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1 | what king prayed fpr 15 yrs | 2 Kin 2:13 | keliy | 221884 | ||
Hi robyn, I hope the following verses help in your search for an answer: "I will add fifteen years to your life, and I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for My own sake and for My servant David's sake." (2 Kings 20:6) "Go and say to Hezekiah, 'Thus says the LORD, the God of your father David, "I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will add fifteen years to your life. (Isaiah 38:5) |
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2 | why does Mark and Matthew repeat | NT general | keliy | 221716 | ||
Hi Grovy welcome to the forum. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines 'synoptic' as: 3) presenting or taking the same or common view; specifically often capitalized : of or relating to the first three Gospels of the New Testament For this reason you may see many similarities in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Remember all four gospels were reporting on the same person, during the same time span. (mainly about a 3.5 year span) They were all authored by God as His Holy Spirit inspired four different individuals. Matthew wrote about Jesus the King. Mark wrote about Jesus the servant. Luke wrote about Jesus the man. John's gospel has less in common with the others, but there still are some similarities as John wrote about the deity of Jesus as Lord. |
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3 | God wants us to prospers in all things | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 221680 | ||
Yes it is true that God wants us to prosper. Just as parents love their children, and would love to see them prosper. Yet this is not the way things have been since Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden. What we live in now, is referred to as a "fallen state" because our original parents 'fell' from God's grace. |
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4 | asking a non-member to leave the church, | NT general | keliy | 221677 | ||
Hello, tonkinj Welcome to the forum. In my church there are many non-members. In fact we were all non-members before we became members. (o: If you have a question, could you please state it specifically? keliy |
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5 | Jesus riding into town on a donkey? | John 6:15 | keliy | 221645 | ||
Usher, the story is recounted in all four gospels, and foretold by God's prophet, Zechariah 9:9 over 500 years before it happened. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. The gospel accounts are found in: Matt 21:1-11,17 Mark 11:1-11 Luke 19:29-44 John 12:12-19 |
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6 | whot is worship jesus Mean, is that pray | Phil 3:3 | keliy | 221633 | ||
Hi reno, that is a very good question. Let's take an example from Jesus Himself, who was a consistent worshiper through His life of prayer in the presence of the Father, public and private worship was present in Jesus' example, and he had some specific things to say to his followers about it. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" This is the first preaching of Jesus recorded in the gospels (Mark 1:15), and it establishes the theme for his entire ministry. From this point on, everything Jesus did and said focused on the reality of God's rule and power, and His fatherly concern for His people. After Jesus' resurrection, His body of believers began to assemble regularly, and His examples gave shape to the worship of the new community. In answer to your question, we need to look at Jesus' example in prayer, and His focus on genuine worship. When Jesus' disciples asked him how they should pray, He told them, "This is how you should pray," and taught them what we know as the "Lord's Prayer" (Matt. 6:9-13). While it is good to pray this prayer as is, Jesus gave it as a model for us to follow as He told us not to be repititous in our words. Following Jesus' pattern, our prayers should include: Praise and adoration toward God, Submission to His will, Expression of our dependence on Him for all our needs, Confession of our sin, and recognition of the conditions necessary to receive God's forgiveness, as we petition Him to protect us from evil forces and from severe testing. Then our prayer should end in the ascribing of glory to God. When Jesus spoke to the woman at the well (John 4:21-24), He characterized both Jewish worship and the worship of the Samaritans. The Samaritans, He told her, worship in ignorance, for they do not know what they worship. As for the Jews, Jesus says, "we worship what we know." Neither type of worship is adequate, and Jesus implies that worship will soon cease both in the Jewish sanctuary, and on Mount Gerizim, which was sacred to the Samaritan sect. Taking their place will be a deeper worship "in spirit and truth," for the Father seeks genuine worshipers. What does it mean to worship "in spirit and truth?" In Scripture, what is 'spiritual' is not always invisible, but "spirit" can sometimes refer to the motivation behind one's actions. Of course it also refers to the Holy Spirit, or the power of God at work in human situations. So, to worship "in spirit" is to worship while being motivated by the life of God in the believer, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit will manifest itself through visible actions that may take place. And "truth," is not referring to an abstract idea, but has a concrete meaning. It is a function of reality and appears through God's dealings with us, and to the way of life he has set out for his people. Truth means reliability, loyalty, integrity, effectiveness -all qualities that apply not so much to ideas as to personal relationships. Above all, according to Jesus himself, "truth" is the Word God spoken to his people (John 17:17). To live in truth is to live by God's promises and commandments. Worship "in spirit and in truth," then, means worship motivated by the life of God and not by our own flesh seeking for recognition and satisfaction. |
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7 | devils physical appearence | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 221591 | ||
No one has ever described him physically, because he can take on many forms. He can be as a serpent, or an angel of light. Whatever he deems to be necessary to deceive. His spiritual appearance is very noticable however, and we can be taught to recognize this by studying the Word of God. A place to start might be Book of Revelation, chapter 17 Might I suggest that you follow the reading of that chapter with a chapter out of Psalms, such as Ps 103? Ps 23? Blessings, keliy |
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8 | different kinds of feasts in bible? | OT general | keliy | 221585 | ||
There are 7 major feasts of the Bible. 3 spring feasts 3 fall feasts, and Pentecost is in the middle. Pentecost has been fulfilled, as have 4 of the major feasts. 3 are yet to be fulfilled. Pesach (Passover) Hag Ha Matzah (Feast of the Unleavened Bread) Yom HaBikkurim (First Fruits) Shavuoth (Feast of Weeks, -Pentecost) Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets, -Jewish New Year) Yom Kippur (Day of atonement) Succoth (Feast of Tabernacles/ Booths) And there are two more which are not considered among the major seven, which are Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication) Purim (Feast of Lots) |
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9 | In the beginning | Gen 1:1 | keliy | 221583 | ||
Hi Hoth, Your question could get very involved but I will try to give you the short answer, and you can ask for more detail, if needed. In the beginning, refers to the beginning of creation, as we know it. Since God created time, you are correct in assuming that this is prior to the "one day" mentioned. It is not a period of time, but rather the beginning of time. The "one day" is a unit of measurement after time began. "A day is an evening and morning" is simply an explanation of the length of the time unit. keliy |
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10 | if i think i am right, what can i do | Matt 10:35 | keliy | 221486 | ||
First may I suggest that I believe you are doing things right. Because Jesus said in Jhn 15:18, "If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. Of course the word 'hate' is not meant to be taken literally here, since language "shifts" across cultures, it is meant here as a more comparative term. So if you did not receive any friction from the 'world', it is likely because you were much too friendly with the 'world' Additionally, there is a good passage in Matthew 10 from vs 16, thru 42. What these verses relate to are the hardships and sufferings that followers of Christ must expect, as well as how to prepare for and deal with them. Verse 16 starts out with the attention-getter, as Jesus says, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." He was instructing His disciples here that they would be imprisoned, as evildoers, and even put to death, vs 21 The first expectation of people as they turn from the 'world' and become followers of Christ is that they should enjoy peace and prosperity, -all that comes with the wealth and power of being a child of the King. But, Christ said "No, I came not to bring peace, but a sword" That is, the sword of His Word. On earth this will not bring peace, but persecution. This will put men at odds with each other, even their own kin. The persecuting daughter will be against the believing mother and no familial affection will overcome this. (verse 36) In general, those who should be the closest to our hearts will often be the ones who will be the most abrasive, and argumentative towards us. Which brings me to the passage in Eph 6:12, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places." So when you are persecuted by friends and family, do not be mad at the person, but at the enemy, for putting those ideas into that person's head. In other words, Hate the sin, but love the sinner. Finally, you were on the right track with the verse about turning the other cheek, but this was not meant in that literal view. What this verse teaches, is against Anger. To shed some light here, If we were to hit someone back, after we are assaulted, that only builds anger up. Because the normal reaction is to hit back a little harder than the first slap on the cheek. Then the next action would be a more aggressive punch, and then it comes to a boil, "like a pot of neckbones" This allows anger exist and to grow, by feeding into it, and there is no anger in God's Kingdom. Anger is like a small stream at first, but can build to a raging torrent. If we were to try to block the anger, it would be like building a dam, which would eventually burst under increased pressure. But, by doing it Jesus' way, which is "turning the other cheek", then if we are slapped by them, we have given the other person's anger a place to go, thereby reducing it, by letting it cool off. This can be compared to throwing a rock into a large fluffy pillow: The rock will be ingested softly by the pillow, and hidden from sight. No resistance, no loud noise. It's energy will therefore have been expended, and there will be no more life left in that anger. So, if friend or family suggests to you that you are not doing what Jesus wants you to do, respond with, "That is an intersting thought. Can you show me where you get your information? Is it in the Bible? What, then, would Jesus want me to do, in your view?" What this will lead them to is the Word of God. They will thereby learn the truth and not from you, but from God. May the Lord strengthen you and bless the words of your mouth. keliy |
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11 | Need help in understanding this verse. | Matt 10:35 | keliy | 221435 | ||
It is difficult to know the meaning of a particular passage without first understanding the interrelated conditions that were present when the verse was spoken. In this case, by our Lord and blessed Savior. First may I suggest that you read the passage in Matthew 10 from vs 16, thru 42. In this case, the preceding verse should be much help. (v 35, above) What these verses relate to are the hardships and sufferings that followers of Christ must expect, as well as how to prepare for and deal with them. As Christ saw Himself moving ahead with His work, He was telling His disciples beforehand, that it will be far different than what they expect, so they would not be surprised, and lose hold of their faith. Verse 16 starts out with the attention-getter, as Jesus says, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves." Verse 22 tells them they will be hated, -when they might have expected to be honored, as subjects in the court of the King of kings. They are told that they would be imprisoned, as evildoers, and even put to death, vs 21. As His followers thought they would enjoy peace and prosperity, that comes with wealth and power, Christ said "No, I came not to bring peace, but a sword" That is, the sword of His Word. On earth it will not bring peace, but persecution. This will put men at odds with each other, even their own kin. The persecuting daughter will be against the believing mother and no familial affection will overcome this. (verse 36) In general, those who should be the closest to their heart will often be the ones who will be the most passionately contentious. |
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12 | why was Jesus born | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 221341 | ||
Jesus was born for one main reason. And that was to die. There are many reasons why the short answer is not a sufficient explanation . The long answer is found in the Bible. |
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13 | Book help of Acts! | Acts | keliy | 221189 | ||
Good Morning, Grace, May I suggest Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible? It can be found at Christian Book Distributors for 17.99 (retail 25.99). This is an abridged version of the original 6 volume set of commentaries, published posthumously (early 1700's). Each of the six volumes sells for 24.95, but are on sale now for 4.99 a piece. Christian Classics Ethereal Library (ccel.org) has many resources that are available as a free download in PDF format, Including Matthew Henry |
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14 | Duties of an Employer | Col 4:1 | keliy | 221171 | ||
Good Morning, beenydu Basically the gist of verses is the same. I have two verses in my 'list' at the bottom, but what they say is that as a slave should be obedient to the master, so shall the master be obedient to the Lord, who is the Master of masters. Treat them fairly, and without partiality, and do not mistreat them. To help with the answering, can I ask if you are an employer? Blessings to you as you seek Him, keliy Col 4:1 MASTERS, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Eph 6:9 And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. |
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15 | What did God use them for? | Bible general Archive 4 | keliy | 221163 | ||
Hi Nunya, Well, let me see. God used Abraham to be the father of many nations, per the eternal covenant promised by God to him, and so is the father of those in every nation that by faith enter into covenant with God. David's name means beloved, for he was a type of the beloved Son. Elijah foretold a famine, a long and grievous famine, with which Israel should be punished for their sins. The prophet’s name: Elijahu means, "My God is Jehovah" and signifies, "is he who sends me and will own me and bear me out, is he to whom I would bring Israel back and who alone can effect that great work.’’ the call of Elisha was an unexpected call to be a prophet Paul was called by God to be an apostle, and go out to preach the good news about Christ to the Gentiles. Having given the long answer, allow me to say that there are good reasons and bad ones to ask questions on this Forum. The good ones will edify and encourage the ones who are true followers of Christ. The bad ones waste a lot of people's time. And there is a percentage of those here as well. Now allow me to give the short answer, nunya business. hahahahah Sorry, I could not resist that one (((o: keliy |
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16 | dead sea scrolls and the return of Chris | OT general | keliy | 221157 | ||
The manuscripts generally date between 150 BC to 70 AD, so therefore are of great religious and historical significance. Being identified as around 40 percent biblical, 30 percent apocryphal and 30 percent Sectarian, they seem to have more historical significance than prophetical. By now I am curious to see what your own answer to this question will be. |
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17 | WHO WAS ENOCH | Heb 11:5 | keliy | 221141 | ||
Enoch was a son of Cain: And Cain knew his wife; and she conceived, and bare Enoch: and he builded a city, and called the name of the city, after the name of his son, Enoch. (Gen 4:17) (Enoch was also a city) Enoch was a son of Jared: And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch (Gen 5:18) Enoch was the father of Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters. Enoch went to heaven without dying: By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. (Heb 11:5) Enoch was a prophet: And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints (Jud 1:14) As you can see, there are actually two Enochs mentioned in Genesis. While they may be of the same name, they were definitely not of the same character. Good men and bad men may receive the same names, but God justly distinguishes between the likes of Judas Iscariot and Judas not Iscariot (John 14:22) |
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18 | Psalm 137:9 | Ps 137:9 | keliy | 221132 | ||
Hi Dottie, Thank you for a great question; Only one more? Please don't feel that you are putting us out of our way, for there is nothing we would rather do than serve God by promoting His Kingdom. In the verse you mention, the Jews in Babylon are tormenting themselves with thoughts of Babylon's ruin, but this not from a spirit of revenge, but out of zealousness for the glory of God and the honour of his kingdom. The Lord said to Zechariah through His angel, "And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction." (Zec 1:15) This is saying that the Edomites, who spurred on the anger of the Chaldean army, will be reckoned with. -If not in this life, then in the life to come. Babylon is the key player here, and it will be her turn also to drink of the cup of tremblings. As the Scriptures teach, the destroyers will be destroyed (Rev 13:10) This is simply put, justice being served. "Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double." (Rev 18:6) As Matt 7:2 puts it, "For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again." This is a fruit of the old hostility of Esau against Jacob, because he stole the blessing, and further back, the ancient animosity between the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. This will be a destruction that will honour the participants of it. "Happy shall be those that do it; for they are fulfilling God’s counsels; and therefore he calls Cyrus, who did it, his servant, his shepherd, his anointed (Isa. 44:28; 45:1) And the soldiers will be called his sanctified ones, (Isa. 13:3). They are the ones promoting God’s people, Israel. The fall of the New-Testament Babylon will be the triumph of all the saints, Rev. 19:1. In His service and yours, keliy |
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19 | why change the writting on the croass | John 19:21 | keliy | 221124 | ||
Hello, watchman. The inscription which Pilate wrote, and had fixed at the top of the cross, announced the crime for which he was crucified. Matthew called it, aitia—the accusation, Mark and Luke called it epigrapheµ—the inscription, John calls it by the proper Latin name, titlos—the title: and it was this, Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews. Pilate intended this as a disgrace, that he, being Jesus of Nazareth, should pretend to be king of the Jews. The Jewish leaders however, took offense at the wording, for they would not have it written, "king of the Jews" but rather: "he called himself, I am the king of the Jews". In this they show themselves to be so spiteful to smear His honor along with His body. They were filled with such malice that they were attempting to soil His character, jealous as they were concerning the reputation of their beloved nation. It was not enough for these prosecutors to force Pilate to condemn Christ against his will, but they forced the issue over such a trivial matter. And worse yet, after charging Christ with the crime, had never even proved that He was guilty of such. |
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20 | Please explain: Luke 14: vs 26 | Luke 14:26 | keliy | 221121 | ||
Hello Dottie, First, as always, be careful not to pull this verse out of the text into which it has been divinely placed, and Second, be careful not to single the word 'hate' out of the verse. This word takes on a much different meaning in our culture than it did during biblical times. Simply put, to 'hate' means to love one thing less than the other In the 14th chapter of Luke, Jesus is teaching about discipleship by using two similitudes. One is showing that we must count the cost of following Him, and the other, that we must acknowledge the hardships that will surely come our way. The Pharisees would have expected Him to say, "If any man come to me, and be my disciple, he shall have wealth and honour in abundance. It is I alone who can make him a great man.’’ But He actually tells them quite the contrary. Our Lord teaches them that they must be willing to give up the things they liked the most, and must come to him without any of their creature-comforts, and do so willingly, so as to separate from them rather than from Christ. Scofield reference notes puts it like this: "All terms which define the emotions or affections are comparative. Natural affection is to be, as compared with the believer's devotedness to Christ, as if it were hate. See Mt 12:47-50 where Christ illustrates this principle in His own person. But in the Lord the natural affections are sanctified and lifted to the level of the divine love (cf) Jn 19:26,27 Eph 5:25-28." As disciples of Christ, some but not all were crucified. Yet we all must pick up our cross, and know that this is our duty. That we must not only consider it, but also to expect it. I hope this helps. I know it may seem a bit sketchy, but it is hard to explain. If you need anything further, well you know where we are. keliy |
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