Father, thank You for another day of happiness and contentment in life. We ask that You will come soon and bring us to more knowledge about You and how You love everyone and died for all men and women. You are there for all. In Jesus Name, Amen!! John 21:1-3 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We are going with you also.” They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. Fact 1: After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself; Meaning 1: Jesus tried to visit the disciples a lot during His time of resurrection and waiting to go back to heaven. He loved to spend time with them still. Question 1: What else did Jesus do when He was not with the disciples? What do I do for helping people see God when they do not have a good way to see Him? Fact 2: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got in the boat, and that night they caught nothing. Meaning 2: I think the disciples were lost without Jesus there all the time like He was. They did not know what to do and went back to their lively hood which was fishing. They were not baptized and preaching yet at this time. Question 2: Do I revert back to known things when I am not sure what else to do? Do I let old things become new again rather than spreading the word of God's love to all people? Take Away!! I need to spend time online talking to people and witnessing the best way I can which is through the word of God and prayer. Father, thank You for reminding us that we need to be sharing You with the world. Give us the words to say and the joy to share them. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
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Father, thank You for another day to worship You and to study Your word. I appreciate that we have our Bibles and that as of yet they are not taken away and burned. But that will be coming soon. Help us to memorize those words so that we know Your Holy Scriptures by heart. In Jesus Name, Amen!!! John 20:30-31 30 And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. Fact 1: And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; Meaning 1: There was no way for them to write all that Jesus did. He had a ministry going for three years. All that He did is not recorded. Question 1: Do I try to share all that we know Jesus did with others in my life? Fact 2: but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. Meaning 2: What the disciples wrote were the things that they thought were important and would help us in our lives. God breathed and the scriptures were put to writing for us. Question 2: Am I sharing that Jesus did much more while He was on earth? Do I let people know that He was busy while He was on earth healing and teaching those around Him? Take Away!! I need to share more with those around us about the works that Jesus did, that we know. Yet He did much more during His time on earth. Father, thank You for a good thought on the fact that we do not know all that Jesus did. I thank You that You sent Your son to work in our lives and bless us each day. I ask You come soon to collect us Lord. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
Will there be Consequences on Earth for those who Worship the Beast? Those who take the mark of the beast will have sores on them and not have relief from them. And up until this time they will seem like religious people. The new religion of the day. Revelation 16:2 So the first went and poured out his bowl upon the earth, and a foul and loathsome sore came upon the men who had the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. When the bowls are poured out over the earth, these sores will show that they have rebelled against God. It is like the rebellion will ooze out of the people who walk away from God. During this time there are six other disasters on earth as judgement from God. The remaining part of the sea will turn to blood, rivers and streams become blood, the sun scorches people with fire, the earth will be in darkness, the Euphrates Rive will completely dry up, and thunder, lightning, and hailstones weighting ten pounds will fall from the sky. What is the Purpose of Armageddon? Why does God allow to have such a horrible war to come upon the land? It is a time of showing that those in Israel that rejected the Messiah now have to put up with the judgement of God. They are being punished for their rebellion. Then it is a time for the nations to be judged for their persecution of the Jews. Those nations are starting to be the US too, we are not supporting Israel anymore so our nation is not going to be covered by the protection we have known for all these years we have supported Israel. And last God will judge all nations for their sinfulness. What will Armageddon be like? When we see the characteristics of Armageddon we must realize that this is not just the ending battle. There will be the battle of Gog and Magog. We have to see what that battle will be like before Armageddon even starts. Once the Church is raptured to heaven and are off the face of the earth, the tribulation starts up. The antichrist, makes peace with Israel and pledge safety from the Arab nations. Though soon after Israel is attacked by the north countries. Like Russia, Iran, and allies. They will be stopped. God uses confusion, disease, and natural disasters to stop them from hurting His people. This will be known as the Gog and Magog battle. It says in the Bible that it will take seven months just to bury all the bodies from this war. Ezekiel 39:12 For seven months the house of Israel will be burying them, in order to cleanse the land. The antichrist is rising in power after this battle. It will be mandatory to worship him. He will make a mistake and threaten death for the people who will not worship him. The 'king of the south' Africa, and the 'king of the north' Russia and allies will decide to attack the Antichrist. They will be out to rid the world of this man. Daniel 11:40 At the time of the end the king of the South shall attack him; and the king of the North shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter the countries, overwhelm them, and pass through. Then at the last moment JESUS comes back and descends on a white horse with the armies of heaven. Revelation 19:11-16 Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. 12 His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. 13 He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15 Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: Jesus cancels the battle of Armageddon and throws the Beast and False Prophet into the Lake of Fire. Then He will establish His kingdom on earth. Jesus will then be the ruler. I cannot wait.
Father, I ask that You would give us a good lesson and help us to stand in You and know that You are alive and we are yours when we turn from the world and stand in You. In Jesus Name Amen!! John 20:26-29 26 And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, “Peace to you!” 27 Then He said to Thomas, “Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing.” 28 And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Fact 1: And after eight days His disciples were again inside, and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, "Peace to you!!" Meaning 1: Again Jesus came to them in a locked room. He appeared and was with them solid and alive. Question 1: Do I know that Jesus could appear after His resurrections? Will we have the same abilities when it is time to be raised? Fact 2: Then He said to Thomas, "Reach your finger here, and look at My hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into My side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing." Meaning 2: Jesus was fine with allowing Thomas to see to believe. He knew that there are some people who would not believe without them seeing him. The disciples at first did not believe they thought that He had been stolen from the grave. Question 2: Do I believe not seeing? Do I share that we can believe without seeing Him? I need to share with others that seeing is not always needed? Fact 3: And Thomas answered and said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" Meaning 3: When Thomas saw Him he believed. It was an instant thing for him to know at the time he got to see Jesus. Question 3: How many people will know when they see Jesus but it will be too late? Do those who see Jesus too late bow? It says that every knee shall bow, but will it be too late? Fact 4: Jesus said to him, "Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." Meaning 4: Others were going to have to believe without seeing Him because He would not walk on the earth again until the end of the tribulation when He walks on earth. So a lot of our people had to believe without seeing Jesus. Question 4: Do I truly believe without seeing? Do I share with others that they need to believe now? Take Away!! I need to make sure to tell others to believe and to share with them that He is coming back and they must be ready. Father, Thank You for reminding us that we can believe in Jesus even when we do not see Him and will be blessed for believing without seeing. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
Father, thank You for such a great way to study the word and know more about You. We can grow so much with this study and knowing Your will for our lives. Thank You for loving us. In Jesus Name, Amen!! John 20:24-25 24 Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” Fact 1: Now Thomas, called the twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him, "We have seen the Lord." Meaning 1: They were all so excited to have seen Jesus and talked to Him and knew that He was truly alive. They were anxious to share with everyone that Jesus was alive and He was walking among them. Question 1: Do I spend time telling others that Jesus is still alive and that soon He will be walking among us again? First we will walk in heaven with Him, then we will all be alive with Him? Fact 2: So he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the prink of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe. Meaning 2: Thomas who is often called doubting Thomas did not believe and needed to be shown the scars and holes in Jesus. He did not believe from all the others telling Him that it was truly the Lord. Question 2: Do I believe from the Bible in all things that happened and are going to happen? Do I portray life like it is going to happen soon that Jesus will walk with us again? Take Away!! I need to portray the truth that Jesus walks with us and will one day stand in front of us as the person and God we love and serve. Father, thank You for reminding me that I need to let all know that Jesus is who He says and that He rose again and is still alive. He will live for ever as our God and friend. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
Father, thank You for another day to study Your Word and get closer to You. I ask that You would touch our lives in this study and bring us ever closer to You. In Jesus Name, Amen!! John 20:19-23 19 Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” Fact 1: Then, the same day at evening being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, :Peace be with you." Meaning 1: Jesus came into their room that was shut and locked to find His disciples together and afraid of the Jews. This is before the Holy Spirit that gave them the courage they needed. Question 1: Do I have and use the power that the Holy Spirit gives me in life? Am I strong in my faith and love for God? Fact 2: When He had said this He showed them His hands and His side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Meaning 2: They were so excited and amazed that Jesus had His scars and yet came to them raised. I do not think any of them expected His rise in three days. Question 2: What would I do if He came to me? What amazing thing it would be to know Jesus in person? Fact 3: So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you." Meaning 3: He was coming to send the disciples. out to spread the word to the world that He rose and lives again. Question 3: What would I do to see Jesus on earth again? Do I really realize that one day He will walk this way again? Fact 4: And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any they are forgiven them, if you retain the sins of any they are retained." Meaning 4: Jesus breathed on them and gave them the Holy Spirit, but they had not been baptized in the Spirit at this time so they would receive the Holy Spirit for real soon after. Then they will be great evangelists and not fear what man can do. Question 4: Do I live and preach the word like that? Can I get to where I share Christ with no fear of what man can do to me? Take Away!! I need to stand and speak out against the sins of the nation. God has given each of us a job to do and we should do it with great gusto. Father, thank You for Your love and Holy Spirit to strengthen us and keep us close. Help us to have a good day and think on the things You taught us. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
Father, thank You for another week of life and a fun time to get together and study Your word. I ask that You will bring each of us closer to You and hold onto our hearts for You as well. In Jesus Name, Amen!! John 20:16-18 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’ ” 18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her. Fact 1: Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to Him, "Rabboni" (which is to say, Teacher). Meaning 1: Mary finally knew that it was Jesus and knew He had risen again. Question 1: Do I remember that He is risen and died for me? What in my heart to I cherish about Jesus? Fact 2: Jesus said to her, "Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, 'I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.'" Meaning 2: She must have wanted to hug Him in her joy that He was alive. But He would not allow her to cling to Him. He was waiting for some visits and then ascension. Question 2: Hugging Jesus, can you imagine that? Fact 3: Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that He had spoken these things to her. Meaning 3: Mary went straight for the disciples to share with them that Jesus had risen and was going to ascend. Question 3: When you believe He ascended you can then remember that He will come back? Does that excited us or make us nervous? Or both? Take Away!! I need to focus more on the study of the Word and what God is going to do in our lives when we live for Him. Remember that He is coming back soon. Father, I ask that You will touch our lives and give us a good week. Help us to stand in You and be who You desire us to be. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
What is the Significance of the 144,000 Israelites Mentioned in Revelation? During the tribulation there will be 144,000 Israelites who are 'sealed' for God's work. God is sending two witnesses to prophesy and preform miracles. Revelation 7:4 And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: During the Tribulation these 144,000 will be great evangelists, and will see many souls saved They will be Spirit filled Jews and will stand and have an impact on the world. The Holy Spirit will be their courage and bravery as they witness and testify for salvation. If twelve Spirit filled Jews turned the world upside down in Jesus time, imagine what 144,000 Spirit filled Jews can do on earth during the tribulation. The 144,000 come from the tribes of Israel. In the seventh chapter of Revelation the Holy Spirit declares the names of the tribes in order to avoid confusion. The Jews have 12,000 from each tribe to be witnesses for Jesus and to help others come to know Him. What Does the Bible Mean by 144,000 Virgins? The virgin in this passage does not have the physical description for it. It is the symbol of those who have sincere and pure devotion to Christ. The 144,000 are separated, and do not go through the pollution and corruption on earth during the tribulation. God loves this kind of witness and craves it no matter what generation we live. The closer to God we are our actions will be more pleasing to Him, and then God could use us. The greatest way that we can be ready to witness is by preparing our own hearts in righteousness and holiness before God. What does it Mean when the Bible says the 144,000 are Sealed with the Mark of God? Revelation 7:3-4 saying, “Do not harm the earth, the sea, or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God on their foreheads.” And I heard the number of those who were sealed. One hundred and forty-four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel were sealed: The 144,000 will have some form of mark on their forehead. The Fathers name on their forehead. It will be a seal so that they do not have to go through the tribulations that the ungodly go through. The mark of the Beast will be required on one's head or you will be killed. 144,000 people will be going about the earth without the mark of 666 on their heads, yet will live because they are sealed. Their true mark of God will be visible to all, but they will live and witness to others. Being sealed by God will empower them and they will be great preachers and confess Christ, being unashamed of Him. "When you are God's person, in God's will, you are immortal until God is finished with you. God is in control." That does not mean that we can live recklessly in life, but that God has held you to Himself to preserve you in your ministry.
Father, thank You that we are able to get this house fixed easier to have friends come over. Please protect us from the bad that normally happens when we start doing something. Bless this move. Help us to have a great study and be safe on our trip to town. In Jesus Name, Amen!! John 20:14-15 Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, “Sir, if You have carried Him away, tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away.” Fact 1: Now when she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, and did not know that it was Jesus. Meaning 1: We just did not know what the difference there was in Jesus after the crucifixions', as no one seems to recognize Him when He rose from the dead. The scars maybe were so bad He was disfigured? Question 1: Would we recognize Jesus today? Would He look so different than what we imagine that we would have no idea when He came to us? Fact 2: Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?" Meaning 2: He was trying to get her to notice that it was Him. He wanted her to know that He had risen and recognize Him. Question 2: What would I do if Jesus stood before me talking to me? Would I believe that He had returned from the dead? Fact 3: She, supposing Him to be the gardener, said to Him, "Sir if You have carried Him away tell me where You have laid Him, and I will take Him away." Meaning 3: Mary was so scared that they had taken Jesus away and the body was gone, she was not paying a lot of attention. She was weeping too. Question 3: Do I mourn at Jesus death? Do I know that He is alive and not dead and that He died for my sins? Take Away!! I need to appreciate Your death Lord and the change that it has on You as well as the opportunities that it gives me. Help me to stand for You in my life. Be the Jesus that others might only see. Father, thank You for a good study and reminder that we will not always recognize You and that we can give to others and there by be giving to You. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
Father, I thank You for all Your care and that You do not get busy and forget us even when we seem to busy for taking a bit to study. I ask You would be with us and help the move to go good. Please do not allow anything else to go wrong. In Jesus Name, Amen!! John 20:11-13 1 But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. 13 Then they said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” Fact 1: But Mary stood outside by the tomb weeping, and as she wept she stooped down and looked into the tomb. Meaning 1: It must have taken a lot for her to stoop and look into the tomb. She wanted to make sure that her Lord was gone, even though she thought the Romans had stolen Him away. Question 1: Was she nervous to look in a tomb and see that He was gone? Do we have trouble looking in the Bible for Jesus and knowing the things that He will do? Did she think of what He had told her about Him rising? Fact 2: And she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and the other at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain. Meaning 2: To see angels must have been a sight. We do not know what real angels look like exactly. There are descriptions of them, but we always make these humans with wings, but that is not what an angel is like. Question 2: Do we know that angels are not something like what people portray them? But angels can show up in forms as people in our lives, if we believe? Fact 3: Then they said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "Because they have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him." Meaning 3: Mary thought the Roman's had moved Jesus body and that she would not know where He was at. She forgot He was going to rise again. Question 3: Do I focus on Him rising? Do I share with others that He has risen and lives today? Take Away!! I need to believe that the angels can be someone to help us even if they are not people with wings. They are sent down for messages and help when we need something extra from the Lord. Father, thank You for reminding us that You are alive and that angels come to earth to let us know things and help out of things. Thank You for Your love. In Jesus Name, Amen!!
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HaniniyaI am Haniniya and I am from Bethlehem, Judea, Israel and I love the Lord and walk in His Word. I want to share His Word with You each day. Past Studies!!
July 2024
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