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Jocelynne Bell,

Only the Father knows the day Jesus will return, Mark 13:32, we are told to watch Matthew 25:13. How do we know Jesus died in the first place, we look back, God said 100s of years before it would happen. Isaiah 7:14 Scripture points to how he will be born, and also to one of the names given to Christ: Immanuel, Matthew 1:23. Micah 5:2 This scripture tells where He will be born and from what tribe, which was Judah, Matthew 2:5 Luke 2:4.

Psalm 22:7-8 This scripture tells how they will ridicule Him, Matthew 27:40-43. Psalm 22:16-18 the same refers to the actual crucifixion of Christ, Matthew 27:35,39,41,49. Isaiah 53:5 tells they will pierce Him for our transgressions, and by his wounds, we are healed, John 19:34.

I could list more scripture that was written 100s of years before that is clear that it was Jesus our savior that was told of before and what would happen to Him, and we can be sure He will return the same way as He ascended Acts 1:10-11 Revelation 1:7

God bless and have faith; If prophecy told it would happen 100s of years before and it happened have no doubt it is true. He is coming back and will set the kingdom upon the earth.

RLW

I love this verse alot because it talks about wisdom and favor of God and Man

Hi Tony It is not uncommon for any person to take scripture and so to speak squeeze to mean what they

think or believe. Jesus Christ was not white, he was born and raised in a ancestry that was at least tan or

dark skinned. The point about angels or messengers from God, they can appear and disappear in luke 2:10-15



they appeared then went away to heaven. When talking to abraham they ate food, when talking to manoa

the father of samson he went up in the flame. These are spiritual beings with supernatural abilities that are

operated at Gods Authorization to perform His Will. They appear in the form and function according to what

God wants. Now the same is true for the adversary, only his messengers are known biblically as devil spirits

do and function according to their leaders will which is steal kill and destroy, anything to get man NOT to

believe in the true God or His Son Jesus Christ. We first go to scripture and if what's being said doesn't line up

skip it, if it does absorb and do. We never bring Gods word to our level, we need to go to the fountain head of truth

Gods Word. Ask God to show you, but what he does will never contradict His Word, because the

scripture is written spiritual knowledge of God 2 Peter 1:20+21.

Merry Merry Christmas everyone who encounters this message!

Luke 2:4-20, Matthew 1:20-25, Isaiah 7:14, 1 John 1:1-14, let us celebrate the love of our FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY & Jesus CHRIST the SAVIOR of those who will believe in HIM.

Thank you LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, we glorify YOUR love & mercy, YOUR gift of forgiveness, YOUR HOLY WORD. Help us to be righteous and truthful, full of YOUR wisdom & knowledge of YOUR WORD. Help us LORD GOD ALMIGHTY to love one another as you have shown the perfect example of what that looks like. Thank YOU LORD, in JESUS name we pray. Let it be. Amen

Coy With all due respect the swaddling clothes had nothing to due with death or resurrection, it was eastern culture

in regards to royalty, what he was buried in was two pieces, the swaddling clothes is one piece, just for the record.



It Is Written!

Thanks David, that is interesting information.

Yes.the swaddling clothes also swas a pictue of jesus death. the manager was were a lamb that was unblimished for there rititual of law, it was a picture of royality, a king. thanks maybe ou can share more information for us coy.

Hello Coy The shepherds were told specifically by the angels that ye shall find a child wrapped in swaddling

clothes a specific sign indicating that indeed who they saw was the Son of God. In the east a male child born

of royalty for a few minutes is wrapped with legs and arms straight to covering everything but the mouth and

nose to breath in a 2-3" clothe that has salt water in it indicating that the child's words would be pure and would walk uprightly before God. So the shepherds showed up at the exact correct time to see this event, Gods timing is

always perfect.

there is more importance about what is said about wrapped in swaddling clothes than is preached our about the manager,

Hi Kimberly,

I found one site that outlines the nativity accounts.

Bible Bridge

You may look it up and see if that helps

Hi Kimberly,

This is a good question. I suggest that you study the accounts and make a four column graphic to write down some major differences and similarities. That may help.

You could also google the question and you may find such a graphic. I have not looked yet, but will do so tomorrow and get back to you if I find something.

Spencer, I never thought about that about a priest beginning is service at 30. I know in many instances in the old testament that men would take a wife at thirty or so (Iaaac and Jacob)

Hi Bonita,

I agree with GiGi, I believe Jesus was 30 yrs old

Luke 3:22-23. And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

( AND JESUS HIMSELF BEGAN TO BE ABOUT THIRTY YEARS OF AGE, ) being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,

It may have something to do with serving as a priest.

Numbers 4:3-4.

God bless.

It is often stated that Jesus was 30 when He began preaching the news of the kingdom after His baptism. And He preached for 3 years or so before He was crucified. I am not sure of the exact age or times, but it was probably within this range give or take a few years either way. He also was in the temple at age twelve and spoke about what was read in the Torah. The teachers marveled at what He said, since it was so wise and mature.

At what age did *JESUS* began to preach?

What's the difference between Mark, Matthew,Luke and John on the birth of

JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOR

Brother Rick, if his star was a physical star it would have been visible to all people, Herod would not have ask the wise men to return and tell him where they found the Christ child, he could have followed the star as did the wise men.

Luke 2:9 And when they had heard the king, they departed; and lo, the star, which they say in the east went before them, till it came and stood over where the child was.

I really don't dwell much on this, because either way, It was the WORKS OF GOD.

Miriam, Exodus 15:20-21,

Deborah, Judges 4:4,

Huldah, 2 Kings 22:14,

Noadiah, Nehemiah 6:14,

Isaiah 8:3, name I didn't find, (Isaiah's wife)

Anna, Luke 2:26,

Joel 2:28

Hopefully these are helpful

If I may one of the reasons why in the garden of eden Hell or the grave may not have been mentioned is that no one was dead yet and buried now to cover bases I said said it may be, but I see assumptions on scripture made all the time that aren't correct. One of the most popular it is assumed that the wise men and shephereds saw jesus at the same time when the scriptures don't say that. The shepherds were told babe in a manger Luke 2:12 the wise men saw a child in a house Mathew 2:1. I see people add subtract multiply and divide scripture all the time the challenge is sticking with it is written.

Hi Mabylissa By the time the wise men or Magi saw Jesus he was not a baby he was a young child in a house Mathew 2:8-11 the shepherds saw a babe in a manger Luke 2:12 Jesus was at least 2 years old when the magi saw him that's why herod gave the order so he wouldn't miss. God intervenes and told Joseph at nazareth Mathew 2:12-15 go to Egypt thats when herod gave the order which in verse 18 was prophecy spoken by Jeremiah. Herod was evil ,when he died Joseph was told go back to nazareth of Galilee when God wants His will to pass nothing will stop that.

Chris as I've been studying prophecy I've realized it was given in times when it was needed, either for correction or for hope, direction, protection. If things were obvious it wouldn't be needed. I am referring to all prophetic here. Matthew 2:12,13, Matthew 16:22-27, Luke 13:33,34, Luke 2:26, Daniel 10:1-3, 1 Samuel 3-1,9,10,11,12,13,14, it's also for revelation, exposure: when a person thinks they've hidden something from others or GOD= 1 Samuel 15:10-29, 2 Samuel 11 & 12, 2 Chronicles 20:20, There are many examples in scripture.

Those two examples you've given wouldn't seem to me prophetic but foresight if it didn't edify the Church, encouraged, give direction, revelation etc., In line with GOD & HIS Words we could reflect on. Ezekiel is an example of very strange exhibited behavior probably to get the attention of "a stubborn people" so even if someone seems weird that might not be a reason not to listen. So, in the examples you gave on the surface it seems irrelevant to us.

Let me give an example. Yesterday we were discussing Australia. Amanda Grace has given prophetic 'Words' regarding Australia saying things like "GOD hasn't forgotten you Australia" she said several things about leadership & GOD knowing the wrong that some leadership were doing. I think she said an earthquake would be a sign, there was a large earthquake very soon after then a few political things happened with people stepping down. Then just recently a Pro.Life Premier was elected. Looks to reflect in line with GOD's will. Her blog has her written prophectic Words Amanda Grace Ark of Grace.

Even with accurate 'Words' 1 Kings 13:11-34, Deuteronomy 13:1-5, serve GOD only. Hopefully this helps

Chris I've enjoyed a lot of what you share and like you when it comes to the word spiritually if it doesn't fit I don't buy it. Also it has to fit with all scripture.

Here's an example of not only revealed knowledge by God but also prophecy given in example in scripture look at luke 2:22-35 They took the baby to the temple there was a man devout loved God Simeon by revelation was told by the Spirit [what he could not know by his five senses] that he would not die until he saw the Lords Christ, then look at 29-35 let thy servant depart in peace according to thy word look at the comfort and all the glorious things he spoke by prophecy concerning the child. Talk about how much it blessed Simeon and Mary and Joseph.

Hi Laura Something that my wife pointed out to me which I forgot God can talk to you audibly but what he says only you will hear and this is a big one it is lock box information a lot of times for you and you only unless God tells you to tell someone else or if we are not listening God can tell someone to tell you but it will be the same thing he already told you, how loving is that. These are all in the framework of scripture one example Luke 2:22-35 the spirit told him he would not die until he saw the lords Christ then look at what the spirit in him inspired him to say from 30-35. What that must have done for His Heart. Talk about being blessed. Same God today, God doesn't change man does.

Psalms 127:2

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

Song of Solomon 5:2

I sleep, but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knocketh, saying, Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled: for my head is filled with dew, and my locks with the drops of the night.

You are his beloved and he is yours.

[Nowsometimes there is a duo that tries to wear us down and discourage us (all hours). They bother me too and anybody else who loves Jesus and isn't afraid of the Gospel of Christ.]

Pray this: By the Authority of Jesus Christ and the Blood of Jesus, I exercise dominion and authority over Satan and his demons 'harass and hinder'. In the name of Jesus I now send you outlaw spirits into outer darkness to forever wander.

By the authority of Jesus Name I yield to the rest that belongs to his beloved. Thank you for angels that guard my bedside every time I sleep.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

Mishael: you won't have to do this every day.

Jean, there are only hints to ages of the Apostles and Disciples in the New Testament that I've found in my studies. However the Old Testament mentions ages often. Perhaps it is so we will follow Christ regardless of our ages & not discredit anyone because of age.

Could it be because GOD ALMIGHTY had already spoken about the insignificance or irrelevance of age? Except in determining prophecy?



Jeremiah 1:6 -7

Act 2:17

Joel 2:28

Genesis 18:11 -12

Joshua 14:6 - 15:17

Luke 2:42 -47

Hopefully that is as encouraging to you as it is to me.

How many sister in laws did moses have

i love jesus

Hi Davy A great example of what your asking is in Luke 2:25-35 he came by the spirit to the temple and spoke by inspired utterance inspired by God, look how beautiful and positive what he says is. In 1 Samuel 19: 20-24 thats what they were seeing people speaking by inspiration from the spirit.

Davy Hi a good example of this is in the Gospel of Luke 2:26-35 it is speaking by inspiration from Gods spirit and the spirit told him or revealed to Him he would not see death until he had seen the Lords Christ talk about being blessed, then look at what he says about the child. 1 Samuel 19 is an example of the same thing speaking by inspiration by spirit of God. God Bless

Thank you, dear god, for everything !!!!!