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Spiritual Training
I 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…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Timothy 4:4 (ASV), 1 Timothy 4:5 (ASV), 1 Timothy 4:6 (ASV), 1 Timothy 4:7 (ASV), 1 Timothy 4:8 (ASV), 1 Timothy 4:9 (ASV)
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The anger of God
God 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…
Created over 3 years ago
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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…
Created over 3 years ago
Nehemiah 10:29 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:30 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:31 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:32 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:33 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:34 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:35 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:36 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:37 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:38 (ASV), Nehemiah 10:39 (ASV)
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For everyone
I 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.
Created over 3 years ago
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For three sins, even for four
I'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…
Created over 3 years ago
Amos 1:3 (ASV), Amos 1:6 (ASV), Amos 1:9 (ASV), Amos 1:11 (ASV), Amos 1:13 (ASV)
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Patients of God
In 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…
Created over 3 years ago
Nehemiah 9:7 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:10 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:11 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:12 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:13 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:14 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:15 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:19 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:20 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:21 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:22 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:23 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:24 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:26 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:27 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:29 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:31 (ASV), Nehemiah 9:33 (ASV)
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idleness
I 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.
Created over 3 years ago
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Terrifying words
Whenever the Lord refers to enemies in metaphors as objects it always terrifies me more than if he had just said, "I will kill them".
Created over 3 years ago
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Jerusalem's celebration to the Lord
Having 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…
Created over 3 years ago
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Lord Jesus Glorified in us
This 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.
Created over 3 years ago
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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…
Created over 3 years ago
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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…
Created over 3 years ago
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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…
Created over 3 years ago
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Joel's instructions for a disaster
Joel 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.
Created over 3 years ago
Joel 1:3 (ASV), Joel 1:4 (ASV), Joel 1:6 (ASV), Joel 1:8 (ASV), Joel 1:13 (ASV), Joel 1:14 (ASV), Joel 1:15 (ASV), Joel 1:19 (ASV)
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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…
Created over 3 years ago
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A real prayer
This 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)
Created over 3 years ago
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Suggests the Dead, whom are in Christ, are merely asleep
Suggests the Dead, whom are in Christ, are merely asleep; whom will be awakened by Christ upon the Lord's return.
Created over 3 years ago
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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.
Created over 3 years ago
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Only a Wall would Cause so much Opposition
Interesting to note, that only a wall, a defensive thing, would cause so much opposition from the enemy.
Created over 3 years ago
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Paul's witness to the Thessalonians by their actions
Paul, Silas, & Timothy reminds the Thessalonians in the Truth of their testimony to Thessalonians by reminding the Thessalonians of their earlier actions.
Created over 3 years ago
1 Thessalonians 1:1 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:5 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:7 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:8 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:9 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:7 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:9 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:11 (ASV), 1 Thessalonians 2:12 (ASV)
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the Fear of God
This 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.
Created over 3 years ago
Hosea 13:11 (ASV), Hosea 13:12 (ASV), Hosea 13:13 (ASV), Hosea 13:14 (ASV)
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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.
Created over 3 years ago
Poor Gamer
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