Nov 23
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Spiritual TrainingI believe this passage may elude to the very reason that the Bible was written. It is the Lord that has provided us with these books in order to instruct us on godliness, so that we may have godliness value for all things in this present life and the next. It shows us his kindness and caring nature for all of us; holding true to his promise in us. Read more » -
mepoorgamer added a text contribution The anger of GodGod is clearly not happy in this passage with the people of Israel. This is no empty threat for this is the creator of everything. Sometimes, I think people lose track of who God really is; He is the creator... of everything! Read more »
Nov 22
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Conviction of the people of Israel.These people of Israel are quite convicted; this is a serious list agreements they wish to follow, they must have great faith in the Lord. "We will not neglect the house of our God", appears to be the essence of this Chapter. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution For everyoneI think its important to remember that the Lord does say that "requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone"; a lot of times this is not an easy thing to do. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution For three sins, even for fourI'm still trying to understand the intended meaning behind the phrase used here: "For three sins of ..., even for four, I will not turn back my wrath." The contemporary English version uses the phrase "for countless crimes". The Lord maybe saying: "even after ignoring 3 sins, nay even 4 sins, I will not turn back my wrath". Or is he saying perhaps, "because of 3 sins, even because of 4 sins?". Or is he saying, "to gain 3 sin, even 4 sins". T… Read more »
Nov 21
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Patients of GodIn this quick retelling of the beginning old testament, God's actions are clearly shown; slow to anger, patient, caring, powerful, just, etc. If I had been God I would have given up on these people long ago. The fact alone that he waited 40 years sustaining them while they turned there heads from him. If you notice, it wasn't until they started killing his prophets did he finally say enough is enough. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution idlenessI fear that I may be too idle, that I spend too much time for myself and not enough for the Lord. I pray that I might be able to listen to the Lord, that I might learn from his example, and act accordingly. Read more »
Nov 20
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Terrifying wordsWhenever the Lord refers to enemies in metaphors as objects it always terrifies me more than if he had just said, "I will kill them". Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Jerusalem's celebration to the LordHaving their wall rebuilt and their gates newly affixed, it must have been quite a service! [From my own observation: A service that includes praise with hands lifted and worship with bowing down appears on the surface as a contradiction, but in reality, at times, it seems all the more natural]. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Lord Jesus Glorified in usThis is what its all about. Jesus wants to be glorified in me and in you. Though its hard for me to imagine how the Lord would be glorified in little old me. Read more »
Nov 19
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Rains of righteousness'the autumn rains of righteousness', I like this part of the verse. I don't know what it means but it sounds good. Though I imagine it is good for the Lord's people, it must be horrifying for those that are not. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Population of Jerusalem(42,360 residents + 7,337 servants + 245 singers)=49,942 residents then -> 732,100 residents now, (stat taken from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerusalem]). The city's population is now a little under 15 times bigger than in that time period. Using some simplified math its about one person born extra in the city every day for 2,000 years. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Alert and Self-controlled.I find that I may spend all of my efforts just to stay alert and self-controlled, mostly to no avail. The only gains I every make I attribute to God 's work not my own. For I seem to have no power on my own. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Joel's instructions for a disasterJoel says, "Be fore warned, on the day a disaster strikes the land, summon everyone, then go to the house of the Lord, and morn that night to the Lord our God. Read more »
Nov 18
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution The definition of "usury"Though I had a good idea, I didn't know what the word "usury" meant. Here's the definition from [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=usury] "the lending or practice of lending money at an exorbitant interest." Read more »
Nov 17
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution A real prayerThis is a real prayer. You can tell that it is genuine; it is backed up by the Apostle's earlier actions. (As explained in 1 Thessalonians Chapters: 1 and 2) Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Suggests the Dead, whom are in Christ, are merely asleepSuggests the Dead, whom are in Christ, are merely asleep; whom will be awakened by Christ upon the Lord's return. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution The ways, the righteous, and the rebellios'The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.' I like this verse; simple, and succinct. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Only a Wall would Cause so much OppositionInteresting to note, that only a wall, a defensive thing, would cause so much opposition from the enemy. Read more »
Nov 16
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution Paul's witness to the Thessalonians by their actionsPaul, Silas, & Timothy reminds the Thessalonians in the Truth of their testimony to Thessalonians by reminding the Thessalonians of their earlier actions. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution the Fear of GodThis passage re-reminds me of my fear of God. He may bring about his power of life, death, and the grave to those who are against him. Read more »
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mepoorgamer added a text contribution The wall sections start & end with the "Sheep Gate"The repair of the wall sections start and end at the same gate, the "Sheep Gate". Interesting to note, that it is the "Sheep" Gate. Read more »