This week Rachel looks at Chapter 7 as we continue our series on the Book of Ezra. Rachel challenges us to look at the glorious hand of the Lord upon us.
Ezra was a skilled scribe who knew the law of Moses. With the favor and support of King Artaxerxes, Ezra led a group of Israelites, priests, and Levites from Babylon to Jerusalem to study, practice, and teach God's word. The king issued a decree allowing Ezra to require anything needed to restore worship at the temple in Jerusalem and exempted priests and Levites from taxes. Ezra appointed magistrates and judges to rule justly over the people according to God's laws. Ezra was strengthened as he worked to restore the church in Jerusalem so that God would be glorified.
Ezra was a priest and scribe who lived after the exile during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia. The king issued a decree granting Ezra many favors and permissions to lead a group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. Ezra prepared himself by studying the Law of Moses and teaching it to the people. He gathered all the silver and gold from the exiles to be delivered to Jerusalem for offerings. Ezra also separated out the articles and weighed them to be protected on the journey. Upon arriving, they offered sacrifices, delivered the king's orders, and supported the people and house of God.
John receives a revelation from God while exiled on the island of Patmos. He is told to write down what he sees and send messages to 7 churches in Asia Minor: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. John is then called up to heaven where he sees a throne surrounded by 24 elders and 4 living creatures. He witnesses God's glory and power. He then sees a Lamb with 7 horns and eyes standing before the throne that is worshipped.
It's easy to criticize the Israelites for worshipping the golden calf while Moses was on the mountain. But what about our Golden Calves? Those things we return too when the going gets tough; those things that make the flesh feel comfortable.
Church on Main: The Church as the Wisdom of GodColin Habberton
The passage discusses God's eternal plan to bring all people into relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. It describes how God has made known His wisdom and riches through the church. All believers now have boldness and access to God through their faith in Christ. The church serves as a vehicle to display God's manifold wisdom to spiritual authorities. Ultimately, God's purpose is for the church to be united in practicing and spreading His love to all nations.
This poem asks God to increase the number of believers who see Him as He is and worship only Him. It requests that God's kingdom expand and that more people follow the narrow road to Him, experiencing the glory of His ways on Earth and giving their hearts solely to worshipping Him.
This document provides a summary of a church service at the Jackson Street Church of Christ. It welcomes attendees and asks them to turn off cell phones. It includes scripture readings from James chapter 4 about the brevity of life and not boasting about the future. Job chapter 14 is also cited about man's life being short and full of trouble. The document encourages living for God and spending one's life in service to others rather than living selfishly.
Ezra was a skilled scribe who knew the law of Moses. With the favor and support of King Artaxerxes, Ezra led a group of Israelites, priests, and Levites from Babylon to Jerusalem to study, practice, and teach God's word. The king issued a decree allowing Ezra to require anything needed to restore worship at the temple in Jerusalem and exempted priests and Levites from taxes. Ezra appointed magistrates and judges to rule justly over the people according to God's laws. Ezra was strengthened as he worked to restore the church in Jerusalem so that God would be glorified.
Ezra was a priest and scribe who lived after the exile during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia. The king issued a decree granting Ezra many favors and permissions to lead a group of Jewish exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. Ezra prepared himself by studying the Law of Moses and teaching it to the people. He gathered all the silver and gold from the exiles to be delivered to Jerusalem for offerings. Ezra also separated out the articles and weighed them to be protected on the journey. Upon arriving, they offered sacrifices, delivered the king's orders, and supported the people and house of God.
John receives a revelation from God while exiled on the island of Patmos. He is told to write down what he sees and send messages to 7 churches in Asia Minor: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. John is then called up to heaven where he sees a throne surrounded by 24 elders and 4 living creatures. He witnesses God's glory and power. He then sees a Lamb with 7 horns and eyes standing before the throne that is worshipped.
It's easy to criticize the Israelites for worshipping the golden calf while Moses was on the mountain. But what about our Golden Calves? Those things we return too when the going gets tough; those things that make the flesh feel comfortable.
Church on Main: The Church as the Wisdom of GodColin Habberton
The passage discusses God's eternal plan to bring all people into relationship with Him through Jesus Christ. It describes how God has made known His wisdom and riches through the church. All believers now have boldness and access to God through their faith in Christ. The church serves as a vehicle to display God's manifold wisdom to spiritual authorities. Ultimately, God's purpose is for the church to be united in practicing and spreading His love to all nations.
This poem asks God to increase the number of believers who see Him as He is and worship only Him. It requests that God's kingdom expand and that more people follow the narrow road to Him, experiencing the glory of His ways on Earth and giving their hearts solely to worshipping Him.
This document provides a summary of a church service at the Jackson Street Church of Christ. It welcomes attendees and asks them to turn off cell phones. It includes scripture readings from James chapter 4 about the brevity of life and not boasting about the future. Job chapter 14 is also cited about man's life being short and full of trouble. The document encourages living for God and spending one's life in service to others rather than living selfishly.
The document contains passages from the Bible describing John the Baptist's condemnation of Herod's marriage to his brother's wife, which led to Herodias holding a grudge against John. At Herod's birthday party, Herodias' daughter dances and pleases Herod, leading him to offer her anything she desires. She consults her mother Herodias, who instructs her to ask for the head of John the Baptist. Herod reluctantly honors his oath and has John beheaded. Revelation later describes those who were beheaded for witnessing Jesus and God's word.
The document discusses the three offices of Christ as prophet, king, and priest. It provides biblical references from Isaiah 53 and Matthew 21 to support how Christ fulfilled these roles. As prophet, he revealed God and spoke for him. As king, he had authority to rule. As priest, he offered sacrifices for sin and was oppressed and afflicted. The document then discusses Christ as the Lamb, citing Revelation 5 which describes him as worthy to open the sealed book and redeem people with his blood.
The document discusses the 144,000 witnesses described in Revelation 7 and 14. It describes how four angels hold back winds to prevent harm until the 144,000 servants of God are sealed. The 144,000 are 12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel and are said to be redeemed from the earth and follow the Lamb without fault, having kept themselves chaste.
What has been God's desire from the moment He created us? Did you know that desire has not changed? The coming of Christ to this earth has been a matter of much study yet many fail to grasp the reason for Christ's coming. Christ did not come that we could merely be forgiven; Christ came so we could be restored. God created us for His glory and through the plan of redemption He intends to carry out the original plan.
The speaker is from the ancient Persian Empire, which at its height was the largest empire the world had ever seen, stretching from Libya to Central Asia. The speaker highlights aspects of Persian culture, history, and achievements, including its capital of Susa, the Royal Road connecting the empire, the rule of powerful leaders like Darius the Great, the founding of Cyprus, the Zoroastrian religion, and the military might and architectural grandeur of the Persian civilization. The speaker expresses pride in coming from this once great nation that was feared by all.
God rules over all nations and establishes their boundaries and times. He appoints leaders and can influence them to enact His will. As God's people, we should pray for our nations and leaders, that godly people are in authority, wicked influences are removed, and righteousness and justice are established. By praying, we can help bind demonic powers and see God move in our land according to His purposes.
Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period to the Middle KingdomKirsten Lodge
Ancient Egypt spanned several periods from the Predynastic Period to the Middle Kingdom. Some key aspects included unifying Upper and Egypt under King Hapi, using a Nilometer to measure the Nile, using hieroglyphs and other scripts, important religious figures like Ra, Amun, Osiris, and Thoth, mummification and other practices related to the afterlife, and constructing pyramids, temples and other structures during periods like the Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom.
1) The document describes a singing, beautiful army that serves God and brings praise to him.
2) This army rejoices in their King and God, praising him with song, dance, and instruments.
3) They have been given the task to execute judgment on nations and peoples as written, binding kings and nobles with chains, which brings honor to God's people.
The document provides context and commentary on the biblical book of Esther. It summarizes key events from Esther and draws parallels between characters and events in Esther to prophecies and symbols elsewhere in the Bible. The main points covered are:
1) Esther tells the story of Jews who remained in Persia after others returned to Israel. Events in Esther parallel the Rapture and Tribulation period.
2) Characters and kingdoms in Daniel's prophecies, like Persia and different beasts, represent future kingdoms like England and end-times powers.
3) Scenes of feasting in the king's palace and garden represent the marriage feast of the Lamb in heaven while believers on
The document summarizes several Bible passages about the early Christian church in Acts. It describes how the apostles performed many signs and wonders and attracted large crowds in Solomon's Portico. As a result, many new believers, including men and women, were added to the church. However, a man named Ananias lied about how much money he received from selling property. When confronted by Peter, Ananias died. His wife Sapphira later came and was also confronted and died for agreeing to test God's spirit. This caused great fear among the church.
The document describes the generations of Terah and his sons Abram, Nahor and Haran. It details how Terah took Abram, Sarai and Lot to travel from Ur of the Chaldeans to the land of Canaan, settling temporarily in Haran where Terah died at 205 years old. God then calls Abram to leave his country and kindred and go to the land that God will show him, promising to make Abram into a great nation and bless all people through him. Abram departs from Haran at age 75, taking his family and possessions to the land of Canaan.
1. The document discusses God's purpose in creating humanity to reflect His glory and character, but that through sin humanity lost this divine image and glory.
2. It explores how through Christ's sacrifice and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, believers can have their characters and lives transformed to once again reflect God's glory as was originally intended.
3. When Christ returns, the redeemed will fully reflect God's perfect character and glory.
Abraham Upfront Frontality In The Dura Europos NarrativesPaige Dansinger
The narrative murals of Dura Europos, Syria (3rd Century) reveal the oldest Jewish figurative pictorial narratives. A closer study of the depiction of Abraham, poses some questions about the stylistic departure away from frontality.
DO LOVE WALK?
TEXT: MIC 6:8
INTRO: MIC 6:3-4
MIC 6:3
This is not an invitation to disrespect. This is a legal proceeding.
MIC 6:4
God made himself known to Israel in ways the patriarchs had never seen.
The cloud by day and fire by night gave evidence of God’s power and determination to guide his people to the promised land.
In our passage, these miracles in the celestials are not part of God’s petition.
I. “DO” – BODY, MIRIAM- EX 15:20-21
…WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO DO JUSTLY…
Gen 18:19
Prov 21:3
Hos 6:6
Luke 11:42
Titus 2:11-12
II. “LOVE” – SOUL, AARON- NUM 12:11-12
…WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO DO JUSTLY, AND TO LOVE MERCY,
Isa 57:1
Matt 5:7
Col 3:12
III. “WALK” – SPIRIT, MOSES- NUM 12:3-4
…WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO DO JUSTLY, AND TO LOVE MERCY, AND TO WALK HUMBLY WITH THY GOD?
Isa 57:15
Isa 66:2
Matt 11:29
2Thess 2:5-7
1Pet 5:5-6
CONCLUSION
MIC 6:8
The document provides historical context leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. It discusses how Israel was taken into captivity due to disobedience, and God's faithfulness in bringing them back according to his promises. It outlines the political landscape under Persian and Greek rule, and the various religious groups that emerged like the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Samaritans. The document then discusses the Roman conquest and their governance over Judea through a puppet king Herod. The Jewish people were awaiting the coming of the Messiah to restore David's throne, fulfilling prophecies that the deliverer was coming.
THE RACE OF OUR LIVES
TEXT: PROV 28:1
WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH:
I. THE RACE OF HASTE
HIS FLESH RUN WITH HIS ISSUE,
THEIR FEET RUN TO EVIL,
FEET RUN TO EVIL,
II. THE RACE OF VAIN GLORY
I WILL RUN AFTER HIM, AND TAKE SOMEWHAT
III. THE WELFARE RACE
RUN TO THE CAMP TO THY BRETHREN;
EYES OF THE LORD RUN TO AND FRO
IV. A ONE-MAN RACE
THE RACE IS NOT TO THE SWIFT,
SO RUN, THAT YE MAY OBTAIN.
V. THE QUALIFYING RACE
BUT I KEEP UNDER MY BODY,
I WILL RUN THE WAY OF THY COMMANDMENTS,
AND LARGENESS OF HEART,
VI. AN ENDURANCE RACE
THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US,
THEY SHALL RUN, AND NOT BE WEARY;
VII. THE RACE REGULATOR
A STRONG MAN TO RUN A RACE.
CONCLUSION:
IN KEEPING OF THEM THERE IS GREAT REWARD.
THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH, AND THE MEDITATION OF MY HEART,
This document provides an overview and summary of key events and characters from the biblical book of Esther. It notes that Esther is one of two books where God is not mentioned. It describes the famous battle that occurred during Esther's time and notes that Esther authorized the Jewish holiday of Purim. The document then provides details of conversations and events between Esther, Mordecai, and the king involving a plot by Haman to kill all Jews in the kingdom.
The enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were rebuilding the temple for God. They came and offered to help build, saying they also worshipped God. However, the leaders refused their help, saying they would build the temple for God alone. The enemies then tried to discourage and frighten the people from building. They hired people to frustrate the plans and stop the work during the reigns of Cyrus and Darius.
The document summarizes chapters 2 of the Book of Esther. It describes how after Vashti is removed as queen, the king holds a beauty pageant to select a new queen. Esther, who was raised by her cousin Mordecai, impresses the keeper of the women and is selected to enter the king's harem. Over time, Esther gains favor with the king and people and becomes the new queen. The document suggests this story from Esther prophetically points to a post-Tribulation rapture of Jewish saints, noting similarities with references to "virgins" being gathered in Revelation and Matthew 25.
The document contains passages from the Bible describing John the Baptist's condemnation of Herod's marriage to his brother's wife, which led to Herodias holding a grudge against John. At Herod's birthday party, Herodias' daughter dances and pleases Herod, leading him to offer her anything she desires. She consults her mother Herodias, who instructs her to ask for the head of John the Baptist. Herod reluctantly honors his oath and has John beheaded. Revelation later describes those who were beheaded for witnessing Jesus and God's word.
The document discusses the three offices of Christ as prophet, king, and priest. It provides biblical references from Isaiah 53 and Matthew 21 to support how Christ fulfilled these roles. As prophet, he revealed God and spoke for him. As king, he had authority to rule. As priest, he offered sacrifices for sin and was oppressed and afflicted. The document then discusses Christ as the Lamb, citing Revelation 5 which describes him as worthy to open the sealed book and redeem people with his blood.
The document discusses the 144,000 witnesses described in Revelation 7 and 14. It describes how four angels hold back winds to prevent harm until the 144,000 servants of God are sealed. The 144,000 are 12,000 from each of the 12 tribes of Israel and are said to be redeemed from the earth and follow the Lamb without fault, having kept themselves chaste.
What has been God's desire from the moment He created us? Did you know that desire has not changed? The coming of Christ to this earth has been a matter of much study yet many fail to grasp the reason for Christ's coming. Christ did not come that we could merely be forgiven; Christ came so we could be restored. God created us for His glory and through the plan of redemption He intends to carry out the original plan.
The speaker is from the ancient Persian Empire, which at its height was the largest empire the world had ever seen, stretching from Libya to Central Asia. The speaker highlights aspects of Persian culture, history, and achievements, including its capital of Susa, the Royal Road connecting the empire, the rule of powerful leaders like Darius the Great, the founding of Cyprus, the Zoroastrian religion, and the military might and architectural grandeur of the Persian civilization. The speaker expresses pride in coming from this once great nation that was feared by all.
God rules over all nations and establishes their boundaries and times. He appoints leaders and can influence them to enact His will. As God's people, we should pray for our nations and leaders, that godly people are in authority, wicked influences are removed, and righteousness and justice are established. By praying, we can help bind demonic powers and see God move in our land according to His purposes.
Ancient Egypt from the Predynastic Period to the Middle KingdomKirsten Lodge
Ancient Egypt spanned several periods from the Predynastic Period to the Middle Kingdom. Some key aspects included unifying Upper and Egypt under King Hapi, using a Nilometer to measure the Nile, using hieroglyphs and other scripts, important religious figures like Ra, Amun, Osiris, and Thoth, mummification and other practices related to the afterlife, and constructing pyramids, temples and other structures during periods like the Old Kingdom and Middle Kingdom.
1) The document describes a singing, beautiful army that serves God and brings praise to him.
2) This army rejoices in their King and God, praising him with song, dance, and instruments.
3) They have been given the task to execute judgment on nations and peoples as written, binding kings and nobles with chains, which brings honor to God's people.
The document provides context and commentary on the biblical book of Esther. It summarizes key events from Esther and draws parallels between characters and events in Esther to prophecies and symbols elsewhere in the Bible. The main points covered are:
1) Esther tells the story of Jews who remained in Persia after others returned to Israel. Events in Esther parallel the Rapture and Tribulation period.
2) Characters and kingdoms in Daniel's prophecies, like Persia and different beasts, represent future kingdoms like England and end-times powers.
3) Scenes of feasting in the king's palace and garden represent the marriage feast of the Lamb in heaven while believers on
The document summarizes several Bible passages about the early Christian church in Acts. It describes how the apostles performed many signs and wonders and attracted large crowds in Solomon's Portico. As a result, many new believers, including men and women, were added to the church. However, a man named Ananias lied about how much money he received from selling property. When confronted by Peter, Ananias died. His wife Sapphira later came and was also confronted and died for agreeing to test God's spirit. This caused great fear among the church.
The document describes the generations of Terah and his sons Abram, Nahor and Haran. It details how Terah took Abram, Sarai and Lot to travel from Ur of the Chaldeans to the land of Canaan, settling temporarily in Haran where Terah died at 205 years old. God then calls Abram to leave his country and kindred and go to the land that God will show him, promising to make Abram into a great nation and bless all people through him. Abram departs from Haran at age 75, taking his family and possessions to the land of Canaan.
1. The document discusses God's purpose in creating humanity to reflect His glory and character, but that through sin humanity lost this divine image and glory.
2. It explores how through Christ's sacrifice and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, believers can have their characters and lives transformed to once again reflect God's glory as was originally intended.
3. When Christ returns, the redeemed will fully reflect God's perfect character and glory.
Abraham Upfront Frontality In The Dura Europos NarrativesPaige Dansinger
The narrative murals of Dura Europos, Syria (3rd Century) reveal the oldest Jewish figurative pictorial narratives. A closer study of the depiction of Abraham, poses some questions about the stylistic departure away from frontality.
DO LOVE WALK?
TEXT: MIC 6:8
INTRO: MIC 6:3-4
MIC 6:3
This is not an invitation to disrespect. This is a legal proceeding.
MIC 6:4
God made himself known to Israel in ways the patriarchs had never seen.
The cloud by day and fire by night gave evidence of God’s power and determination to guide his people to the promised land.
In our passage, these miracles in the celestials are not part of God’s petition.
I. “DO” – BODY, MIRIAM- EX 15:20-21
…WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO DO JUSTLY…
Gen 18:19
Prov 21:3
Hos 6:6
Luke 11:42
Titus 2:11-12
II. “LOVE” – SOUL, AARON- NUM 12:11-12
…WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO DO JUSTLY, AND TO LOVE MERCY,
Isa 57:1
Matt 5:7
Col 3:12
III. “WALK” – SPIRIT, MOSES- NUM 12:3-4
…WHAT DOTH THE LORD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO DO JUSTLY, AND TO LOVE MERCY, AND TO WALK HUMBLY WITH THY GOD?
Isa 57:15
Isa 66:2
Matt 11:29
2Thess 2:5-7
1Pet 5:5-6
CONCLUSION
MIC 6:8
The document provides historical context leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. It discusses how Israel was taken into captivity due to disobedience, and God's faithfulness in bringing them back according to his promises. It outlines the political landscape under Persian and Greek rule, and the various religious groups that emerged like the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Samaritans. The document then discusses the Roman conquest and their governance over Judea through a puppet king Herod. The Jewish people were awaiting the coming of the Messiah to restore David's throne, fulfilling prophecies that the deliverer was coming.
THE RACE OF OUR LIVES
TEXT: PROV 28:1
WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH:
I. THE RACE OF HASTE
HIS FLESH RUN WITH HIS ISSUE,
THEIR FEET RUN TO EVIL,
FEET RUN TO EVIL,
II. THE RACE OF VAIN GLORY
I WILL RUN AFTER HIM, AND TAKE SOMEWHAT
III. THE WELFARE RACE
RUN TO THE CAMP TO THY BRETHREN;
EYES OF THE LORD RUN TO AND FRO
IV. A ONE-MAN RACE
THE RACE IS NOT TO THE SWIFT,
SO RUN, THAT YE MAY OBTAIN.
V. THE QUALIFYING RACE
BUT I KEEP UNDER MY BODY,
I WILL RUN THE WAY OF THY COMMANDMENTS,
AND LARGENESS OF HEART,
VI. AN ENDURANCE RACE
THE RACE THAT IS SET BEFORE US,
THEY SHALL RUN, AND NOT BE WEARY;
VII. THE RACE REGULATOR
A STRONG MAN TO RUN A RACE.
CONCLUSION:
IN KEEPING OF THEM THERE IS GREAT REWARD.
THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH, AND THE MEDITATION OF MY HEART,
This document provides an overview and summary of key events and characters from the biblical book of Esther. It notes that Esther is one of two books where God is not mentioned. It describes the famous battle that occurred during Esther's time and notes that Esther authorized the Jewish holiday of Purim. The document then provides details of conversations and events between Esther, Mordecai, and the king involving a plot by Haman to kill all Jews in the kingdom.
The enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were rebuilding the temple for God. They came and offered to help build, saying they also worshipped God. However, the leaders refused their help, saying they would build the temple for God alone. The enemies then tried to discourage and frighten the people from building. They hired people to frustrate the plans and stop the work during the reigns of Cyrus and Darius.
The document summarizes chapters 2 of the Book of Esther. It describes how after Vashti is removed as queen, the king holds a beauty pageant to select a new queen. Esther, who was raised by her cousin Mordecai, impresses the keeper of the women and is selected to enter the king's harem. Over time, Esther gains favor with the king and people and becomes the new queen. The document suggests this story from Esther prophetically points to a post-Tribulation rapture of Jewish saints, noting similarities with references to "virgins" being gathered in Revelation and Matthew 25.
1. Sennacherib, king of Assyria from 705-681 BC, launched a military campaign against various cities in Judah, capturing many of them, after Hezekiah revolted against Assyrian control.
2. Sennacherib's general Rabshakeh threatened Jerusalem, but Hezekiah prayed to God for deliverance.
3. God delivered Jerusalem by destroying the Assyrian army, killing 185,000 soldiers in one night. However, Sennacherib claimed in his own records that Hezekiah submitted to him and paid tribute.
1) Solomon firmly established control over Israel after becoming king, with God's support and blessing. He called together Israel's leaders.
2) Solomon led the assembly to Gibeon, where the Tabernacle of God was located. He sacrificed 1,000 burnt offerings there. That night, God promised Solomon wisdom if he asked.
3) Solomon wisely requested wisdom to rule God's people justly. God granted Solomon unprecedented wisdom and riches. Solomon then returned to Jerusalem and built up his military forces and wealth.
Israel at 60 - 2) The Jews - God's true witnessesbibletruth
www.christadelphians.co.uk - The second of a four part series exploring Israel and its significant position in the world. Having looked at how the land of Israel came to be of importance in the first presentation, we move on to consider the people of Israel, how the nation was born, and how events throughout their history have provided amazing evidence as to the existence of God and of his purpose.
The Powerpoint slides can be downloaded from our website.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org/
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers July 13-19.
The document describes King Sennacherib of Assyria attacking the fortified towns of Judah during the reign of King Hezekiah. Sennacherib demands a large tribute from Hezekiah, which he pays by stripping gold from the Temple. Sennacherib's chief of staff threatens Jerusalem, but Hezekiah has faith that God will rescue the city despite the Assyrian threats and military might.
"The Writing is on the Wall." It's a famous quote about a famous story featuring a king whose time was up. But why? Is it possible for one man's actions to change the course of an entire nation? And what is it that really makes nation
The Greek version of Esther, found in the Septuagint, contains six additions not found in the Hebrew version of Esther that is in most Bibles. These additions to Esther consist of a prologue, prayers by Mordecai and Esther, the texts of the decrees from King Ahasuerus, amplifications to, and elaborations of, the narrative, and a postscript.
This document provides an overview of the biblical book of Hosea. It summarizes God instructing the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute to illustrate how Israel has been unfaithful to God. It then recounts Hosea and his wife Gomer having three children, whose names represent messages from God about punishing Israel. The document continues summarizing God accusing Israel of unfaithfulness and idolatry, promising future restoration while also threatening further punishment. It concludes by summarizing calls for Israel to repent and return to God.
1 Esdras is the ancient Greek Septuagint version of the biblical Book of Ezra in use within the early church, and among many modern Christians with varying degrees of canonicity. 1 Esdras is substantially similar to the standard Hebrew version of Ezra–Nehemiah, with the passages specific to the career of Nehemiah removed or re-attributed to Ezra, and some additional material.
The apocrypha is a selection of books which were published in the original 1611 King James Bible. These apocryphal books were positioned between the Old and New Testament (it also contained maps and geneologies). The apocrypha was a part of the KJV for 274 years until being removed in 1885 A.D. A portion of these books were called deuterocanonical books by some entities, such as the Catholic church.
Many claim the apocrypha should never have been included in the first place, raising doubt about its validity and believing it was not God-inspired (for instance, a reference about magic seems inconsistent with the rest of the Bible: Tobit chapter 6, verses 5-8). Others believe it is valid and that it should never have been removed - that it was considered part of the Bible for nearly 2,000 years before it was recently removed a little more than 100 years ago. Some say it was removed because of not finding the books in the original Hebrew manuscripts. Others claim it wasn't removed by the church, but by printers to cut costs in distributing Bibles in the United States. Both sides tend to cite the same verses that warn against adding or subtracting from the Bible: Revelation 22:18. The word 'apocrypha' means 'hidden.' Fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls dating back to before 70 A.D. contained parts of the apocrypha books in Hebrew, including Sirach and Tobit.
Keep this in mind when reading the following apocryphal books. Martin Luther said, "Apocrypha--that is, books which are not regarded as equal to the holy Scriptures, and yet are profitable and good to read." (King James Version Defended page 98.)
Ezra 8 describes Ezra leading a group from Babylon to Jerusalem to reestablish worship. They fast and pray for a safe journey. Ezra assembles priests and Levites to bring proper worship. Though the journey has dangers, God protects them and they arrive safely, weighing and recording their offerings for the temple. They sacrifice to God and begin working to support the people and house of God as directed by the king's decrees.
God instructed Moses to build a sanctuary called the tabernacle so that God could dwell among the Israelites. The tabernacle consisted of an outer sanctuary and an inner most holy place separated by a veil. Only the high priest could enter the most holy place once a year on Yom Kippur with blood sacrifices to atone for sins. The tabernacle and its furnishings, including the ark of the covenant, were built according to God's precise instructions. The tabernacle services involved animal sacrifices on the altar, which pointed to the need for blood atonement but did not ultimately take away sins.
The document summarizes the history of Assyria's domination over Israel and Judah between 745-722 BC. It describes how the Assyrian empire, led by kings like Tiglath-Pileser III, Shalmaneser V, and Sargon II, conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and forced tribute from the southern kingdom of Judah. Israel's last king, Hoshea, rebelled against Assyria in 724 BC, leading to Israel's fall in 722 BC when the Assyrians captured Samaria under Shalmaneser or his successor Sargon II. Meanwhile, Judah's king Ahaz paid tribute to Assyria to avoid invasion during this period of Assy
The document provides background information on key figures involved in the historical events described in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. It discusses Cyrus allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem after the 70 year exile, led by Zerubbabel and Jeshua. It then discusses the kings of Persia, Darius and Artaxerxes, who helped complete the temple. It describes Ezra leading a second return, with authority from Artaxerxes to appoint judges and govern according to Jewish law, and highlights Ezra as a skilled scribe and teacher of the law of Moses.
The document describes opposition to the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem from local officials who question the Jews' authority to do so. It recounts the history of the Temple's destruction by Nebuchadnezzar and its rebuilding under Cyrus' decree. The local officials write to King Darius asking him to search records to confirm Cyrus' decree allowing reconstruction of the Temple.
The document discusses several biblical passages that illustrate the high cost of ignoring God. It describes how the Israelites faced obstacles in conquering the Promised Land due to their disobedience but were able to take the land when obedient. It also discusses how Solomon, Manasseh and others led Israel away from God through their actions and how prophets foretold judgment for lack of knowledge and obedience.
Ezra 8 provides a list of heads of families who returned to Jerusalem from Babylon with Ezra during the reign of King Artaxerxes. The list includes descendants of Phinehas, Ithamar and David. A total of 1,754 men are accounted for, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers and other families. Scholars note some similarities and differences between this list and one provided in Ezra 2 of those who returned earlier with Zerubbabel. The authenticity of the list has been debated but is supported by its appearance in 1 Esdras.
This document outlines the major stories and events in Genesis 1-11, including the Creation, Fall, Flood, and Tower of Babel narratives. It discusses the entities and transitions involved in each story. The overarching themes are the fulfillment found in Jesus Christ, the beginning and intended end set by God, and how sin disrupted God's original plan. Key points highlighted include Jesus as the fulfillment of God's creation, the turning points where sin entered the world, and God's response through judgment and redemption.
The Seven Words Jesus Spoke from the Cross Number 7Grace Canberra
This Easter Supper we looked at the seven words Jesus spoke from the cross. Here is the seventh & final word - "Father into your hands I commit my spirit."
The Seven Words Jesus Spoke from the Cross Number 3Grace Canberra
This Easter Supper we looked at the seven words Jesus spoke from the cross. Here is the third one - "Women behold your son and John behold your mother."
The Seven Words Jesus Spoke from the Cross Number 2Grace Canberra
This Easter Supper we looked at the seven words Jesus spoke from the cross. This is number two - "Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise
The Seven Words Jesus Spoke From the Cross - Number 1Grace Canberra
This Easter Supper we looked at the seven words Jesus spoke from the cross. Here is the first word - "Father forgive them for they know not what they do."
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Pilate questions Jesus about whether he is the King of the Jews. Jesus responds that his kingdom is not of this world and that he was born to testify to the truth. Though Pilate declares Jesus a king, Jesus explains that his kingdom is from another place and that he came to testify to the truth, implying a spiritual rather than political kingdom.
The enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were rebuilding the Temple of the LORD in Jerusalem. They approached the leaders and offered to help with the rebuilding. However, their real intention was to discourage and frustrate the work. They bribed officials to work against the rebuilding efforts and wrote letters to the king accusing the Jews of rebellion. The enemies did not want the walls of Jerusalem rebuilt in case it diminished tribute and taxes paid to the king.
1. Peter and John encountered a crippled man begging at the temple who asked them for money.
2. Peter told the man that he had no money but in the name of Jesus Christ he could walk, and the man was instantly healed.
3. A crowd gathered and was amazed by the healing. Peter told them the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob had glorified Jesus and they were witnesses to his resurrection.
This week is Session Two of our new series on hearing and applying the prophetic and Rachel looks at the story of Peter & John healing the lame man and speaking prophetically into hopeless situations.
This is our last session in our series on Spiritual Warfare and Steve Watts ends with a bang and a great message on walking the talk and getting "pickled"!
This week is Session 2 of our new series within a series on Spiritual Warfare as we continue our journey through the Book of Ephesians. In this session, Rachel gives us a message about outrageous hospitality.
"Lift off" by Pastor Mark Behr at North Athens Baptist ChurchJurgenFinch
23 June 2024
Morning Service at North Athens Baptist Church Athens, Michigan
“Lift Off” by Pastor Mark Behr
Scriptures: Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:6-11.
We are a small country Church in Athens Michigan who loves to reach out to others with the love of God. We worship an Awesome God who loves the whole world and wants everyone to see and understand what He has done for us. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) We hope you are encouraging by our Sunday Morning sermon videos. If you are ever in the area, please feel free to attend our Sunday Morning Services at North Athens Baptist Church 2020 M Drive South, Athens, Michigan. If you have any question and would like to talk to Pastor Mark, or have prayer request please call the church at (269) 729-553
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God calls us to a journey of worshiping Him. In this journey you will encounter different obstacles and derailments that will want to sway you from worshiping God. You got to be intentional in breaking the barriers staged on your way of worship in order to offer God acceptable worship.
5.3. Mandukya Upanishad
The Mandukya Upanishad (the four states of consciousness)
The Mandukya Upanishad belongs to the Atharvaveda. Although it contains only 12 verses.
This Upanishad became the basis for the emergence of the Advaita Vedanta or the philosophy of monism, according to which Brahman alone is the truth and the rest is an illusion.
The Upanishad deals with the symbolic significance of the sacred syllable Aum and its correlation with the four states of consciousness, namely the wakeful consciousness, dream state, the state of deep sleep or dreamless sleep and the state of transcendental consciousness in which all divisions and duality disappears and the self alone exists in its pure state, all by itself.
1. Wakefulness—Jagrat (Vaisvanara is the first stage - A) Consciousness
In this state, atman (the Supreme Self) is mainly mis-identified with annamaya kosha (the “sheath composed of food”—the physical body).
Thus, the jiva (soul) travels in objectivity and becomes an object itself, mostly ignoring its subjective consciousness.
taittreya upanishad - tradition of yoga and Upanishads, this concept of panch...Karuna Yoga Vidya Peetham
In his search towards reality or the unchanging fundamental unit of this universe, a scientist started with the external gross world of solid matter which is simple and easy to see, divide, and do experiments with.
This search led him through steps of understanding of this entire world of matter starting from elements, molecules, atoms, protons, neutrons and electrons;
He further understood that it is all packets of energy.
The atoms conglomerate together to form various chemicals; our body is therefore a permutation and combination of various chemicals. (Packets of energy in various configurations) When they join together they form molecules, cells, tissues organs, etc.
These follow certain well defined laws of nature and are controlled by nervous (electrical) and chemical (hormones) mechanisms to bring about movement and action in each and every cell.
Thus annamaya kosha is the physical frame which the grossest of the five Koshas.
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Esta lição é uma oportunidade para discutirmos um assunto multo mal interpretado no contexto cristão, que é o fato de algumas pessoas pensarem que o conhecer Jesus é ter a nossa vida mudada em todas as áreas, como se Deus tivesse o dever de transportar-nos deste mundo para um outro mundo onde muitas coisas maravilhosas que desejamos seriam reais. No entanto, a nossa fé não nos tira do mundo após nos convertermos; ao invés disso, permanecemos vivendo sob as mesmas circunstâncias. O propósito de Deus não é nos tirar do mundo, mas nos livrar das ações do maligno (Jo 17.15), Sendo assim, a vida eterna não significa estar fora da realidade deste mundo, mas conhecer o único Deus verdadeiro (Jo 17.3).
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2. Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem
7 Many years later, during the reign of King
Artaxerxes of Persia, there was a man named Ezra.
was the son of Seraiah, son of Azariah, son of
Hilkiah, 2 son of Shallum, son of Zadok, son of
Ahitub,3 son of Amariah, son of Azariah, son of
Meraioth,4 son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of
Bukki,5 son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of
Eleazar, son of Aaron the high priest.
3. 6 This Ezra was a scribe who was well versed in the Law
of Moses, which the LORD, the God of Israel, had given
the people of Israel. He came up to Jerusalem from
Babylon, and the king gave him everything he asked for,
because the gracious hand of the LORD his God was on
him. 7 Some of the people of Israel, as well as some of
priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and Temple
servants, traveled up to Jerusalem with him in the
year of King Artaxerxes’ reign. 8 Ezra arrived in Jerusalem
in August of that year. 9 He had arranged to leave
on April 8, the first day of the new year, and he arrived
Jerusalem on August 4, for the gracious hand of his God
4. 10 This was because Ezra had determined to study and
obey the Law of the LORD and to teach those decrees
regulations to the people of Israel.
6. Artaxerxes’ Letter to Ezra
11 King Artaxerxes had given a copy of the following letter
letter to Ezra, the priest and scribe who studied and
taught the commands and decrees of the LORD to Israel:
12 “From Artaxerxes, the king of kings, to Ezra the priest,
the teacher of the law of the God of heaven. Greetings.
13 “I decree that any of the people of Israel in my
kingdom, including the priests and Levites, may
volunteer to return to Jerusalem with you. 14 I and my
council of seven hereby instruct you to conduct an
inquiry into the situation in Judah and Jerusalem, based
on your God’s law, which is in your hand.
7. 15 We also commission you to take with you silver and
gold, which we are freely presenting as an offering to
God of Israel who lives in Jerusalem. 16 “Furthermore, you
are to take any silver and gold that you may obtain from
the province of Babylon, as well as the voluntary
of the people and the priests that are presented for the
Temple of their God in Jerusalem. 17 These donations are
to be used specifically for the purchase of bulls, rams,
male lambs, and the appropriate grain offerings and
liquid offerings, all of which will be offered on the altar of
the Temple of your God in Jerusalem. 18 Any silver and
gold that is left over may be used in whatever way you
8. 19 “But as for the cups we are entrusting to you for the
service of the Temple of your God, deliver them all to the
God of Jerusalem. 20 If you need anything else for your
God’s Temple or for any similar needs, you may take it
from the royal treasury.
21 “I, Artaxerxes the king, hereby send this decree to all
the treasurers in the province west of the Euphrates
‘You are to give Ezra, the priest and teacher of the law of
the God of heaven, whatever he requests of you. 22 You
to give him up to 7,500 pounds of silver, 500 bushels of
wheat, 550 gallons of wine, 550 gallons of olive oil, and
unlimited supply of salt.
9. 23 Be careful to provide whatever the God of heaven
demands for his Temple, for why should we risk bringing
God’s anger against the realm of the king and his
also decree that no priest, Levite, singer, gatekeeper,
Temple servant, or other worker in this Temple of God
will be required to pay tribute, customs, or tolls of any
kind.’ 25 “And you, Ezra, are to use the wisdom your God
has given you to appoint magistrates and judges who
know your God’s laws to govern all the people in the
province west of the Euphrates River. Teach the law to
anyone who does not know it. 26 Anyone who refuses to
obey the law of your God and the law of the king will be
punished immediately,
10. either by death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or
imprisonment.”
Ezra Praises the LORD
27 Praise the LORD, the God of our ancestors, who made the
the king want to beautify the Temple of the LORD in
Jerusalem!28 And praise him for demonstrating such
unfailing love to me by honoring me before the king, his
council, and all his mighty nobles! I felt encouraged
because the gracious hand of the LORD my God was on
me. And I gathered some of the leaders of Israel to return
with me to Jerusalem.