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NASB | Exodus 23:25 "But you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water; and I will remove sickness from your midst. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 23:25 "You shall serve [only] the LORD your God, and He shall bless your bread and water. I will also remove sickness from among you. |
Subject: Was this passage fulfilled B4 Christ? |
Bible Note: Question: "How do I know which of God's promises are for me?" Answer: To frame this question another way, “How can one tell the difference between general promises and specific promises?” A general promise is one that is given by the Holy Spirit to every believer in every age. When the author penned the promise, he set no limitation on time period or recipient. An example of a general promise is 1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This promise is based on the forgiving nature of God and is available to all believers, everywhere. Another example of a general promise is Philippians 4:9, “The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” This promise is made to all believers who, refusing to worry, bring their requests to God (verse 8). Other examples of general promises include Psalm 1:3; 27:10; 31:24; John 4:13-14 (note the word whosoever); and Revelation 3:20. A specific promise is one that is made to specific individuals on specific occasions. The context of the promise will usually make it clear who is the intended recipient. For example, the promise of 1 Kings 9:5 is very specific: “I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel forever.” The preceding verses make it clear that the Lord is speaking only to Solomon. Luke 2:35 is another specific promise: “A sword shall pierce through thy own soul also.” This prophecy/promise was directed to Mary and was fulfilled in her lifetime. While a specific promise is not made to all believers generally, the Holy Spirit can still use a specific promise to guide or encourage any of His children. For example, the promise of Isaiah 54:10 was written with Israel in mind, but the Holy Spirit has used these words to comfort many Christians today: “My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed.” As he was led to take the gospel to the Gentiles, the Apostle Paul claimed the promise of Isaiah 42:6-7: “I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth” (see Acts 13:47). Isaiah’s promise was originally meant for the Messiah, but in it Paul found guidance from the Lord for his own life. When claiming a promise from scripture, keep the following principles in mind: 1) Promises are often conditional. Look for the word if in the context. 2) God gives us promises to help us better accomplish His will. A promise does not make God bend to our will. 3) Do not assume to know when, where, or how the promise will be fulfilled in your life. -taken directly from GotQuestions.org God may use any promises "in a spiritual sense" to personally speak to believers personally, in their personal relationship with the Lord Jesus. You cannot "in general" confirm or dismiss a(ny) promises that another receives from the Word of God. That's why we have a PERSONAL relationship with the LORD. Also, I was not speaking necessarily about every 'specific' promise in the OT as being fulfilled by Jesus, but to the OT seen in it's entirety. The OT, overall, points us to Christ Jesus. I hope I cleared up any misunderstanding and made my point perfectly clear. |