electric snow blower along with a electric lawn mover to “save the earth”. Am I being friends with the world and an enemy of you? Please help direct me!
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2019: Be friends with the world. Don’t cause trouble to attempt to get things for you. God gives grace, Humble yourself to God. Don’t judge your neighbor! It’s all up to the Lord’s wishes (“for this or that”). All boasting in arrogance is evil. If you know the right thing do and fail, you commit sin. The rich are going to be in trouble for not paying the laborers just. Don’t grumble and thus be judged. DON”T SWEAR. If sick….PRAY for one another.
Chapter 5: So does bringing ONE persons soul back to “the way” negate your sins? Like a quota???
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2020: Maybe Julian Norwich liked James? Befriends with the world…have love. Conflict comes from your cravings that are at war with you. Start conflicts. A friend with the world is a enemy of God. Resist the devil. God yearns jealously for the spirit that he made to well in us? (4:5). Do not speak evil against another person (4:11). Don’t boast about tomorrow if the Lord wishes. If anyone knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, commits sin (4:17). Be patient for the coming on the Lord. Do not swear (5:12). The prayer of faith will save the sick.
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2021: Be friends with the world. Therefore, whoever wishes to be friends with the world becomes an enemy of God (4:4). God gives grace to the humble (4:6). We call blessing for those showing endurance (10:11).
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23 November
Acts 9-10
Talking with Saul (for conversion), he was without sight for a few days. His recover of sight is Gods tool. Ananis was sent to “remove scales” from Saul’s eyes allowing him to see (of course this was with the Holy Spirit). Saul preaches in Jerusalem, proving Jesus was the messiah. Paul wanted to join the disciples. At this time people in this area were living in fear on the Lord and in comfort of the Holy Spirit. Now Petr healed Aeneas, “get up and make your bed”. Peter raised Tabitha. There was a man Cornelius who feared who had a vision, seeing an angel of God. Go find Peter. Get up, kill, and eat. Cornelius sent out a posse to find Peter. God asks us to share the Good News and they were baptized by the Holy Spirit.
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2019: He was going to Damascus looking for any who belong to the way to bring back to Jerusalem. For three days he did not see or eat. Saul is an instrument for Gods word. He them preaches to Jerusalem. He also escape from the Jews. Aeneas was bedridden for eight years. Peter said”….Jesus Christ heals you” Make you bed! Peter brought Tabitha back to life with help from the Holy Spirit. Cornelius fear God. He prayed and offered alms. Peter say visions from God. Peter says preach peace. God shows no partiality. Christ is Lord of all. Preach to all the people. The Holy Spirt was then received by many gentiles and then baptized.
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2020: Saul was breathing threats and murder against the disciples if the Lord. He felt and saw a light from heaven (it was Jesus). Saul was without sight for 3 days in Damascus. Saul is a tool that Jesus was going to use. He was filled with the Holy Spirit. They did not think Saul was a disciple. Saul then healed Aeneas (who was bed ridden for 8 years). Saul said “get up and make your bed” Peter told Tabitha “get up” 9:40) (she had died…she also did good works). Cornelius feared God. Now Peter had a vision of birds and four footed creatures. Get up and kill and eat. Peter arrived a to visit with Cornelius. Do what is right which is acceptable to him (10:35). Gentiles was even poured out onto by the Holy Spirit (10:45).
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2021: The conversion of Saul. A light from heaven flashed around him. Saul was without sight for three days. Saul was thus an instrument for the Lord, his sight was restored (9:18) and was baptized. Saul spoke boldly in the name of the Lord. Cornelius feared God. Peter had a vision. He was puzzled. Cornelius wanted to hear Peter talk (or Simon). God shows no partiality (10:34). The Holy Spirit fell upon the Gentiles (10:45)
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22 November
Habakkuk
Does the Lord not listen, or save from violent acts. The profit thinks that the law has become slack with justice not prevailing. Why do you make me see wrong doing? The Chaldeans have horses that are swifter than leopards. These people came wqith violence. Are they marked for judgement? God has made people like fish in the sea while the enemy bring them up with hook an into the net. God reply’s write out your vision. Wealth is treacherous, the righteous live by their faith. Do you have enough money, or do you want a little more? Don’t plunder other peoples stuff. What use is an idol, a teacher of lies? How can the Lord express His anger? is it in the rivers, seas, mountains, or the Sun? Are we waiting for calamity? We need to have trust in our everyday “issues” that we are facing.
I couldn’t remember this book in the bible! Seems to be relevant in todays age.
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2019: Habakkuk was a profit. He even complained asking for God to listen and send help. Does judgement work? The Rock has scheduled the wicked for punishment. Lord told him to write a vision on a tablet! Woes of the wicked for they are to become booty for others. Beware of being judged by contempt. An idol is a teacher of lies. The Lord is to save the anointed. Talk again about the Fig tree.
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2020: This is an oracle of what Habakkuk saw: How long should I ask for help. The law becomes slack (1:4) The wicked surround the righteous. Your eyes (God) are too pure to behold evil (1:13). The Lord wanted to vision documented (2:2). Moreover, wealth is treacherous (2:5). The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord (2:14). Talk of fig tree (3:17).
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2021: Habakkuk is crying for help. He feels that destruction and violence are before him (1:3). The wicked surround the righteous (1:4). Are people like fish in the sea like crawling things that have no rules. Their enemies arrive with a hook, and drags them out of their net (1:15). The Lord says write the vision (2:2). Talk about violence of the earth (2:8). The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord (2:14). Violence to the earth (2:17). In wrath may you remember mercy (3:2). The earth is split with rivers (3:9). Trust and Joy in the midst of trouble (fig tree does not blossom) no fruit on vine. God the Lord is my strength (3:19).
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21 November
Ecclesiastes 1-2
Reflection of a Royal Philosopher (son of David). Everything is vanity! All things are wearisome. Your eyes are not satisfied with seeing, or ears from hearing. People from long ago will not be remembered. The futility of seeking wisdom. God has given an unhappy situation to be busy with (seeking wisdom). The crooked cannot be straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted (the number guy doesn’t like this thought!). Is achieving great wisdom a folly (or like chasing the wind). If you increase your knowledge you will also increase your sorrow. The futility of self-indulgence; A test of pleasure. Help with wine, buildings, gardens, slaves, great possession of flocks, singers…. became great. His please came from all his toil, this was his reward. No wisdom and joy are given to one who pleases God. Wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness. The wise have eyes in their head, but the fools walk in darkness. Is wisdom vanity? Mortal like to eat and drink while finding enjoyment in their toil. This is from the hand of God. Is God the only one to have enjoyment? The reward- one who pleases him God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy. The sinner gets the work of gathering and heaping, only to give to one who pleases God. This is vanity!
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Could this be used in some type of stewardship pitch?
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2019: All is vanity, what do people want? The earth remains forever. What has been is what will be.. People of long ago are not remembered. Are we chasing after wind? Increasing knowledge also increases sorrow. My heart felt pleasure for all I want. For wisdom, we must please God. This vanity is full of pain. Fools walk in darkness. What does mortals get from their toil?
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2020: From the teacher, the son of David. Vanity of vanities. All streams run to the sea, but the sea is not full (1:7). Looking for wisdom is like chasing after wind (1:14) Do we want self-indulgence? Wisdom and joy is given to one who pleases God. For the one who pleases him God gives wisdom, knowledge, & joy (2:236) The sinners will get the pleasure of gathering and heaping (2:26).
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2021: Do you toil for vanities? (1:3). The earth remain forever (1:4). There is nothing new under the sun??? It’s an unhappy business that God has given to human beings to be busy with (1:13). Are we just chasing after wind? If you increase wisdom sorrow will also increase (1:18). Pleasure was tested with wine, laughter, having great pleasure, cattle, getting great things and the test showed it was like chasing after wind. Look out for self indulgence. Was please in your toil? Wisdom exceeds folly as light excels darkness (2:13). Is vanity a great evil? (2:21)
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20 November
Psalms 125-127
The security of Gods people was discussed, the Lord surrounds his people. The scepter of wickedness shall not rest in the land of the righteous, so their hand will not do wrong. Do good for those who are good. Don’t follow your own crooked ways. The Lord has done great things for us…so REJOICE. Unless the Lord build the house, it’s useless for those who labor in vain. Unless the Lord guards the city, the guards work is in vain. You will not be put to shame when you speak (or confront) enemies.
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So do we need to work like the TV show “fixer upper?”
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2019: Those who trust in the Lord is like a mountain. The Lord will “lead away with evildoers”.The Lord has done great things for us…so rejoice.. Let your house be build from the Lord, Happy is those who fears the Lord.
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2020: Those who trust in the Lord will abide forever. The Lord will lead away evildoers (25:5). The Lord has done great things for us. The Lord must guard the city (127:1). Happy are those who fear the Lord (128:1).
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2021: So if we trust in the Lord, we can not be moved (125:1). Look out for the wicked. Do good to those who do good. (125:4) The Lord must build your house, those who built it labor in vain (127:1)
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19 November
II Chronicles 25-28
Talk of Amaziah, king for twenty-nine years, he did not follow right by God. The lord is not with the Israel army. After battle he started praising some idols. More battle with Judah then they was return to Samaria. Uzziah was 16 years old when he ruled for 52 years in Jerusalem. He built towers and he loved the soil. He followed the word of God and he was helped buy God. Later he became leprous us from God (wanting to make offering towards the Lord). The Reign of Jotham, who did right in the sight of the Lord, but did not invade the temple of the Lord, but the people still followed corrupt practices. He did much building of cities. Ahaz began to reign who did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord. Mny warriors were slain because they did not follow the Lord (talk of booty). King Ahaz was sacrificing to “other gods”.
I don’t understand all this fighting, was it for economic/property reasons?
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2019: Be put to death by their own sins. God has power to control the results of battle. More killings and booty taken! Has God decided to defeat Amaziah. He sought the Gods of Edom. King Joash ended up defeating King Amaziah who then seized a house full of gold and silver in the house of God and seized the treasuries of the king’s house. Amaziah sons Uzziah (16 years old) began to reign. As long as he sought the Lord, he would prosper.. He became to proud, then the Lord struck him with leprosy. Jotham took reign for 25 years. He reigned 16 years. Ahaz did not follow God. LOTS OF BATTLES WITH MUCH KILLINGS. Talk about the wrath of the Lord. Ahaz shut down the house of God and he worshiped “other gods”.
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2020: All should be put to death for their own sins (25:4).. The Edomites had a “people god (25:14). Talk of the thorn bush. Amaziah was killed in Lachish (25:27). Uzziah provided all the army’s with their supplies (26:14). He became leprous. Jotham did what was right in the sight of the Lord. The reign of Ahaz, he did not do what was right in the sight of the Lord. Assyria refuses to help Judah because of king Ahaz. He sacrificed for help of other gods.
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2021: Amaziah did right in the name of the Lord. “All should be put to death for their own sins” (25:4). Amaziah took his courage and led his people (25:11). Amaziah turned away from God and thus he fell. Uzziah loved the soil. (26:10). God was behind them. Uzziah provided all logistics for the Army. Uzziah did bad and he became leprous from the Lord (26:20). Jotham did right in the sight of the Lord. He was 25 years old when he began to reign. Ahaz was 20 years old when he began to reign. He did bad things, not following the Lord. He did bad this against God, and worshiped other gods.
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18 November
Deuteronomy 4-6
Moses asks (commands) obedience so that you can live in the land God has given you. Watch yourself closely and FEAR God. Moses was to teach the people the Ten Commandments. Don’t have any other God. Moses will not cross the Jordon. Our God is a caring God. Slow to anger. Keep Gods statues. Moses set the law for the Israelites. Learn and practice the Ten Commandments: Jealous is God, keep your sabbath day, honor your father and mother, don’t murder, no adultery, don’t steal, bear false witness, covet your neighbors wife, don’t use Gods name in vain, and no idols. Moses became the mediator of Gods word. Don’t turn to the right or left. The great commandment: Love your God (Lord) with all your heat, soul, and might. Caution for disobedience was also discussed. Don’t forget the Lord. Don’t put him to the test! We need to follow this rules and be in the RIGHT! I QUESTION HOW ANGRY GOD CAN GET? OR CAN HE? REMEMBER…DON’T PUT THE LORD TO THE TEST.
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Lord. it looks as though many people are not following your statues. Please help guide me to get on a path of reconciliation for me and others.
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2019: Moses asks the Israelite’s to keep heed of the ordered statues. Now, watch yourself clove God all the days of your life. Don’t be disorient. Don’t serve and animal (that was created by HIM), that’s provoking God to anger. There is no other God. Talk about a free zone for someone who killed another person accidently. The Lord made a covenant (Ten Commandments). (DOCUMENTED). Follow the path that God has directed. Keep Gods statutes and ordinances’
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2020: Obedience is the name of the game. Listen and be with God. God declares his Ten Commandments. Don’t be led astray from worshiping anything but God. Make to idols. which is evil in the sight of God . Because the Lord is a merciful God, he will neither destroy you or abandon you (4:31).. Keep Gods statues (4:40). Talk of the Ten Commandments. God is a jealous God (5:9). Follow the correct path (5:33). Don’t follow any other God. Don’t put him to the test!
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2021: Moses commands obedience. Keep commandments exactly. This will show your wisdom. Don’t forget these rule (4:10). Don’t act corruptly by making idols for yourself (4:16).. Moses is not going to cross the Jordon (4:22). Homicide cities were named (4:42). The Ten Commandments was given from the Lord. (5:*). Keep the Sabbath. Don’t turn to the right or the left (5:32) well following the commandments. The Great Commandment: The Lord is our God.. Don’t follow other Gods. Don’t put Him to the test (6:16).
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17 November
James 1-3
written by James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ
When ever you face trial, considerate nothing but joy, because testing of your faith produces endurance. This will make you mature and complete. Don’t doubt, you will receive nothing from the Lord. Don’t be doubleminded, like the waves on the sea. Endure temptation, by yourself (because God does not tempt you), for temptation will lead to sin! Every gift is from above. Your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. Look at the law of liberty, but be sure to act because they will be blessed in their doings. Now, if you practice partiality. Don’t be judges of evil thoughts (example of rich vs. poor person). You have been judges and of evil thoughts. Don’t show partiality. Mercy triumphs over judgement. Faith without works is dead; by you works, show me your faith. Those who teach will be judged with greater strictness (reference guiding the whole body, or a rudder on a ship) The tongue is like a fire from hell. There are two kinds of wisdom; Shown by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t be boastful and false to the truth. This second wisdom does not come from above. it’s earthly, unspiritual, devilish. The wisdom from above is first pure, then partiality, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits. [18] And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace for those who make peace.
This is in the top three of the readings so far this year!
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2019: James I a servant, enjoy your testing. Don’t be a doubter. We need to endure temptation. Tempting comes from your own desire. Truth is a first fruit. Anger does not bring upon us Gods righteousness. Look fir the law of liberty. Talk about the warning of partiality, evil thought will arise. Don’t dishonor the poor. Don’t be a transgressor of the poor. Can faith save you? Faith by itself without faith is dead. People who teach will be judged at a higher standard. The tongue is a vicious beast. Don’t have envy in your heart….this will lead to wickedness.
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2020: If you have trials, be in joy because you are being tested by your faith. God can not be tempted from anger (1:13). Be doers of the word. Talk of the law of liberty (1:25). Don’t have evil thoughts. Love your neighbor as yourself (2:8). So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. (2:17) Teacher will be judged greater (3:1). The tongue is a fire. Don’t have envy (3:16).
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2021: Any trial think of joy. If you ask in faith wisdom will be given (1:5). God can not be tempted by evil. Be doers of the word (1:22). Don’t act with favor. You become judges. Partiality is a sin. Faith without works is dead (2:17). You need to learn to tame the tongue. Your tongue is a fire (from hell). No one can tame the tongue. Two kinds of wisdom: heavenly and earthly (3:15-6).
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16 November
Acts 7-8
Stephen speaks to the council. The talk (or covenant) of circumcisions was discussed with Abraham and Issac. Story about needing foods so Jacob went to Egypt to see his brother (whom he had sold as a slave). Moses was instructed by the wisdom of Egyptian people and was powerful in his words and deeds. Moses defended the opposed men and avenged them too. An angel appeared in a burning bush on Mount Sinai. Moses then needed to takeoff his sandals because he was on holy ground. The Lord said heaven is my throne. Philip started Preaching. ne. Stephen was being stoned and asked that this action is not to be held against them (filled with the holy spirit). [Acts 8] Paul persecutes the church; Philip started to preaching and many evil spirits we caused along with the paralyzed or lame were cured. Philip had practiced magic in the town earlier but now he says the “God is great”. Peter and John then and laid their hands upon them calling for the Holy Spirit to come. “You can’t get the gifts of the Lord through money”. Philip then baptized the Eunuch in a puddle of water by the road. After the baptism the spirit of the Lord snatched away Philip and the eunuch was him no more. Philip, once found, went on spreading the good news.
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Have Faith! 🙂
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2019: Stephan says “listen to me”. Jacob found grain in Egypt. Told the story of Moses, and talk of the burning bush. Stephen ended up being stoned. Stephan saw heaven open up and the son of man standing .at the right hand of God. Being stoned, Stephan asked for this deed to be forgiven. Phillip healed many people (good news of Jesus Christ). They were all waiting for the Holy Spirit. Gods gift can not be bought for money. The eunuch was baptized by Philip is some water “on the road”. After baptized the spirit snatched Philip away and the eunuch saw him no more.
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2020: Stephen speaks to the council; listen to me. Go to the land that I will show you. They will be alien for 400 years (7:6). Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his words and deeds (722). Moses was accused of being a ruler and judge of the Egyptians (7:27). Moses then saw the burning bush. He was on holy ground (7:33). The high does not dwell in a house made with human hands (7:48). Stephen was stoned (7:58). The Spirit was given by laying on of hands. (8:17). Repent and worship! Philip baptized the eunuch (8:38)
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2021: Stephan speaks about the history of King Abraham. God said the people will be resident alien’s in a country for 400 years (7:6). Moses was trying to give peace to the Egyptians. You are standing on Holy Ground (7:33). Stephen was stoned while seeing God and Jesus (7:55). Stephen prayed to receive his spirit. Simon practiced magic for the people (Samaria). Your heart needs to be right to receive the Holy Spirit….it can not be bought! Watch out for being in the chains of bitterness.
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15 November
Nahum
This book is a vison of Nahum of Elkosh. Talk about the wrath of God. His wrath is poured out like fire. He will pursue his enemies…Don’t plot evil against the Lord. He brings good tidings. Talk aout a vision of plundering gold and silver along with the lions den being filled with prey (what does this represent). The Lors says “I am against you”. The ruin is inevitable. This is because of prostitutes and mistress of sorcery. Again, the Lord says thar “I am against you”. The Lord says he will “throw filth at you” and treat you with contempt. It was visioned that the people of Nineveh will become drunkards. Fortresses will be like fig trees.
Lord, help me understand what this vision means?
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2019: takes vengeance against his enemies. The wicked city is destroyed (by the wall?…Nineveh). All faces will go pale. Thus, died bodies without end. He will make the people of Nineveh a spectacle (example?). You are at shame. Multiply yourself like grasshoppers (correlating grasshoppers to guards?)
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2020: Does God have wrath? He takes great vengeance on his adversaries. He even dries up rivers! The Lord is good for those who take refuge in him. (1:7). The wicked city is going to be destroyed. Nineveh is like a pool…had endless treasures with abundance or every precious thing (2:9). Ruin is imminent and inevitable. . The prostitutes enslaves nations through her sorcery (3:4). Multiply yourself like the locust or grasshopper (3:15).
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2021: God is jealous and avenging toward the wickedness of his enemies (1:2). He is slow to anger. Don’t plot against the Lord. The wicked city was destroyed (Nineveh) (2:8). The city is full of booty. Lots of dead bodies. Will throw dirt on the people of Nineveh.
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14 November
Proverbs 31
The teaching of King Lemuels mother: Don’t give strength to women or drink strong drinks. Speak out for those who can’t. Judge righteously and defend the rights of the poor and needy. A precious wife is better than jewels. The heart of here husband trusts her. She is also a gardener who reaches out to the needy. She opens her mouth with kindness. Her works will be praised in the city gate.
The woman (good) does her husband good…no harm. It seems as though these women are in hiding!
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2019: Kings should not have strong drink. Keep aware of the present. Judge to poor and with kindness. Open yourself to the poor and needy. Keep kindness on your tongue. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
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2020: Don’t give your strength to woman (31:3). It’s not for kings to drink (31:4). Judge righteously (31:9). A good wife is preciouses than gold. She opens her hands to the poor and needy. Have kindness on you tongue. Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain (31:31).
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2021: King Lemuel’s mother teaching.
Stay away from strong drink. Judge righteously. (31:9). She is clothed with fine linen. Teaching of kindness is on her tongue (31:26)
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13 November
Psalms 120-121
There is even a prayer for deliverance from slanderers, from lying lips. Do not hate peace. God will protect you. The Lord will always protect you. The Lord will keep you from all evil.
Lord, I see it’s about Trust, Faith, and Peace
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I believe that the Lord is my protector. I had an experience when I was on vacation two weeks ago that was my proof. He watches over me.
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2019: Deliver me Lord from the warriors sharp arrows, for I am for peace. Thou, when I speak I’m for war??? (Huh). The Lord is always with me, he is my “keeper”. Help is coming from the Lord.
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2020: Deliver me from lying lips (120:2). My help comes from the Lord. The Lord will keep you from all evil (121:7)
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2021: Lord deliver me from a deceitful tongue. God will always come to your help. The Lord will keep you from all evil (121:7).
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13 November
II Chronicles 21-24
Announced the Jehoshaphat had died. and his on Jehoram succeeded him. He got the Kingdom because he was the first born. He ruled in Jerusalem. He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. Yet the Lord would not punish him me because of a covenant he had made with David. Judah was led astray. The lord will bring a great plague. It was problems with his bowels Then came Ahaziah who also walked wickedly in his ways. Went out to make more war. Upraising against the house of Baal, it was torn down along with its alters. They killed the priest. Station gatekeepers at the house of the Lord. Joash repairs the temple (40 year reign) He was determined to reconstruct the temple of the covenant (tax from Moses) they collected much money (in abundance) and the house was then restored. Later they lost the need for the house of the lord, and started serving idols. Well, wrath came upon then while they were transgressing the commandment of the Lord. Then, the death of Joash who was not buried with the other Kings.
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Crowns, weapons, trumpets, destruction
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2019: Jehoram’s reign: The father gave his sons many gifts of silver and gold. He was 32 when Jehoram began to reign. The lord will bring a plague to you because of your wicked ways. He reigned for 8 years. Azariah developed a covenant and 1/3 will be gatekeeper. No one is to enter the house of the Lord.. Jehoiada made a covenant that they shall be Gods people. Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. The money collected was used to restore the house of the Lord. Jehoiada died at age 130. If you forsake the Lord, he will then avenge you too! Don’t abandon the Lord.
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2020: Jehoram got the kingdom from Jehoshaphat since he was the first born. Jehoram put all of his brothers the sword. He reigned 8 years. He did evil toward the light of the Lord (1:6). He had a bowels disease. Joash was crowed King. The house of Baal was tore down (23:17). Joash was 7 years old when he began to reign.. Bring in taxes for the covenant. The chest was full of money from the tax of Moses on the Israelites. They collected money in abundance (24:11). They hired masons and carpenters. Jehoiada was 130 years old when he died (24:15)
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2021: Zechariah was the son of King Jehoshaphat (21:2). He did evil in the sight of the Lord. Judah was than led into unfaithfulness (21:13). Jehoram had bowel disease (21:18). The successor was the youngest son Ahaziah. He also did evil in the sight of the Lord. Joash was seven years old when he began to reign. (24:1) They established a chest to handle money to be used for the house of the Lord (24:10).
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12 November
Deuteronomy 1-3
Moses spoke to all Israelites. Saying continue your journey. The Lord will bless you. Don’t be partial to judge people he said to his appointed leaders. The group sent out on a recon patrol to scout out the Amorites (in which is given to the Israelis by God). 12 people from each tribe was part of the pose. The Israelis were in fear of the Amorites. The Israelites did not trust the Lord. The Lord became angry. Then when the Israelites went up to secure their land, they were defeated. Then their was 40 years in the wilderness. All the generation of warriors had died before they crossed the Wadi. King Sihon would not let them pass through the land of Heshborn to get to the land that was promised to the Israelites by God. The King and his people were destroyed with the help from God. The defeat of King Og will be like King Sihon, so they ended up killing everyone, but keep the livestock for “booty”. They took the land “beyond” to Jordon. The Lord your God fights for you.
Lord, this definitely looks as though by your authority you are defining the outcomes of land, property, and Kingdoms.
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2019: Moses beyond the Jordon, in the land of Moab. He has declared that you have stayed too long at this mountain, so move on and posses the land/I promised to your people. Pick leaders for your tribes, select judges, and God will take any issues that is too tough. Question; “did God hate us?, so he brought us out of Egypt. Talk of the desert years. Don’t interact with Esau, the land is his possession. Also land given to Lott. Talk about the vicinity of GAZA! The heart of King Shihon was hardened by God. King Og handed ove to the Israelites along with towns and people (but kept livestock for booty). The Lord has given to you. Moses views Canaan and was instructed by God that he was not to cross the Jordon. Was instructed that Joshua will “cross over”..and secre possessions of the land that you will see.
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2020: Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan. (1:1) The Lord commanded Moses to speak. The land has been set before you, go and take possession. Choose wise people to lead your people. Don’t be partial in your judgement. The Israel’s were rebellious and took wrath. The Israeli people went to the desert for years (for 40 years). King Sihon would not let the people cross his land. King Og came out against the people.
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2021: Moses speaks to all Israel beyond the Jordon (in the wilderness). Take possession of the land beyond the Euphrates. (1:7). Tribal leaders were appointed. Choose wise people to be leaders (1:16). People were then fearing the Amorites. Children do not know the difference between right and wrong (1:39). The Israel people went back to the Red Sea. 40 years in the great wilderness. Ask for permission to pass through the land of Sihon. There eas a story of the defeat of King Og of Bashan (3:5). The Israel people kept the spoil of the defeat. Talk about crossing the Jordon.
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11 November
Hebrews 11-13
Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, of things not seen. Things made that are not seen. An example with Enoch, Abel, Abraham, & Noah. Then there was the faith of Moses. Abraham offered his son Isaac He saw faith as being invisible. Walls fell, rivers open, and through faith kingdoms were conquered. justice found. Jesus was set as the Example. Follow his discipline of God. He does this for our good. Pursue peace with everyone. Thanks for a kingdom that can’t be shaken. Be hospital, be content with what you have. God is always with you. Don’t follow other teachings. Don’t neglect to do good and share with others, for such sacrifices is pleasing to God.
Lord, help me be more humble!
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2019: Defines the definition of faith, not things that can be seen. World prepared from God. Enoch was taken away. Noah even built an arch. Faithfull of Abraham and Sarah. These people want a heavenly home. Moses was looking ahead to the reward! Faith of even Sampson. With the example of Jesus is the mode of shedding your blood for sin. God is treating you as his child. Disciple is good for us. Pursue peace with everyone. Jesus is the new mediator. Show hospitality with others. Be content for what you have. Jesus Christ is the same forever. Don’t fornicate or commit adultery.
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2020: Faith is for thing hoped for (11:1). Enoch was taken, but didn’t die, was taken by God. Abraham, by faith, , traveled but received nothing. Abraham put Isaac to the test (11:17). Let us run with perseverance to the race ahead. Use trials in sake of discipline (12:7). DON’T REJECT GOD’S GRACE. Be content with what you have (13:5). Jesus is the same forever. Don’t neglect to do good (13:16)
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2021: Faith is for hopefulness. ENOC did not experience death (11:4). People are looking for a homeland. Abraham offered Isaac. (11:17). Talk of the faith of Moses who stayed away from the fleeting pleasure’s of sin (11:25). Other Israelites hero’s had faith. The goal was to be made perfect. (11:40). The race is to run with Jesus (12:1). The Lord disciplines those whom he loves (12:6). This in order to share his righteousness. Show hospitality with stangers. Be content for what you have. Imitate your leaders faith.
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10 November
Acts 5-6
Did Ananias lie to God involving sale in a piece of property? He held back some of the proceeds. When confronted of this deed he then laid down and died. They put the spirit of the lord to the test. (They being Ananias and his wife). When his wife was confronted, she also laid down and died. Satan filled his heart to lie to the Holy Spirit. Later, the Apostles healed many people. The community brought all the sick people to “get in Peters shadow”. Then the high priest arrested the apostles and put them into prison. They escaped and were teaching the Good News to the people. Seven people were chosen to serve, they must have wisdom and good standing (full of the spirit). Chose Stephen. He was full of grace and power. He was then accused of breaking the law (customs Moses handed down).
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Lord, is this the beginning of Stephen ministries?
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2019: Peter knew of this extra money. HOW DID HE KNOW? They put the spirit of the Lord to the test. The apostles healed many. Peter said we must obey God. The apostles were flogged and asked not to speak in the name of Jesus. Seven were chosen to serve. These people are full of the holy spirit. The number of disciple increase greatly in Jerusalem. Stephen was arrested (talking bad about Jesus).
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2020: Ananias sold some of his property and inly brought a portion the the apostles (5:2). Peter asks why has Satan filled your heat to lie to the Holt Spirit (5:3). He lied to God, thus he died. The Spirit of God was put to the test. His wife even died. Seven people were chosen to serve (of good standing) full of the Spirit (6:3) [this is where Stephen ministries come from. Stephen had great wisdom and Spirit (6:10).
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2021: Barnaba’s-son of on encouragement. Ananias died after lying to lying Lord. He and his wife put the spirit of the Lord to the test.. Sick people with unclean spirits from around Jerusalem and they were healed by the Apostles (5:16). Peter said that we must obey God (5:29). Stephen with grace and power led the Freedmen (6:9). Was charged with blasphemy against Moses. (6:11).
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9 November
Micah
The Lord is coming to the earth for transgression for sin. The wounds of Judah are incurable.. Thus disaster has come from the Lord. God directs all to cut off their hair. The Lord devises against the evil. There will be wicked rulers and prophets…..the Lord will not answer the wicked people. because of their wickedness. Priest are teaching at a price. Peace and Security through obedience. People do not know the rule of the Lord. The Lord state that he will cut off your horses, chariots and cities of the land. Will also throw down all strongholds. Will also cut off our images. The Lord is going to punish those who didn’t obey. God then challenges Israel. God wondered what he did to them? God did great things, he doesn’t want much. Walk humbly with your God. Cheating and violence are to be punished. Are the wealthy full of violence. You shall eat, but not be satisfied. Cheaters might sow, but not reap. Tread grapes, but not drink wine. I will make you a desolation. There was total corruption of the people. These peoples hand seek evil. So, put no trust in a friend!, guard the doors of your mouth. Be with and /trust the Lord. But God has steadfast love. He doesn’t retain his anger forever. He will eventually show compassion.
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Lord, is this book about being led astray?
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2019: Judgement is coming against Samaria. From the word of God. He will take judgement for the transgressions of Jacob. Were instructed to cut off their hairs. People think of evil thing to do against others. Talk about wicked rulers and prophets. People will cry to the Lord, but he will not listen because of their wickedness. Peace is to come through obedience. No more fighting says the Lord. A person from Bethlehem is going to rule Israel (he is a man of peace). God challenges Israel. God has an “issue”. What will please the Lord. He wants us to walk humbly with God. The total corruption of the people and ready to do evil. Confusion is at hand. Enemies are in your own household. The Lord, acting with judgement, will rescue me. Goods compassion and steadfast love will remain and he will cast all (of) our sins into the depth of the sea.
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2020: The word of the law came to Micah. Doom to the cities of Judah. The wounds are incurable. Make yourself as bald as an eagle (1:16). The Lord brings evil ways!. Wicked people do not like justice. It’s prophets give oracles for money (3:11). You get peace and security through obedience. Restoration is promised after exile. Now you are walled around a wall (5:1). The Lord threatens vengeance on all nation that don’t follow the way of the Lord (5:15). Cheating and violence to be punished. Walk humbly with your God (6:8). Be kind! A day for the building of your walls (for restoration). The Lord is not angry forever 7:18)
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2021: The word of the Lord came to Micah (1:1). The evil people take houses. Uncleanness destroys (2:10). Don’t be a wicked ruler. They eat the flesh of Gods people., they are led astray. Micah has the spirit of the Lord (3:8). If you are obedient you will have peace, nations will not fight against other nations. The Lord will redeem you from the hands of your enemies (4:10). People do not understand the plans of God (4:12).. God threatens his people out of vengeance (5:15). The Lord has issues with his people (6:2). Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God (6:8). Cheating and violence’s will be punished. Put no trust in a friend (7:5)?? The Lord will be my light (7:9). God pardons inequity and doe not retain his anger forever (7:18)
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8 November
Proverbs 29-30
when the wicked rule, the people groan. When the wicked in is authority transgressions will increase. You should discipline you child, this will give you delight in you heart. But, happy are those who keep the laws. Do not be hasty in speech because there is more hope for a foo than anyone like that. Anger will stir up strife. A person’s pride will be humiliation, but one who is lowly inspirit will obtain honor. To be a partner of a thief is to hate one;s own life. The fear of other is your snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure. The Lord is one who grants justice.
Words of Agur:
1. I am weary
2. how can I prevail?
3. I’m to stupid
4. Do not have a God
5. give me neither riches or poverty
6. the leach has two daughters…give…give
7. There are 3 things the earth trembles
8. Four things on earth are small but wise
Pressing anger produces Strife
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Lord, please help me control some of me internal ANGER!
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2019: when wicked rule the people groan. The righteous see the needs of the poor. Wicked = transgressions. Disciple your children. Being a partner with a thief mean you hate yourself. Every word of God is true. Things are never satisfied. GIVE…GIVE…GIVE. Ants are people without strength.. Pressing anger produces strife.
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2020: When the wicked rule, the people groan (29:2) Whoever flatters a neighbor it’s spreading a net at neighbors feet. Discipline your children’s. A persona pride will bring humiliation (29:23). God is a shield who takes refuge in him. Four things on earth are small, but are exceedingly wise (30:24) Pressing anger produces strife (30:33).
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2021: the stubborn could be broken beyond healing (29:1). The wise turn away wrath (29:8). Discipline your children, and they will give you rest (29:17). Happy are those who keep thee law (29:18). Agus saying:…….. God is a shield. The leech has two daughters (30:15). Ants are a people without strength (30:25).
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7 November
Psalms 119
The glories of Gods law;
1. Happy in walking your ways
2. observe statues
3. Fix your eyes on your ways
4. Don’t hide commandments from me
5. Teach me your law
6. Don’t let me be put to shame
7. Lead me
8. Give me life in your name
9. I love your commandments
10. I follow your law
11. I promise to keep your law
12. Teach me your statutes
13. Your word is better than gold and silver
14. your law is my delight
15. the lord exists forever
16. I am yours…..SAVE ME
17. Your commandments is more than my enemies
18. Give me life in accordance to your law
19. I love your law
20. don’t let the godless oppress me
21. I am your servant
22. keep my steps study with your promise
23. Lord save me!
24. I will meditate on your promise
25. Your decrees are forever
26. ????seven times a day I praise you???
SOLID
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2019: Happy are those who are blameless, walk in Gods way, and keeping His statues. Asking for guidance. Teach me Lord, keep me away from selfless gain. Teach me your statues. I delight in your law. I’m comfortable with your steadfast love. The Lord exists for ever. Lod, give me understanding. Your law is truth forever. Redeem me!. Let you hand be able to help me. I’m a lost sheep.
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2020: Happy are those who walk in the law of the Lord (119:1). Treasury your ways in your ways. Don’t forget Gods word. Teach me your statues. I’m faithful and cling to your ways. Give me understanding. Lord, be gracious to me! Knowledge and judgement is what I need. Your law is my delight (119:77). The Lord exists forever (119:89). Your law is the truth.
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2021: Glories of God’s lay? Who is really blameless (119:1) and/or does no wrong? The verse asks for guidance (119:10). Teach me your statues (119:26). I have chosen the way of faithfulness. The earth is full of your (Gods) steadfast love (119:64). I am yours, save me (119:94). Lord, give me a life! Salvation is far from the wicked (119:155)
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6 November
II Chronicles 16-20
The alliance with Aram was condemned. Asa sent much silver and gold to the king of Aram who resided in Damascus. This was so the king of Israel will withdraw from me. Asa’s had a disease in in feet, he didn’t seek the Lord of his healing. Jehoshaphat, son of Asa succeeded him and strengthen himself against Israel. The Lord was looking out after Jehoshaphat (he had great riches and honor).. Now Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel (who he was going to go to war with) “Inquire first for the word of the Lord”. There were 400 prophets who aid the Lord will be with you. The Jehoshaphat wonders if their is another prophet? (Micaiah so of Imlah). Micaiah claims all of Israel will be scattered like sheep on the mountain, so have each one go home in peace. THEN THE SPIRIT LIED TO ENTICE THE KING OF Israel. The Lord agreed ;( Micaiah was then put in prison. “The Lord has decreed disaster to you”. The king of Israel died (who disguised himself and went into battle). Then a soldier struck the king between the scale armor and the breastplate. He then called for the driver of his chariot to turn around and carry me out of battle. At sunset he died.
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kind of confusing being a prophet eh? I need to read more!
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The Treasure of the Lord was raided and this money was stolen. Asa was angry and evil. Arabs gave Jehoshaphat much oxen and sheep. Jehoshaphat was looking for prophets for starting a war. “Go and triumph” Listen to the Lord. You need to influence Micaiah (by the spirit). The King of Israel was wounded in battle an was taken off battle field, he watched the battle for the day, then died at night. Jehoshaphat was going to do battle from the East. Jehoshaphat then sought the Lord. The sword was compared to judgement. Note: the battle is not for you to fight, it’s the Lords battle
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2020: Asa took silver and gold from the treasury of the house of the Lord (16:2). for an alliance in Damascus to withdraw the Israelites. Asa. died after reigning for 41 years. He was buried in the city of David (16:14). At first Jehoshaphat followed the way of the Lord (he walked in his fathers commandments (17:4). He had great riches and honor. Micaiah predict failure for the next coming war. Micaiah said he saw all Israeli’s people looking for a shepherd. King of Israel was killed by an arrow between the breast plate. People were seeking the Lord because of the invasion from the East. Jehoshaphat sais give thanks to the Lord, his steadfast love is forever. Jehosphat was 35 years old when he began to reign
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2021: Asa’s had a disease in his feet. He did not seek the Lord, but sought help from his own physicians (16:12). Jehoshaphat took command after his father Asa (17:2). The fear of the Lords did not attack Jehoshaphat people. Going to war, Micaiah son of Imlah prophecies told Jehoshaphat. Micaiah spoke the words of the Lord. Then the lying spirit was sent out to entice . The lying spirit went to all the prophets (17:20). God helped Jehoshaphat and drew the chariots away. The King of Israel became wounded and died at sunset (18:34). Jehoshaphat destroyed the poles (19:3). May the Lord be with the good (19:11). Jehoshaphat was about tom be invaded from the East. Jehoshaphat prays for victory Our eyes are on you (20:12). The Lord will be with them, believe in God, give thanks to the Lord. Jehoshaphat and his people took much great bootie (20:25)
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5 November
Numbers 33-36
The Israelits left Egypt in military style. Went into the widerness for 3 day, then camped at the Red Sea, and the wilderness of sin. Had many other camp locations (some with no water to drink (1)). Even the anotrher wilderness of sin. There waqs talk about crossing the Jordon and desroying all the figured stones in Canaan. Lorde set the boundaries in the area they occupy. This is the land they are going to inherit. Talk about measurements in cubits. When you cross the Jordon you need to select cities for a refuge. A murderer shall be put to death. Rules of being aa murderer was discussed form the congregation (ordinance for death from God to Moses). Land goes from Lot to the Israelites. (sort of confusing?) This was by the Jordon at Jericho.
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2019: How the Israel left Egypt. Different stages of this journey. God preformed some judgement on his adversaries. Even camped in the wilderness of sin. Aaron was 123 years old when he ites.died. Many stages in which they camped. The were instructed to “drive out” the inhabitants of the land in which God has sent you. (the Lord has given them the land). Talk about the boundaries of the land. Tribal leaders were identified to Moses about the men to acquire inheritance. Cities were developed, from the inheritance, a city for the Levites to live. A city was then authorized as cities of refuge. Now there was talk about being murdered. THEY SHALL BE PUT TO DEATH. Ordnances were to be looked at for some death. It’s a statue. You need at least two references for murder. .
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2020: Left Egypt in military formation. Took off after the Passover from Egypt (33:3). Aaron died on mount Hor (33:38). The Levites are to get “pasture lands”.. Refuge. city where a person goes after they killed a person without intent. A murder should be put to death (35:21). Talk of death penalty.
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2021: Verse 33:36 declare that Kadesh is the wilderness of Zin. The Lord sets up the boundaries for the Israelites who crossed over the Jordon and cleared out all thee people in Canaan. The people will inherit this land. Next the tribal leaders were named. The Levites were to be given pasture lands(35:7). Cities of refuge were also given. The murder shall be put to death (35:16). No death by the witness of one person. Female need to marry from her fathers tribe.
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4 November
Hebrews 8-10
Talk about a mediator of a better covenant…from the Lord. Jesus is the mediator of a better covenant. He will put the laws into their minds. He will remember their sins no more. There are both Earthly and Heavenly Sanctuaries. Talk about the first and second tent. When Christ came, he became the perfect tent (not made by their own hands). There was a comparison between the blood of livestock to the blood of Christ. It reads; purifying our conscience from dead works to worship the living God. Reason: he is the mediator of a new covenant. Under law almost everything is purified by blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness on sin. Now Christ’s sacrifice takes away sin. Christ entered into heaven itself…to remove sins for all. There is a feeling of no consciousness of sin since it’s been forgiven. It is written that “you have neither desired nor taken pleasure in sacrifices offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings (offered according to the law). People still are offering “stuff” for forgiveness of sins. Provoked on another with hope and good deeds. God will be the judge of all. Do you have compassion? You need endurance….live by faith.
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Lord, you say no offerings, but are we using offerings to help provoke hope and good deeds? I kind of see this hope thing with Michael Jordon promoting a NIKE shoe….”Be like MIKE”
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2019: What will the priest offer? Jesus has a better covenant. The Hoy Spirit talks about the 1st tent. Jesus came with his own blood, it’s a new covenant to God. Christ sacrifice takes away sin. Jesus offers himself for all. Gods will to be sanctified by the death of Jesus. He will rembert their lawless deeds no more. Encourage others. Don’t die without mercy. The Lord will judge his people. Remember what has been promised.
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2020: Jesus is the mediator of a better covenant (8:6). God says that he will establish a new covenant (8:8). The first covenant is obsolete. Time to set thing right with Christ. His own blood (blood of Christ). Christ sacrifices once for all. Christ did not want any sacrifice’s just a body that’s prepared for me (Holy Spirit). G will put His laws in our hearts and will write them on our minds. God will remember our sins and lawless deeds “no more”. With forgiveness there is no offering for sin (10:1). You might die without mercy (10:28).
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2021: People need to offer gifts to the Lord. Jesus has made a better covenant. The Lord will put his law into their minds, and will write them on their hearts (8:10). The first covenant is obsolete. There are two tents. The second tent is perfect. Do we give dead works? Christ sacrifice takes away sins (9:26). It’s impossible for goats and bulls to takeaway sins (10:4). Look out for your evil concisions. God says “vengeance is mine” (10:30). Now where is his mercy??
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3 November
Acts 3-4
When Peter and John were going up to the temple to pray and a man lame from birth was carried in. He asked fir alms, but Peter said what I have come from the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Peter told him to stand up and walk (which he did). People recognized that he was the one who was always laying by the gate. People were astonished! Jesus was tagged as the author of life. So, turn to god and have your sin wiped free. Peter and John were arrested because Jesus was resurrected from the dead. Peter filled with the Holy Spirit. Peter told them his healing was from Jesus Christ whom they had crucified. He said that salvation comes from Him. They speak in boldness. Barnabas sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles feet.
I did not know that Barnabas sold a field he owned. (News to me 😉 )
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2019: Peter heals a crippled beggar at 3:00. He asked for had no gold and silver (alms), but I will give you the spirit from Jesus Christ. He took him by his right hand, his feet and ankles became stronger, and he began to walk (did he believe?). The faith through Jesus helped wipe out his sins and be blessed (turn from your wicked ways). The crippled man was healed by Jesus. Peter and John were ordered not to preach or teach about God. The believer shared their wealth. There was no needed person.
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2020: Peter heals a crippled beggars at the hour of prayer. “Look at Us”….”stand up and walk” (3:6). Faith through Jesus! Repent and return to God. Peter and John were teaching about the resurrections of the dead, Peter says that Jesus is the cornerstone (4:11). Believers held possessions in common (4::32).
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2021: Peter was with John when he healed a crippled beggar (3:6). Peter had no silver or gold. This person was praising God in the temple. Jesus was the Author of life (3:14). This crippled guys faith had made him well. Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit (3:7). This sign (of healing) shows boldness among the people. All the people property was ALL shared.
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2 November
Jonah
Jonah tries to run away from God. While running away by sea his ship came under a great storm. They through Jonah into the sea to camm the storms, once done…it did! Then the Lord provided a big fish to swallow up Jonah. Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days. Was this Jonah in “the Pit”. Once the fish put Jonah on dry land he was directed to go to Nineveh, and proclaim the messages of the Lord; “in forty days’, to Nineveh. The people turned from their evil ways, and God changed his mind about the future of the city. Jonah knew that God would not punish. He’s slow to anger. God made a bush for Jonah to provide shade. Jonah being upset for God not destroying Nineveh.
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Lord, I see looking at the big picture, could lead to a better result. “The 6 P’s”
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2019: he wanted to run away from God for him being called to Nineveh. The men through lots to determine who caused the storm. The ship people threw Jonah into the sea. That’s when the fish swallowed Jonah for three days. The fish “spit out” Jonah. The people of Nineveh changed their evil ways. God was graceful and did not destroy Nineveh. Then God assigned a bush that was eaten by a worm. Next round will talk about the worm.
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2020: Jonah is trying to run away from God, from God presence. Jonah was asleep. The crew on the ship blamed Jonah for the wild sea. So they threw Jonah into the sea, thus the sea became calm. Jonah was swallowed by a fish (1:17). Jonah was worried about “the pit”. He was spit out onto dry land from the fish. Jonah declare God graciousness. The Lord made a bush to shield Jonah for the bush God made!
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2021: Jonah got on a a ship to Tarshish to escape Gods call. So the Lord unleashed a great storm hindering the ships travel (1:4). The ship people blamed Jonah for this storm. The crew threw Jonah into the see. Jonah ended up in the belly of a fish. Jonah prayed. Those who worship vain idols forsake their true loyalty (2:8). Jonah felt he was in the pit. Jonah went to Nineveh…he proclaimed that within forty day Nineveh shall be overthrown (3:4). The people turned from their evil ways. The lord created a bush for Jonah to live. The people of Nineveh do not know their right hand from their left (4:11).
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1 November
Proverbs 28
1.When the wicked flee, no one will pursue.
2. there area lasting order with intelligent rule
3. Evil people do not understand justice
4. Those who lead the upright into evil ways will fall into a pit of their own making
5. the blameless will have a goodly inheritance. the rich is wise in self-esteem
7. Happy is one who is never without fear
8. one who hates unjust gain will enjoy a long life
9. walk with integrity and you will be safe
10 Following crooked ways will make you fall into a pit.
11. Those who till will have plenty of bread
12. Follow worthless pursuits you’ll have poverty.
13. Though, for a piece of bread you can do wrong
14. Anyone who robs father and mother is a thug.
15. Greedy person stirs up strife
16. Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing.
Lord, help me be more understanding and compassionate to others.
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2019: Be righteous and give to the poor. Don’t do evil and fall into “the pit”. Listen and be compassionate (have understanding). Don’t do crooked things (will lead to “the pit”). Bottom line: Trust in the Lord.
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2020: Why would the wicked flee when no one is in pursuit? Be as bold as a lion (28:1). Watch out for pits maken by yourself. (28:10). Have understanding. Beware of the pit.
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2021: Better to be poor and walk in integrity (28:6). You needs to have understanding. Don’t follow crooked ways (28:18). Don’t trust in your own wits (28:26).
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31 October
Psalms 117-118
God calls all the people to praise the Lord because His faithfulness “endures” forever. Give thanks to God for he is good. With the Lord on my side, who shall I fear? The Lord is my strength and my might, he has become my salvation. Be with Gods right hand. The Lord has punished me, but has not given me over to death. We need to be righteous and pass through the gate of the Lord. Thus, this is the day the the Lord has made. His steadfast love endures forever.
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Lord, please help me find and follow this “righteous” path!
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2019: Lord calls to all people. His love endures forever. With the Lord on my side I am not afraid. The Lord helps me when I’m falling. WHAT’S THIS ABOUT THE RIGHT HAND? Lord, gives us success! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good!
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2020: If distressed call on the name of the Lord (118:5). God calls us to worship Him. I don’t fear with the Lord on my side…he will help me (118:7). Take refuge in the Lord. Open the gate of righteousness. Are you a stone the builder rejected? (118:22)
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2021: All is the word. Great is his love. Give thanks to the Lord because his love endures forever (118:1). In distress call upon the Lord. It’s best to put trust in the Lord than in mortals. The Lord is my salvation (118:14). The stone the builders rejected became the chief cornerstone (118:22). Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Happy are those who walk in the way of the Lord (119:1). Teach me and give me understanding of your law. The earth is full of your steadfast love (119:64). Your (the Lords) judgement are right (119:137).
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30 October
II Chronicles 11-15
Judah and Benjamin was fortified. The Lord said don’t fight against your kindred.. A big defense was created in Judah. Stores of food, water, and wine was added. Rehoboam had 18 wives. Egypt attacks Judah, because they had been unfaithful to the Lord. King Shishak of Egypt took away the treasures along with the shield of gold made by Solomon. But conditions ended up being good in Judah. Rehoboam did evil and his heart did not seek the Lord. Abijah began to reign over Judah, he had 400,000 picked men in his army .. Now Jeroboam had 800,000 picked men. Jeroboam wanted to revolt. They has casts. Do not fight against the Lord. God defeated Jeroboam. They relied on the Lord. Asa was next and he followed the way of the Lord. He cleaned Judah up. The spirit of the Lord is with you, and if you seek him, he will be found in you, If you abandon him, he will abandon you. THEY EVEN WANTED TO MAKE A RULE THAT IF YOU DON’T SEEK HE LORD YOU SHALL BE PUT TO DEATH!
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At the end it looks like capital rule?
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2019: 180,00 people were chosen for battle against Jeroboam. They made their land secure for 3 years. The forces came from Egypt, commanded by Shishak. He took everything from Jerusalem. King Rehoboam was evil. Now the Lord is our God. We burn lampstands to praise the Lord.. The Lord “stuck him down” (Jeroboam). Next was Abijah who took 14 wives. Asa did right in the sight of the Lord. He only had peace. They had peace and prospered. People of Judah carried away much booty from the Ethiopians ((including livestock). People were facing problems for not praising Him. If you don’t seek the Lord…LOOK OUT…DEATH WILL COME.
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2020: The Lord did not want Judah and Benjamin to fight against Israel. “You shall not go fight against your kindred (11:4). These cities (above) were well fortified. Support of Rehoboam (by priests), he had many wives. He took 18 wives (11:21). Rehoboam became unfaithful to the Lord (12:2). Shishak took away the treasure of the house of the Lord (12:9). Rehoboam was forty one years old when he started ti reign. He did evil, and did not set his heart to seek the Lord (12:14). Burnt offering were made every day (13:11). (13:12) do not fight against the Lord….you will not succeed. Abijah took fourteen wives (13:21). Asa build fortified cities in Judah.
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2021: Rehoboam assembled 180,000 troops to fight against Israel (11:1) God told the people to go home (and they did). Rehoboam was the son of Solomon. He had many wives and sons. In the 5th year of his rule the Lord abandoned Jerusalem to Shishak. Shishak took away the shield of gold that Solomon had made. Talk about the covenant of salt. Rule oh Israelites: don’t fight against the Lord (12:12). Abijah had 14 wives (13:21). If you seek God he will be with you, if the turn away from him he will do the same (15:2).
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29 October
Numbers 29-32
Offering at the Festival of Trumpets; No work on the first day of the seventh month. Make burnt offerings. Then more offering on the tenth day of “this” seventh month. Again burnt offerings of pleasing odor. Gives the “Number” for each of the seven days. You shall not work, Celebrate by the “numbers” (livestock) of the sin, drink, and burnt offerings. All animals are to be without blemish. A man should keep his vow to a women. She could be bound by a pledge…bound herself in. The Lord told Moses to avenge the Israelite’s on the Midianites. Moses said “arm up” for battle. After battle they killed all the males. They then took all the “booty”. The booty needs to be passed on by fire. The booty is divided in two parts. One part is for the warriors, the other for the Israelites (then offering to God). Numbers of livestock. Broke down the details of the “booty”. The land is to be given to the people for their cattle. A threat was made that maybe this new generation will be sent into the wilderness an increase the Lords anger against the Israelites. If you bear arms and cross the Jordon you have sinned against the Lord, and your sin will find you out. If you don’t cross over, they shall have possession among you in the land of Canaan (this side of the Jordon).
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Warrior away!
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2019: A holy convocation shall take place. A “number” of what should be offered to the Lord…all for atonement. Discussion of offering for the seven days. Lots of bulls, rams, goats are offered to the Lord. Vows made to woman…all pledges bound by herself shall stand. The husband must act on any unusual vows, or they will be validated. Talk of the “booty” taken from the people of Midian. Troops needed to purify themselves to enter their camp. Booty divided up against warriors and Israelite people. They took people and cattle. Purify yourself if you touched or killed someone. Purification is done by water or fire. Break down of offering from the booty. The count between the warriors and the Israelites.
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2020: What’s this first day of the seventh month mean (where you do not work)? but give burnt offering of pleasing order to the Lord? Talk about a sin offering. On the 15th day of the seventh month a holy convocation will be done (29:12) not work for seven days. Talk of many offerings. A man should not go beyond his pledge (30:3) [word from the Lord]. The Lord had vengeance against Midian (31:3). If you have touched a dead person, you must purify yourself on the 7th day.. Talk about different percent of booty for Israel and Eleazer/to the Levites.
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2021: Talks about offering at the day of atonement, and the festival of booths. Have an offering by fire is pleasing to the Lord (29:13). They sure offered a lot of their herd towards the Lord! Lots of offering were given. Vows made my woman. Marriage is pledged by a vow. (30:6) Avenge the Lords vengeance on Midian (31:3). The Israel took all the booty from the Midianite. Talk about killing woman, and then becoming clean. It needs to pass through water. Offering was defined by the booty to give to the Lord. All the troops took “plunder” for themselves. The Lord ordered the people to cross the Jordon and do battle.
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28 October
Hebrews 5-7
We are instructed that we are put in charge of things pertaining to God and offering gifts and sacrifices for our sins. Christ did not glorify himself as high priest. Being born perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation. There is also a warning against falling away. Remember to establish the practice (and knowledge of) the difference between good and evil. Work towards perfection. Go for the laying on of hands. We are looking for faith through righteousness. Now Melchizedek, King of Salem, apportioned one-tenth of everything “the king of righteousness”. Melchizedek remain a priest forever. This is where “the law to collect tithes” was established. Moses said nothing about priests. Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. It says that their is no need to sacrifice day after day because He sacrificed for all when He offered himself.
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Another knowledgeable reference for tithing.
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All priests have been chosen among all mortals…deal gently with the ignorant, and offer sacrifices for your own sins! Don’t fall away. Parable about solid food and milk. “Laying on hands” was discussed. Now, God is not unjust. Be imitators of the WORD. Melchizedek mean king of peace. The talk of a tenth of the spoils. Talk about being perfect through the priesthood. Change in priesthood could mean changes to the law. The law is made for people of weakness.
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2020: Chose high priests were to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins to God. (5:1) This was only if you have been appointed by God. There was warning about falling away (talk of milk and solid food and being unskilled in the word of righteousness 5:13). God is not unjust (6:9). Hope is a steadfast anchor of the soul (6:19). Abraham apportioned “one-tenth of everything to Melchizedek (7:2). Jesus is also a guarantee of a better covenant (7:22)
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2021: People are called by God to be a high priest. Don’t fall away from the oracles of God. If you need milk, not solid food, you are unskilled in the word of righteousness (5:13). Solid food is for the mature. Talk about laying on of hands (6:2). Become imitators. Big talk about Melchizedek This means king of righteousness (7:2). It talked about tithes (1/10th).
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27 October
Acts1-2
The promises of the Holy Spirit; speaking of the kingdom of God. He told his disciples not to leave Jerusalem because they will be baptized with the Holy Spirit shortly. The Holy Spirit will come to you. Jesus then ascended to heaven in a cloud with two men in white robes. Jesus will return the same way as he left. Judas fulfilled the scripture by betraying Jesus. The field of blood was established (written in Psalms). “they” prayed and the God asking for an “overseer”. They ended up casting lot and Matthias was added to the other 11 apostles. The coming of the Holy Spirit; the day of Pentecost came and they all started to speak in tongues. With Jesus gone, Peter says repent and be baptized so your sins can be forgiven. Save yourself from this corrupt generation. The believers broke bread prayed and had good fellowship among themselves. Great wonders and signs were done by the apostles. Praise God for having the goodwill of all the people. Thus, the numbers grew for those who were being saved.
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Lord, In todays generation, is bread…bread?
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2019: He appeared to them during the forty days. Be ready for the power of the Holy Spirit. Matthias was chosen to replace Judas.. The crowd was about 120 people. Pentecost came, wind came, and people speaking native languages? Weird! Will see visions and will have dreams with the Holy Spirit. God will give me gladness with his presence. Save yourself from this corrupt generation says Peter. At this time about three thousand person were added (baptized…believers). Awe was with all the believers. Good will of all the people.
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2020: It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his authority (1:7). You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you (1:8). Matthias chosen to replace Judas turned side to go to his own place. 1:25). In chapter two discussion about speaking in tongues (speaking in their own languages). This Jesus that God raised up is sitting on Gods right hand (2:32) David did not ascend into heaven (2:34)
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2021: Jesus did and talked about he was to e brought up to heaven. Baptize not with water but with the Holy spirit (1:5). A cloud took Jesus up in a cloud. He will come in the same way as you saw him go to heaven. (1:11). The coming of the Holy Spirit. People talked in their own native language. God declares that he will pour out his Holy Spirit upon all flesh.(2:17). The first converts repented and were baptized (2:38). Sins to be forgiven.
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26 October
Obadiah
The view of Obadiah: About Edom. Get ready to fight the battle. Esau has been pillaged, and you allies have deceived you. The Lord will destroy the wise from Edom. Don’t boast over disaster. Your deeds shall return on your own head. Israel’s final triumph. Even had granted land for the Israelites in exile to posses (along with the exiles of Jerusalem.
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“don’t boast” (in some situations I like too)
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2019: Report from the Lord, your proud heart has deceived you. Edom gets cut off for his violence and slaughter of his brother Jacob. He gloated or boasted over Judah (and looted his goods). As you have done, it shall be done to you! Your deeds will return to you.
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2020: Obadiah had a vision. A Report from the Lord. Rise up for battle. Every one from Mount Esau will be cut off (1:9). As it was done, so shall it be done to you (1:15).
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2021: Obadiah had a vision (1:1) (from the Lord). The Lord will destroy the wise out of Edom (1:8). As you have done, it shall be done to you (1:15).. There will be no survivor of house of Esau (1:18).
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25 October
Proverbs 26-27
1. honor is not fit for a fool
2. don’t answer fools
3. don’t give honor to a fool
4. a lazy person is wiser in self-esteem than seven who can answer discreetly
5. don’t medal in quarrels with others
6. a lying tongue hates its victims
7. Let others praise you
8. Don’t forsaken your friend
9. Better is a neighbor who is nearby
10. Be wise
11. Simple moves on
12. Know well the condition of your flock
13. Crucible is for silver
14. Furnace is for gold
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Excellent guidance!
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2019: “talking points”
1. Honor is not fitting for a fool
2. do not answer fool to their folly
3. Don’t be a fool
4. like a dog going back to vomit
5. don’t interfere with quarrel among other people
6. whoever digs s hole will fall in it.
7. Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming
8. be wise and please God
9. give surety for strangers
10. one person sharpens others
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2020: do not answer fools in their folly (26:4). Don’t meddles in the quarrel of others (26:17). Don’t boast about tomorrow. The soul is torn by trouble (27:9). A human hart reflects another (27:19). A person is tested by being praised (27:21). Riches don’t last forever.
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2021: Don’t be a fool, watch your mouth! Set the example for others. Don’t be lazy, don’t deceive your neighbor. Don’t dig a pit, because you might fall into it. Whoever blesses a neighbor with a loud voice will be counted as cursing (27:14). Riches do not last forever (27:24).
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24 October
Psalms 114-116
Praise the Lord, Israel became Gods dominion. God is Awesome. H does what he wants, he is in heaven. Others make their own gods. Trust in the Lord for he is your help and your shield. Praise the Lord, He always listens. He is gracious and merciful. Be precious in the house of the Lord and be his servant. The Lord will bless all who fears Him. The Lord protects the simple.
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2019: Tremble at the presence of God. God does what he pleases. Trust in the Lord for he is your help and your shield. He will bless those who fear Him. He inclined his ears to me. He protects the simple. I will call on the name of the Lord for salvation with a thanksgiving offering.
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2020: Tremble at he presence of the Lord. Most idols are made from silver and gold….by human hands (115:4). These idols don’t see, hear, walk, smell, or feel. We need to lift up the cup of salvation (116:13).
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2021: God wonders of the Exodus. God is “tied” up to Israel (the God of Jacob). God in in the heaven. Idol are made with human hands (11:5:4). Trust in the Lord (115:11). The earth was given to human beings (115:16). Thanks for recovering from illness. Keep your faith during affliction. Return my soul to your rest (116:7).
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23 October
II Chronicles 6-10
Solomon had dedication to the temple. The God of Israel, but have chosen Jerusalem. Have my children walk in yours ways as I have. Forgive foreigners so all people will know your name, those who repent…forgive. Lord go toy your resting place. They had observed the dedication of the alter. Lord warns that if he is forsaken his statues and his commandments , he will pluck you up from the land that was given you.the Lord does this if he gets abandoned (adapting to other gods). Various activities: Built many fortified cities. Burnt offering to God was done. Visit of Queen of Sheba, she came to test him. All the spirit was left her. She was impressed with Solomon’s establishment (kingdom).
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2019: Solomon built a temple for God to live forever. The Lord promised that David’s son was going to build the temple. The even put the Arc in the temple. People come to the temple and turn to you, their sin will be forgiven. They get punished??? for not following Gods ways. All the people will know God’s name. There is no one who does not sin. No be clothed with salvation. The Lords glory filled the temple. God appeared to Solomon at night and told him no rain and the locust will devour the land, or send pestilence. He wanted to hear the loyalty of the people. If not, they will be “plucked”. He had 250 chief officers. Festivals of weeks, booths., and unleavened bread. Now Queen of Sheba came and tested Solomon. She was praising him. Solomon gave Sheba whatever she wanted. All of Solomon’s stuff was made of gold. He ruled over all kings in the area. Solomon died after 40 years of ruling Israel. Jeroboam tightened the yoke his father gave to them.
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2020: Solomon blessed the temple nd the people of Israel. Therefore, it’s a place for the ark of the covenant (6:11). Solomon said there is no God like you. (6:14). If you sin your conduct will be brought to your own head (6:23). Talk about foreigners (6:33). Now, there is no one who does not sin (6:36). Solomon dedicate the temple with fire. God appeared to Solomon at night (7:12). Don’t adopt other God. Solomon built many cities (after 20 years). There were 250 chief officers (8:10). Queen Sheba came and tested Solomon….she gave him gold an spices, Solomon had great wealth. All his drinking vessels were gold. Silver was made as common a stone (9:27). Talk of older people vs. young people.
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2021: Solomon said: “the Lord has said that he would reside in thick darkness”. (6:1) Solomon had made a bronze platform ( 6:13). People are rewarded because of their righteousness. Teach the good way to walk. There is no one who does not sin (6:36). Solomon dedicate the temple he had built. 22,000 oxen were offered (7:4). Various activities of Solomon be built fortified cities. Queen Sheba came and tested Solomon. Happy is Solomon’s workers. (9:7). Solomon had great wealth. All his “stuff” was made of gold. Solomon had four thousand stall for horses (9:25). Was the yoke to become lighter King Jeroboam. A heavier yoke was to be put on the people.
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22 October
Numbers 25-28
People from Israel started having sexual relations with the woman of Moab. They bowed down to their gods. The Lord was angry with the people of Israel. Moses said to his judges: “each of you shall kill any of your own people who have yoked themselves to the Baal of Peor”. Total rath of the Lord was passed over. I read this as those who have sexual relations with others and worship other gods will fall under a plague. Aaron then used his sword to get rid of the “plague”??? Over 24,000 died by the plague. A census of the New Generation was taken (over 20 years old). Talk about the “clans” of people. The census was HUGE. This helped the inheritance by Aaron and Moses. Most of the clans died in the wilderness. God had given the Israelites land that was to be divided up (from census). The Lord asked for offering for a pleasing order (rules) Sabbath offerings, monthly offerings, daily offerings, offering at Passover, even a sin offering, offering by fire, offering at the Festival of weeks. No work, the offering should be free of blemish.
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Help me understand why these offering “evolved”. Understand that Jesus changed things, but why? As you know, I’m a Numbers Guy, and I like the census data!
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2019: People were having sexual relations with the woman of Moab. They even brought them to worship THEIR gods. God was not happy. A census was taken to determine all the “clans” that could go to war. The numbers of the census was given to help determine the amount of land these people will inherit. A large tribe will be getting a larger inheritance. Most of the clans people died in the wilderness. At this time the daughters were offered a inheritance from her father. IT BECAME AN ORDANENCE. Talk of a sheep without a shepherd. Talk of offerings to the Lord daily, monthly, sabbath, drink, and burned offering. Lots of rules! This is for every month of the year. Offering is to be by fire. Offering at the festival of weeks to make atonement for you,
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2020: Talk about sexual relationship with Moab. Lord caused a plague for these people (24,000 people died) (25:9). A census was then taken for those who can go to war (26:2). Lord told Moses the inheritance is in relation to the number of people .No son, the inheritance should go to the daughter (27:8) . Daily, Sabbath, and Monthly Offering guidelines were given. Also Passover and offering at the festival of weeks.
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2021: The Israel people “yoked” itself to the Baal of Peor. This action angered the Lord (25:3). Twenty-four thousand died by the plague (25:9). A census was taken to find our how many people can go to war (twenty years old) (26:4). The total of Israelites were 601,700 people (26:51). Lots of talk about different clans. Mosses quarreled with the Lord in the wilderness of Zin (27:14). Offering was defined for the Lord (28:3) Also a Sabbath offering, a monthly offering, Passover, and the festival of weeks. You shall not work (28:26).
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21 October
Hebrews 1-4
The talked to his angels by his son. He is the servant of the angels. We must pay greater attention to what we have heard so we don’t drift away from it. Any transgressions will receive a just punishment. Humans are a little lower than angels. The devil has the power of death (14). Jesus is more worthy than Mosses. Don’t fall to sin or have your heart hardened. The rest that God promised. People could not enter the place of rest because of non-belief. The good news is united by faith if you are obedient. The word of the Lord is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit. Jesus is tested with no sin. Jesus is the high priest passing through the heavens. Jesus has been tested as we are tested. God’s work took a rest when he completed the construction of the earth. God remarks: “They shall not enter my rest”. “do not harden your hearts”. When you enter Gods place of rest you will cease from the labors as God did from his.
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2019: Jesus is the reflection of Gods glory. The Son (Jesus) is superior to the Angles. Angles are for those who are to inherit salvation. We need to pay attention to the Word you have heard. For Jesus God has been given many brothers and sisters. The builder of all things come from God. Don’t go astray in your heart. Don’t be hurt from sin. The good news will lead to rest (kingdom?). Don’t be disobedient!. Jesus is the great high priest. Be bold and find God’s grace.
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2020: Jesus is a reflection of Gods glory. Jesus is much superior to angles (1:4) Let all Gods angles worship the son (1:6). Are not all spirits un divine service? (1:14). We must pay attention to what we have heard, so we don’t drift away. (2:1) God shows his gift through the Holy Spirit. Jesus was made lower than angles (for a little while (2:9). Moses was faithful in all Gods (3:2) God rested on the seventh from all his works (4:4). We need to find the rest of Gods promise. Need a Sabbath rest (4:9).
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2021: God chose to speak to us through his son (1:1). The son is more superiors than Angles. God disliked wickedness. Aren’t all angles spirits in the divine service? (1:14). Pay attention to what we have heard (2:1). The devil has the power of death (2:14). Jesus is more worth than Mosses. If you do not believe you will be part of sin. Do not harden your heart. We need to join Jesus in his rest. Don’t be disobedient. We need a sabbath rest (4:9).
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October 20
John 19-21
Jesus is sentence to the dead, Jesus was flogged. Pilate went outside and sat on “The Stone Pavement”. They took Jesus and made him take his own cross to Golgotha (place of the skull). He asked for some soar wine. When dead, his side was pierced (to fulfill the scriptures). Nicodemus helped lay the body to rest. Simon say the linen of Jesus laying lord, on the ground. Mary sees Jesus in the tomb, and she tells the disciples that he is ascending into heaven. Jesus then appears to the disciples “peace be with you….receive the holy spirit”. Then doubting Thomas had his 15min. of fame. “I will not believe”. What about the people who have not seen but still believe…that’s a blessing!. In believing Jesus in the Messiah, the Son of God, you may have life in his name. Jesus appears to Seven Disciples. The disciples went out fishing, cast the net on the other side of the boat and you will catch fish (153 fish for breakfast). Jesus says “follow me” [I’m wondering why Peter asked about who betrayed the Lord, it’s like past tense?]
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Lord, help us spread your GOOD NEWS with your holy spirit.
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2019: Pilate found no case against Jesus. Note of a greater sin. Jesus was then crucified. When dead they split Jesus possessions by casting lots (done by the soldiers). Jesus was pierced, so his legs were not broken. Jesus was then resurrected from the tomb. In the tomb Jesus was there, but he hadn’t quiet ascended into heaven. Jesus then made Thomas believe. The disciples were fishing and was told to cast net on the other side”. Jesus says bring the fish and have breakfast.
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