1. Alexander the Great conquered much of the known world including the lands of Israel and Judah after defeating King Darius of Persia. He ruled for over 20 years before his death.
2. After Alexander's death, his generals divided up his empire among themselves. His successors and their descendants increasingly oppressed the Jewish people.
3. The Seleucid King Antiochus Epiphanes desecrated the Temple in Jerusalem, banned Jewish religious practices, and tried to force the Jews to assimilate into Greek culture. He was a cruel persecutor of the Jews.
1 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book which details the history of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire as well as the founding and earliest history of the independent Hasmonean kingdom. It describes the promulgation of decrees forbidding traditional Jewish practices by King Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the formation of a rebellion against him by Mattathias of the Hasmonean family and his five sons.
1 1 Maccabees. This text was written in Greek about 100.docxdurantheseldine
1
1 Maccabees. This text was written in Greek about 100BCE and recounts the Maccabean
Rebellion from beginning to independence of the kingdom of Judea.
Alexander the Great
1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had
defeated[a] King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. (He had
previously become king of Greece.) 2 He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and
slaughtered the kings of the earth. 3 He advanced to the ends of the earth and plundered many
nations. When the earth became quiet before him, he was exalted, and his heart was lifted
up. 4 He gathered a very strong army and ruled over countries, nations, and princes, and they paid
him tribute.
5 After this he fell sick and perceived that he was dying. 6 So he summoned his most honored
officers, who had been brought up with him from youth, and divided his kingdom among them
while he was still alive. 7 And after Alexander had reigned twelve years, he died.
8 Then his officers began to rule, each in his own place. 9 They all put on crowns after his death,
and so did their descendants after them for many years, and they caused many evils on the earth.
Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews
10 From them came forth a sinful root, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of King Antiochus; he had been
a hostage in Rome. He began to reign in the one hundred thirty-seventh year of the kingdom of
the Greeks.
11 In those days certain renegades came out from Israel and misled many, saying, “Let us go and
make a covenant with the nations around us, for since we separated from them many disasters
have come upon us.” 12 This proposal pleased them, 13 and some of the people eagerly went to the
king, who authorized them to observe the ordinances of the nations. 14 So they built a gymnasium
in Jerusalem according to the customs of the nations,15 and made foreskins for themselves, and
abandoned the holy covenant. They joined with the nations and sold themselves to do evil.
Antiochus in Egypt
16 When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the
land of Egypt, in order that he might reign over both kingdoms. 17 So he invaded Egypt with a
strong force, with chariots and elephants and cavalry and with a large fleet. 18 He engaged King
Ptolemy of Egypt in battle, and Ptolemy turned and fled before him, and many were wounded
and fell. 19 They captured the fortified cities in the land of Egypt, and he plundered the land of
Egypt.
2
Persecution of the Jews
20 After subduing Egypt, Antiochus turned back in the one hundred forty-third year and went up
against Israel and came to Jerusalem with a strong force. 21 He arrogantly entered the sanctuary
and took the golden altar, the lampstand for the light, and all its utensils. 22 He took also the table
for the bread of the Presence, the cups for drink offerings, the bowls, the golden censers, the
curtain, the crow.
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.)
The 4th book of the Apocrypha. The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book included in the Septuagint and the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christian Old Testament of the Bible but excluded from the Hebrew canon and assigned by Protestants to the apocrypha. Judith with the Head of Holofernes – painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder (MET, 11.15)
Shechem is an important biblical city associated with several significant events and people from the Bible. It is mentioned as the place where Dinah was raped, Jacob lived there for a time, and it was given as a gift to Joseph's sons. Today it is a Palestinian city with a population of around 126,000 people that some consider to be a center of terrorism. Both Hebron and Jerusalem were purchased lands after negative events, and both remain contested cities today with religious and political significance.
The document discusses the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Jews' 70 year exile in Babylon. It provides context that Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem in 589 BC and exiled Jews to Babylon for 70 years as prophesied. It then describes that in 536 BC, Cyrus the Great issued a decree allowing Jews to return and rebuild the temple, fulfilling another prophecy of the 70 year exile. Upon their return, Zerubbabel led the rebuilding of the Second Temple, which was completed around 515 BC, marking the end of the 70 years of desolation in Jerusalem as prophesied by Jeremiah.
Book of Baruch, ancient text purportedly written by Baruch, secretary and friend of Jeremiah, the Old Testament prophet. The text is still extant in Greek and in several translations from Greek into Latin, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopic, and other languages. The Book of Baruch is apocryphal to the Hebrew and Protestant canons but was incorporated in the Septuagint and was included in the Old Testament for Roman Catholics. The work is a compilation of several authors and is the only work among the apocrypha that was consciously modeled after the prophetic writings of the Old Testament.
1 Maccabees is a deuterocanonical book which details the history of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire as well as the founding and earliest history of the independent Hasmonean kingdom. It describes the promulgation of decrees forbidding traditional Jewish practices by King Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the formation of a rebellion against him by Mattathias of the Hasmonean family and his five sons.
1 1 Maccabees. This text was written in Greek about 100.docxdurantheseldine
1
1 Maccabees. This text was written in Greek about 100BCE and recounts the Maccabean
Rebellion from beginning to independence of the kingdom of Judea.
Alexander the Great
1 After Alexander son of Philip, the Macedonian, who came from the land of Kittim, had
defeated[a] King Darius of the Persians and the Medes, he succeeded him as king. (He had
previously become king of Greece.) 2 He fought many battles, conquered strongholds, and
slaughtered the kings of the earth. 3 He advanced to the ends of the earth and plundered many
nations. When the earth became quiet before him, he was exalted, and his heart was lifted
up. 4 He gathered a very strong army and ruled over countries, nations, and princes, and they paid
him tribute.
5 After this he fell sick and perceived that he was dying. 6 So he summoned his most honored
officers, who had been brought up with him from youth, and divided his kingdom among them
while he was still alive. 7 And after Alexander had reigned twelve years, he died.
8 Then his officers began to rule, each in his own place. 9 They all put on crowns after his death,
and so did their descendants after them for many years, and they caused many evils on the earth.
Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews
10 From them came forth a sinful root, Antiochus Epiphanes, son of King Antiochus; he had been
a hostage in Rome. He began to reign in the one hundred thirty-seventh year of the kingdom of
the Greeks.
11 In those days certain renegades came out from Israel and misled many, saying, “Let us go and
make a covenant with the nations around us, for since we separated from them many disasters
have come upon us.” 12 This proposal pleased them, 13 and some of the people eagerly went to the
king, who authorized them to observe the ordinances of the nations. 14 So they built a gymnasium
in Jerusalem according to the customs of the nations,15 and made foreskins for themselves, and
abandoned the holy covenant. They joined with the nations and sold themselves to do evil.
Antiochus in Egypt
16 When Antiochus saw that his kingdom was established, he determined to become king of the
land of Egypt, in order that he might reign over both kingdoms. 17 So he invaded Egypt with a
strong force, with chariots and elephants and cavalry and with a large fleet. 18 He engaged King
Ptolemy of Egypt in battle, and Ptolemy turned and fled before him, and many were wounded
and fell. 19 They captured the fortified cities in the land of Egypt, and he plundered the land of
Egypt.
2
Persecution of the Jews
20 After subduing Egypt, Antiochus turned back in the one hundred forty-third year and went up
against Israel and came to Jerusalem with a strong force. 21 He arrogantly entered the sanctuary
and took the golden altar, the lampstand for the light, and all its utensils. 22 He took also the table
for the bread of the Presence, the cups for drink offerings, the bowls, the golden censers, the
curtain, the crow.
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.)
The 4th book of the Apocrypha. The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book included in the Septuagint and the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christian Old Testament of the Bible but excluded from the Hebrew canon and assigned by Protestants to the apocrypha. Judith with the Head of Holofernes – painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder (MET, 11.15)
Shechem is an important biblical city associated with several significant events and people from the Bible. It is mentioned as the place where Dinah was raped, Jacob lived there for a time, and it was given as a gift to Joseph's sons. Today it is a Palestinian city with a population of around 126,000 people that some consider to be a center of terrorism. Both Hebron and Jerusalem were purchased lands after negative events, and both remain contested cities today with religious and political significance.
The document discusses the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem after the Jews' 70 year exile in Babylon. It provides context that Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem in 589 BC and exiled Jews to Babylon for 70 years as prophesied. It then describes that in 536 BC, Cyrus the Great issued a decree allowing Jews to return and rebuild the temple, fulfilling another prophecy of the 70 year exile. Upon their return, Zerubbabel led the rebuilding of the Second Temple, which was completed around 515 BC, marking the end of the 70 years of desolation in Jerusalem as prophesied by Jeremiah.
Book of Baruch, ancient text purportedly written by Baruch, secretary and friend of Jeremiah, the Old Testament prophet. The text is still extant in Greek and in several translations from Greek into Latin, Syriac, Coptic, Ethiopic, and other languages. The Book of Baruch is apocryphal to the Hebrew and Protestant canons but was incorporated in the Septuagint and was included in the Old Testament for Roman Catholics. The work is a compilation of several authors and is the only work among the apocrypha that was consciously modeled after the prophetic writings of the Old Testament.
The document discusses biblical passages that prophesy and describe the first coming of Christ. It notes that the Old Testament predicted a messiah would come from Judah and reign over Israel and the nations. John the Baptist and others prepared for Christ's coming by proclaiming that the Kingdom of God was at hand. The document outlines how Christ fulfilled prophecies by healing the sick, claiming to be the Son of God and King, and being recognized by Simeon and Anna in the temple as the long-awaited salvation for Israel.
The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book included in the Septuagint and the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christian Old Testament of the Bible but excluded from the Hebrew canon and assigned by Protestants to the apocrypha. Judith with the Head of Holofernes – painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder
130616 eng pursue god (part 3) by ps. timothy loheaglepointcf
1) Hezekiah desired to revive worship in Judah after his father Ahaz had led the people to worship other gods.
2) Hezekiah made the decision to cleanse and repair the temple. He gathered the priests and Levites to remove rubbish and sanctify the temple.
3) Hezekiah was determined to fully restore proper worship of God, offering sacrifices and leading the people in worship with music and bowing.
1. This document provides an overview of the books called the Apocrypha, listing them and their number of chapters. It includes books such as 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith, additions to Esther, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus, Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees.
2. It then provides a excerpt from 1 Esdras, recounting events surrounding King Josiah of Judah's ordering of the celebration of Passover in Jerusalem, including numbers of lambs, calves and other sacrifices provided. It describes the priests and Levites duties and the singing of the Levites.
3. The excerpt details how King Josiah
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.
The document discusses biblical references to numbers of years that are significant in prophecies and historical accounts:
- 70 years was the number of years that the Israelites were exiled in Babylon as prophesied by Jeremiah.
- Daniel's prophecy of 70 weeks of years, or 490 years, was divided with an interruption between the 69th and 70th week.
- Ezekiel laid on his side for 430 days representing years, with 390 years for Israel's iniquity and 40 years for Judah's.
- These numbers are linked to historical periods of idolatry, judgment, and exile for Israel and Judah.
The document discusses several passages from the Bible that reference the Kingdom of Heaven or Kingdom of God. It describes how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus and the Kingdom. Several passages indicate that the Kingdom suffers violence and that people will forcibly take it. Other passages discuss how the Kingdom will be established by God and will never be destroyed, replacing human kingdoms. It is described as being within people. The document suggests the Kingdom will be taken from the Jews and given to others who accept it.
This document provides an overview of God's plan for Israel throughout history based on biblical passages. It discusses how Israel was promised the land of Canaan but disobeyed God, leading to exiles in Babylon and Assyria. It notes Jesus' prophecy of Jerusalem's destruction in AD 70 and the Jewish diaspora for 1900 years. However, it summarizes that Israel was regathered to its land in 1948 and prophecies foretell Israel's final salvation and restoration under God.
Joshua led the Israelites to a great victory over five enemy kings in Canaan. God caused the sun to stand still to give the Israelites more daylight to defeat their enemies. Joshua and the Israelites killed most of the enemy forces, but a few remained in fortified cities. Joshua displayed the defeated kings by having his captains place their feet on the kings' necks. He encouraged the Israelites that God would defeat all their remaining enemies as they had faith in him.
Why did Joshua send 2 and not 12 spies? What military intelligence did they gather? What information did they leave?
Do you feel that some sins in your past or present are so terrible that they can’t be forgiven or that you are unwor-thy to serve God? How does Rahab’s story encourage you? What was the emotional state of the people in Jericho? (Josh. 2:9, 11; 6:1) How did this confirm God’s promises in Deut. l:21, 29–31? Read carefully Joshua 2:9–13. What did Rahab know about Israel's history? How long before had the Red Sea been crossed? (Ex. l4). How long before had Sihon and Og been conquered? (Deut. 2:26-3:11) What did Rahab specifically say she believed about the God of Israel? What is impressive about her faith? Could anyone else in Jericho have come to the same conclusions? Why didn't they? How is grace key to understanding Joshua 2? These and other questions are addressed in this study in Joshua.
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.
MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN
Dan 5:25
I. Accounting will be Calculated
A. Account of Conversation
B. Account of Conduct
C. Account of Compliance
D. Account of Combatants
II. Justice will be Demonstrated
A. The weight of Righteousness
B. The weight of sanctification
III. Recompense will be Dictated
A. Recompense of the Lost
B. Recompense for the Righteous
This document provides historical context surrounding the book of Daniel in the Bible. It describes how Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem in 605 BC and took young Jews like Daniel as captives to Babylon. Daniel refused to eat the king's food, but God gave him favor with the chief official. The document then summarizes key events and visions described in Daniel chapters 1-4 and 7, including Nebuchadnezzar's madness and the vision of four beasts representing future empires. A chronology of kings of Babylon from Nebuchadnezzar to the fall of Babylon to Persia in 539 BC is also provided.
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.
Daniel was taken captive to Babylon along with other young men where they were to be trained and assimilated into Babylonian culture. They were given Babylonian names and fed the king's food, which likely included meat offered to idols. Daniel and his friends refused to eat the king's food or embrace the Babylonian names and lifestyle. God blessed them for their faithfulness by giving them superior understanding over the other trainees. They impressed Nebuchadnezzar with their wisdom and served faithfully until the time of Cyrus, demonstrating that God honors those who honor and remain faithful to Him, even in a foreign land.
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.
1) King Nebuchadnezzar sets up a golden statue and demands all his subjects bow down and worship it, threatening death for disobedience.
2) Three Jews, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, refuse to worship the statue, angering the king.
3) The king has them thrown into a fiery furnace as punishment, but they survive unharmed with the king seeing a fourth figure in the furnace with them.
The Book of Zephaniah is the ninth of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Old Testament and Tanakh, preceded by the Book of Habakkuk and followed by the Book of Haggai. Zephaniah means "Yahweh has hidden/protected," or "Yahweh hides".
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The document discusses biblical passages that prophesy and describe the first coming of Christ. It notes that the Old Testament predicted a messiah would come from Judah and reign over Israel and the nations. John the Baptist and others prepared for Christ's coming by proclaiming that the Kingdom of God was at hand. The document outlines how Christ fulfilled prophecies by healing the sick, claiming to be the Son of God and King, and being recognized by Simeon and Anna in the temple as the long-awaited salvation for Israel.
The Book of Judith is a deuterocanonical book included in the Septuagint and the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christian Old Testament of the Bible but excluded from the Hebrew canon and assigned by Protestants to the apocrypha. Judith with the Head of Holofernes – painting by Lucas Cranach the Elder
130616 eng pursue god (part 3) by ps. timothy loheaglepointcf
1) Hezekiah desired to revive worship in Judah after his father Ahaz had led the people to worship other gods.
2) Hezekiah made the decision to cleanse and repair the temple. He gathered the priests and Levites to remove rubbish and sanctify the temple.
3) Hezekiah was determined to fully restore proper worship of God, offering sacrifices and leading the people in worship with music and bowing.
1. This document provides an overview of the books called the Apocrypha, listing them and their number of chapters. It includes books such as 1 Esdras, 2 Esdras, Tobit, Judith, additions to Esther, Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus, Baruch, and 1 and 2 Maccabees.
2. It then provides a excerpt from 1 Esdras, recounting events surrounding King Josiah of Judah's ordering of the celebration of Passover in Jerusalem, including numbers of lambs, calves and other sacrifices provided. It describes the priests and Levites duties and the singing of the Levites.
3. The excerpt details how King Josiah
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.
The document discusses biblical references to numbers of years that are significant in prophecies and historical accounts:
- 70 years was the number of years that the Israelites were exiled in Babylon as prophesied by Jeremiah.
- Daniel's prophecy of 70 weeks of years, or 490 years, was divided with an interruption between the 69th and 70th week.
- Ezekiel laid on his side for 430 days representing years, with 390 years for Israel's iniquity and 40 years for Judah's.
- These numbers are linked to historical periods of idolatry, judgment, and exile for Israel and Judah.
The document discusses several passages from the Bible that reference the Kingdom of Heaven or Kingdom of God. It describes how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus and the Kingdom. Several passages indicate that the Kingdom suffers violence and that people will forcibly take it. Other passages discuss how the Kingdom will be established by God and will never be destroyed, replacing human kingdoms. It is described as being within people. The document suggests the Kingdom will be taken from the Jews and given to others who accept it.
This document provides an overview of God's plan for Israel throughout history based on biblical passages. It discusses how Israel was promised the land of Canaan but disobeyed God, leading to exiles in Babylon and Assyria. It notes Jesus' prophecy of Jerusalem's destruction in AD 70 and the Jewish diaspora for 1900 years. However, it summarizes that Israel was regathered to its land in 1948 and prophecies foretell Israel's final salvation and restoration under God.
Joshua led the Israelites to a great victory over five enemy kings in Canaan. God caused the sun to stand still to give the Israelites more daylight to defeat their enemies. Joshua and the Israelites killed most of the enemy forces, but a few remained in fortified cities. Joshua displayed the defeated kings by having his captains place their feet on the kings' necks. He encouraged the Israelites that God would defeat all their remaining enemies as they had faith in him.
Why did Joshua send 2 and not 12 spies? What military intelligence did they gather? What information did they leave?
Do you feel that some sins in your past or present are so terrible that they can’t be forgiven or that you are unwor-thy to serve God? How does Rahab’s story encourage you? What was the emotional state of the people in Jericho? (Josh. 2:9, 11; 6:1) How did this confirm God’s promises in Deut. l:21, 29–31? Read carefully Joshua 2:9–13. What did Rahab know about Israel's history? How long before had the Red Sea been crossed? (Ex. l4). How long before had Sihon and Og been conquered? (Deut. 2:26-3:11) What did Rahab specifically say she believed about the God of Israel? What is impressive about her faith? Could anyone else in Jericho have come to the same conclusions? Why didn't they? How is grace key to understanding Joshua 2? These and other questions are addressed in this study in Joshua.
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.
MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN
Dan 5:25
I. Accounting will be Calculated
A. Account of Conversation
B. Account of Conduct
C. Account of Compliance
D. Account of Combatants
II. Justice will be Demonstrated
A. The weight of Righteousness
B. The weight of sanctification
III. Recompense will be Dictated
A. Recompense of the Lost
B. Recompense for the Righteous
This document provides historical context surrounding the book of Daniel in the Bible. It describes how Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem in 605 BC and took young Jews like Daniel as captives to Babylon. Daniel refused to eat the king's food, but God gave him favor with the chief official. The document then summarizes key events and visions described in Daniel chapters 1-4 and 7, including Nebuchadnezzar's madness and the vision of four beasts representing future empires. A chronology of kings of Babylon from Nebuchadnezzar to the fall of Babylon to Persia in 539 BC is also provided.
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.
Daniel was taken captive to Babylon along with other young men where they were to be trained and assimilated into Babylonian culture. They were given Babylonian names and fed the king's food, which likely included meat offered to idols. Daniel and his friends refused to eat the king's food or embrace the Babylonian names and lifestyle. God blessed them for their faithfulness by giving them superior understanding over the other trainees. They impressed Nebuchadnezzar with their wisdom and served faithfully until the time of Cyrus, demonstrating that God honors those who honor and remain faithful to Him, even in a foreign land.
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.
1) King Nebuchadnezzar sets up a golden statue and demands all his subjects bow down and worship it, threatening death for disobedience.
2) Three Jews, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, refuse to worship the statue, angering the king.
3) The king has them thrown into a fiery furnace as punishment, but they survive unharmed with the king seeing a fourth figure in the furnace with them.
The Book of Zephaniah is the ninth of the Twelve Minor Prophets of the Old Testament and Tanakh, preceded by the Book of Habakkuk and followed by the Book of Haggai. Zephaniah means "Yahweh has hidden/protected," or "Yahweh hides".
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Romans 3:24-26
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Romans 3:24-26
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The Book of Kings is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. It concludes the Deuteronomistic history, a history of ancient Israel also including the books of Joshua, Judges, and Samuel.
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The Book of Kings is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. It concludes the Deuteronomistic history, a history of ancient Israel also including the books of Joshua, Judges, and Samuel.
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Romans 3:24-26
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Romans 3:24-26
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
The Story of Ahikar, folktale of Babylonian or Persian origin, about a wise and moral man who supposedly served as one of the chief counselors of Sennacherib, king of Assyria (704–681 bc). Like the biblical Job, Ahikar was a prototype of the just man whose righteousness was sorely tested and ultimately rewarded by God.
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Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
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Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
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