#Psalms 143:10 1/4/24

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There Is None Righteous

1 Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Great in every respect. First of all, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God. 3 What then? If some did not believe, does their unbelief abolish the faithfulness of God? 4 May it never be! Rather, let God be true and every man a liar, as it is written,

“That You may be justified in Your words, And overcome when You are judged.”

5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is the God who inflicts wrath unrighteous? (I am speaking in human terms.) 6 May it never be! For otherwise, how will God judge the world? 7 But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner? 8 And why not say (as we are slanderously reported and as some claim that we say), “Let us do evil that good may come”? Their condemnation is just.

9 What then? Are we better? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written,

“There is none righteous, not even one; 11 There is none who understands, There is none who seeks for God; 12 All have turned aside, together they have become worthless; There is none who does good, There is not even one.” 13 “Their throat is an open tomb, With their tongues they keep deceiving,” “The poison of asps is under their lips”; 14 “Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness”; 15 “Their feet are swift to shed blood, 16 Destruction and misery are in their paths, 17 And the path of peace they have not known.” 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

19 Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are in the Law, so that every mouth may be shut and all the world may become accountable to God; 20 because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

The Righteousness of God through Faith

21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith, for a demonstration of His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; 26 for the demonstration of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

27 Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith. 28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. 29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, 30 since indeed God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that faith, is one.

31 Do we then abolish the Law through faith? May it never be! On the contrary, we establish the Law. — Romans 3 | Legacy Standard Bible (LSB) Legacy Standard Bible Copyright ©2021 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. Cross References: Genesis 8:21; Genesis 18:25; Leviticus 16:10; Deuteronomy 4:8; Deuteronomy 6:4; Job 40:8; Psalm 10:7; Psalm 36:1; Psalm 53:2-3; Psalm 107:42; Psakm 130:7; Psalm 143:2; Psalm 147:20; Proverbs 20:9; Isaiah 59:7; Jeremiah 23:6; Daniel 9:42; Matthew 25:30; Luke 1:80; Luke 20:16; Acts 10:34; Romans 2:17; Romans 6:1; Romans 8:4; Romans 9:19; Romans 10:16; James 2:18; James 3:8; 1 John 1:8

Romans 3: Commentary, Bible Study And Summary

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Lesson from Cain Lesson 01: Sacrifices and Symbols

The story of Cain and Abel is one of those Bible stories that is so well known that even non-Christians are familiar with it.  Cain became the world’s first murderer when he slew his younger brother Abel.  Today we are going to study this story in-depth.

Let’s read together Genesis 4:1-8.

“...Cain rose up against Abel, his brother, and killed him.”  Why did Cain kill Abel?  In order to fully answer this question, we need to dig a little deeper into the circumstances of this situation.  First, we need some background information.

Let’s read together Genesis 3:1-24.

This passage is the story of mankind’s fall from grace.  Sin entered the world because of Adam and Eve’s actions.  Humanity had been cursed with death.  However, God provides a path through the first messianic prophecy in the Bible.  

Let’s read together Genesis 3:15.

A savior descending from the line of Adam and Eve will ultimately break the power of sin and defeat Satan.  When Cain was born to Adam and Eve, they may have thought he was the one God prophesied about.  In Hebrew, the name Cain literally means “acquired” (Genesis 4:1).  Interestingly, in Hebrew, the name Abel means “breath” or “nothing.”  It is possible Adam and Eve that Cain was the prophesied messiah.  Perhaps Cain grew up thinking he was the “chosen one.”

Let’s read together Genesis 3:21; Psalm 143:2; John 1:29; Romans 3:23; and Romans 10:9.

It seems that Cain was upset that his offering to God was rejected, but Abel’s offering was accepted.  We need to understand the difference between their offerings.  We read about the first animal sacrifice in Genesis 3:21.  An animal had to die in order to clothe Adam and Eve in tunics made from skin.  This sacrifice pointed to the fact that people cannot save themselves from sin.  They need a Messiah to save them.

Cain most likely offered to God the best of his fruits and vegetables.  This offering came from the ground and Cain’s best efforts.  We cannot be saved by our own works, no matter how good they may be.  This is why Cain’s offering was rejected.  Abel’s offering was accepted because he followed God’s example and gave the firstborn of his sheep.  Abel’s was an offering of true sacrifice.

Friend, will you accept that you cannot be saved by your own works?  Will you accept that salvation is through Jesus only?

[mjilightworker]

Dreams, Visions, Prophesy, Trance, Meditation, Revelations

(292 verses in the Bible relate to the above)

Acts 2:17-19  And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: 

All scripture is God spoken. All scriptures are God, which is the Word, which is alive. Therefore, humankind is always in the end days. All scriptures are in the NOW. Is it YOUR now, maybe, maybe not.

Meditation;

1Ti 4:15-16  Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 

(See Also; Jos 1:8, Isa 33:18, Luke 21:14, Psalms 1:2, 5:1, 19:14, 49:3, 63:6, 77:12, 104:34, 105:5, 119:15, 119:23, 119:48, 119:97, 119:99, 119:48, 143:5)

Psa 119:97  MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. 

The definition of meditation in the Hebrew;

H7881 שִׂיחָה Feminine of H7879; reflection; by extension devotion: - meditation, prayer. H7879 שִׂיחַ From H7878; a contemplation; by implication an utterance: - babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk.

Scriptures were penned by the souls that lived and spoke in their own way-language-understanding. Visions and prophesies are expressed through that soul but the Word that comes from the spirit world, by way of God, Jesus, spirit guides, the Holy Spirit, angels, your “higher” true perfect spiritual self.

Act 10:19  While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee. 

We see in this vision of Peter, the Spirit spoke to him.

Vision in the Greek;

G3705 ὅραμα From G3708; something gazed at, that is, a spectacle (especially supernatural): - sight, vision. G3708 ὁράω Properly to stare at (compare G3700), that is, (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by extension to attend to; by Hebraism to experience; passively to appear: - behold, perceive, see, take heed.

2Co 12:1-4  It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord. I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter. 

See also; (2Co 12:7, Num 12:6, Eze 1:1-28, Eze 11:24, Dan 10:5-10, Joel 2:28-29, Acts 9:10-17, Acts 18:9, Acts 22:17-21, Acts 26:13-19, Gal 1:12, Gal 2:2)

Num 24:4  He hath said, which heard the words of God, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open: 

Acts 10:10  And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, 

(See Also; Num 24:16, Acts 11:5, Acts 22:17)

Trance in the Greek Concordance;

G1611 ἔκστασις From G1839; a displacement of the mind, that is, bewilderment, “ecstasy”: - + be amazed, amazement, astonishment, trance. G1839 ἐξίστημι From G1537 and G2476; to put (stand) out of wits, that is, astound, or (reflexively) become astounded, insane: - amaze, be (make) astonished, be beside self (selves), bewitch, wonder.

In today's world, “trance” is the same as channeling. Channeling is an established connection and communication with the spiritual world in through a focused state of consciousness. A meditation, or displacement of the mind.

MJI (LightWorker)

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LED AND GUIDED BY THE LORD -- KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List #Scriptures #BibleStudy #BibleVerses Visit https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/ to see more. "[A Psalm of David.] The LORD ‭is‭ my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: HE LEADETH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS. He restoreth my soul: HE LEADETH ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS for his name’s sake." Psalm 23:1-3, KJV "To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, AND LEADETH THEM OUT. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, HE GOETH BEFORE THEM, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.‭ John 10:3-4, KJV "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE WILL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL TRUTH: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13, KJV "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This ‭is‭ the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21, KJV "And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not." Isaiah 58:11, KJV "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." Psalm 32:8, KJV "For this God ‭is‭ our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide ‭even‭ unto death." Psalm 48:14, KJV "Nevertheless I ‭am‭ continually with thee: thou hast holden ‭me‭ by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me ‭to‭ glory." Psalm 73:23-24, KJV "Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face." Psalm 5:8, KJV "Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou ‭art‭ the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day." Psalm 25:4-5, KJV "Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies." Psalm 27:11, KJV "For thou ‭art‭ my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me." Psalm 31:3, KJV "O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles." Psalm 43:3, KJV "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock ‭that‭ is higher than I." Psalm 61:2, KJV "‭‭Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?‭ If I ascend up into heaven, thou ‭art‭ there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou ‭art there‭.‭ If‭ I take the wings of the morning, ‭and‭ dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;‭ Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me . . . Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if ‭there be any‭ wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:7-10, 23-24, KJV "‭‭Teach me to do thy will; for thou ‭art‭ my God: thy spirit ‭is‭ good; lead me into the land of uprightness." Psalm 143:10, KJV If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/. Thank-you! https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/led-and-guided-by-the-lord-kjv-king-james-version-bible-verse-list/?feed_id=238752&LED%20AND%20GUIDED%20BY%20THE%20LORD%20--%20KJV%20%28King%20James%20Version%29%20Bible%20Verse%20List

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Daily Devotionals 09-08-2024

(Reading Your Bible Daily Is Fundamental) Verses of the Day: Acts 17:27-28/Isaiah 48:17/Jeremiah 33:3/John 6:35/Isaiah 55:2/Psalm 81:10/Isaiah 41:17/Matthew 5:6/Luke 1:53/Revelation 4:4/Revelation 3:17-19/Luke 22:31-32/Psalm 94:18/Psalm 73:2/Proverbs 24:16/Psalm 37:24/Micah 7:8/Job 5:19/1 John 2:1/ Hebrews 7:25/Ephesians 6:4/Psalm 143:10/Ecclesiastes 5:18/2 Corinthians 5:17/Ephesians…

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Number 7 pls!!

Also, who is that in your profile? If ya don’t mind me asking.

My profile pic is of Tamino Amir. He’s a Belgian-Egyptian artist and makes beautiful music. I would recommend him to anyone. I saw him live in February with Mitski and literally cried the entire time. He’s also drop dead gorgeous the man literally looks like a god.

I’m rambling.

Number 7: what tattoos i have and their meaning.

I’m actually really happy you asked that one because I have so many tattoos and i love them ALL!

Okay, I have 12 tattoos. I’ll try to keep it short tho.

1. “Spirit Lead Me” on my bicep. This was my 1st tattoo I got for my 18th bday. It’s from Psalm 143. I’m not really a religious person anymore, but I still appreciate the message. The whole verse is “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. Show me what you want me to do, and let your gentle spirit lead me in the right path.”

2. A small bouquet of flowers on my hip. This one doesn’t have much meaning. It was a last minute tattoo i got because my friend was getting one and the artist was really chill and was like “you want one too?” And i just said sure and let him pick the art. Looking back, i don’t know why i did that😂

3. A Luna moth on my shoulder. I’ve always considered myself more of a moth than a butterfly, if that makes any sense. I took a picture of a Luna moth was i was 16 and i was obsessed with them ever since. Fun fact: the day i got it tattooed i got a Snapchat memory that i took that moth photo 3 years ago on the same day. It was just meant to be.

4. The master sword from Legend of Zelda on my arm. This one is kinda self explanatory. I just fucking love the games. I played my first was i was 9 years old and it became my entire personality for the rest of my life.

5. A soot sprite on my ankle. This one also doesn’t really have a meaning. A friend of mine had finished her tattoo apprenticeship and was doing small pieces on people as practice. So i asked her to practice on me and she gave me a cute little soot sprite.

6. “Set your heart ablaze” on my rib cage. I got this after the demon slayer movie. It’s one of my favorite animes, and Rengoku was such an important character to me.

7. An evil eye with a tear drop under the back of my neck. I’ve always worn the evil eye since i was young. I don’t remember when i started or why, but I’ve always had a necklace or a keychain or earrings with it on. I liked the idea of it on my back bc in my mind it wards off any negativity that people might send me when my back is turned.

8. A cecropia moth on my other shoulder. Not so much meaning behind this one. My other shoulder felt naked and i wanted to add symmetry with another insect. I chose the cecropia moth bc I found one in the woods one time and I felt like some kind of woodland fairy. It was literally the size of my hand.

9. 333. It’s my Angel number. I see it everywhere, and at least once a day. I was also born on the 3rd day of the 9th month and 3 was always a prevalent number growing up. (I was on bus #3. My childhood apt was #3. Me and my sibs make 3, ect)

10. A maple seed. I got this tattoo for my current partner. We’ve been together 7 years and on our second date we walked a nature trail and we had talked about watching the notebook later and I made a comment about “how romantic would it be if we kissed in the rain”, it was not raining that day. So he picked up handfuls of maple seeds and threw them in the air. They rained around us and he kissed me under them. It’s probably one of my favorite memories.

11. Peter Rabbit hugging his momma. This tattoo was dedicated to my mom. My nursery as a baby was Peter Rabbit themed, and I still have a lot of the decorations still in my room 24 years later :’) I also love my mom a lot.

12. A heart locket with my childhood cat in the frame. Pretty self explanatory. It was dedicated in his memory. He was literally the best cat ever and i miss him everyday. He passed on my 19th bday.

Thank you so much for asking Anon!!! I really enjoyed diving into this :)

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January Devotional Lessons

Genesis 1:1

God is unlike any other that is, was, or will be. He alone is able to fully sustain that which He creates.

James 1:22-24

Scripture has the power to radically change the way we love, but we must take the effort to first read it, and then do what it says.

Psalms 119:11

We must also give our minds and time to knowing God’s Word. We should meditate on Scripture and fix our eyes on what Jesus has taught us. We can know exactly what God wants. And desires for us by reading Scripture.

Psalm 143:10

Seek God through Prayer. Have an honest conversation with Him, get into a habit of talking to Him regularly, about everything. Search the Scriptures. Familiarize yourself with His Word. The more you study the Bible, the more your desires will begin to reflect God’s will. Listen to the Holy Spirit. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, and allow God to silence any distractions.

Romans 12:2

Keep listening. You can know the story of God and understand the heart of God by reading or listening to His Word. Keep talking. As honest and raw as possible keep talking to God throughout the day. Worship Him for His goodness, as well as the goodness you see around you. Keep learning. Pay attention to what you’re watching, what you’re listening to, and who you’re allowing to speak into your life.

Isaiah 60:1

Jesus Christ is a beacon of hope, the picture of salvation and spiritual awakening. He is the true light the light God’s people need and the light our hearts desperately need.

Hebrews 10:24-25

Life isn’t just about what we need, but also about being there for each other to meet practical needs, to help each other grow spiritually, to pray and worship together, and to collectively invite God’s presence.

Isaiah 43:18-19

His words are also a promise to us, because He still continues to restore right here and right now. Even when you’re lost in your own wilderness, God knows exactly where you are.

Proverbs 17:17

We need each other more than we realize: emotionally, practically and spiritually. Sometimes we need to ask for help and sometimes we need to be the help.

2 Corinthians 4:16

The ripple effects of sin’s existence in the world, might frustrate us physically, but it cannot touch us spiritually. Your body might be aching, but God can still renew your spirit day after day after day.

Psalms 27:4

It is in God’s presence that we find hope, joy, beauty and the restoration of our weary souls. It is important that we spend time with God each and every day.

Isaiah 41:10

God is right next to us. He walks through every season of life by our side. He also promises to strengthen us and help us in times of difficulty. God will provide the help we need and give us courage and empowerment to continue walking according to His plans for our life.

Isaiah 12:2

Choose to dwell on God’s promises, and start to recognize God’s blessings. Trusting that God will redeem your present pain equips you to walk forward in faith and keep on fighting. When we belong to God, we have nothing to fear all we need to do is cling to God and wait on Him to act.

Psalms 34:14

Turn from evil and do good. Confess the sin that caused the fracture by acknowledging our roles in conflicts with God. Actively seek peace and pursue it.

Jeremiah 29:13

God is never far from you. He can be found when we seek Him. He is present and ready for relationship with you. We must seek God with all our heart. When we pursue a relationship with God. He wants access to every part of you. The way you think, the way you act, and even the way you feel. He wants to transform your entire life.

Deuteronomy 7:9

God’s love is faithful; it is constant. God’s love is not tethered to the ups and downs of our circumstances. It doesn’t waver with our feelings. God’s love is firmly rooted in His unchanging character.

2 Corinthians 9:6

You shouldn’t just give to get. If you do give, you should do so willingly and cheerfully not begrudgingly. What we sow with the right heart, God will surely multiply what we produce.

Hosea 10:12

Everything begins with our relationship to God. Jesus made it possible for us to have a restored relationship with God that if we seek relationship with God, we will find it. God gives Himself freely to all who seek Him.

1 Corinthians 3:7

Our responsibility is to faithfully share the good news of eternal life.

James 5:7-8

Choose patience allowing the fruit of the Spirit to ripen within you, no matter the season of life. And when you do, your character will mature and your faith will deepen, and your relationship with God will become sweeter than you could imagine.

Matthew 9:37-38

As Christians, we are entrusted with the free gift of eternal life, and we’re tasked with sharing the messages with others. We are to be bold in sharing the message of the cross with other people so that they can experience new life in Jesus too.

Matthew 6:9-13

Prayer is powerful because of who is listening not because of who is speaking or what they’re saying. Jesus teaches us how to approach our loving Father in prayer. Jesus tells us to go to God with our daily needs, not the world. Jesus shows us how to drop the weight of sin and unforgiveness He encourages us to be controlled by the power of God, rather than evil.

1 John 5:14

God loves to give us what we ask for when it’s asked with the right motive. God hears us as we trust Him with pour prayers.

Philippians4:6-7

Prayer. Present your worries to God and trust God’s sovereign power over your circumstances. Petition. Make earnest request to the One who has the authority to intervene. Praise. Thank God for everything and always find something to thank God for. We won’t be anxious about anything when we go to God with everything.

1 Samuel 3:10

Listen to Him with eager expectation. Keep pressing. Keep believing. Keep praying. Keep studying God’s Word. If we’re listening expectantly and preserving patiently God surprises us, helping us notice things we might have missed.

Romans 8:26

You don’t have to rely on yourself. You don’t have to have it all together. You don’t have to be the one to keep the world from falling apart that’s God’s job. You don’t have to be confident in yourself to be confident in your God. You have a Helper who meets you in your vulnerability, offers you His strength, and refuses to leave you stranded or crumbling on your own.

Luke 18:1

Jesus teaches us how to pray persistently He shows us that tirelessly bringing our needs and concerns to God is not nagging or irritating to Him, but rather a sign of faithful trust in Him. He is faithful just and will not leave your petition unanswered.

Matthew 7:1-2

We should instead lean on Holy Spirit to practice good judgment. This isn’t a call for us to abandon discernment, though; rather it’s an invitation to wield it with compassion and understanding.

Mark 13:33

God’s Word tells us what we should do in the meantime.

Stay alert and vigilant (Mark 13:33)

Pray for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6:18)

Serve one another with spiritual gifts (1 Peter 4:10)

Care for the needy. (James 2:14-17)

Practice humility. (Philippians 2:3-4)

Luke 12:15

True fulfillment doesn’t happen when we store up possessions or pursue unending comfort. True fulfillment is found when we’re anchored in contentment, gratitude, and a deep relationship with God.

[bibleguy]

Day 100 Ps 17, 35, 54, 63 Day 101 1 Sam 28-31, Ps 18 Day 102 Ps 121, 123-125, 128-130 Day 103 2 Sam 1-4 Day 104 Ps 6, 8-10, 14, 16, 19, 21 Day 105 1 Chron 1-2, Ps 43-45 Day 106 Ps 49, 84-85, 87, I Chron 3-5 Day 107 Ps 73, 77-78, I Chron 6 Day 108 Ps 81, 88, 92-93 Day 109 1 Chron 7-10 Day 110 Ps 102-104 Day 111 2 Sam 5:1-10; I Chron 11-12, Ps 133 Day 112 Ps 106-107, II Sam 5:11-6:23; I Chron 13-16 Day 113 Ps 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68 Day 114 Ps 89, 96, 100-101, 105, 132 Day 115 2 Sam 7, I Chron 17, Ps 25, 29, 33 Day 116 Ps 36, 39, II Sam 8-9, I Chron 18 Day 117 Ps 50, 53, 60, 75 Day 118 2 Sam 10, I Chron 19, Ps 20, 65-67 Day 119 2 Samuel 11-12, Psalms 51, 69-70, 1 Chronicles 20 Day 120 Ps 32, 51, 86, 122 Day 121 2 Sam 13-15, Ps 3-4 Day 122 Ps 12-13, 28, 55, 2 Sam 16-18 Day 123 Ps 26, 40, 58, 61-62, 64 Day 124 2 Sam 19-21 Day 125 Ps 5, 38, 41-42 Day 126 2 Sam 22-23, Ps 57, 95, 97-99 Day 127 2 Sam 24, 1 Chron 21-22, Ps 30 Day 128 Ps 108-110, 1 Chron 23-25 Day 129 Ps 131, 138, 139, 143-145 Day 130 1 Chron 26-29, Ps 127 Day 131 Ps 111-118 Day 132 1 King 1-2, Ps 37, 71, 94 Day 133 Ps 119:1-88, 1 King 3-4, 2 Chron, 1 Ps 72 Day 134 Ps 119: 89-176 Day 135 Song of Solomon Day 136 Prov 1-4 Day 137 Prov 5-8 Day 138 Prov 9-12 Day 139 Prov 13-16 Day 140 Prov 17-20 Day 141 Prov 21-24 Day 142 1 King 5-6, 2 Chron 2-3 Day 143 1 Kings 7-8, 2 Chron 4-5 Day 144 2 Chron 6-7, Ps 136 Day 145 Ps 134, 146-150 Day 146 1 King 9, 2 Chron 8, Prov 25-26 Day 147 Prov 27-29, Ecc 1-6 Day 148 Ecc 7-12 Day 149 1 King 10-11, 2 Chron 9, Prov 30-31 Day 150 1 Kings 12-14 Day 151 2 Chron 10-12 Day 152 1 Kings 15-16, 2 Chron 13-17 Day 153 1 Kings 17-19 Day 154 1 Kings 20-22, 2 Chron 18 Day 155 2 Chron 19-23 Day 156 Obadiah, Ps 82-83 Day 157 2 Kings 1-4 Day 158 2 Kings 5-8 Day 159 2 Kings 9-11 Day 160 2 Kings 12-13, 2 Chron 24 Day 161 2 Kings 14, 2 Chron 25, Jonah Day 162 2 Kings 15, 2 Chron 26 Day 163 Is 1-4 Day 164 Is 5-8 Day 165 Amos Day 166 2 Chron 27, Is 9-12 Day 167 Micah Day 168 2 Chron 28, 2 Kings 16-17 Day 169 Is 13-17 Day 170 Is 18-22 Day 171 Is 23-27 Day 172 2 Kings 18: 1-8; 2 Chron 29-31; Ps 48 Day 173 Hos 1-7 Day 174 Hos 8-14 Day 175 Is 28-30 Day 176 Is 31-35 Day 177 Is 36-39, Ps 76 Day 178 Is 40-43 Day 179 Is 44-48 Day 180 2 King 18:9-19:37; Ps 46, 80, 135 Day 181 Is 49-53 Day 182 Is 54-58 Day 183 Is 59-63 Day 184 Is 64-66 Day 185 2 Kings 20-21, 2 Chron 32-33 Day 186 Nahum Day 187 2 Kings 22-23, 2 Chron 34-35 Day 188 Zephaniah Day 189 Jer 1-4 Day 190 Jer 5-8 Day 191 Jer 9-12 Day 192 Jer 13-16 Day 193 Jer 17-22 Day 194 Jer 23-26 Day 195 Jer 27-30 Day 196 Jer 31-34 Day 197 Jer 35-37 Day 198 Jer 38-40, Ps 74, 79 Day 199 2 Kings 24-25, II Chron 36

[the-hem]

"The Siege Ramp." 2 Samuel 20. David vs. Sheba, Part 5.

We have been discussing the need to integrate the law with the authority we place over us. The onset of tomorrow is the greatest authority man must submit to, next in line are those laws that extend the existence of life as long as possible.

While we don't exactly like to pay attention to laws that forbid election malfeasance, tyranny, pollution, or civil rights violations they are there. All we need is an HP printer with some ink in it, a woman with fingers to type into a computer and arrest warrants for all those people who have been breaking these laws and then hot cops to go and serve them, and life, the Book of Samuel promises will become merciful and just to those who need these things the most.

Persecuted persons have always needed the law to protect them, as far back as King David's time when the very first laws were written by early Jews. Before there were police stations, judges, prosecutors and governors, there were the Seven Noachide Laws, called Beersheba, "the Seven Wells."

Sheba is an oath to the Seven Laws, Bathsheba, the surrogacy wife of King David is their extrapolation into society through global study and magnification. Solomon, "a conclusive peace" is the result.

The Seven Noachide Laws as traditionally enumerated in the Babylonian Talmud Sanhedrin 56a-b and Tosefta Avodah Zarah 9:4,[21] are the following:[22]

Not to worship idols.[23]

Not to curse God.

Not to commit murder.[24]

Not to commit adultery or sexual immorality.[25]

Not to steal.[26]

Not to eat flesh torn from a living animal.[27]

To establish courts of justice.[28]

They roughly correspond to the Seven Days. As we have stated by the Third Day, one should be grown up enough into one's animal skin to know not to commit murder or even think about planning a murder.

As the Days pass, one proceeds to give up on chasing every pair of Levi's Flies, coveting or stealing, especially time from others. Then one attains to laws that explain how to sustain agriculture, manufacturing and competition for scarce, but sufficient resources everyone on this planet needs to live and one day, be happy.

The beginning of this permeation of the law throughout one's being and then throughout the world begins with a siege ramp, which is synonymous with the Ha, part of Ha Shem: "To perceive is to know."

As hayeh, it is a living breathing thing that can grow and change as its experiences become more and more complete:

The feminine noun חיה (hayya) meaning living thing. It may denote a living, active animal (Genesis 8:17), an angelic animal-like creature (Ezekiel 1:5), or it may denote life in general (Psalm 143:3), and even appetite in an active sense (Job 38:39) or revival or renewal (Isaiah 57:10).

The identical feminine noun חיה (hayya), meaning community. This word occurs once or twice in the Bible (2 Samuel 23:13 = 1 Chronicles 11:15, and perhaps Psalm 68:10). Note that in Hebrew reality, a community was the same kind of thing as one living creature.

The adjective חיה (hayeh), meaning lively or having the vigor of life. This word occurs only once, in Exodus 1:19.

The masculine plural noun חיים (hayyim), meaning life, or rather 'living[s]'.

Why this word comes in a plural form is open for debate but it might be to indicate that to the Hebrews, 'life' was not some abstract concept but rather the effect of a whole array of goings on; the common term 'living water' for running water uses this word (Genesis 26:19). The nuances of this word fall in three categories:

Life as a period: the life of Sarah — Genesis 23:1.

Welfare and happiness; earthly felicity combined with spiritual blessing (as beautifully put by BDB Theological Dictionary — Proverbs 16:15, Deuteronomy 30:6).

Sustenance, maintenance (Proverbs 27:27).

Life is the onramp, it connects the tomorrows. Night, the wall between the tomorrows and the city beyond today it protects, can be sieged only if the law is applied.

Sad but true, but persons who are incapable of understanding the concept of Beersheba are not quite as alive like those who can. As the above states, life within must be transmitted the same way life in the womb is made, by the male penis.

In the concluding passage of this part of 2 Samuel we learn how life begins on the other side of the Seven Laws the Seven Days, where the Ultimate Tomorrow called Shabbat awaits:

14 Sheba passed through all the tribes of Israel to Abel Beth Maakah and through the entire region of the Bikrites,[b] who gathered together and followed him. 

15 All the troops with Joab came and besieged Sheba in Abel Beth Maakah. They built a siege ramp up to the city, and it stood against the outer fortifications. While they were battering the wall to bring it down, 

16 a wise woman called from the city, “Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him.” 

17 He went toward her, and she asked, “Are you Joab?”

“I am,” he answered.

She said, “Listen to what your servant has to say.”

“I’m listening,” he said.

18 She continued, “Long ago they used to say, ‘Get your answer at Abel,’ and that settled it. 

19 We are the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to swallow up the Lord’s inheritance?”

20 “Far be it from me!” Joab replied, “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy! 

21 That is not the case. A man named Sheba son of Bikri, from the hill country of Ephraim, has lifted up his hand against the king, against David. Hand over this one man, and I’ll withdraw from the city.”

The woman said to Joab, “His head will be thrown to you from the wall.”

22 Then the woman went to all the people with her wise advice, and they cut off the head of Sheba son of Bikri and threw it to Joab. So he sounded the trumpet, and his men dispersed from the city, each returning to his home. And Joab went back to the king in Jerusalem.

Walls are also called Arks, altars, and beaches. They represent the looming experience that will change everything. Birth is the first wall, the one between non-existence and life. Virginity is a wall. Superstition is a wall. Politics, religion, myth, legend, propagaganda, anything that prevents us from pure deduction is a wall.

"Jesus died for our sins" is an example of a wall. There is nothing, nothing at all stated in the Gospels Jesus died as a way of taking on the sin of the world. As all the laws of Judaism state, no matter what, life goes on. The Gospels insist upon this in their own way: poverty and destitution are not ways life is to be lived.

As the passages above state, life will try to find its way into a prosperous condition that lasts provided a law abiding mankind is present to channel it. Remember King David was trying to avoid this:

v. 14: Abel Beth Maacah is the Stream Of The House Of The Squeeze.

The verb יבל (yabal) speaks mostly of a flowing along some course, which of course requires the bottom of the course to be saturated and reject any further absorption.

Noun יבל (yabal) means water course or conduit, noun יובל (yubal) means stream and noun אובל ('ubal) means stream or river.

Adjective יבל (yabbal) means suppurating (discharging pus from a wound). Noun יבול (yebul) denotes produce from the soil and noun בול (bul) means produce or outgrowth.

Noun יובל (yobel) or יבל (yobel) describes "a carrier" or "a producer" or "something that drives a flow" (e.g. a trumpet, or the principle of Jubilee). Noun תבל (tebel) refers to the whole world-economy.

The entire planet needs to flow on top of the same stream bed- these Seven Laws. They must be taught and agreed upon by every human being.

Bikri, The First Born, persons who have achieved Shabbat, who understand life depends upon non-violence and a steady war against corruption, must lead from mouth of the stream to the sea where all men gather awaiting their choices (or absence of them) to turn into some kind of destiny.

v. 15: Joab is the power of God to create life; men who follow Joab will use the Beersheba to sustain it. The Gematria value is 10909, י'‎ץט, the 16th, the 16th Letter, which is another example of a pictographic explanation for the scripture:

There is good, there is evil, and they appear based on the hidden desires of the soul. The siege takes place always to attack the hidden evil in mankind before it becomes a City of Evil like Washington DC.

Note the Evil Eye is kind of slanty, the Good Eye wears the crown, one beseiges the will with its upright authority.

v. 16: A wise woman named Serah, which means "the Princess of the Senate" confers with Joab:

The wise woman from Abel-Beth-Maacah is identified in midrashim as Serah, daughter of Asher. The rabbis attribute great wisdom to her. She successfully instituted a negotiation with Joab, who had besieged the town of Abel-Beth-Maacah. She then spoke to the people of the town, who beheaded Sheba son of Bichri in order to induce Joab to leave.

Rabbis draw parallels between her story and the story of Abraham negotiating with God for the people of Sodom. The wise woman from Abel-Beth-Maacah is greatly admired by many, including Solomon, who lauded her when he said: “Wisdom is more valuable than weapons of war”; this woman’s wisdom was superior to all of Joab’s weapons (Eccl. Rabbah loc. cit.).

The Prophet now says the Senate and its members play a role in the beatification of horror on this world. Our protagonist, King David did not believe in this. In doing so, the text says he put the winepress and cooking pot at risk, and indeed he did- the wise woman said "give the head of Sheba son of Bikri from Ephraim to Joab" meaning, put the future in the hands of the traditions God has said will preserve life on this world by memorizing them in your mind".

v. 17: the value is 9703, טזאֶפֶסג, tzapesg "the righteous person apprehends how life on earth works." The verse says this happens first through listening to what the law is trying to say: "This planet, which is one of a kind floating in space has no other alternatives. Its conservation is of the essence."

v. 18- 19= 10609, י'‎םט‎, hwot, "to be marked." This hearkens back to Cain's victory over Abel, "vanity". Cain's success was marked by his humility before God. Let's face it, humble persons who wish approval from the Most High do not cause anyone any trouble at all:

v. 20-21: the Number is 8347, חגדז‎‎‎, hagadez, "understanding of the counsel of the Haggadah."

God raised His hand against the liars, cheaters, and slavers of the Egyptian monarchy and army. As for the rest, the Israelites, He smote them only when they complained, resorted to idols, or were violent. In other words, He enforced the Beersheba.

And the woman said, "his head will be thrown to you." The value for this is Day Zero: "The creation of the world" and when it achieves Mashiach, and it says "Hosanna!" that is the beginning of the New Day 1.

To follow the calling of the law to the right nation with the right collegium is the route to a Hosanna, a new Day 1. But first we must surpass Day Zero which entails Seven more Days.

v. 22: the Number is 11980, יאטף‎, yataf, "the final impression of the truth...without laws, life on earth is a prospect for failure."

Day Zero, also called Shabbat is a product of birth when we are naive, and Shabbat, when we are no longer subject to naivete. Both states require the presence of penises, which is why I have I chosen a picture of a sheathed penis to explain the scripture.

Read above...it is the ability to create life with a penis that breaks down the First Wall between the darkness of the unknowable and life on this pearlescent globe. It's sudden reppaerance between the legs of a boy indicates the torch of life and its glorious traditions are ready to be passed.

The Penis is verily the siege engine used by Ha Shem in order to make or breaks all life on earth, which is why we have laws, many about its proper use stored in the other head, and use only one eye.

We simply cannot possess all that we desire, only what the Laws of God will allow. The desire to slander and make war are just not among them. About this, we must come into a state of glad acceptance and start breeding in men that want to keep the peace, ridding ourselves of the ones who refuse.

This concept of continual male evolution is embodied in the tales of the Kings of Israel, especially David, whose name is blazoned upon the rest.

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Catholicism

Dear @tinycatholic​, 

I want you to consider that the bible does demonstrate that salvation is by faith alone. I will show evidence from scripture to help you. You may check other bible translations to double check.

Point 1: All have sinned.

Psalm 143:2 Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.

Romans 3:10-12 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”

Point 2: Unable to be declared righteous by keeping the law.

Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

Isaiah 64:6 All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.

Point 3: One is justified (saved) by faith alone apart from works.

Romans 9:16 So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.

Romans 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Romans 4:6-7 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works. Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Galatians 3:5-6 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

Point 4: Christ is useless to those who want to be justified by the law.

Galatians 5:4-5 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Galatians 3:10-11 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

Point 6: The law is not useless (just not for salvation purposes).

A) To show us what sin is and our need for Christ.

Galatians 3:21-24 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith

B) To prove true faith in God’s advice/commands.

James 2:18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

C) Because Christ frees the saved from bondage/slavery to sin (through sanctification). AKA being “born again”.

John 8:36  So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Romans 6:1-2 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit 🍇 [good works]: for without me ye can do nothing.

Etc (but not for salvation).

D) Good works (sanctification) is a gradual byproduct of being saved by faith alone not the means.

Hebrews 10:14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.

Hebrews 12:10  For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.

1 John 3:9  No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God.

Romans 6:17-18  But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness.

Romans 6:19 I am speaking in human terms, because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.

Act 26:18  To open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.

Summarized:

Not: Faith + Works (works salvation) = Justification.

Not : Faith = Justification - Works (easybelivism).

Yes: Faith = Justification + Works.

So where is the confusion with Catholics?

It’s not scripture. It’s Catholic made customs, traditions, texts and the pope. The texts below are NOT from the bible.

I) Catholic texts denies faith alone.

CANON IX.-If any one saith, that by faith alone the impious is justified; in such wise as to mean, that nothing else is required to co-operate in order to the obtaining the grace of Justification, and that it is not in any way necessary, that he be prepared and disposed by the movement of his own will; let him be anathema.

II) Catholic texts deny having full assurance of your salvation.

CANON XVI.-If any one saith, that he will for certain, of an absolute and infallible certainty, have that great gift of perseverance unto the end,-unless he have learned this by special revelation; let him be anathema.

III) Catholic texts deny that good works are merely a byproduct of justification.

CANON XXIV.-If any one saith, that the justice received is not preserved and also increased before God through good works; but that the said works are merely the fruits and signs of Justification obtained, but not a cause of the increase thereof; let him be anathema.

So please reconsider for your own sake. Consider that the Catholics are an organisation that makes up their own rules outside of the bible. This is the reason I am a protestant. I “protest” the Catholic church for not only adding texts not in scripture. The Catholic Church full on has periods in history were they banned the bible in the common man’s language (non Latin). This was to prevent anyone from double checking scripture for themselves.

 God bless!

[creativewaygrace]

Bible Verses For Stress Relief

1. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 

2. James 1:2-4 Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete lacking nothing. 

3. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful. 

4. Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. 

5. Proverbs 16:3 Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established. 

6. Romans 8:6 Now the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the Spirit is life and peace.

7. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take up my yoke and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 

8. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you, he will never allow the righteous to be shaken. 

9. Isaiah 40:31 But those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint. 

10. Psalm 16:8 I always let the Lord guide me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 

11. Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of Christ, to which you were also called in one body, rule your hearts. And be thankful. 

12. 1 Peter 5:6-8 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. Be sober minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone to devour.

13. Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 

14. Romans 8:38-39 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

15. Ephesians 5:15-17 But speaking the truth in love, let us grow in every way into him who is the head, Christ. For him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part. Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord” You should no longer live as the Gentiles live, in the futility of their hearts.

16. 1 Corinthians 3:11 For no one can lay any other foundation than what has been laid down. That foundation is Jesus Christ. 

17. Luke 21:9 When you hear of wars and rebellions, don’t be alarmed. Indeed, it is necessary that these things take place, but the end won’t come right away. 

18. Psalm 94:19 When I am fill with cares, your comfort brings me joy. 

19. Psalm 37:5 Watch the blameless and observe the upright, for the person of peace will have a future. 

20. Philippians 4:6-7 Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and mind in Christ Jesus. 

21. Romans 8:28 We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. 

22. Psalm 119:143 Trouble and distress have overtaken me, but your commands are my delight. 

23. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be alert, stand firm in faith, courageous, be strong. 

24. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 May the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. 

25. Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you, he will never allow the righteous to be shaken. 

26. Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up. 

27. Psalm 23:4 Even when I go through the darkest valley I fear no danger, for you are with me, your rod and staff they comfort me.

28. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your life free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you. Therefore, we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

29. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.        

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Hear My Prayer, O Lord

A Prayer in Time of Danger

1 Listen, Lord, as I pray! You are faithful and honest    and will answer my prayer. 2 I am your servant.    Don't try me in your court, because no one is innocent    by your standards. 3 My enemies are chasing me,    crushing me in the ground. I am in total darkness,    like someone long dead. 4 I have given up hope,    and I feel numb all over.

5 I remember to think about the many things you did    in years gone by. 6 Then I lift my hands in prayer, because my soul is a desert,    thirsty for water from you.

7 Please hurry, Lord, and answer my prayer.    I feel hopeless. Don't turn away    and leave me here to die. 8 Each morning let me learn more about your love    because I trust you. I come to you in prayer,    asking for your guidance.

9 Please rescue me from my enemies, Lord!    I come to you for safety. 10 You are my God. Show me    what you want me to do, and let your gentle Spirit    lead me in the right path.

11 Be true to your name, Lord,    and keep my life safe. Use your saving power    to protect me from trouble. 12 I am your servant. Show how much you love me    by destroying my enemies. — Psalm 143 | Contemporary English Version (CEV) The Holy Bible, Contemporary English Version Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society. Cross References: Genesis 24:63; Exodus 9:29; Exodus 18:20; Nehemiah 9:20; Job 11:13; Psalm 25:4-5; Psalm 25:1; Psalm 25:16; Psalm 27:9; Psalm 28:1; Psalm 31:1; Psalm 31:15; Psalm 39:12; Psalm 44:25; Psalm 52:5; Psalm 55:3; Psalm 54:5; Psalm 59:1; Psalm 77:3; Psalm 77:10-11; Psalm 138:7; Psalm 142:7; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:20

[mybiblestudyapp]

Justification by Faith (Part 1)

I’m currently studying what the Bible teaches about meeting God’s standard of judgment through faith and this is part #1 of my Bible study notes for this topic.

According to God’s standard of judgment how many can be justified?

In the following passages, the writer is telling us that no man living can be justified. To be justified, or to stand in the sight of God, essentially mean the same thing.

“And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified." Psa 143:2.

“If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?” Psa 130:3

But, What exactly is justification?

Webster's definition of the word “justify” is - "To prove or show to be just, or conformable to law, right, justice, propriety, or duty; to defend or maintain; to vindicate as right; to warrant." "To pronounce free from guilt or blame; to absolve; to clear."

So how exactly can we be pronounced free from the guilt of sin?

Isaiah tells us that by the knowledge of Jesus, whose goal is to bear our iniquities, is to justify many.

"By his knowledge shall My righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities." Isa 53:11.

As I read this verse, the word "many" stood out to me, so I looked into it a little deeper and found the following verses all referring to Jesus' position as the head of the family of God:

many H7227

The pictograph is a picture of a head and a picture of the tent representing the family. Combined these mean "head of the family". Each family has a master that rules all cases, trials, conflicts, and contests. This person was the representative for the whole tribe, one abundant in authority and wisdom. (see Exodus 18:25).

His righteous servant, Jesus, is the head of the family. (Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18, Christ, the head of the church, Chief. Col 2:10, Christ, the head of all principality and power.)

“Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.” John 13:13.

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.” Romans 3:23-24.

What’s “grace” G5485?

Favor with God. Read Luke 1:30, Acts 7:46 for examples.

“And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” Acts 20:32.

Why can't we be justified by the deeds of the law?

We find an explanation to this question in Romans chapter 3. Essentially, anyone who tries to justify themselves by the deeds of the law is a legalist.

“For by the law is the knowledge of sin.” Romans 3:20.

Read Romans 3:20-28 for context.

The doctrine of justification by faith in Christ: “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” Romans 3:20-28.

What's the law of faith?

What is the law? Doctrine. The unalterable precepts of Jehovah's decalogue, which are as immutable as Jah’s throne.

To the Law and to the Testimony: It has ever been the effort of the enemy of righteousness to lead men to disregard the claims of the law of Jehovah. And through his prophets, God has ever sought to bring men to a realization of the binding claims of his eternal and unchangeable law. Of his ancient people, it is written: “The Lord testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, turn ye from your evil ways, and keep My commandments and My statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by My servants the prophets.” 2 Kings 17:13. In this our day, when there is manifest a widespread tendency to throw away the restraint of God's law, Mrs. White has firmly and fearlessly endeavored to bring to the consciences of men the sacredness of the divine requirements. The immutability of that law, and the vital necessity of obedience, through the power of Christ, to its every requirement, including the fourth commandment, has been constantly urged in her public work. Of the relation of the law to the gospel, she has written: “In the life of Christ the principles of the law are made plain; and as the Holy Spirit of God touches the heart; as the light of Christ reveals to men their need of his cleansing blood and his justifying righteousness, the law is still an agent in bringing us to Christ, that we may be justified by faith. ‘perfect, converting the soul.’ “‘Till heaven and earth pass,’ said Jesus, ‘one jot or one tittle shall in nowise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.’ The sun shining in the heavens, the solid earth upon which you dwell, are God's witnesses that his law is changeless and eternal. Though they may pass away, the divine precepts shall endure. ‘It is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail.’ The system of types that pointed to Jesus as the Lamb of God was to be abolished at His death; but the precepts of the decalogue are as immutable as the throne of God.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, 308.

Comprises of the following:

“The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.” Psalms 19:7-11.

Testimony:

1 John 5:9-12, the record that God gave of His Son.

Revelation 19:10, The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

John 5:39, “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”

Acts 10:43, “To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”

Statutes, Commandment:

Deuteronomy 4:5-6, Ezekiel 36:27, “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.” Psalms 12:6.

Fear, Judgments:

Psalms 119:128; Nehemiah 9:13; Isaiah 11:1-5; Proverbs 9:10; Proverbs 15:33; Proverbs 16:6, by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.; Job 28:28,“…Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.”

The purpose of the law is to show us our sin that we may, through faith in Jesus Christ, be converted.

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LED AND GUIDED BY THE LORD -- KJV (King James Version) Bible Verse List Visit https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/ to see more. "[A Psalm of David.] The LORD ‭is‭ my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: HE LEADETH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS. He restoreth my soul: HE LEADETH ME IN THE PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS for his name’s sake." Psalm 23:1-3, KJV "To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, AND LEADETH THEM OUT. And when he putteth forth his own sheep, HE GOETH BEFORE THEM, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.‭ John 10:3-4, KJV "Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, HE WILL GUIDE YOU INTO ALL TRUTH: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come." John 16:13, KJV "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This ‭is‭ the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left." Isaiah 30:21, KJV "And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not." Isaiah 58:11, KJV "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." Psalm 32:8, KJV "For this God ‭is‭ our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide ‭even‭ unto death." Psalm 48:14, KJV "Nevertheless I ‭am‭ continually with thee: thou hast holden ‭me‭ by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me ‭to‭ glory." Psalm 73:23-24, KJV "Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face." Psalm 5:8, KJV "Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou ‭art‭ the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day." Psalm 25:4-5, KJV "Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies." Psalm 27:11, KJV "For thou ‭art‭ my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name’s sake lead me, and guide me." Psalm 31:3, KJV "O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles." Psalm 43:3, KJV "From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock ‭that‭ is higher than I." Psalm 61:2, KJV "‭‭Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?‭ If I ascend up into heaven, thou ‭art‭ there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou ‭art there‭.‭ If‭ I take the wings of the morning, ‭and‭ dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;‭ Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me . . . Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if ‭there be any‭ wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:7-10, 23-24, KJV "‭‭Teach me to do thy will; for thou ‭art‭ my God: thy spirit ‭is‭ good; lead me into the land of uprightness." Psalm 143:10, KJV If you would like more info regarding the origin of these KJV Bible verse lists, go to https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/. Thank-you! https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/led-and-guided-by-the-lord-kjv-king-james-version-bible-verse-list/?feed_id=152844&LED%20AND%20GUIDED%20BY%20THE%20LORD%20--%20KJV%20%28King%20James%20Version%29%20Bible%20Verse%20List

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Daily Devotionals 05-13-2024

(Reading Your Bible Daily Is Fundamental) Verses of the Day: 1 John 4:12/Psalms 143:10/Proverbs 31:30/1 Corinthians 2:9/John 13:13/Psalm 30:5/Psalm 119:57/Matthew 23:37/Isaiah 31:1-5/Isaiah 43:5/2 Corinthians 1:3-4/Hebrews 10:24-25/1 Thessalonians 5:9-11/Nehemiah 6:15/Nehemiah 1:6-7/Ezra 6:14-15/Ezra 1:3/Nehemiah 1:4/Psalm 18:2/1 Peter 5:8/James 1:14/Matthew 6:32–33/Hebrews 2:9/John…