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it nice that Jesus washed the deciples feet instead of the other way around. To me it symbolizes that hes always there for us.

Thank you for this testimony of God's amazing grace! Yes, One drop of his love, one moment of his real Presence, melts years of self-hate, and years of self-defence... Sending you many blessings today.....

My helpmeet & I have been discussing Israel & covenant promises made starting in Gen 1 and overlaying the Japheth branch of, literally, human history that end results where the USA is located on the earth. The influence of Cain is manifest as 12 "reserve" branches of the "fed" as it capitalizes America to keep a money loving world satiated with dreams of wealth. 1632 characters left will barely scratch the object/subject...

Does anyone hear the word of God?

You had a vision of Jesus's love. I had one too not long after I had been saved and delivered out of the occult (astrology). Friends would laugh and tell me, that anyone that had done the things I did, could not possibly be saved! I hid myself and grieved. Then I could feel myself hardening with loss.

I had the vision. In it, I saw Jesus's Cross upon the ground. He was upon it and nailed to it. He was looking at me. I felt this outrage flame up within me. How dare He love me?! I saw a rock, picked it up and resolved to prove that I could make Him hate me too. I was loved by no one.

I hit the nails in his hands with all my strength. EVERY time I hit him he said, I Love You. His eyes looking into mine, as I knelt by his chest hitting the nails. I threw the rock away and fell across his chest, and his arms were free to hold me as years of self-hate left my body.

Jesus's Love for us will never leave us. We are adopted through the spirit of adoption. Legal children. We aren't a mistake. He sees us healed and filled with the Jesus kind of love. There are no restraints on our ability to take His love to others. His kind of love is there for anyone who desires to experience and be filled with His love.

Say what you need and get ready to receive it. Our souls are all peculiar to just us, and different.

That's how I know Heaven is going to be full of unique people. Different personalities, Not all alike, as some fear. I believe we'll all be truly surprised. All unique and full of the love of Jesus. Worldliness and frustration will just be gone.

Song of Solomon

May, 2021...I see our world when I read these verses in Romans. The common folk now even deem this rampant sin, of all types, to be good.

People that I have known and loved since childhood now think I am a "hateful" person because I don't agree with their worldly views which have become more worldly over the decades based upon what the TV says or what their kids learn in college....it is painful to watch.

What does the Bible say about leaders of the church (preachers and so on having one wife. Are they qualified to preach

praying for others as well as my self. This is the last and evil days. And people are so untrue and unkind to each. not even in some churches and countries around the world.

Dan, I don't recall a Scripture with those words, but did find this prayer on the Web, by someone who calls himself, Evangelist Chris Okoh:

"Oh Lord make me a mysterious wonder when men say it is finished. With this prayer, things will begin to change for good in Jesus name. The lord will lift you up above peoples understanding. O God make me a divine wonder O God arise in Jesus name."

I don't subscribe to the above nor have I heard of this man, but offer it in case this is what you've seen.

Hi Marie. The essence of Jude verse 9 is that Michael, the Archangel, dared not bring a railing accusation against the devil. We know this because of Jude's earlier warnings of wicked men (verse 4) who crept into the Church, teaching wrong doctrine & turning God's Grace into lasciviousness (unrestrained sexual behaviour). And these same 'filthy dreamers' (v 8) despise dominion & speak evil of dignities. And so Jude gives the example of Michael who dared not rail accusations against the Devil, though he had every right to do so, rather said "The Lord rebuke thee".

So that's all we know from this Book: Jude's warning to the readers of his epistle to be aware of such wickedness entering the Church. Re the occasion of the body of Moses, we know nothing about this event: what was the problem here, what was the accusation or what was reason for even bringing it up? Was it to do with the fact that God (by His angel?) buried Moses rather than being done by man ( Deuteronomy 34:1-8), or maybe Moses wasn't buried at all since his grave is unknown, or some other reason that the Devil brought up? So from this verse, we can't assume that the Devil was wanting Moses' body - we are not told what the contention (argument) was about.

If we believe what the Scripture says about Moses' body, then he was buried but he was still in spirit form when he appeared, along with Elijah, at Jesus' transfiguration ( Matthew 17:1-4). It could well be that his body was in the grave awaiting the resurrection, just as Abraham was in Luke 16:19-31. And in like manner, those who have now died believing in Christ Jesus, their spirits have been released to return to God, but their remains on the Earth will be reconstructed to rise in the resurrection, being given glorified bodies ( 1 John 3:2).

Dan,

Could this be what you are looking for?

Psa 139:13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.

Psa 139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Psa 139:15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth.

Psa 139:16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

Doris,

Sodom and Gomorrah were cities in the days of Abraham in land of Canaan. See Genesis 13.

Jannelle,

The Old Testament saints were saved the same as New Testament saints, by faith. Although they did not know who or how they were to be saved as we do on this side of Calvary, they put their faith in God to save them. They had faith in the savior to come as we have faith in the savior that came, Jesus Christ. Just read Hebrews 11 to see many of the Old Testament saints that are mentioned as having faith.

Before Christ rose from the grave, Old Testament saints were held in Abraham's bosom as mentioned in Luke 16:22 as their sins had not yet been paid for. After Christ's resurrection, the saints were taken to heaven with Christ. Their sins paid for the same as ours, by the sacrifice of Jesus.

Verse 9; Why did the devil want Moses body? I read that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. The soul leaves the body, yet I cannot understand what and why the devil wanted Moses body. A person can kill the body, but not the soul. Can someone give me some positive feedback. Thank you and God bless you.

Hi Eric,

I ran across this to add to the explanation Ron gave,

As concerning him reigning from Jerusalem. All the Kings reigned from Jerusalem starting with Rehoboam.

2 Chronicles 11:5. And Rehoboam dwelt in Jerusalem, and built cities for defence in Judah.

Jb,

Here's what it is referring to in Philippians 4:8:

It says, whatsoever things are true: that is truth. Think about things that are the truth, especially in Christ.

Secondly, whatsoever things are honest: the word honest means something that is honorable and reverent toward God. If it honors the Lord!

Whatsoever things are just: that's the word for righteousness. And it means those things that are right with God.

Whatsoever things are pure: this word comes from the word for separation. And it means concentrate or think on those things that are separated from the corruption of the world, things that are pure, unmixed with the world.

Whatsoever things are lovely: that is whatever things that are pleasing from a spiritual perspective.

Whatsoever things are of good report: this word comes from the word fame. So when people come and give you a report about somebody else, only listen to reports that are of good report that fits in with everything else, pure, pleasing spiritually. Don't listen to the negative reports.

He says if there be any virtue, (ARETE), and it means character, anything for the development of your character. And if there be any praise to God, the command is to think on these things.

The Greek word for think is LOGIZESTHE, and it is where we get our word logic from, the reasoning processes. It is a Present Imperative which means continue to set your reasonings and your thoughts on these things.

We have control over what we meditate on and focus on. But we sometimes worry to the point of sickness because we want to handle things ourselves. We're supposed to just trust the Lord with it, but we don't want to let go of it, we want to worry about it, you know? It's like if I let God take care of it then it might not get done right, so I've got to do it.

Nickolas,

Matthew 27:17 says "Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:"

This was written for the Jews. What the Jews would do is they would use their housetops like a patio. It is where they would sit at night because of the heat. Jesus says let the one who is on the housetops (Jews) not come down to take anything out of his house.

That is how urgent things are going to be for them (The Jews). In Verse 16, they are told to flee. They are to flee immediately. There will be no time to go into the house to gather their belongings. I'm not sure if they still do, but the Jews had an outside stairway that goes up to the roof. So they are told to just go down the stairs and head on out to the mountains.

It is the same thing in Verse 18 with the ones who are out in the field. They are also to flee to the mountains. They are not to return home first to gather any of their belongings or check on loved ones. It will be very urgent for them and there will be no time to waste.

Jannelle, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

Galatians 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith (CHRIST IS OUR FAITH), preached before the GOSPEL unto Abraham, saying in thee shall all these nations be blessed.

Hebrews 4:2 For unto us was the gospel preached, AS WELL AS UNTO THEM: but the word (CHRIST) preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them (CHRIST IN THEM) that heard it.

The GOSPEL IS:

2 Timothy 1:10 But is now made manifest (Christ in the flesh) by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath ABOLISHED DEATH, and hath brought LIFE and IMMORTALITY to light through the gospel.

1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil (alive to the flesh), for the devil sinneth from the beginning, For this purpose (gospel) the Son of Man was MANIFESTED, that he might destroy THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL.

This is the GOSPEL: You (seed of flesh) died on the cross with Christ and you (seed of Spirit) was RAISED with HIM.

The saints of old received this promise also at HIS RESURRECTION

Hebrews 11:39 And these all, having received a good report through faith, received not the promise (victory over sin and death) (CHRIST IN US):

Hebrews 11:49 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect (accomplished at Christ death and resurrection).

Matthew 27:52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

Matthew 27:53 And came out of the graves at HIS RESURRECTION, and went into the holy city (new Jerusalem), and appeared to many.

Hi Jb ,i read novels (fiction) ,i cant remember the last time i read a 'modern' novel ,this is not prohibited for Christians , most of the stuff i read is quite old and isnt rude or violent ,i usually like to know a bit about the author before i read anything by them ,i believe as long as you are choosey and discerning its ok but others may disagree ,my favourite writers are :tolstoy ,dostoyevsky ,edith wharton ,kurt vonegut and im hoping to read les miserables by victor hugo soon ,theres lots of good stuff out there but its best to do a bit of research first ,franz kafka is also a bit good ,albert camus etc etc etc ,make sure you dont neglect your Bible though ! I always read the Bible before i read my novel and some times i get so engrossed in the Bible i neglect to read my novel !

what is the mean of Sodoma, Gomorrha,

Can you give the interpretation of Matthew 24:17,18 concerning the end times?

Who prayed this prayer:"Oh Lord make me a mystery and a wonder

Good afternoon, I know that God is so very vast and bigger than anything that we could ever imagine. The world would not be able to hold the books that details all of who God is and what he does. I believe that as we ready and pray, he reveals in us those things that he wants us to know. If God had everything written in books, some people would be confused just as some are today about things such as what to eat and how to dress.

Donna, In the KJV Bible, no scripture says Job's wife was killed. She tells him that he should curse God and die, this possibly showed her feelings of pity and concern for what has happened. The children were killed in one of the brother's house, not in Job's house. There are writings outside of the Bible telling Job had two wives and even gives their names whether true or not the KJV Bible does not tell us.

God bless your work, Ron

Hello Esther,

I looked into this a little for you. As I know it comes up in that some people don't believe you should cremate a dead body. As it seems some have stated it may keep that person from "being resurrected" in the end.

So one verse came up where a body was burned before burial. 1 Samuel 31:11-13.

As there is no direct Scripture against cremation. The people of Israel would normally buried their dead. As today the cost to bury a dead body is very high. Cremation is the most cost effective way to dispose of someones remains in my knowledge.

In my knowledge it really doesn't matter what is done to the body after death. We are all dust and, our bodies, return to dust after our death. Job 34:14-15. As the saying "ashes to ashes, dust to dust". If any think it has anything to do that whoever was cremated won't be resurrected. I'd say "what about people who died in a fire, eaten by a shark, or mutilated in a terrible car accident, or something?" Hopefully they wouldn't think that has anything to do with God being able to resurrect them on the last day. As God can do anything.

I hope my view helps you. If anyone else has any other view feel free to post.

God Bless.

Read the Book of Job, slower. Make notes, is what I do.

Jobs first children were killed in a storm sent by Satan. He also influenced Jobs wife to tell Job to curse God and die. I believe Jobs wife met with the same death, as did Rebekah in the Genesis story when she planned for Jacob to receive the firstborn blessing. She ended up mumbling and then died later.

This is a good example why we should never curse others.

Jobs faith in God was strong despite all the things Satan threw at him. Well meaning "friends" that vexed his soul. A wife who cursed him.

He was rewarded for his faith. His 2nd wife bore Job more children. His first wife's children had all been killed.

All his possessions were multiplied.

The Bible Commentary feature on this website is accessed through the Search Box. Put the scripture in the search box. Touch the verse and it will highlight in yellow. Drop down until you see the Commentary Box. Select Commentary.

The same thing can be done through Google. Put in Book, chapter and verse to see commentaries.

Your verse:

Wesley's Notes for Revelation 7:10

7:10 Salvation to our God - Who hath saved us from all evil into all the happiness of heaven. The salvation for which they praise God is described, verse 15; # Rev 7:15 that for which| they praise the Lamb, verse 14; # Rev 7:14 and both|, in the sixteenth and seventeenth verses. # Rev 7:16|,17

People's Bible Notes for Revelation 7:10

Re 7:10 Salvation to our God . . . and unto the Lamb. The praise of our salvation be given to God and to the Lamb.

In this scripture, God and Jesus are being praised for salvation of the earth, and humankind.

Something that I do when a scripture seems unclear, is to ask The Holy Spirit to explain it. He desires to be our Teacher. Jesus sent him to all believers on the Day of Pentecost. We all should ask for help.

It may involve being still before the Lord. Which generally means turn off the media in the room and listening intently.

If you read the story of the two women both named Martha: one was scurrying around serving the company. The other Martha was sitting at the feet of Jesus, totally engaged with what He was teaching. The 2nd Martha is the one that was remarked upon.

Point: being busy and distracted is not really a good thing if you cannot hear what Jesus is saying.

My comment: hearing an answer or reply from the Holy Spirit, will create a hunger within your spirit to spend time with Him.

Don't ask things you can easily look up in a Bible Encyclopedia, a Commentary or googling History. Do you see my suggestion? If you are still not understanding something, ask, believe, and you shall receive.

Mishael

Eric Lopez, my understanding, Ahaz was king in Judah but he did evil unto the LORD. 2 Chronicles 28:1-3 Ahaz was twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem: but he did not that which was right in the sight of the Lord, like David his father: 2 For he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, and made also molten images for Baalim. 3 Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel.

The reference to Israel is comparing him to the kings of Israel by doing the same evil but he was king of Judah. He burned incense on the pagan shrines and on the hills which often refers to idolatrous actions, human sacrifice, and more.

His son Hezekiah did right unto the LORD. 2 Chronicles 29:1-3 Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that David his father had done. 3 He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the Lord, and repaired them.

Hezekiah was King of Judah, he had the priest cleanse the temple and all the vessels and undue all that his father did, and when they sacrificed and put the blood on the altar for reconciliation Hezekiah gave the command that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.

Hezekiah tried to bring the house of Israel back together. He sent letters to get them to come to the Passover but most laughed at him, but three of the tribes come. 2 Chronicles 30. Ahaz and Hezekiah both were Kings of Judah one bad and one good.

God bless, Ron

That's very observant of you, Eric: most of us would have missed it. You're quite correct: Ahaz was King of Judah but is written as King of Israel in verse 19. As you know, Ahaz was a wicked king, following the bad example of the other kings in Israel by making molten images as idols for worship. So he is likened as those kings in character. Now whether this 'error' was purposely placed there because of Ahaz's wickednesses or more likely, the writer made a genuine error in classifying Ahaz as King of Israel rather than of Judah, we can't be certain.

dont get me wrong however I do feel that if you are to truly fear somone it should be God in every shape and form, it has always been used with the same emotions present. there will always be fear and trembling before God. especially the father. however within this scripture it tells us there is no reason to fear thus giving this a different meaning as he cares for us even tho of his power and his able wrath. the phrase "fear and trembling" has been used many times in the past. truly by all rights he should be the only thing you ever fear in a round about way and should be cautious for all reasons.... for me however I've never had a fear of him other than hurting him or failing him. the pain it makes me personally feel after the fact in my heart and soul hurts more than I could care to compare to anything else. my fear is not what should compell me towards God when he says fear is the opposite of faith....he really means it. you either fear him or have total faith in him basically. if your going to have faith and pray; why worry or fear for any other reason than love for him in which he made you for? fear came upon adam and eve when they ate of sin. the point here is every type of fear you have should be for God. but in this case you have no reason to fear as it would only get in the way, unless it be for our reason for being in the first place. you fear killing that love for him. that in the end is all that should remain. honestly fear should come second to love and faith in him. but if there is any reason to truly fear....it is of God in some shape or form.