(Song 4:8 [KJVA])
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.
(Song 4:8 [KJVA])
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.
Numbers 17-20, Red heifer ashes, Zin, rod budding, resurrection a sign, salt ...Valley Bible Fellowship
Numbers chapter 17-20, Red heifer ashes, wilderness of Zin, Aaron’s rod budding, resurrection a sign, salt in the Bible, outside the camp, do not add to God’s words, wood hyssop and scarlet, speak to not strike the Rock, Zin, Kadesh, Mount Hor, Israel always rejects the Rock the 1st. time, Meribah
Elohim led the Israelites out of Egypt by pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. Though the more direct path was through Philistine land, Elohim knew the Israelites would regret seeing war and return to Egypt, so he led them the long way through the wilderness. Moshe brought Joseph's bones as the Israelites had promised to return them to the promised land, representing the identity and future return of the lost 10 tribes. Elohim's guiding presence in the pillar established his people on the foundation of redemption.
Pharaoh had a dream of seven fat cows being eaten by seven thin cows, and another of seven full ears of grain being swallowed by seven thin ears, which Joseph interpreted as seven coming years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Joseph advised Pharaoh to appoint overseers to collect and store 20% of the harvest during plenty to provide food for the coming famine. Pharaoh recognized Joseph's wisdom and put him in charge of preparing for the famine.
God tells Moses to go down from Mount Sinai and confront the Israelites because they have become depraved by worshipping a golden calf. God threatens to destroy them, but Moses pleads for mercy by reminding God of his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God relents from punishing his people.
The psalmist prays for mercy and forgiveness from God, asking for a clean heart and steadfast spirit. He asks not to be cast out from God's presence or denied the Holy Spirit.
The reading from 1 Timothy expresses gratitude to Christ for strengthening Paul and appointing him to preach the good news despite his past sins and persecution of Christians.
The document provides an overview of several stories from the book of Exodus in the Bible. It describes how the Israelites witnessed God's salvation by parting the Red Sea to allow them to escape Pharaoh's army. It then discusses how the Israelites were baptized into Moses and compares this to Christian baptism today. Several times the Israelites grumbled against God and Moses for lack of food or water, showing their short memories, until God provided for their needs each time. God promises to make the Israelites his special people if they obey his covenant. The Israelites later rebel and worship a golden calf, almost causing God to destroy them, until Moses intercedes. God punishes the sinners and the Israelites then willingly contribute materials and
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the baptism of Jesus, including commentary on the readings. The first reading from Isaiah speaks of preparing the way of the Lord. The psalm calls the people to praise God as king. The second reading from Titus discusses God's grace appearing through Jesus to save people from sin. The gospel reading recounts John baptizing people with water and saying one greater will baptize with the Holy Spirit, then describes Jesus' own baptism when the Spirit descended on him.
(Song 4:8 [KJVA])
Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shenir and Hermon, from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards.
Numbers 17-20, Red heifer ashes, Zin, rod budding, resurrection a sign, salt ...Valley Bible Fellowship
Numbers chapter 17-20, Red heifer ashes, wilderness of Zin, Aaron’s rod budding, resurrection a sign, salt in the Bible, outside the camp, do not add to God’s words, wood hyssop and scarlet, speak to not strike the Rock, Zin, Kadesh, Mount Hor, Israel always rejects the Rock the 1st. time, Meribah
Elohim led the Israelites out of Egypt by pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. Though the more direct path was through Philistine land, Elohim knew the Israelites would regret seeing war and return to Egypt, so he led them the long way through the wilderness. Moshe brought Joseph's bones as the Israelites had promised to return them to the promised land, representing the identity and future return of the lost 10 tribes. Elohim's guiding presence in the pillar established his people on the foundation of redemption.
Pharaoh had a dream of seven fat cows being eaten by seven thin cows, and another of seven full ears of grain being swallowed by seven thin ears, which Joseph interpreted as seven coming years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Joseph advised Pharaoh to appoint overseers to collect and store 20% of the harvest during plenty to provide food for the coming famine. Pharaoh recognized Joseph's wisdom and put him in charge of preparing for the famine.
God tells Moses to go down from Mount Sinai and confront the Israelites because they have become depraved by worshipping a golden calf. God threatens to destroy them, but Moses pleads for mercy by reminding God of his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God relents from punishing his people.
The psalmist prays for mercy and forgiveness from God, asking for a clean heart and steadfast spirit. He asks not to be cast out from God's presence or denied the Holy Spirit.
The reading from 1 Timothy expresses gratitude to Christ for strengthening Paul and appointing him to preach the good news despite his past sins and persecution of Christians.
The document provides an overview of several stories from the book of Exodus in the Bible. It describes how the Israelites witnessed God's salvation by parting the Red Sea to allow them to escape Pharaoh's army. It then discusses how the Israelites were baptized into Moses and compares this to Christian baptism today. Several times the Israelites grumbled against God and Moses for lack of food or water, showing their short memories, until God provided for their needs each time. God promises to make the Israelites his special people if they obey his covenant. The Israelites later rebel and worship a golden calf, almost causing God to destroy them, until Moses intercedes. God punishes the sinners and the Israelites then willingly contribute materials and
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the baptism of Jesus, including commentary on the readings. The first reading from Isaiah speaks of preparing the way of the Lord. The psalm calls the people to praise God as king. The second reading from Titus discusses God's grace appearing through Jesus to save people from sin. The gospel reading recounts John baptizing people with water and saying one greater will baptize with the Holy Spirit, then describes Jesus' own baptism when the Spirit descended on him.
This passage describes Joseph's dreams that caused further conflict with his brothers. Joseph told his brothers that in one dream, his sheaf of grain stood up while all their sheaves bowed down to his. In another dream, the sun, moon and 11 stars bowed down to him. The brothers were angered by these dreams and believed they indicated Joseph would rule over them. Though Joseph told his father the second dream as well, his father rebuked him for telling the dreams.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are just stewards. We are not supposed to be plunderers. Resign if you cannot be a good and honest steward, before they kick you out.
Fr. Cielo
Numbers Class 04 From sinai to Kadesh BarneaRichard Spinos
The document summarizes chapters 9-10 and 11-14 of the book of Numbers. It discusses the Israelites' departure from Mount Sinai, guided by the cloud and trumpet sounds. Key events on their journey to Kadesh Barnea included murmuring over food, Moses growing weary without help, God appointing 70 elders to assist, and Miriam and Aaron rebelling against Moses' authority, for which Miriam was afflicted with leprosy. The cloud guided their movement, and rebellion hindered God's leading.
The document provides commentary for the Sunday liturgy on All Saints Day, focusing on the first reading from Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14. It summarizes:
1) John's visions of an angel holding God's seal, a multitude in white robes before God's throne, and angels/elders worshipping God;
2) An elder asks about those in white robes and says they survived distress and washed robes in Christ's blood;
3) The reading describes the saints in heaven bearing God's seal, wearing white after persevering in faith during persecution for Christ.
This document discusses how Christians can make a difference in the world. It provides three essentials for making disciples: purpose, process, and promise. It also evaluates the world as corrupt and sinful, with two kinds of people: children of God and children of the devil. However, through Jesus Christ, people can become children of God. The document encourages renewing one's mind, revealing and standing for the truth, and allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you. It emphasizes that every Christian is called and set apart to make a difference for God's glory.
The document provides a summary and analysis of the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time C. It examines the first reading from Amos which warns against complacency, the responsorial Psalm praising God for helping the oppressed, and the Gospel story of the rich man and Lazarus. The second reading from Timothy exhorts Christians to pursue righteousness and keep God's commandments until Christ's return. Overall the document analyzes the lessons around caring for the poor and avoiding selfishness.
The document is a Bible study guide that provides an outline and commentary for the Sunday readings which focus on the Epiphany of the Lord. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah about the light of the Lord shining upon the Israelites and nations coming to their light. The responsorial psalm calls for just rulers. The second reading from Ephesians discusses Paul's stewardship in revealing the mystery that Gentiles are coheirs in Christ. The Gospel reading recounts the story of the Magi following the star to find Jesus and worship him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The document provides commentary and context for the Sunday readings which discuss eschatological themes of the end times. It summarizes the first reading from Daniel about the coming of the great prince Michael and the resurrection of the righteous. The responsorial psalm expresses trust in God's protection. The second reading from Hebrews contrasts Christ's one perfect sacrifice with the imperfect sacrifices of the Old Testament priests. The Gospel reading from Mark describes the signs that will precede Christ's second coming, though the exact timing is unknown.
The document contains a Bible study guide for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It includes summaries and commentary on the first reading from 1 Kings about Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, the responsorial Psalm, and the second reading from Hebrews about Christ appearing as a high priest. The document provides context and outlines for the readings to aid in focusing homilies and sharing.
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study, including summaries of the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time C.
1) The first reading from Sirach discusses God as a just judge who hears the cries of the oppressed and favors the prayer of the lowly.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that the Lord hears the cry of the poor and comes to the aid of the just.
3) The second reading from 2 Timothy finds Paul resigned to his impending death, but confident in God's rescue and the reward of righteousness for those who long for His appearance.
God reconciles humanity to himself through Christ. Those who are in Christ are a new creation, with the old things passed away. God has given humanity the ministry of reconciliation by entrusting us with the message of reconciliation and making us ambassadors for Christ. We implore others to be reconciled to God, for Christ was made sin for our sake so that we may become the righteousness of God in him.
The document summarizes key events and lessons from the life of Joshua as recorded in the Bible. It discusses Joshua's preparation under Moses as his servant, his leadership in battles to take the Promised Land including the victories at Jericho and Ai, and the challenges the new generation faced in fully taking possession of the land due to lack of faith. It emphasizes themes of courage, faith in God over confidence in the flesh, and the importance of sanctification and preparation for their calling.
The document provides details for a Bible study on the 5th Sunday of Easter including readings and commentary. The first reading from Acts describes Paul and Barnabas strengthening early Christian communities and appointing leaders after proclaiming the gospel. The psalm emphasizes praising God's kingdom. The second reading from Revelation speaks of a new heaven, new earth and God's dwelling with humanity. The gospel from John relates Jesus commanding the disciples to love one another as a sign they are his disciples.
This document provides commentary and analysis for the readings on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah 35:4-7 which encourages those with frightened hearts, saying God will come to save them and heal the blind, deaf, lame. It then analyzes the responsorial Psalm 146 which praises God for sustaining the oppressed, hungry, captive. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from James 2:1-5 which commands believers to show no partiality between the rich and poor among them.
Dear sisters and brothers,
If you feel you are called to priestly and religious life, better respond now. Don't delay. Don't enter when you are already sickly and old.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides biographical information about John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It states that John Mark was the nephew of Barnabas, a close companion of the apostle Peter for 12 years, and an eyewitness to Jesus referred to as "the certain young man" in Mark 14:51. It also notes that Mark attended Paul and Barnabas, and accompanied Barnabas on their second missionary journey. The document then discusses key themes in the Gospel of Mark, including that Jesus came to serve and give his life as a ransom for many, emphasizing his suffering and humanity. It proceeds to provide an overview of the contents of Chapter 1 of the Gospel of Mark.
This passage describes Joseph's dreams that caused further conflict with his brothers. Joseph told his brothers that in one dream, his sheaf of grain stood up while all their sheaves bowed down to his. In another dream, the sun, moon and 11 stars bowed down to him. The brothers were angered by these dreams and believed they indicated Joseph would rule over them. Though Joseph told his father the second dream as well, his father rebuked him for telling the dreams.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are just stewards. We are not supposed to be plunderers. Resign if you cannot be a good and honest steward, before they kick you out.
Fr. Cielo
Numbers Class 04 From sinai to Kadesh BarneaRichard Spinos
The document summarizes chapters 9-10 and 11-14 of the book of Numbers. It discusses the Israelites' departure from Mount Sinai, guided by the cloud and trumpet sounds. Key events on their journey to Kadesh Barnea included murmuring over food, Moses growing weary without help, God appointing 70 elders to assist, and Miriam and Aaron rebelling against Moses' authority, for which Miriam was afflicted with leprosy. The cloud guided their movement, and rebellion hindered God's leading.
The document provides commentary for the Sunday liturgy on All Saints Day, focusing on the first reading from Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14. It summarizes:
1) John's visions of an angel holding God's seal, a multitude in white robes before God's throne, and angels/elders worshipping God;
2) An elder asks about those in white robes and says they survived distress and washed robes in Christ's blood;
3) The reading describes the saints in heaven bearing God's seal, wearing white after persevering in faith during persecution for Christ.
This document discusses how Christians can make a difference in the world. It provides three essentials for making disciples: purpose, process, and promise. It also evaluates the world as corrupt and sinful, with two kinds of people: children of God and children of the devil. However, through Jesus Christ, people can become children of God. The document encourages renewing one's mind, revealing and standing for the truth, and allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you. It emphasizes that every Christian is called and set apart to make a difference for God's glory.
The document provides a summary and analysis of the readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time C. It examines the first reading from Amos which warns against complacency, the responsorial Psalm praising God for helping the oppressed, and the Gospel story of the rich man and Lazarus. The second reading from Timothy exhorts Christians to pursue righteousness and keep God's commandments until Christ's return. Overall the document analyzes the lessons around caring for the poor and avoiding selfishness.
The document is a Bible study guide that provides an outline and commentary for the Sunday readings which focus on the Epiphany of the Lord. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah about the light of the Lord shining upon the Israelites and nations coming to their light. The responsorial psalm calls for just rulers. The second reading from Ephesians discusses Paul's stewardship in revealing the mystery that Gentiles are coheirs in Christ. The Gospel reading recounts the story of the Magi following the star to find Jesus and worship him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
The document provides commentary and context for the Sunday readings which discuss eschatological themes of the end times. It summarizes the first reading from Daniel about the coming of the great prince Michael and the resurrection of the righteous. The responsorial psalm expresses trust in God's protection. The second reading from Hebrews contrasts Christ's one perfect sacrifice with the imperfect sacrifices of the Old Testament priests. The Gospel reading from Mark describes the signs that will precede Christ's second coming, though the exact timing is unknown.
The document contains a Bible study guide for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It includes summaries and commentary on the first reading from 1 Kings about Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, the responsorial Psalm, and the second reading from Hebrews about Christ appearing as a high priest. The document provides context and outlines for the readings to aid in focusing homilies and sharing.
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study, including summaries of the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time C.
1) The first reading from Sirach discusses God as a just judge who hears the cries of the oppressed and favors the prayer of the lowly.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that the Lord hears the cry of the poor and comes to the aid of the just.
3) The second reading from 2 Timothy finds Paul resigned to his impending death, but confident in God's rescue and the reward of righteousness for those who long for His appearance.
God reconciles humanity to himself through Christ. Those who are in Christ are a new creation, with the old things passed away. God has given humanity the ministry of reconciliation by entrusting us with the message of reconciliation and making us ambassadors for Christ. We implore others to be reconciled to God, for Christ was made sin for our sake so that we may become the righteousness of God in him.
The document summarizes key events and lessons from the life of Joshua as recorded in the Bible. It discusses Joshua's preparation under Moses as his servant, his leadership in battles to take the Promised Land including the victories at Jericho and Ai, and the challenges the new generation faced in fully taking possession of the land due to lack of faith. It emphasizes themes of courage, faith in God over confidence in the flesh, and the importance of sanctification and preparation for their calling.
The document provides details for a Bible study on the 5th Sunday of Easter including readings and commentary. The first reading from Acts describes Paul and Barnabas strengthening early Christian communities and appointing leaders after proclaiming the gospel. The psalm emphasizes praising God's kingdom. The second reading from Revelation speaks of a new heaven, new earth and God's dwelling with humanity. The gospel from John relates Jesus commanding the disciples to love one another as a sign they are his disciples.
This document provides commentary and analysis for the readings on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah 35:4-7 which encourages those with frightened hearts, saying God will come to save them and heal the blind, deaf, lame. It then analyzes the responsorial Psalm 146 which praises God for sustaining the oppressed, hungry, captive. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from James 2:1-5 which commands believers to show no partiality between the rich and poor among them.
Dear sisters and brothers,
If you feel you are called to priestly and religious life, better respond now. Don't delay. Don't enter when you are already sickly and old.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides biographical information about John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It states that John Mark was the nephew of Barnabas, a close companion of the apostle Peter for 12 years, and an eyewitness to Jesus referred to as "the certain young man" in Mark 14:51. It also notes that Mark attended Paul and Barnabas, and accompanied Barnabas on their second missionary journey. The document then discusses key themes in the Gospel of Mark, including that Jesus came to serve and give his life as a ransom for many, emphasizing his suffering and humanity. It proceeds to provide an overview of the contents of Chapter 1 of the Gospel of Mark.
The document provides an in-depth analysis and summary of Revelation chapters 1-3, which describe Jesus Christ's messages to the seven churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. It begins by introducing the context and background, then analyzes each element of Christ's appearance and identifies him as the divine messenger. It examines the meaning and significance behind the imagery used. Finally, it summarizes the key points in Christ's message to the church of Ephesus as an example.
The document provides an overview of the Book of Numbers in the Bible. It discusses that Moses was the author and it was written between 1440-1400 BC. Most of the events take place in the wilderness as the Israelites wander for 40 years before reaching the Promised Land. The book gets its name from the census taken of the Israelites. Key themes are obedience, rebellion, and God's holiness. It prefigures Jesus Christ through the sacrifices and prophecies mentioned. The book serves as an example of both God's kindness and severity depending on whether the Israelites obeyed or rebelled.
This document discusses the characteristics of the sealed and the church's role in the end times based on several Bible passages. It states that the church will go forth conquering and to conquer, clothed in God's grace and glory. It describes the former and latter rains as preparing the crops, and says the latter rain will revive and strengthen God's people during the final conflict. It highlights passages about the loud cry of the third angel's message, God's people coming out of Babylon, and the earth being filled with God's glory in the last days.
A verse by verse commentary on Matthew chapter 3 dealing with the preaching and baptism of John the Baptist. Jesus came to John for baptism, but he resisted. Jesus convinced him to allow it, and when Jesus came up out of the water the Spirit of God descended like a dove on him, and God spoke His approval upon His Son.
President John Kennedy once observed, “The history of man is the history of war?” Why is this statement true? Jesus prophesied, “You shall hear of wars and rumors of wars” (Mt. 24:6). Why is world peace so elusive and seemingly unattainable?
Why is Messiah called the “Prince of Peace”? (Isa. 9:6) How does Jesus bring “peace on earth”? (Psa. 46:9; Lk. 2:14) What is peace? What are the different kinds of peace? Are you at peace with yourself and others? How did you find peace? Is there anyone with whom you have had difficulty being at peace with? What do you suppose is the cause of your conflict? What can you do to be at peace with this person? (Rom. 12:18)
The document discusses John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. It says he was the nephew of Barnabas, a close companion of the apostle Peter for 12 years, and an eyewitness to Jesus's ministry. It then summarizes some of the key themes of Mark's gospel, including the suffering servant and humanity and servant heart of Christ. It also provides context on John the Baptist and Jesus's baptism by him in the Jordan River.
The document discusses the Hebrew feasts and their significance, focusing on parallels between events at Mount Sinai and Pentecost. It suggests that Pentecost likely took place 50 days after the Israelites' Exodus from Egypt, and draws connections between the two events, such as God's presence manifested through wind, noise, fire and earthquake. The document asserts that Jesus fulfilled the symbolism of the feasts through his death, resurrection and ascension, and that Pentecost inaugurated the New Covenant and Jesus' eternal priesthood.
The document discusses the biblical concept of the "Mark of the Beast" from Revelation 13. It argues that the mark should not be interpreted as a literal mark or identification, but rather as a figurative mark referring to one's spiritual allegiance. Specifically, it claims the Mark of the Beast refers to being "in Islam" or following the teachings of Muhammad, as seen in the commands of the Quran to subjugate or tax non-Muslims. The document asserts that true believers are marked or sealed by God in the spiritual realm through faith, in contrast to those marked by Satan through following false doctrine.
This document discusses missions in the Bible. It summarizes that God had a universal plan of salvation for all nations from the beginning, as seen in passages like Genesis 3:15. It shows how God called Abraham and his descendants to bless all nations. God established Israel as a holy nation of priests to bring God's word to the world. The Old Testament prophets spoke of a kingdom and ruler that would reign over all nations. Jesus fulfilled these prophecies and commissioned his followers to continue spreading the gospel to all nations, as seen happening in the book of Acts.
One of the most precious gifts heaven be-
stows on the earth is a man with a message for
his fellows. A man sent to deliver tidings of
great joy, to accjuaint us with God's thoughts
and purposes about us, to pour light into our
darkness, and to fill the heart with a song of
gladness — what greater boon could be ours,
or should be more acceptable? Such a gift
ranks above every earthly good, ranks next to
God 's ' ' unspeakable gift ' ' with which indeed
it is closely associated. And such men do now
and then appear; genuine messengers from
God, envoys extraordinary from the court of
heaven.
In Revelations 14:6-12, a second angel follows the first angel warning the people of the World against Babylon and the drinking of her abominable wine? What or who is Babylon? And what are the abominations of babylon. Many Christian writers have referred the Roman Catholic Church System as babylon over generations past and even presently, is this true ? Let's find out from this presentation!
A verse by verse commentary on Micah 4 dealing with the last days and the mountain of the Lord's temple being established, and all nations will live in peace. God's plan for the future is revealed.
Liturgical Bible Study - Baptism of the Lord Cycle BJeffrey Meneses
The document provides commentary and reflections on the Sunday readings for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It summarizes each reading individually and then ties them together by focusing on the baptism of Jesus and what it means for our own baptism. The homily should discuss how Jesus' baptism introduced his mission to bring God's message of peace and how our baptism calls us to spread God's love through our own missions in the world.
William Miller and other preachers in the early 1800s predicted that Jesus would return around 1844 based on interpretations of Bible prophecies. This sparked the Adventist movement, as Miller's message spread across North America and other parts of the world through preachers, publications, and even children preachers in Scandinavia. While the predicted date of 1844 came to be known as the "Great Disappointment" when Jesus did not return as expected, it marked the beginning of the Adventist movement which continues today.
Revelation 19 sept 2, 2012 sermon slides (1)John Smith
This document provides an overview and summary of key passages from Revelation chapter 19. It discusses how John hears the rejoicing in heaven over the fall of Babylon and the wedding of the Lamb and his bride. It then describes the vision John sees of the return of Jesus Christ, riding a white horse as King of kings and Lord of lords, to defeat his enemies and establish his eternal kingdom. The document encourages readers to accept God's invitation to the wedding through faith in Jesus Christ.
A series of classes designed to turn you into a "World Christian" by helping you discover the truth of God's unfulfilled global purpose to reach all peoples. It will ignite in you a passion to take action and fulfill your destiny as part of God's plan.
History of israel part 3 PRRM Bible Study Group Averell Gaspar
This document provides a summary of key events and teachings from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. It discusses how Leviticus outlines the proper way for Israelites to worship God and maintain holiness, including rules for various offerings and sacrifices. A major topic is the Day of Atonement, including the roles of the two goats and how their blood was used to cleanse the people. The document also draws connections between these Old Testament teachings and rituals and how Jesus fulfilled them as our final atonement for sins through his death on the cross.
The Yoke is no Joke
Text: Jeremiah 28
I. A Respectable Pretender- Jer 28:1-3
A. An Accusation- Jer 28:1
B. An Anticipation- Jer 28:2-3
C. An Aristocracy- Jer 28:4
II. A Sympathetic Saint- Jer 28:5-6
A. A Scriptural Stance- Jer 28:8
B. A Divine Litmus Test- Jer 28:9
III. An Exaggerated Clarification- Jer 28:10-11
IV. The Persistent Prophet- Jer 28:12-15
A. Authority Exercised- Jer 28:16
B. Acceleration of Expiration- Jer 28:17
1. Who was responsible for the yoke?
2. Who can break a yoke?
V. The yoke is no joke, but the proper yoke is easy.
• A yoke in your youth is good training for old age.
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
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This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
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1. LEBANON FOR CHRIST
Lebanon for Christ is the motto of the campaign that we need to
launch as soon as possible by the grace of the one who guides us,
the Lord JESUS himself, after he had anointed us strongly by the
holy spirit, sent us to fulfill his glory & to win the precious souls on
his heart, to help them receive his complete, miraculous salvation.
To him be all the glory, power, dignity & glory forever more.
Amen.
2. Meaning of “Lebanon”:
The name of Lebanon is derived from the root “Laban” that means
“white”, some of them say it’s also derived from the root
“Louban”& it means “Incense”.
The concept of whiteness comes from the existence of the white snow
that exists on the pick of the high mountains during the six months of
the year or from its caclaire white mountains.
Jer 18:14 Shall the snow of Lebanon fail from the rock of
the field? or shall the cold waters that flow down from
afar be dried up?
Whereas the concept of the incense is mentioned in the holy bible
“smell of Lebanon” as an indication to the wax, the fragrance & the
incense that smell from the forests of Lebanon & its woods.
3. Hos14:6 "His branches shall spread, and his
beauty shall be as the olive tree and his smell
as Lebanon".
And the 2 notions may be combined together in the word"Lebanon",
referring to the pure white incense, "Frankincense", that the magi
has offered to Christ at his birth.(Mat2: 11)
"And when they were come into the house, they
saw the young child with Mary his mother, and
fell down, and worshipped him: and when they
had opened their treasures, they presented unto
him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh".
the border of Lebanon
The holy bible presents an accurate account about the border of
Lebanon that is stretched from the northern hills of Galilee, north of
Palestine and it includes Mount Harmon (Mount Sheikh) known as
Sirion or Sneer (deut3: 9) & that is showing Damascus (song7: 4),
& eastern mountain of Lebanon , behind him till the gateway of
Hamah (Jos13: 5), it includes also the valley of Bekaa (Jos11: 17),
& chain of western mountains parallel to the sea (1kin5: 9). The
most important Lebanese cities are: Tyr, Sidon, Byblos & Arwad
(Eze27: 8-9).
The Christ manifested forth his glory
As Jesus started choosing his 12 disciples, he went by an invitation
with his mother & disciples to a wedding in Cana. There, he
performed his first miracle when he changed water into wine &
there he revealed his glory and since that time his disciples believed
in him & clung to him.
The Christian scholars confirmed that the Galilee in which the 1st
miracle has happened by Jesus is located in the south of Lebanon
not in Kafarkanna beside Nazareth as some people claim, also
rather the forefathers scholars in the first & second century A.D.
that was spotted in phoenix. The Lord Jesus declared that he is the
awaited messiah in Lebanon and proved what it was confirmed by
John the Baptist that he is the messiah and since that time his
disciples believed in him through his 1st miracle and followed him
with utter confidence & hope.
(John2: 11)"This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of
Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed
on him". This miracle is the first sign that has been done by Jesus
in Cana in the Galilee, revealed his glory therefore his disciples
believed in him.
4. Responsibility of Lebanon
The holy inspiration resembles Christ to Lebanon, he says about him
in (Song of Songs5:15) "his countenance is as Lebanon, excellent
as the cedar".
It put in us a big responsibility and it explains the circumstances
that this special country is facing, that experiences the blessings
every time it humbles itself & seeks the face of the Lord (Isa29:
17-19), … (Isa2: 12- 15: 10-23,34)(Zek11: 1)and experiences
tragedies every time it feels the pride (Isa35: 2- 60: 13).
Due to this long experience that Lebanon has went through, we
didn't want to stand watching, crossing our arms but the zeal of God
was stirred in our hearts, therefore we willed together some of the
Lebanese brothers to have a motto campaign "Lebanon for Christ",
in order to achieve the salvational & perfect plan of God to his
people to all the nations.
The vision of this campaign is to carry out the desire of Jesus' heart
from the beginning. He said:
( song4: 8)" Come with me from Lebanon, my spouse, with me from
Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Shiner and
Harmon, from the lions’ dens, from the mountains of the leopards".
Isa29: 17" Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be
turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be esteemed as
a forest?".
John10: 9" I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be
saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.
john10: 10" The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and
to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might
have it more abundantly.
After the invasion of Lebanon over the years, domination by many
nations that trampled over his people and shed his blood & ruined
its economy until the exile of all its youth to the whole inhabitants.
Since the Christianity didn't testify about Christ, preach his gospel,
and be faithful to its Lord, so it opened its gates to all the Muslims,
and its land became fertile for the increase of the religions & the
different sects that work against the salvational message of Christ.
We have made sure of the official statistics concerning the number
of the Christian & Muslim in Lebanon: muslim59.7% (Shiite,
Sunnite, Druses, Ishmaelite, Alawian…)
.Christianity: 39% (Maronite, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical…).
And a varieties of pagans, cults & heresies & the far east religion
1,3%.
5. So this official statistics confirms that the number of Muslims is 1,5
times more than the genuine & so-called Christians together.
So this is dangerous, so we have to move & work by the command of
the sovereign Lord, that is to evangelize in his name & to preach the
gospel among all.
After the increase of the different parties & Islamic groups & the
extremist fundamentalist, their first & last goal is to transform
Lebanon into an Islamic government that submit to the law of
"Mohammad Bin Abdullah" prophet of the Islam, inevitably this
country will be under the control of the Muslims politically,
religiously & socially.
The Lord was shouting with his loudest voice to the Lebanese people
whom underwent the yoke of the misleading shepherds & governors
who work for their goal achievements & their personal interests.
Isa2: 22"Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for
wherein is he to be accounted of?"
Jer17: 5 "I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto
them; for they have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment
of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst
the bonds".
And this is what happened exactly when most of the Lebanese have
put their hope & built their illus ional peace on mankind & through
that there were the mean of rescue & the salvation to them.
Thus, the divisions & parties have increased although the
commandment in the holy bible says:
Rom2: 8 "But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey
the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath".
Jas3: 16 " For where envying and strife is, there is confusion
and every evil work"
2Cor12: 20 ". For I fear, lest when I come, I shall not find you
such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as
ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes,
backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults: "
Jos 3: 14 " But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your
hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. "
And it came to pass, when the people removed from their tents, to pass
over Jordan, and the priests bearing the Ark of the Covenant before the
people;
So the man reaps whatever he sows. He summoned the wrath of God
on him & the prophecies about the war of Lebanon since hundred of
years till now has come to pass.
6. Isa34: 16 "Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no
one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it
hath commanded, and his spirit it hath gathered them".
The holy inspiration mentioned about the war in the Old Testament
declaring that Lebanon & its towering cedars will topple & his
people will be cut off, shall be humiliated, wander away &
captivated.
1st: the prophecies about the Lebanese war:
Jer 22:20 Go up to Lebanon, and cry; and lift up thy voice in
Bashan: and cry from Abarim; for all thy lovers are
destroyed.
Jer 22:21 I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I
will not hear. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that
thou obeyedst not my voice.
Jer 22:22 The wind shall feed all thy shepherds, and thy lovers
shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and
confounded for all thy wickedness.
Jer 22:23 O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the
cedars, how greatly to be pitied shalt thou be when pangs come
upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail!
Nah 1:4 He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up
all the rivers: Bashan languisheth, and Carmel, and the
flower of Lebanon languisheth.
2Ki 19:23 By thy messengers thou hast reproached the Lord,
and hast said, With the multitude of my chariots am I come
up to the height of the mountains, to the innermost parts of
Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the
choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into his farthest
lodging place, the forest of his fruitful field.
Psa 29:5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the
LORD breaketh in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.
Zec 11:1 Open thy doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may devour
thy cedars.
7. Zec 11:2 Howl, O fir tree, for the cedar is fallen, because the
goodly ones are spoiled: howl, O ye oaks of Bashan, for the
strong forest is come down.
Zec 11:4 Thus said the LORD my God: Feed the flock of
slaughter;
Zec 11:5 whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not
guilty; and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD, for I
am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.
Isa 33:9 The land mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is
ashamed and withereth away: Sharon is like a desert; and
Bashan and Carmel shake off their leaves.
Eze 17:3 and say, Thus saith the Lord GOD: A great eagle with
great wings and long pinions, full of feathers, which had
divers colours, came unto Lebanon, and took the top of the
cedar:
Eze 17:4 he cropped off the topmost of the young twigs thereof,
and carried it into a land of traffic; he set it in a city of
merchants.
Eze 31:3 Behold, the Assyrian was a cedar in Lebanon with fair
branches, and with a shadowing shroud, and of an high
stature; and his top was among the thick boughs.
Eze 31:4 The waters nourished him, the deep made him to
grow: her rivers ran round about her plantation; and she sent
out her channels unto all the trees of the field.
Eze 31:5 Therefore his stature was exalted above all the trees of
the field: and his boughs were multiplied, and his branches
became long by reason of many waters, when he shot them
forth.
Eze 31:6 All the fowls of heaven made their nests in his boughs,
and under his branches did all the beasts of the field bring
forth their young, and under his shadow dwelt all great
nations.
Eze 31:7 Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his
branches: for his root was by many waters.
Eze 31:8 The cedars in the garden of God could not hide him:
the fir trees were not like his boughs, and the plane trees were
not as his branches; nor was any tree in the garden of God
like unto him in his beauty.
Eze 31:9 I made him fair by the multitude of his branches: so
that all the trees of Eden, that were in the garden of God,
envied him.
8. Eze 31:10 Therefore thus said the Lord GOD: Because thou art
exalted in stature, and he hath set his top among the thick
boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height;
Eze 31:11 I will even deliver him into the hand of the mighty one
of the nations; he shall surely deal with him: I have driven
him out for his wickedness.
Eze 31:12 And strangers, the terrible of the nations, have cut
him off, and have left him: upon the mountains and in all the
valleys his branches are fallen, and his boughs are broken by
all the watercourses of the land; and all the peoples of the
earth are gone down from his shadow, and have left him.
Isa 10:33 Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the
boughs with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be
hewn down, and the lofty shall be brought low.
Isa 10:34 And he shall cut down the thickets of the forest with
iron, and Lebanon shall fall by a mighty one.
Eze 27:1 The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying,
Eze 27:2 And thou, son of man, take up a lamentation for Tyre;
Eze 27:3 and say unto Tyre, O thou that dwellest at the entry of
the sea, which art the merchant of the peoples unto many
isles, thus saith the Lord GOD: Thou, O Tyre, hast said, I am
perfect in beauty.
Eze 27:4 Thy borders are in the heart of the seas, thy builders
have perfected thy beauty.
Eze 27:5 They have made all thy planks of fir trees from Senir:
they have taken cedars from Lebanon to make a mast for
thee.
Eze 27:6 Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; they
have made thy benches of ivory inlaid in boxwood, from the
isles of Kittim.
Eze 27:7 Of fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was thy
sail, that it might be to thee for an ensign; blue and purple
from the isles of Elishah was thine awning.
Eze 27:8 The inhabitants of Zidon and Arvad were thy rowers:
thy wise men, O Tyre, were in thee, they were thy pilots.
Eze 27:9 The ancients of Gebal and the wise men thereof were
in thee thy calkers: all the ships of the sea with their mariners
were in thee to occupy thy merchandise.
Eze 27:10 Persia and Lud and Put were in thine army, thy men
of war: they hanged the shield and helmet in thee; they set
forth thy comeliness.
Eze 27:11 The men of Arvad with thine army were upon thy
walls round about, and the Gammadim were in thy towers:
9. they hanged their shields upon thy walls round about; they
have perfected thy beauty.
Eze 27:12 Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the
multitude of all kinds of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead,
they traded for thy wares.
Eze 27:13 Javan, Tubal, and Meshech, they were thy
traffickers: they traded the persons of men and vessels of
brass for thy merchandise.
Eze 27:14 They of the house of Togarmah traded for thy wares
with horses and war–horses and mules.
Eze 27:15 The men of Dedan were thy traffickers: many isles
were the mart of thine hand: they brought thee in exchange
horns of ivory and ebony.
Eze 27:16 Syria was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of
thy handyworks: they traded for thy wares with emeralds,
purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and
rubies.
Eze 27:17 Judah, and the land of Israel, they were thy
traffickers: they traded for thy merchandise wheat of
Minnith, and pannag, and honey, and oil, and balm:
Eze 27:18 Damascus was thy merchant for the multitude of thy
handyworks, by reason of the multitude of all kinds of riches;
with the wine of Helbon, and white wool.
Eze 27:19 Vedan and Javan traded with yarn for thy wares:
bright iron, cassia, and calamus, were among thy
merchandise.
Eze 27:20 Dedan was thy trafficker in precious cloths for riding.
Eze 27:21 Arabia, and all the princes of Kedar, they were the
merchants of thy hand; in lambs, and rams, and goats, in
these were they thy merchants.
Eze 27:22 The traffickers of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy
traffickers: they traded for thy wares with chief of all spices,
and with all precious stones, and gold.
Eze 27:23 Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traffickers of
Sheba, Asshur and Chilmad were they traffickers.
Eze 27:24 These were thy traffickers in choice wares, in
wrappings of blue and broidered work, and in chests of rich
apparel, bound with cords and made of cedar, among thy
merchandise.
Eze 27:25 The ships of Tarshish were thy caravans for thy
merchandise: and thou wast replenished, and made very
glorious in the heart of the seas.
10. Eze 27:26 Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the
east wind hath broken thee in the heart of the seas.
Eze 27:27 Thy riches, and thy wares, thy merchandise, thy
mariners, and thy pilots, thy calkers, and the occupiers of thy
merchandise, and all thy men of war, that are in thee, with all
thy company which is in the midst of thee, shall fall into the
heart of the seas in the day of thy ruin.
Eze 27:28 At the sound of the cry of thy pilots the suburbs shall
shake.
Eze 27:29 And all that handle the oar, the mariners, and all the
pilots of the sea, shall come down from their ships, they shall
stand upon the land,
Eze 27:30 and shall cause their voice to be heard over thee, and
shall cry bitterly, and shall cast up dust upon their heads,
they shall wallow themselves in the ashes:
Eze 27:31 and they shall make themselves bald for thee, and
gird them with sackcloth, and they shall weep for thee in
bitterness of soul with bitter mourning.
Eze 27:32 And in their wailing they shall take up a lamentation
for thee, and lament over thee, saying, Who is there like Tyre,
like her that is brought to silence in the midst of the sea?
Eze 27:33 When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou
filledst many peoples; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth
with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
Eze 27:34 In the time that thou wast broken by the seas in the
depths of the waters, thy merchandise and all thy company
did fall in the midst of thee.
Eze 27:35 All the inhabitants of the isles are astonished at thee,
and their kings are horribly afraid, they are troubled in their
countenance.
Eze 27:36 The merchants among the peoples hiss at thee; thou
art become a terror, and thou shalt never be any more.
And as the prophecies of the old testament were completed in an
astonishing and clear way, concerning the civil war in Lebanon,
captivity, about the devastation of the cedars of Lebanon, its people,
its nationalism, about the human slaughter, and the blood shed
among the brethrens, hence it happened in full details. So this
assures the verity of the prophecies and its fulfillment sooner or
later. Therefore, the prophecies about the war has took place, but
we wait patiently for the fulfillment of the salvation to Lebanese
11. people, return from their exile, and the scattering in order to live in
the paradise of God that he has implanted by his pure hands.
2nd: the prophecies about the salvation of Lebanon and the
safety to its people.
The obvious call of the Lord is his invitation to Lebanon & all the
Lebanese to be his bride, he calls her and says to her "Come to me
from Lebanon", he has compassion on her & stretches his hand to
her & he is still waiting for her that she may come to him hastily as
a revered heavenly bride.
But he promised also that if she puts her hands into his & if she
becomes his fiancée then the Lord shall turn Lebanon into an
earthly paradise in a moment as every Lebanese dreamt hundred of
years ago.
So Lebanon can not be transformed into an earthly paradise unless
it turns to the Lebanese groom the Lord Jesus Christ with faith,
unlimited love, and confidence in his miraculous salvation.
Our vision is only for Lebanon to become a paradise for Christ, so
he wants to step on the land of Lebanon by his pure feet, he shall
reign over it and built his throne in it.
Isa 60: 13" The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir
tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of
my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious".
The crusade can not be evangelized by the mean denominational
sect, but rather only through Christ the groom & the savior who
wants to engage Lebanon, he is jealous over it more than all of us &
he guaranteed his salvation to it because he is capable of
everything:
Num 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; Neither the son
of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and shall he not
do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Son 4:8 Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, with me from
Lebanon: look from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir
and Hermon, from the lions’ dens, from the mountains of the
leopards.
The perspective of the writer of song of songs in the holy bible was
to write from the summit of Mount Harmon where the highest & the
holy place is & where the groom king can finally see his beloved
bride in his presence prepared, perfect, flawless or unblemished that
she may celebrate their wedding day.
12. The king calls his beloved bride to keep on moving higher from
glory to glory, from the head of "Amana" to the head of "Shiner" to
the head of "Harmon". After reaching the highest pick among the 3
picks of Mount "Harmon", the voice of the groom continues saying:"
Hasten with me, O my distant lover".
The definition of this private call shows as if the beloved one of the
most highest is busy in climbing the chain of its mountains, before it
is caught up spiritually that she may enjoy & rejoice in the course of
the heavenly victory with its master.
So finally this victory will collect them together to enjoy the
everlasting heavenly wedding.
Isa 29:17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be
turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be
counted for a forest?
So what happens if Lebanon turns into the heavenly paradise in a
short while? The scripture declares about the fruit of this
transformation thus he says according to his honest promise
Isa 29:18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the
book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and
out of darkness.
Isa 29:19 The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD,
and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of
Israel.
Isa 29:20 For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the
scorner ceaseth, and all they that watch for iniquity are cut
off:
Isa 29:21 that make a man an offender in a cause, and lay a
snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the
just with a thing of nought.
The depression & the despair in Lebanon, the political conflict &
the economical crisis, hatred, grudges in the hearts, the spiritual
blindness for the knowledge of the Christ the groom, the settlement
of the injustice between the Lebanese, the divisions of the Lebanese
house into parties, sects and parental devouring each other to the
point of annihilation. But the Lord has a wonderful plan that he will
turn Lebanon into a paradise because deaf will hear the words of
the scroll, by hearing the faith comes and by faith the perfect
salvation comes, and afterwards the eyes of the spiritual and the
13. biological eyes will also see in order to see the groom in the midst of
Lebanon roaming, healing, delivering and saving the Lebanese by
his miraculous salvation
Isa 35:1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad; and
the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
Isa 35:2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy
and singing; the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the
excellency of Carmel and Sharon: they shall see the glory of
the LORD, the excellency of our God.
Isa 35:3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble
knees.
Isa 35:4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear
not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the
recompence of God; he will come and save you.
Isa 35:5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears
of the deaf shall be unstopped.
Isa 35:6 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the
tongue of the dumb shall sing: for in the wilderness shall
waters break out, and streams in the desert.
Isa 35:7 And the glowing sand shall become a pool, and the
thirsty ground springs of water: in the habitation of jackals,
where they lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes.
Isa 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall
be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over
it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall
not err therein.
Isa 35:9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go
up thereon, they shall not be found there; but the redeemed
shall walk there:
Isa 35:10 and the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come
with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon
their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow
and sighing shall flee away.
The vision is not only exclusive in Lebanon but it's a message and
the lamp stands to the entire Arabic orient. The light of Christ shall
shine from it reaching out to all the inhabitants.
So when God turns it into his paradise, when his peace enters the
heart of his heart and afterwards the light of the groom will shine
upon all the nations all people.
Our vision will bring the desire of Christ by which he wants to get
engaged to Lebanon & turn it into his paradise & his embassy
14. 2Co 5:20 We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as
though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf
of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
1Ti 2:4 who willeth that all men should be saved, and come to
the knowledge of the truth.
Isa 62:5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons
marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride,
so shall thy God rejoice over thee.
Therefore, the groom Lord rejoices in his bride Lebanon with an
inexpressible joy, he is the Lord of this paradise & her fiancée from
the beginning.
He wants to restore all the captives & all the scattered Lebanese
abroad because she is his bride
Jer 33:11 the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of
the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them
that say, Give thanks to the LORD of hosts, for the LORD is
good, for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that bring
sacrifices of thanksgiving into the house of the LORD. For I
will cause the captivity of the land to return as at the first,
saith the LORD.
This is his promise, he is faithful and honest forever more.
The lord calls us (the Lebanese) his bride to fulfill this vision
Joe 2:16 gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble
the old men, gather the children, and those that suck the
breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the
bride out of her closet.
The bride of Lebanon will not come out from its chamber & wake up
until it hears the voice of the groom through our campaign for
Lebanon for Christ . Why? Because he is commanding us to gather
the people and pray with him & preach the salvational gospel to be
consecrated until she becomes ready to receive the groom, so he
gets out from his secret place suddenly to encounter his ready &
pure bride by his precious blood and that has been washed by the
blood of the lamb
Isa 61:10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be
joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments
of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of
15. righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a
garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
The groom will not come out of his secret place only through our
invitation to the people to get gathered, to be one body & one bride
for Christ the groom.
Our vision is to see Lebanon getting out of its slumber & from its
hibernation & to wake up quickly before it is too late
Mat 25:6 But at midnight there is a cry, Behold, the
bridegroom! Come ye forth to meet him.
We want Lebanon to be like the 5 wise virgins that the Lord Jesus
has talked about that is to be ready & prepared & to wait patiently
the advent of the groom. When they heard his voice they came out to
meet him…they entered with him & the doors were closed instantly.
He is calling her "hasten to me O my bride from Lebanon".
Our vision is to win Lebanon for the Lord Jesus, so all the means &
the capabilities are available to us because he has anointed us &
sent us to evangelize in his name & preach the gospel to all the
nations & religions without fear or hesitation.
Isa 29:17 Is it not yet a very little while, and Lebanon shall be
turned into a fruitful field, and the fruitful field shall be
counted for a forest?
Isa 32:15 until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and
the wilderness become a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be
counted for a forest.
Isa 32:16 Then judgment shall dwell in the wilderness, and
righteousness shall abide in the fruitful field.
Isa 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the
effect of righteousness quietness and confidence for ever.
Isa 32:18 And my people shall abide in a peaceable habitation,
and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.
Isa 35:2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy
and singing; the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the
excellency of Carmel and Sharon: they shall see the glory of
the LORD, the excellency of our God.
Isa 35:9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast go
up thereon, they shall not be found there; but the redeemed
shall walk there
Isa 35:10 and the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come
with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon
their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow
and sighing shall flee away.
16. Our main goal is to win Lebanon for Christ & not for anybody
else no matter how important or great he is, because we only
acknowledge the dominion of the Lord Jesus Christ himself.
Jas 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father
is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction,
and to keep himself unspotted from the world.
The longing of our heart is the salvation of the souls & seeing
people get baptized by the holy spirit & living a victorious life.
We want people to receive the healing in all aspects of life:
spiritually, mentally, psychologically, physically, financially &
socially. Our main purpose is to see people enjoying the perfection.
The Holy Spirit is the counselor; he is the one who enables us the
desire in helping the wounds. There is a blazing desire within us &
we endeavor in an increasing manner to help people as many as
possible in new ways.
We have the calling to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the
prisoners, serve the old persons, to train the children & youth who
are in utmost need to come to the knowledge of Christ & his holy
life. Our vision includes helping the orphans, elders, visiting the
sick, sad & tired people.
He said:
Joh 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in
me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from
me ye can do nothing.
Isa 35:3 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble
knees.
Isa 35:4 Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear
not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the
recompence of God; he will come and save you
What is requested for the fulfillment of this vision?
1- Human volunteer, dedicated hearts to the Lord & his ministry
especially the Lebanese emigrant who are spread world wide to
preach the gospel to Muslim in Lebanon first & second to the
Muslim outside Lebanon.
2- Establishing an Apostolic School in Lebanon ,So we could
Receive All Brothers and sisters from all Arabic world To Get
Prepared Spiritually and theologically And Acknowledge on the
17. Islam Religion So that they could after that go and accomplish the
vision in Lebanon and in the entire Arab world
3- Zeal for the interest of Lebanon & faith in Jesus' true promise &
faithful in mentioning the prophecies in the holy bible.
4- Establishing a committee of Lebanese believers believing in this
vision after its approval & its consent. Its goal is to encourage all
the Lebanese emigrants to help in making this salvational vision
come true in which the king of the kings & the Lord of the Lords &
sovereign has promised.
5- Establishing annual conferences among all the Lebanese
emigrants to spread out the slogan of the campaign that is" Lebanon
for Christ". Setting up media episodes & continual audio & visual
advertisement & via the internet also & tracts that talk about the
importance of this vision & the simplicity of executing it by the
power of the mighty Lord.
6- During these 2 years there will be a Christian discipleship &
bible study for the committed committee in this cause & this vision
in order to build its life & its ministry on the scripture only &
afterwards, the committee will carry on its activity to make its
salvational goal come true in coordination with the rest of the
Lebanese emigrants & we will give an annual detailed report
concerning all the ministries, the activities & the aids that we have
done in Lebanon. Everything will be presented to all the emigrants
via the website or via the e-mail.
7- After 2 years of spreading this campaign & the official
announcement about it, we will go to Lebanon to fulfill it practically
& to dedicate ourselves, our times, capacities, talents as well as
capabilities to it.
8- The morale, spiritual & the financial support can achieve this
salvational goal for the sake of Lebanon.
The Lord said to his people:
Mal 3:7 From the days of your fathers ye have turned aside
from mine ordinances, and have not kept them. Return unto
me, and I will return unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. But
ye say, Wherein shall we return?
Mal 3:8 Will a man rob God? yet ye rob me. But ye say,
Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.
Mal 3:9 Ye are cursed with the curse; for ye rob me, even this
whole nation.
Mal 3:10 Bring ye the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there
may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith,
saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of
18. heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be
room enough to receive it.
Mal 3:11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he
shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your
vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the LORD
of hosts.
Mal 3:12 And all nations shall call you happy: for ye shall he a
delightsome land, saith the LORD of hosts.
9- Building up Lebanon center for Jesus Christ on our holy land in
the near future in order to strengthen the national & spiritual ties
between the local Lebanese & the emigrants in the foreign
countries. This house will be like a place of comfort where the
Lebanese can relax spiritually, educationally & socially through it
he can meet Lebanon & about our cause & salvational vision for
him.
10- We can add in the future other goals that build the country &
Lebanese nation that is spread in all the earth in coordination with
the majority of the committee that is assigned to fulfill this holy work
for Lebanon, the bride of Christ.
11- This campaign has a main condition that is not to submit to any
political party or factional or denominational but to be independent
& not to be bound or enslaved to any philosophy or doctrine that is
outside the word of God.
The holy bible is the constitution of the campaign & it is
our banner for the on-going divine work that he assigned us to
achieve through the counseling of the word in the bible & the
guidance of the Holy Spirit to us in every decision & step that we
want to fulfill in Lebanon in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen.
19. Apostle Fadi Ghosh fadighosh@gmail.com
10/08/2007 www.pastorfadighosh.page.tl
Mexico city