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Matthew 24:3; Luke 21:28
9-19-18, * -- The Lord Jesus’ disciples asked Him what would be prophetic signs of the end times, the end of this age and His return? (Matthew 24:3) The Old Testament prophets wrote about future seasons and events, but the topics were often interwoven and the timing of the events not easily discernible.
Jesus explained that there would be religious deception, social and political upheaval, natural calamities, disloyalty, religious and ethnic persecution prior to His return. Hatred and betrayal will be common, as lawlessness will abound and "the love of many will grow cold." He described it as "the beginning of sorrows" (Mark 13:8).
Jesus taught that here will be amazing signs happening with the sun, the moon and the stars. On earth, major earthquakes and roaring oceans will bring panic and great natural disasters.
"Then men "will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." Luke 21:25-28
Christ's future coming is not only a prophetic event just to be anticipated; it is a promise from our Lord's own lips. Jesus explained to His disciples that He would leave to "prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also" (John 14:1-3). [Angels proclaimed it in Acts 1:10-11 also the Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17.]
The Lord Jesus' return is our great blessed hope (Titus 2:13).
Even so, Come Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20
*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Gary Curtis here
9-19-18, * -- The Lord Jesus’ disciples asked Him what would be prophetic signs of the end times, the end of this age and His return? (Matthew 24:3) The Old Testament prophets wrote about future seasons and events, but the topics were often interwoven and the timing of the events not easily discernible.
Jesus explained that there would be religious deception, social and political upheaval, natural calamities, disloyalty, religious and ethnic persecution prior to His return. Hatred and betrayal will be common, as lawlessness will abound and "the love of many will grow cold." He described it as "the beginning of sorrows" (Mark 13:8).
Jesus taught that here will be amazing signs happening with the sun, the moon and the stars. On earth, major earthquakes and roaring oceans will bring panic and great natural disasters.
"Then men "will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." Luke 21:25-28
Christ's future coming is not only a prophetic event just to be anticipated; it is a promise from our Lord's own lips. Jesus explained to His disciples that He would leave to "prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, you may be also" (John 14:1-3). [Angels proclaimed it in Acts 1:10-11 also the Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17.]
The Lord Jesus' return is our great blessed hope (Titus 2:13).
Even so, Come Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20
*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Gary Curtis here
Rejoicing Greatly
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations.”
1 Peter 1:6
8-17-18, John D. Morris, PhD -- Our lives today are continually badgered by various trials, or “manifold temptations.” The trials are to bring about a pure and effective faith, pleasing to God. But the apostle Peter is not referring to trials or their results when he declares: “Wherein ye greatly rejoice.” On the contrary, he is summing up a list of blessings given in the preceding three verses. As we delineate them, let us rejoice as well.
“His abundant mercy” (1 Peter 1:3). Mercy implies a compassionate act on one who is in desperate need. In context, God’s mercy was granted to us in salvation when there was nothing we could do to save ourselves.
“Begotten us again”. We have been born again! We are now His children, born into His family. We now have spiritual life—eternal life.
“A lively hope”—not just a living hope—it is much more than that. We have a hope that is actively, vibrantly alive. This “lively” state was accomplished in and through the bodily “resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Our eventual, eternal resurrection is thus assured.
“An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:4). This inheritance could not be more secure or more glorious.
“Kept by the power of God” (1 Peter 1:5). The protection of God extends far beyond the inheritance; it encompasses the individual heir also—the one who has tasted of His mercy “through faith unto salvation.”
“To be revealed in the last time” (1 Peter 1:5). Though the saved are now freed from the penalty and power of sin, there will be a final deliverance from the presence of sin.
Indeed, there is much about which to “greatly rejoice.” Source
8-17-18, John D. Morris, PhD -- Our lives today are continually badgered by various trials, or “manifold temptations.” The trials are to bring about a pure and effective faith, pleasing to God. But the apostle Peter is not referring to trials or their results when he declares: “Wherein ye greatly rejoice.” On the contrary, he is summing up a list of blessings given in the preceding three verses. As we delineate them, let us rejoice as well.
“His abundant mercy” (1 Peter 1:3). Mercy implies a compassionate act on one who is in desperate need. In context, God’s mercy was granted to us in salvation when there was nothing we could do to save ourselves.
“Begotten us again”. We have been born again! We are now His children, born into His family. We now have spiritual life—eternal life.
“A lively hope”—not just a living hope—it is much more than that. We have a hope that is actively, vibrantly alive. This “lively” state was accomplished in and through the bodily “resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Our eventual, eternal resurrection is thus assured.
“An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you” (1 Peter 1:4). This inheritance could not be more secure or more glorious.
“Kept by the power of God” (1 Peter 1:5). The protection of God extends far beyond the inheritance; it encompasses the individual heir also—the one who has tasted of His mercy “through faith unto salvation.”
“To be revealed in the last time” (1 Peter 1:5). Though the saved are now freed from the penalty and power of sin, there will be a final deliverance from the presence of sin.
Indeed, there is much about which to “greatly rejoice.” Source
Day of Atonement, YOM KIPPUR
Most Solemn of All of God's Feasts
The Day of Atonement or Yom Kippur is recorded in the Holy Bible's Old Testament book of Leviticus 16:8-34; 23:27-32. It's the most solemn and important holy day of the Jewish calendar. In the Old Testament, the Day of Atonement was the day the High Priest made an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the people. This act of atonement brought reconciliation between the people and God. After the blood sacrifice was offered to the Lord, a goat was released into the wilderness to symbolically carry away the sins of the people. This "scapegoat" was never to return. The Messiah, the Savior and Lord Jesus is our 'scapegoat.' 1 John 3:5
Foolish Talking
"Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks."
Ephesians 5:4; Proverbs 15:2
4-16-08, Henry Morris, PhD -- In the Book of Ephesians are included several guidelines for the Christian's speech--how we should talk and what we should talk about. These are not easy rules to follow, but are necessary if we would please our Savior and be effective in our Christian lives and witness.
As our text indicates, vulgar talk, idle chatter, and coarse jesting should "not be once named among you, as becometh saints" (5:3). "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers" (4:29).
The same applies to bitter, angry, malicious speech. "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice" (4:31). And certainly our communications should be true and trustworthy. "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor" (4:25).
Thus, our words should not be crude or obscene, idle or foolish, bitter or angry, false or malicious. Instead, they should be good words, true words, gracious words, intended to edify--that is, build up--our hearers in their own Christian lives.
Further, if we would win others to Christ, we must always be "speaking the truth in love" (4:15). What we say to them must be fully in accord with both biblical truth and genuine Christian love. Finally, we should "be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (5:18-20). Gracious, edifying words can only come from a thankful heart. Source
4-16-08, Henry Morris, PhD -- In the Book of Ephesians are included several guidelines for the Christian's speech--how we should talk and what we should talk about. These are not easy rules to follow, but are necessary if we would please our Savior and be effective in our Christian lives and witness.
As our text indicates, vulgar talk, idle chatter, and coarse jesting should "not be once named among you, as becometh saints" (5:3). "Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers" (4:29).
The same applies to bitter, angry, malicious speech. "Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice" (4:31). And certainly our communications should be true and trustworthy. "Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor" (4:25).
Thus, our words should not be crude or obscene, idle or foolish, bitter or angry, false or malicious. Instead, they should be good words, true words, gracious words, intended to edify--that is, build up--our hearers in their own Christian lives.
Further, if we would win others to Christ, we must always be "speaking the truth in love" (4:15). What we say to them must be fully in accord with both biblical truth and genuine Christian love. Finally, we should "be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" (5:18-20). Gracious, edifying words can only come from a thankful heart. Source
Walking in the 'Light:' What To Renounce
"We have renounced the hidden things of shame… "
2 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Corinthians 5:9, 11, 1 Thessalonians 5:22
9-17-18, * -- Have you “renounced the hidden things of shame” in your life— the things that your sense of honor or pride will not allow to come into the light?
We must renounce anything and everything in its entirety until there is no hidden dishonesty or craftiness about us at all. Envy, jealousy and strife don’t necessarily arise from your old nature of sin, but from the flesh which was used for these kinds of things in the past (see Romans 6:19 and 1 Peter 4:1-3).
We must maintain continual watchfulness so that nothing arises in our lives that would cause us shame. “…not walking in craftiness…” (2 Corinthians 4:2). God will only allow us to work in one way — the way of truth.
If we act deceitfully, God’s blight and ruin will be upon us. Never dull your sense of being your utmost for His highest — your best for His glory. Many people have turned back because they are afraid to look at things from God’s perspective. Psalm 1:1
*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Oswald Chambers' archives, 'Utmost' here
9-17-18, * -- Have you “renounced the hidden things of shame” in your life— the things that your sense of honor or pride will not allow to come into the light?
We must renounce anything and everything in its entirety until there is no hidden dishonesty or craftiness about us at all. Envy, jealousy and strife don’t necessarily arise from your old nature of sin, but from the flesh which was used for these kinds of things in the past (see Romans 6:19 and 1 Peter 4:1-3).
We must maintain continual watchfulness so that nothing arises in our lives that would cause us shame. “…not walking in craftiness…” (2 Corinthians 4:2). God will only allow us to work in one way — the way of truth.
If we act deceitfully, God’s blight and ruin will be upon us. Never dull your sense of being your utmost for His highest — your best for His glory. Many people have turned back because they are afraid to look at things from God’s perspective. Psalm 1:1
*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Oswald Chambers' archives, 'Utmost' here
Weekly Prophecy Update, 9-16-18
From J. D. Farag
Pastor J. D. expounds upon very controversial dogmas ...
Damascus, Abomination, Third Temple, Red Heifer, Peace Treaty, Ezekiel 38
36 min Video here
Damascus, Abomination, Third Temple, Red Heifer, Peace Treaty, Ezekiel 38
36 min Video here
Update, 9-16-18: #26 over mag 6.1 since Aug 5, 2018
6.5 Magnitude, just hit Fiji - 353 mile depth
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Update: 9-11-18: Aug 5, 2018 to Sept 11, 2018
25 Significant World Earthquakes 6.1 to 8.2 Magnitude
6.5 Magnitude, just hit Fiji - 353 mile depth
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Update: 9-11-18: Aug 5, 2018 to Sept 11, 2018
25 Significant World Earthquakes 6.1 to 8.2 Magnitude
- 6.3 Magnitude 202km WNW of Ile Hunter, New Caledonia Sep 10, 2018
- 6.9 61km SW of L'Esperance Rock, New Zealand Sep 10, 2018
- 6.5 65km NW of Kirakira, Solomon Islands 2018-09-09 19:31:34 UTC64.5 km
- 6.2 17km SSW of Alausi, Ecuador 2018-09-07 02:12:04 UTC93.5 km
- 7.9 102km ESE of Suva, Fiji 2018-09-06 15:49:18 UTC670.6 km
- 6.6 27km E of Tomakomai, Japan 2018-09-05 18:07:58 UTC33.4 km
- 7.1 209km W of Ile Hunter, New Caledonia 2018-08-29 03:51:56 UTC26.7 km
- 6.4 136km ENE of Anatahan, Northern Mariana Islands 2018-08-28
- 6.0 26km SW of Javanrud, Iran 2018-08-25 22:13:26 UTC10.0 km
- 7.1 138km WNW of Iberia, Peru 2018-08-24 09:04:06 UTC609.5 km
- 6.3 45km SSE of Tanaga Volcano, Alaska 2018-08-23 03:35:15 UTC43.9 km
- 6.2 265km WNW of Bandon, Oregon 2018-08-22 09:31:47 UTC10.0 km
- 6.5 79km E of Lakatoro, Vanuatu 2018-08-21 22:32:27 UTC13.4 km
- 7.3 30km NE of Rio Caribe, Venezuela 2018-08-21 21:31:46 UTC154.3 km
- 6.9 2km S of Belanting, Indonesia 2018-08-19 14:56:28 UTC25.2 km
- 6.8 282km ESE of Lambasa, Fiji 2018-08-19 04:28:58 UTC415.6 km
- 6.3 4km SW of Belanting, Indonesia2018-08-19 04:10:23 UTC21.4 km
- 6.3 268km NNE of Ndoi Island, Fiji 2018-08-19 00:23:06 UTC575.8 km
- 8.2 286km NNE of Ndoi Island, Fiji 2018-08-19 00:19:40 UTC600.0 km
- 6.1 14km N of Golfito, Costa Rica 2018-08-17 23:22:24 UTC15.0 km
- 6.5 107km NNW of Nggilat, Indonesia 2018-08-17 15:35:01 UTC529.0 km
- 6.3 251km SE of Iwo Jima, Japan 2018-08-16 18:22:53 UTC20.0 km
- 6.6 51km S of Tanaga Volcano, Alaska 2018-08-15 21:56:54 UTC20.0 km
- 6.3 90km SW of Kaktovik, Alaska 2018-08-12 14:58:54 UTC2.2 km
- 6.9 0km SSE of Loloan, Indonesia Aug 5, 2018
End Time Sign: Worldwide Earthquakes in Various Places
Jesus said of the last days, "...great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven."
Luke 21:11
9-7-18, Currently the earth is experiencing many tragic natural horrors upon the earth, volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, meteors, pestilences as described in Matthew 24:1; Mark 13:8; Luke 21:11. China continues to release water into the Tsangpo river, saying it has seen the heaviest rainfall in the last 50 years. Many new virus' and bacteria are resistant to anti-biotics. The earth is also seeing mass animal death - here. Revelation 6:8
Fiji: Huge 8.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Fiji - here
The 8.1 magnitude earthquake has struck south east of Suva, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat because the quake was too deep. It hit 378 miles (609km) underground. The center said no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected, and there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii.
Fiji Islands South Pacific: Great mag. 8.1 earthquake - here
Great mag. 8.1 earthquake - Fiji Islands Region on Sunday, 19 August 2018
Ecuador: Strong mag. 6.3 earthquake - here
Friday, 7 September 2018 - information Strong mag. 6.3 earthquake - Ecuador on Friday, 7 September 2018 Sep 7 02:19 : Magnitude recalculated from 6.4 to 6.3.
9-7-18, Currently the earth is experiencing many tragic natural horrors upon the earth, volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, meteors, pestilences as described in Matthew 24:1; Mark 13:8; Luke 21:11. China continues to release water into the Tsangpo river, saying it has seen the heaviest rainfall in the last 50 years. Many new virus' and bacteria are resistant to anti-biotics. The earth is also seeing mass animal death - here. Revelation 6:8
Fiji: Huge 8.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Fiji - here
The 8.1 magnitude earthquake has struck south east of Suva, The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat because the quake was too deep. It hit 378 miles (609km) underground. The center said no destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was expected, and there was no tsunami threat to Hawaii.
Fiji Islands South Pacific: Great mag. 8.1 earthquake - here
Great mag. 8.1 earthquake - Fiji Islands Region on Sunday, 19 August 2018
Ecuador: Strong mag. 6.3 earthquake - here
Friday, 7 September 2018 - information Strong mag. 6.3 earthquake - Ecuador on Friday, 7 September 2018 Sep 7 02:19 : Magnitude recalculated from 6.4 to 6.3.
Summary: 40 quakes M3+, 21 quakes M4+, 7 quakes M5+, 2 quakes M6+ (70 total)
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 3+: 40 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 21 earthquakes
Magnitude 5+: 7 earthquakes
Magnitude 6+: 2 earthquakes
USGS: here
This report is being updated every hour.
Magnitude 3+: 40 earthquakes
Magnitude 4+: 21 earthquakes
Magnitude 5+: 7 earthquakes
Magnitude 6+: 2 earthquakes
USGS: here
We Will Know Our Loved Ones
When We Go to Jesus
Jesus said, "many shall come from the east and west, shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 8:11; Luke 9:30, 16:23
9-15-18, Throughout the ages people have believed, that in our lives in eternity, will include recognition of our loved ones. The attitude and behavior of King David, at the death of his child, shows that he believed in Heavenly Recognition. For seven days he had prayed, fasted and wept in the hope that God would allow Bathsheba's child to live; but when final word came that he was dead, David wiped away tears, washed, dressed, ate food finding comfort knowing “I shall go to him” (2 Samuel 12:22-23).
9-15-18, Throughout the ages people have believed, that in our lives in eternity, will include recognition of our loved ones. The attitude and behavior of King David, at the death of his child, shows that he believed in Heavenly Recognition. For seven days he had prayed, fasted and wept in the hope that God would allow Bathsheba's child to live; but when final word came that he was dead, David wiped away tears, washed, dressed, ate food finding comfort knowing “I shall go to him” (2 Samuel 12:22-23).
Heaven is revealed as an enjoyable social place.
Jesus said: “And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and west, sitting down to feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 8:11) Assuredly, the patriarchs and prophets knew each other at this holy festival. Why would we doubt that born again believers in Christ will also recognize each other?
There are several indications in Scripture that we will maintain our identity in heaven and, thus, be recognizable to our loved ones (and they to us)as follows:
Jesus said: “And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and west, sitting down to feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 8:11) Assuredly, the patriarchs and prophets knew each other at this holy festival. Why would we doubt that born again believers in Christ will also recognize each other?
There are several indications in Scripture that we will maintain our identity in heaven and, thus, be recognizable to our loved ones (and they to us)as follows:
- Jesus made it a point that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were alive and existing as individuals by those names. Matthew 22:31-32
- Apostles Peter, James and John recognized Moses & Elijah as they appeared to Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration. Matthew 17:1-8; Luke 9:30
- Death of Lazarus and the rich man - the rich man went to Hell, “he lifted up his eyes, being in torments seeing Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.” Luke 16:23
- The Apostle Paul:
- spoke of “the whole family in heaven and earth.” Ephesians 3:15
- expected to recognize in heaven the Thessalonian Christians to whom he had ministered on earth. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; 2 Corinthians 1:14
- said, "For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 [“BUT THEN” … face to face with Jesus! And know “AS I AM KNOWN.”]
Joshua 1:9
Do Not Compromise
"I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of Whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, length, depth and height"
Ephesians 3:14-18
9-14-18, From Billy Graham Archives -- In the 1900s, Christian missionary to China, Horace Pitkin [1], the son of a wealthy merchant. While in China, he wrote to his friends in America, saying, “It will be but a short time till we know definitely whether we can serve Him better above or here.”
Shortly afterward, a mob stormed the gate of the compound where Pitkin defended the women and children. He was beheaded; his head was offered at the shrine of a heathen god, while his body was thrown into a pit with the bodies of nine Chinese Christians.
Sherwood Eddy, writing about him, said, “Pitkin won more men by his death than he ever could have won by his life.”
Christ needs people today who are made of martyr stuff! Dare to take a strong, uncompromising stand for Him. Source
[1] Descendant of founder Yale College here
9-14-18, From Billy Graham Archives -- In the 1900s, Christian missionary to China, Horace Pitkin [1], the son of a wealthy merchant. While in China, he wrote to his friends in America, saying, “It will be but a short time till we know definitely whether we can serve Him better above or here.”
Shortly afterward, a mob stormed the gate of the compound where Pitkin defended the women and children. He was beheaded; his head was offered at the shrine of a heathen god, while his body was thrown into a pit with the bodies of nine Chinese Christians.
Sherwood Eddy, writing about him, said, “Pitkin won more men by his death than he ever could have won by his life.”
Christ needs people today who are made of martyr stuff! Dare to take a strong, uncompromising stand for Him. Source
[1] Descendant of founder Yale College here
Psalm 68:35
Perilous Times
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”
2 Timothy 3:1
8-21-18, * -- There has always been some confusion about the biblical term “the last days.” Many times the phrase is associated with the Great Tribulation period. It does appear, however, that the “last days” began officially at Pentecost when the prophecy of Joel 2:28-29 was fulfilled and verified by Peter in his sermon recorded in Acts 2:14-21. That same Peter reaffirmed that the Lord Jesus “was manifest in these last times for you” (1 Peter 1:20). And, just so there could not be any doubt, the apostle John said simply, “Little children, it is the last time.” (1 John 2:18)
Paul’s warning to Timothy was that these last days will be filled with “perilous times.” The Greek term translated “perilous” is chalepos. Its basic meaning is “stress” or “fierce,” coming from a root word meaning to “reduce strength.” Other Bible versions translate the term as “dangerous” or “difficult” times.
The “times” that will be perilous are “seasons” or “periods” that will characterize these “last days.” The verses that follow our text contain a list of the kinds of “peril” that will “stress” those who would live godly lives.
This warning is not unique. “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” (1 Timothy 4:1)
No wonder we are told: “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). -- Henry Morris, III here
8-21-18, * -- There has always been some confusion about the biblical term “the last days.” Many times the phrase is associated with the Great Tribulation period. It does appear, however, that the “last days” began officially at Pentecost when the prophecy of Joel 2:28-29 was fulfilled and verified by Peter in his sermon recorded in Acts 2:14-21. That same Peter reaffirmed that the Lord Jesus “was manifest in these last times for you” (1 Peter 1:20). And, just so there could not be any doubt, the apostle John said simply, “Little children, it is the last time.” (1 John 2:18)
Paul’s warning to Timothy was that these last days will be filled with “perilous times.” The Greek term translated “perilous” is chalepos. Its basic meaning is “stress” or “fierce,” coming from a root word meaning to “reduce strength.” Other Bible versions translate the term as “dangerous” or “difficult” times.
The “times” that will be perilous are “seasons” or “periods” that will characterize these “last days.” The verses that follow our text contain a list of the kinds of “peril” that will “stress” those who would live godly lives.
This warning is not unique. “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils.” (1 Timothy 4:1)
No wonder we are told: “Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). -- Henry Morris, III here
Benton High School, Louisiana Lawsuit
'Christ Fit Gym' Purchased Rights to Field Ad
Students Ordered to Spray Paint Over Christian Words
9-11-18, Christ Fit Gym, a Christian faith-based gymnasium in Bossier City, Louisiana, owner Billy Weatherall reports that he paid the Benton High school football booster club $3,500 to put his logo in the end zone for the 2018-19 football season. “We have a signed contract.” It included the words “Christ Fit Gym,” a cross and a Bible verse reference, 1 Timothy 4:8."
"For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness
is profitable unto all things, having promise of the
life that now is, and of that which is to come."
1 Timothy 4:8
Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a federal lawsuit against the school district; alleging that, because of the field advertisement, the district was promoting Christianity and proselytizing students. The lawsuit alleges “widespread use of prayer on school property, during school events, in classrooms at all levels, at sporting events at graduation ceremonies, during awards assemblies, and at student government meetings.”
Two male students were ordered to spray paint over the name 'Christ' and the cross; they refused. However, someone else did it. Weatherall said he plans on fighting the good fight to have his logo restored. “What would Jesus do? Jesus would not say this is okay. Jesus would not allow His name to be stamped out. I want to fight this fight.”
On Sep 7, 2018, the school district's attorney, Jon K. Guice said that a challenge to the logo had been received from counsel for the plaintiffs in the pending federal lawsuit. “The school board’s legal counsel advised the administration that the logo should be removed pending consultation with the Court, as alleged violations had just been discussed with the Court. The Bossier Parish School Board was unaware of the logo and had not met to discuss the issue prior to the advertisements' removal."
In response to being told the Christ Fit advertisements were being removed, the gym asked a judge for a temporary restraining order against the Benton Football Booster Club, which was signed in 26th Judicial District Court on Sep 7, 2018. The order was meant to prohibit covering or removing the gym’s logo from the football field for any purpose but it was already removed. More here and here
"For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness
is profitable unto all things, having promise of the
life that now is, and of that which is to come."
1 Timothy 4:8
Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed a federal lawsuit against the school district; alleging that, because of the field advertisement, the district was promoting Christianity and proselytizing students. The lawsuit alleges “widespread use of prayer on school property, during school events, in classrooms at all levels, at sporting events at graduation ceremonies, during awards assemblies, and at student government meetings.”
Two male students were ordered to spray paint over the name 'Christ' and the cross; they refused. However, someone else did it. Weatherall said he plans on fighting the good fight to have his logo restored. “What would Jesus do? Jesus would not say this is okay. Jesus would not allow His name to be stamped out. I want to fight this fight.”
On Sep 7, 2018, the school district's attorney, Jon K. Guice said that a challenge to the logo had been received from counsel for the plaintiffs in the pending federal lawsuit. “The school board’s legal counsel advised the administration that the logo should be removed pending consultation with the Court, as alleged violations had just been discussed with the Court. The Bossier Parish School Board was unaware of the logo and had not met to discuss the issue prior to the advertisements' removal."
In response to being told the Christ Fit advertisements were being removed, the gym asked a judge for a temporary restraining order against the Benton Football Booster Club, which was signed in 26th Judicial District Court on Sep 7, 2018. The order was meant to prohibit covering or removing the gym’s logo from the football field for any purpose but it was already removed. More here and here
“Will You Lay Down Your Life?”
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends….I have called you friends"
John 15:13, 15
1911, Oswald Chambers -- Jesus does not ask me to die
for Him, but to lay down my life for Him.
Peter said to the Lord, “I will lay down my life for Your sake,” and he meant it (John 13:37). He had a magnificent sense of the heroic. For us to be incapable of making this same statement Peter made would be a bad thing— our sense of duty is only fully realized through our sense of heroism.
for Him, but to lay down my life for Him.
Peter said to the Lord, “I will lay down my life for Your sake,” and he meant it (John 13:37). He had a magnificent sense of the heroic. For us to be incapable of making this same statement Peter made would be a bad thing— our sense of duty is only fully realized through our sense of heroism.
Has the Lord ever asked you, “Will you lay down your life for My sake?” (John 13:38). It is much easier to die than to lay down your life day in and day out with the sense of the high calling of God.
We are not made for the bright-shining moments of life, but we have to walk in the light of them in our everyday ways. There was only one bright-shining moment in the life of Jesus, and that was on the Mount of Transfiguration. It was there that He emptied Himself of His glory for the second time, and then came down into the demon-possessed valley (Mark 9:1-29).
For thirty-three years Jesus laid down His life to do the will of His Father. “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1 John 3:16). Yet it is contrary to our human nature to do so.
We are not made for the bright-shining moments of life, but we have to walk in the light of them in our everyday ways. There was only one bright-shining moment in the life of Jesus, and that was on the Mount of Transfiguration. It was there that He emptied Himself of His glory for the second time, and then came down into the demon-possessed valley (Mark 9:1-29).
For thirty-three years Jesus laid down His life to do the will of His Father. “By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren” (1 John 3:16). Yet it is contrary to our human nature to do so.
If I am a friend of Jesus, I must deliberately and carefully lay down my life for Him. It is a difficult thing to do, and thank God that it is. Salvation is easy for us, because it cost God so much; but exhibiting my salvation is difficult. God saves a person, fills him with the Holy Spirit; then in effect says, “Now you work it out in your life, and be faithful to Me, even though the nature of everything around you is to cause you to be unfaithful.”
Jesus says to us, “…I have called you friends….” [John 15:13]
Remain faithful to your Friend remembering that His honor is at stake in your bodily life. More here
Jesus says to us, “…I have called you friends….” [John 15:13]
Remain faithful to your Friend remembering that His honor is at stake in your bodily life. More here
Discerning Truth; How Do You Know?
“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15
9-10-18, * -- How can I know I am right about end time events and the rapture of the Church and my hermeneutics [1] interpretation? How do I know my position is correct? Why is my view better than say, the Reformed position, or the Roman Catholic one? Clearly, we must rely on Scripture.
9-10-18, * -- How can I know I am right about end time events and the rapture of the Church and my hermeneutics [1] interpretation? How do I know my position is correct? Why is my view better than say, the Reformed position, or the Roman Catholic one? Clearly, we must rely on Scripture.
One of the most frustrating things about debating theology is that both sides of a position or issue, always claim the Scriptural high ground, as if, only their interpretation is the correct one; examples:
- Jim Jones got people to follow him to Guyana and drink purple Kool-Aid because they thought he was a Messiah.
- Mormonism gets people to follow an entirely different Bible.
- Jehovah Witnesses rewrote their Bible to say something completely different.
- Roman Catholics new Pope has declared Mary and church above the Lord Jesus and Joseph & Mary's visit to Bethlehem was a parallel to today's Muslim migrants invading a new land! [2].
Therefore, we must interpret and anchor our doctrinal positions from clear and simple Bible passages, rather than from ambiguous and complex ones; for example regarding the rapture of the church: 1 Thess. 4:16-17 “For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.”
- Clearly, the Bible teaches that a "catching up" (harpazo [Greek], rapturo [Latin], rapture [English]) will happen. The argument should never be about if it happens, but only when it happens.
- This clear and in-depth teaching comes from Paul, who was NOT an apostle to the circumcised (Jews), but to the Gentiles and the Church. Although the church consists of both Jew and Gentile, it is neither Jew nor Gentile, but something new. (1 Cor. 10:32, Gal. 1:11-16, 2:7, 3:26-29, Col. 3:11)
- Since the Church was something new (2 Cor. 5:17-21), and this message was first revealed to them (the church at Thessalonica Acts 17:11), then it must be viewed in context that this message applies to the Church and not to national Israel, which was a separate and distinct body of people who still had their own divine destiny to fulfill (Daniel 9:24-27).
- Doctrinally consistent interpretations across both the Old and New Testament.
- We understand that what were concealed in the Old Testament are often times, revealed in the New [Dan 12:4-9; Rev 22:7-17]. Jesus viewed the Old Testament as being both true and relevant even in their day (Matt. 5:17-18) and confirmed their own "new testament" doctrinal revelations against it for validation (Mark 14:49, Luke 24:27-45, Acts 2:7).
- Jesus’ warning to Israel that they would no longer see Him UNTIL they say "blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord" (Matt. 23:39). The Church has already embraced Jesus as the Christ. When currently some 2,000 years later, national Israel has yet to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
- We are also shown deliverance by type (Enoch) and our noticeable absence in the two passages that go in-depth about this time period (Dan 9:24-27; Rev. 4-19; also see Isaiah 46:9-10, Amos 3:7).
To be clear, the Bible is not corrupted, nor does it teach multiple positions on any given doctrine. Bad or false theology is deception coming from corrupted interpretations and skewed biases; it also comes from the doctrines of demons. (See Jude 1:4) We (mankind) are corrupted and begin to teach things that depart from the actual text (and context) of Scripture.
Anyone reading this should be a Berean [Acts 17:11] and sincerely search God’s Word asking Him to reveal whether the things I teach here be true. 2 Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 4:11
Anyone reading this should be a Berean [Acts 17:11] and sincerely search God’s Word asking Him to reveal whether the things I teach here be true. 2 Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 4:11
Feast of Trumpets
ROSH HASHANAH
Jewish New Year
What Is Rosh Hashanah? - The Jewish New Year, anniversary of the universe birthday. The day G‑d created Adam and Eve, and Rosh Hashanah means "Head of the Year."
the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year, continuing through the Days of Awe and Yom Kippur.
You may notice that the Bible speaks of Rosh Hashanah as occurring on the first day of the seventh month. The first month of the Jewish calendar is Nissan, occurring in March and April.
In Judaism, Nissan 1 is the new year for the purpose of counting the reign of kings and months on the calendar, Elul 1 (in August) is the new year for the tithing of animals, Shevat 15 (in February) is the new year for trees (determining when first fruits can be eaten, etc.), and Tishri 1 (Rosh Hashanah) is the new year for years (when we increase the year number. Sabbatical and Jubilee years begin at this time).
Extra Day of Jewish Holidays - this holiday is celebrated for two days instead of the one day specified in the Bible. The name "Rosh Hashanah" is not used in the Bible to discuss this holiday. The Bible refers to the holiday as Yom Ha-Zikkaron (the day of remembrance) or Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar). The holiday is instituted in Leviticus 23:24-25. God named the other holidays, Sabbath, Passover, Day of Atonement, etc.; however, this holiday has no name. It’s simply referred to as Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar), so it became known as the Feast of Trumpets, a special day calling attention to the coming holy day—the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). A shofar (ram’s horn) is blown during the Feast of Trumpets service. More here and here
the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year, continuing through the Days of Awe and Yom Kippur.
You may notice that the Bible speaks of Rosh Hashanah as occurring on the first day of the seventh month. The first month of the Jewish calendar is Nissan, occurring in March and April.
In Judaism, Nissan 1 is the new year for the purpose of counting the reign of kings and months on the calendar, Elul 1 (in August) is the new year for the tithing of animals, Shevat 15 (in February) is the new year for trees (determining when first fruits can be eaten, etc.), and Tishri 1 (Rosh Hashanah) is the new year for years (when we increase the year number. Sabbatical and Jubilee years begin at this time).
Extra Day of Jewish Holidays - this holiday is celebrated for two days instead of the one day specified in the Bible. The name "Rosh Hashanah" is not used in the Bible to discuss this holiday. The Bible refers to the holiday as Yom Ha-Zikkaron (the day of remembrance) or Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar). The holiday is instituted in Leviticus 23:24-25. God named the other holidays, Sabbath, Passover, Day of Atonement, etc.; however, this holiday has no name. It’s simply referred to as Yom Teruah (the day of the sounding of the shofar), so it became known as the Feast of Trumpets, a special day calling attention to the coming holy day—the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). A shofar (ram’s horn) is blown during the Feast of Trumpets service. More here and here
Pastor J.D. Farag Weekly Prophecy Update
9-9-18, Pastor JD begins this week's prophecy update by way of introduction explaining his view of scriptures pertaining to a new temple, peace agreement, involvement of Russia and enemies of Israel ... this is very controversial. Sermon: 38 minutes here
Damascus, Syria: Isaiah 17:1;
Nations to come against Israel: Ezekiel 38:1-2, 12
We must watch! Revelation 3:2-3
Nations to come against Israel: Ezekiel 38:1-2, 12
We must watch! Revelation 3:2-3
What the Holy Bible Has To Say About
Marriage Between Man and Woman
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it v28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. 32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”
Ephesians 5:25, 28-32
9-8-18, Fundamental truth: almighty God created Man and Woman. (Genesis 1:27) He told them to go forward and multiply. Homosexuality is contrary to God’s plan as it’s impossible for two men or two women to ‘multiply.’ Following list from God’s holy word proving God’s perfect Will:
Jane Hansen* says, "The union between the man and woman was to be inseparable; it was not to be divided. They were to truly know intimacy in the fullest sense of the word, far beyond what we often think of as the one flesh relationship, the sexual union. The relationship parallels with the Lord Jesus and His church; one flesh showing God’s ‘image.’ (Ephesians 5:25-32)
*Jane Hansen, Fashioned for Intimacy, (Ventura, CA, Regal Books, 1997), p. 44
More here
9-8-18, Fundamental truth: almighty God created Man and Woman. (Genesis 1:27) He told them to go forward and multiply. Homosexuality is contrary to God’s plan as it’s impossible for two men or two women to ‘multiply.’ Following list from God’s holy word proving God’s perfect Will:
- Proverbs 18:22 “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.”
- Proverbs 20:6-7 “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find? 7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”
- Colossians 3:18-20 “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. 20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”
- Hebrews 13:4 “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
- Mark 10:5-9 Jesus said: “But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. 7 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; 8 And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9 What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”
- 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 “Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.”
Jane Hansen* says, "The union between the man and woman was to be inseparable; it was not to be divided. They were to truly know intimacy in the fullest sense of the word, far beyond what we often think of as the one flesh relationship, the sexual union. The relationship parallels with the Lord Jesus and His church; one flesh showing God’s ‘image.’ (Ephesians 5:25-32)
*Jane Hansen, Fashioned for Intimacy, (Ventura, CA, Regal Books, 1997), p. 44
More here
The Gift of Labor
“And the LORD God took the man, and put him
into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.”
Genesis 2:15
9-3-18, Henry Morris, PhD -- When God first created man, He gave him work to do. Although “the LORD God planted a garden” for man (Genesis 2:8), it was up to man to take care of it if he would continue to eat its fruits. Thus, having to labor for one’s living is not a divine punishment for man’s sin as people sometimes interpret it, but rather a divine benefit for man’s good.
Similarly, even in the new earth, when sin and suffering will be gone forever, there will still be work to do. “There shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him” (Revelation 22:3).
We don’t know yet what our assignments will be there, but they will somehow be commensurate with our faithfulness in serving the Lord here. “My reward is with me,” says the Lord Jesus, “to give every man according as his work shall be” (Revelation 22:12).
It is, therefore, a God-given privilege to be able to do useful work, whether that work consists of preaching God’s Word or improving God’s world. “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do” (whether being paid for it or not), “do it with thy might; for there is no work . . . in the grave, whither thou goest” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). As Jesus said, “The night cometh, when no man can work” (John 9:4).
No matter what the job may be that has been provided for us to do, it is important to remember and obey the admonition: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24) and “your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). Source
See also: Proverbs 6:6; 2 Thess 3:10-12
9-3-18, Henry Morris, PhD -- When God first created man, He gave him work to do. Although “the LORD God planted a garden” for man (Genesis 2:8), it was up to man to take care of it if he would continue to eat its fruits. Thus, having to labor for one’s living is not a divine punishment for man’s sin as people sometimes interpret it, but rather a divine benefit for man’s good.
Similarly, even in the new earth, when sin and suffering will be gone forever, there will still be work to do. “There shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him” (Revelation 22:3).
We don’t know yet what our assignments will be there, but they will somehow be commensurate with our faithfulness in serving the Lord here. “My reward is with me,” says the Lord Jesus, “to give every man according as his work shall be” (Revelation 22:12).
It is, therefore, a God-given privilege to be able to do useful work, whether that work consists of preaching God’s Word or improving God’s world. “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do” (whether being paid for it or not), “do it with thy might; for there is no work . . . in the grave, whither thou goest” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). As Jesus said, “The night cometh, when no man can work” (John 9:4).
No matter what the job may be that has been provided for us to do, it is important to remember and obey the admonition: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24) and “your labor is not in vain in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 15:58). Source
See also: Proverbs 6:6; 2 Thess 3:10-12
Satan Hates the Church’s Future “Rapture”
“We look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Who shall change our vile body, that it may be
fashioned like unto His glorious body.”
Philippians 3:20-21
8-28-18, * -- Satan hates the Rapture and throughout history some of the Church has sought to either bury it with false teachings or mock it. If ever there was a time when this rings true, it’s today. There are seven historical raptures recorded in scripture. [1]
8-28-18, * -- Satan hates the Rapture and throughout history some of the Church has sought to either bury it with false teachings or mock it. If ever there was a time when this rings true, it’s today. There are seven historical raptures recorded in scripture. [1]
Satan hates the Rapture because it:
My solace to anyone who may be discouraged by the scornful false teachings regarding the future Rapture of the Church is to realize this is yet another sign of the departure from faith that the Apostle Paul said would happen in the last days (1 Tim. 4:1-5). The enemy hates the Rapture’s comfort and encouragement given to believers in Christ. Satan wants us to take our eyes off of it; he doesn’t want us to anticipate anything that increases our focus, faith and dependence on the Lord Jesus. Maranatha!
- Enables Christians to Stand Firm: The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:1 “My brethren dearly beloved … stand fast in the Lord.” Christians are encouraged to steadfastly walk in obedience with the Lord in a world hostile to all we believe and hold dear, especially our hope of Jesus’ imminent return. Luke 21:25-28
- Motivates us to Purity: In 1 John 2:28, 3:2-3 the Apostle John said “abide in Him, so that when He appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.” Vs 2 “we are God's children now and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when He appears we shall be like Him … everyone who thus hopes in Him purifies himself as He is pure.” Abiding in the Lord Jesus refines us both our behavior and thought life.
- Comforts us in Sorrow: As the young Christian Church was being persecuted, one died while Paul & Silas was chased out of town, Paul tried to comfort them; pointing to the Rapture and hope in Jesus’ return. “We obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with Him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another.” (1 Thess. 4:13-18, 5:9-11). The Rapture reminds us that at better day is coming.
My solace to anyone who may be discouraged by the scornful false teachings regarding the future Rapture of the Church is to realize this is yet another sign of the departure from faith that the Apostle Paul said would happen in the last days (1 Tim. 4:1-5). The enemy hates the Rapture’s comfort and encouragement given to believers in Christ. Satan wants us to take our eyes off of it; he doesn’t want us to anticipate anything that increases our focus, faith and dependence on the Lord Jesus. Maranatha!
[1] Seven Raptures in Scripture:
Jesus: Acts 1:11; Paul 2 Cor 12:2-4; John Revelation 4:1-2; Elijah Matt 17:3; Enoch Heb 11:5; Philip Acts 8:39-40; Church [future] 1 Thess 4:17-18
More scriptures here: John 24:33; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 5:2-11; 2 Thess 2:1-2
*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Jonathan Brentner here
Jesus: Acts 1:11; Paul 2 Cor 12:2-4; John Revelation 4:1-2; Elijah Matt 17:3; Enoch Heb 11:5; Philip Acts 8:39-40; Church [future] 1 Thess 4:17-18
More scriptures here: John 24:33; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18, 5:2-11; 2 Thess 2:1-2
*Excerpted and adapted full original message from Jonathan Brentner here
Look Up, Pray and Watch
The Lord is Still Coming!
"they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not faint. V37 Blessed are those servants, whom, the Lord when He cometh, shall find watching..."
Isaiah 40:31; Luke 12:37
9-3-18, * -- Many speculated dates of the Lord Jesus’ second coming have failed to materialize. He hasn't come and I personally am not expecting Him to come during any of the upcoming fall Jewish Holy Days in 2018. Why?
It is my understanding that the Song of Solomon 2:8-13 is figuratively speaking of the rapture of the Church; the Lord’s coming for His "beloved" [His Bride]. Explicitly stated after "the winter is past" and "the flowers appear on the earth" and "the fig tree putteth forth her green figs and the vines with the tender grapes give a good smell" (Song of Solomon 2:11-13). When is that? In the spring!
The Lord Jesus Christ said He was coming again (John 14:1-3) He cannot lie (Numbers 23:16-17, 19-20). He said to watch and pray (Mark 13:33, 37). He gave His disciples various "signs" to "watch" for (Luke 12:37-38 blessing) indicating the time when His return was approaching. If His disciples [all true believers] could know nothing about the timing of the His return, why then did Jesus say to "watch" for "signs?" Since 1897 when Israel’s Theodore Herzl convened the First Jewish Congress and the nation of Israel's rebirth in 1948 the signs have been ever increasing.
He is coming again like He left. Acts 1:9-11
9-3-18, * -- Many speculated dates of the Lord Jesus’ second coming have failed to materialize. He hasn't come and I personally am not expecting Him to come during any of the upcoming fall Jewish Holy Days in 2018. Why?
It is my understanding that the Song of Solomon 2:8-13 is figuratively speaking of the rapture of the Church; the Lord’s coming for His "beloved" [His Bride]. Explicitly stated after "the winter is past" and "the flowers appear on the earth" and "the fig tree putteth forth her green figs and the vines with the tender grapes give a good smell" (Song of Solomon 2:11-13). When is that? In the spring!
The Lord Jesus Christ said He was coming again (John 14:1-3) He cannot lie (Numbers 23:16-17, 19-20). He said to watch and pray (Mark 13:33, 37). He gave His disciples various "signs" to "watch" for (Luke 12:37-38 blessing) indicating the time when His return was approaching. If His disciples [all true believers] could know nothing about the timing of the His return, why then did Jesus say to "watch" for "signs?" Since 1897 when Israel’s Theodore Herzl convened the First Jewish Congress and the nation of Israel's rebirth in 1948 the signs have been ever increasing.
He is coming again like He left. Acts 1:9-11
If any reader of this study has not been saved; repented of their sin seeking to live for Christ, please pray right now, asking Him to come into your heart and save your soul. Don't delay! Get the matter of your eternal destiny settled now before the "wrath of God" comes upon the unbelieving and Christ rejecting world.
I believe the resurrection and rapture of all true New Covenant believers in Christ Jesus will be in the spring of 2019. Glory to God! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
May God grant every reader of this study His grace is my prayer.
I believe the resurrection and rapture of all true New Covenant believers in Christ Jesus will be in the spring of 2019. Glory to God! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!
May God grant every reader of this study His grace is my prayer.
Excerpted and adapted from email message from:
Pastor F. M. Riley, 14275 Co. Rd. 8120, Rolla, MO 65401
francismriley34@gmail.com
573-202-6493
Pastor F. M. Riley, 14275 Co. Rd. 8120, Rolla, MO 65401
francismriley34@gmail.com
573-202-6493
Pastor J.D. Farag Prophecy Update plus Lord's Supper
9-2-18, In Pastor JD's weekly prophecy update and today's first Sunday of the month Lord's Supper, he shares news of the past two weeks. Hurricane Lane's current status in Hawaii, missile attacks near Damascus and more. 45 min video here
Why There Will Never Be Peace in Israel
until Messiah Jesus Christ Returns
8-31-18, * -- In 1897 the Jewish newspaper correspondent in France, Theodore Herzl became aware of the dangers in Europe realizing that Jews must leave creating their own state. He became a leading spokesman for the Zionist movement and in 1897 convened the First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland. Since then there has been violence and wars with the Muslims in the Jewish land.
God promised one day to bring the Jews back to their land nevermore to be forced to leave it. He told Moses to tell the Israelites that if they obey Him they will be blessed in the land of Israel; warning that if they disobey Him, He will remove them from the land. (Deuteronomy 28:1-3, 63-65) Clearly it’s the LORD who scattered the Jews from the land because of their disobedience. He used the Babylonian Empire to perform His judgment. However, He promised that, after seventy years they would be returned to the land [appx 1312 BC**] and that He was always watching over them although they suffered many attacks and most were dispersed from the land. (Jeremiah 29:4, 10-11; Amos 9:13-15; Deuteronomy 11:11-12)
On May 14, 1948 God fulfilled His promise to bring the Jews back to the land forever. Although the Jewish state of Israel was reborn, the Lord God has permitted the devil to harass and persecute her life; the timeline follows:
God promised one day to bring the Jews back to their land nevermore to be forced to leave it. He told Moses to tell the Israelites that if they obey Him they will be blessed in the land of Israel; warning that if they disobey Him, He will remove them from the land. (Deuteronomy 28:1-3, 63-65) Clearly it’s the LORD who scattered the Jews from the land because of their disobedience. He used the Babylonian Empire to perform His judgment. However, He promised that, after seventy years they would be returned to the land [appx 1312 BC**] and that He was always watching over them although they suffered many attacks and most were dispersed from the land. (Jeremiah 29:4, 10-11; Amos 9:13-15; Deuteronomy 11:11-12)
On May 14, 1948 God fulfilled His promise to bring the Jews back to the land forever. Although the Jewish state of Israel was reborn, the Lord God has permitted the devil to harass and persecute her life; the timeline follows:
- In 1917, during WW1, the British defeated the Turkish Ottoman Empire taking control of the Jewish homeland they called ‘Palestine.’
- In 1947 the United Nations implemented a two-state partition plan which would create a Jewish state and an Arab state side by side.
- On May 14, 1948 the Jewish state of Israel was recognized by United Nations.
- On May 15, 1948 the Islamic armies of Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq attacked Israel. Israel won the battles.
- In July of 1949 an armistice was signed ending the fighting. Israel maintained control of her land yet Jerusalem remained under Arab [Islamic] control.
- In 1964 The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) was formed; the Muslims controlled the West Bank, Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights.
- In 1967, Nasser of Egypt along with the Syrians and Jordanians were poised to attack Israel; but Israel didn’t wait doing a preemptive strike. Within six days had captured the Sinai Peninsula, the Gaza Strip on the Egyptian border, the Golan Heights on the Syrian border and all of Jerusalem.
- In 1972 Palestinian terrorists abducted and killed 11 Israelis at the Munich Olympics.
- In 1973 on the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur, the Egyptians under President Anwar Sadat attacked Israel. They caught Israel by surprise and had significant victories in the early part of the war. After three weeks the Israelis had successfully repelled the attack
- On June 27, 1976, a group of Palestinian terrorists hijacked a French commercial jet and rerouted it to a Ugandan airport called Entebbe. Non-Jewish passengers were released; 105 Jewish passengers were kept hostage at the airport. The Israelis launched an commando raid on July 4, 1976 and rescued all but 3 Jews, 245 attackers were killed by the Israelis.
- In 1978 US Pres Carter’s Camp David Peace Accords took place; when Egypt & Pres Sadat became the first Arab country to recognize the state of Israel. President Sadat was assassinated by his own army in 1981.
- In 1982 the terrorist group called the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was based in southern Lebanon. Violence erupted between the PLO and Israeli forces; Israel invaded with the goal to drive the PLO out of Lebanon. By September of 1982 the PLO had withdrawn most of its forces from Lebanon, but Israel didn’t withdraw until 3 years later.
- In 1987, Arabs PLO under Yasser Arafat's control in Israel started the first intifada or uprising against Israel in the West Bank [Judea & Samaria], Gaza Strip and Jerusalem. The unrest lasted five years when thousands of Molotov cocktails and hundreds of grenades were hurled at the Israeli army.
- In 2000 Arafat rejected a peace agreement that would have led to Israeli withdrawal from parts of Israel, settlement evacuation, sharing of Jerusalem and establishment of a Palestinian state. Several weeks later the second intifada began claiming appx 5000 Palestinians and 1000 Israelis lives.
- In 2005 Israel’s army under the leadership of PM Ariel Sharon forcibly removed all Jews from the Gaza Strip leaving it in the control of the Palestinian Authority.
- In 2006 the Palestinian people elected members of the Muslim terrorist group Hamas to govern Gaza.
- In 2007 fighting broke out between Hamas and its fellow governing party Fatah led by Mahmoud Abbas. President Mahmoud Abbas removed himself to the West Bank [Judea & Samaria Israel]. This led to the launching of Qassam rockets into Israel by Hamas.
- In late 2008 Israeli troops moved into Gaza trying to end the rocket attacks.
- Since 2008 to the current 2018 year, there have been constant rocket, fire and other attacks on the Israeli Jews by the militant Islamic radicals from Gaza.
Islamic extremists will never allow peace between Muslims and Jews claiming the Jews are living on land that their god, Allah gave them; although no mentions of it in their book the Koran and no physical evidence proves it. However, there is much in the Bible about the land belonging to the Jews with thousands of pieces of physical evidence as well. Regardless of the number of moderate Muslims who may want peace with Israel, the Islamic radical hardliners can never allow Israel to exist; treaties and truces may be made, but only with the goal of the Muslims eventually taking the ALL the land.
The Jews in Israel have one fundamental requirement for any peace treaty with the Muslims; the Islamic people [aka Palestinians] must acknowledge and recognize that the Jews and the state of Israel has a right to exist on their own land. That’s an unacceptable condition for them. Muslim extremists will never be able to truly recognize Israel even if they return to the pre-1967 borders; they want ALL the land and disallow ANY Jews on it.
Is it futile and wrong to attempt peace? No. Jesus said "blessed are the peacemakers". (Matthew 5:9) However, peaceful efforts will not always result in peaceful coexistence; especially with those outside the faith. The fact that there’ll be no peace between Israel and the Muslim extremists doesn’t mean that peacemakers shouldn't try to at least reduce the violence. We must however not have unrealistic expectations that true and lasting peace can ever occur before the second coming of Jesus Christ. Psalm 35:20; Isaiah 48:22; Ezekiel 13:10, 16; Jeremiah 6:14, 8:11
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*Excerpted and adapted full original message here
** Exodus here
The Jews in Israel have one fundamental requirement for any peace treaty with the Muslims; the Islamic people [aka Palestinians] must acknowledge and recognize that the Jews and the state of Israel has a right to exist on their own land. That’s an unacceptable condition for them. Muslim extremists will never be able to truly recognize Israel even if they return to the pre-1967 borders; they want ALL the land and disallow ANY Jews on it.
Is it futile and wrong to attempt peace? No. Jesus said "blessed are the peacemakers". (Matthew 5:9) However, peaceful efforts will not always result in peaceful coexistence; especially with those outside the faith. The fact that there’ll be no peace between Israel and the Muslim extremists doesn’t mean that peacemakers shouldn't try to at least reduce the violence. We must however not have unrealistic expectations that true and lasting peace can ever occur before the second coming of Jesus Christ. Psalm 35:20; Isaiah 48:22; Ezekiel 13:10, 16; Jeremiah 6:14, 8:11
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*Excerpted and adapted full original message here
** Exodus here
Delusion From God
"They received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness."
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
4-25-2008, Henry M. Morris, Ph.D -- This is a startling declaration! Why would God want to deceive people and cause them to believe a lie? The "cause" which would activate such an extreme decision on God's part must be very serious. The preceding verse states it plainly. It's because they received not the love of the truth having pleasure in sin (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12). They resist the truth so they will "believe the lie!" 2 Timothy 3:8
God's attitude toward men is determined by their love of the truth, rather than by their knowledge of the truth. When people love God's truth, there is no limit to the amount of God's truth and blessing they may receive. Note the attitude of the writer of Psalm 119: "How sweet are thy words unto my taste!" "Thy testimonies . . . are the rejoicing of my heart." "I love thy commandments above gold." "Thy law is my delight" (Psalm 119:103, 111, 127, 174).
However, when people begin to exhibit a disdain for God's truth, there may soon come a time in their lives when they find it impossible even to comprehend the all-important truth of God's saving gospel (creation, salvation and reconciliation through Christ). Their hearts are hardened. Ephesians 4:18; Hebrews 3:8
Constant refusal of God's love and truth causes a blindness that gradually engulfs the mind until they love the deceptive philosophies of the world and they never escape the strong delusion which God has allowed to engulf them. How important it is, as early in life as possible, to receive from God His proffered gift of the love of His truth! Source
Exodus 7:3-4, 9:12, 16, 10:20, 27
4-25-2008, Henry M. Morris, Ph.D -- This is a startling declaration! Why would God want to deceive people and cause them to believe a lie? The "cause" which would activate such an extreme decision on God's part must be very serious. The preceding verse states it plainly. It's because they received not the love of the truth having pleasure in sin (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12). They resist the truth so they will "believe the lie!" 2 Timothy 3:8
God's attitude toward men is determined by their love of the truth, rather than by their knowledge of the truth. When people love God's truth, there is no limit to the amount of God's truth and blessing they may receive. Note the attitude of the writer of Psalm 119: "How sweet are thy words unto my taste!" "Thy testimonies . . . are the rejoicing of my heart." "I love thy commandments above gold." "Thy law is my delight" (Psalm 119:103, 111, 127, 174).
However, when people begin to exhibit a disdain for God's truth, there may soon come a time in their lives when they find it impossible even to comprehend the all-important truth of God's saving gospel (creation, salvation and reconciliation through Christ). Their hearts are hardened. Ephesians 4:18; Hebrews 3:8
Constant refusal of God's love and truth causes a blindness that gradually engulfs the mind until they love the deceptive philosophies of the world and they never escape the strong delusion which God has allowed to engulf them. How important it is, as early in life as possible, to receive from God His proffered gift of the love of His truth! Source
Exodus 7:3-4, 9:12, 16, 10:20, 27
August, 2018, Earthquakes Worldwide
Ten Days Fifteen Quakes Over Mag 6.2 - 8.2
"The Mountains Will Be Removed"
Earthquakes & Volcanic Eruptions - How much 'movement' qualifies?
"A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: … A fire devours them; and behind them a flame burns: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them. Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devours the stubble. v30 I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come." Joel 2:2-5; 30-31
8-29-18, The Holy Bible has much to say about mountains and their 'movement.' Clearly earthquakes and volcanoes move dirt and does qualify for fulfillment of these scriptures Psalm 18:7, 46:2; 2 Samuel 22:8; Jeremiah 4:24. Often an earthquake precedes a volcanic eruption. Hawaii Kīlauea Volcano is quiet after weeks of quakes and eruptions.
Every island fled away and the mountains were not found. Revelation 6:14; 16:20
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Earthquakes & Volcanic Eruptions - How much 'movement' qualifies?
"A day of darkness and of gloominess, a day of clouds and of thick darkness, as the morning spread upon the mountains: … A fire devours them; and behind them a flame burns: the land is as the garden of Eden before them, and behind them a desolate wilderness; yea, and nothing shall escape them. Like the noise of chariots on the tops of mountains shall they leap, like the noise of a flame of fire that devours the stubble. v30 I will shew wonders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come." Joel 2:2-5; 30-31
8-29-18, The Holy Bible has much to say about mountains and their 'movement.' Clearly earthquakes and volcanoes move dirt and does qualify for fulfillment of these scriptures Psalm 18:7, 46:2; 2 Samuel 22:8; Jeremiah 4:24. Often an earthquake precedes a volcanic eruption. Hawaii Kīlauea Volcano is quiet after weeks of quakes and eruptions.
Every island fled away and the mountains were not found. Revelation 6:14; 16:20
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8-29-18, Increased frequency and magnitude of world's earthquakes: 15 mag 6.2 or better in past ten days:
Date Time Latitude/Longitude Depth Mag Location
8-22-18, Michael Snyder -- Within the past few days, we have seen an enormous magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Venezuela and a giant magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit Fiji. Where will the next one strike? To many of us, it is becoming exceedingly clear that something very unusual is happening to our planet. I went and looked it up, and I was astounded to learn that the crust of the Earth has been shaken by 144 major earthquakes over the last 7 days, and that includes more than 50 on Sunday alone. These are not small earthquakes; the USGS considers any earthquake that is at least magnitude 4.5 to be “significant”, and they're happening so rapidly right now that it is difficult to keep up with them. The magnitude 8.2 quake that hit Fiji on 8/19/18 was the second largest “deep focus” earthquake ever recorded, and the 7.3 that hit Venezuela on 8/21/18 was highly unusual as well. More here
Date Time Latitude/Longitude Depth Mag Location
- 08-29 03:51:56.2 21.97 S 170.17 E 20Mw 7.1 SOUTHEAST OF LOYALTY ISLANDS
- 08-28 22:35:11.7 16.76 N 146.76 E 49Mw 6.4 ANATAHAN REG, N. MARIANA ISLANDS
- 08-28 07:08:10.0 10.83 S 124.17 E 10Mw 6.2 TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA
- 08-25 22:13:25.8 34.58 N 46.30 E 10Mw 6.1 WESTERN IRAN
- 08-24 09:04:08.9 11.09 S 70.86 W 651Mw 7.1 PERU-BRAZIL BORDER REGION
- 08-23 03:35:16.8 51.49 N 177.88 W 60Mw 6.3 ANDREANOF ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN IS.
- 08-22 09:31:48.3 43.63 N 127.67 W 20Mw 6.2 OFF COAST OF OREGON
- 08-21 22:32:27.9 15.97 S 168.15 E 20Mw 6.5 VANUATU [near Australia]
- 08-21 21:31:43.8 10.78 N 63.02 W 127Mw 7.3 OFFSHORE SUCRE, VENEZUELA
- 08-21 22:32:27.9 15.97 S 168.15 E 20Mw 6.5 VANUATU
- 08-19 14:56:26.1 8.37 S 116.67 E 12Mw 6.9 LOMBOK REGION, INDONESIA
- 08-19 04:28:58.7 17.03 S 178.04 W 420Mw 6.8 FIJI REGION
- 08-19 00:19:37.3 18.13 S 178.14 W 558Mw 8.2 FIJI REGION
- 08-19 00:23:02.7 18.40 S 178.00 W 561mb 6.3 FIJI REGION
- 08-19 04:10:23.1 8.35 S 116.59 E 20Mw 6.3 LOMBOK REGION SOURCE HERE
8-22-18, Michael Snyder -- Within the past few days, we have seen an enormous magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit Venezuela and a giant magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit Fiji. Where will the next one strike? To many of us, it is becoming exceedingly clear that something very unusual is happening to our planet. I went and looked it up, and I was astounded to learn that the crust of the Earth has been shaken by 144 major earthquakes over the last 7 days, and that includes more than 50 on Sunday alone. These are not small earthquakes; the USGS considers any earthquake that is at least magnitude 4.5 to be “significant”, and they're happening so rapidly right now that it is difficult to keep up with them. The magnitude 8.2 quake that hit Fiji on 8/19/18 was the second largest “deep focus” earthquake ever recorded, and the 7.3 that hit Venezuela on 8/21/18 was highly unusual as well. More here
Fifty-Three Earthquakes 4.5+ Shook Pacific
'Ring of Fire' on 8/20/18
8-21-18, DailyMail -- Sixty nine major earthquakes hit the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire" in just 48 hours Aug 19-20, 2018 driving fears that the 'Big One' is about to hit California - The quakes rattled Indonesia, Bolivia, Japan and Fiji, but failed to reach the US. California, which straddles the huge San Andreas Fault Line and sits on the eastern edge of the ring. Researchers claim itis long overdue a deadly earthquake.
Based on the following chart; nothing new - except doesn't report frequency in short period of time like this month's activity.
Follow-Up and Update, 8-29-18, Annette -- Apparently August 26, 2018 was the last day they were filling orders to ship the oil. I did get confirmation of my order and it'll be shipped to me. I'll report back when I receive it. If you want to check on it, go here then click "Requests" https://hisnameisflowingoil.org/request/
Also, I've received some feedback comparing this event to the New Mexico, USA Statue of the Virgin Mary eyes weeping. Found this report; "The investigators collected about a teaspoon of the liquid and had it tested. Results showed it had “the same chemical fingerprint of olive oil treated with some kind of scent,” like chrism." [The Georgia Bible Oil has no known characteristics.] Mary statue info here
Also, I've received some feedback comparing this event to the New Mexico, USA Statue of the Virgin Mary eyes weeping. Found this report; "The investigators collected about a teaspoon of the liquid and had it tested. Results showed it had “the same chemical fingerprint of olive oil treated with some kind of scent,” like chrism." [The Georgia Bible Oil has no known characteristics.] Mary statue info here
Dalton Georgia - Grace Christian Book Store and Jerry Pierce's Bible First Oozed Oil from Psalm 39:1-13
Almighty God said, "I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. 2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. 3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, 4 Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is: that I may know how frail I am.5 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them.7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.8 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish.9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah.12 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.13 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more."
Psalm 39:1-13
Psalm 39:1-13
8-26-18, For the past 18 months never before seen oil has been oozing from Jerry Pierce's Bible. Gallons of it. People are allowed to freely dip their hands into it. [You may be tempted to think that this is some sort of a stunt to make money, but that isn’t happening; they're giving it away at no charge. I just ordered a vial. -- Annette]
The oil has been tested by chemists - it's texture is like Mineral Oil ... however it has no properties of any oil on earth. God has told us His oil, His presence and His Power are inside all believers, from His Holy Spirit (John 14:25-26 – Colossians 2:1). here
Twelve minute Video: On Aug 14, 2018 David Heavener of Supernatural Channel walks into the book store where the Bible's owner Jerry Pierce explained how it started and he lifts it out of about an inch of oil; you can see the oil drip. Jerry said the plastic container overflowed twice. Heavener's twelve minute video here more videos here
Evangelist Johnny Taylor and others in a two hour amateur video here where some very excited people gave testimony of what they experienced when they were anointed with oil. Clearly they are not worshiping the oil or the Bible ... they are worshiping almighty God creator of all things!
The oil has been tested by chemists - it's texture is like Mineral Oil ... however it has no properties of any oil on earth. God has told us His oil, His presence and His Power are inside all believers, from His Holy Spirit (John 14:25-26 – Colossians 2:1). here
Twelve minute Video: On Aug 14, 2018 David Heavener of Supernatural Channel walks into the book store where the Bible's owner Jerry Pierce explained how it started and he lifts it out of about an inch of oil; you can see the oil drip. Jerry said the plastic container overflowed twice. Heavener's twelve minute video here more videos here
Evangelist Johnny Taylor and others in a two hour amateur video here where some very excited people gave testimony of what they experienced when they were anointed with oil. Clearly they are not worshiping the oil or the Bible ... they are worshiping almighty God creator of all things!
Bible Verses About Anointing and Oil
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“And you shall make of these a sacred anointing oil blended as by the perfumer; it shall be a holy anointing oil.”
Oil in Scripture indicates God’s ordaining or commissioning someone for His purposes, or for His consecrating someone or something, and in some cases healing.
Scriptures Anointing With God's Oil
Exodus 25:6, 29:2, 7, 30:25, 31, 40:9; Leviticus 8:10, 12, 30, 10:7, 21:12, 14:17-18; Numbers 35:25; Deuteronomy 28:40; 1 Samuel 16:13; 2 Kings 9:3; Psalm 23:5, 89:20, 92:10; Ezekiel 16:9; 1 Chronicles 16:19-22; Mark 6:13; Luke 4:18, 7:46; James 5:14; Hebrews 1:9;
Exodus 25:6, 29:2, 7, 30:25, 31, 40:9; Leviticus 8:10, 12, 30, 10:7, 21:12, 14:17-18; Numbers 35:25; Deuteronomy 28:40; 1 Samuel 16:13; 2 Kings 9:3; Psalm 23:5, 89:20, 92:10; Ezekiel 16:9; 1 Chronicles 16:19-22; Mark 6:13; Luke 4:18, 7:46; James 5:14; Hebrews 1:9;
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