Simon Peter's Three (3) Denials of Christ and Peter's Three Boastful Statements in the Gospel Accounts

Peter's Three (3) Denials of Christ and Three Boastful Statements in the Gospel Accounts
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Why the Accounts in Luke, John, Matthew, and Mark Differ

on What Jesus and Peter Said When Peter Proclaimed His Loyalty to Christ

When Simon Peter proclaimed his loyalty to Jesus just before Jesus Christ’s unjust trial, Peter actually proclaimed his loyalty three different times. Twice, he proclaimed his loyalty to Jesus prior to Jesus and His disciples leaving to go to the Mount of Olives (in John and Luke’s Gospel accounts).

After they had left to go to the mount, Peter again proclaimed his loyalty to Christ (in Matthew and Mark’s Gospel accounts). The accounts in Matthew and Mark are nearly identical and happen after Jesus and His disciples go to the Mount of Olives. And, the accounts in Luke and John take place prior to Jesus Christ and His disciples going to the Mount of Olives. 

The Profound Love of God for Us and How Only Jesus Christ Satisfies Us

The Profound Love of God for Us

and How Only Jesus Christ Satisfies Us

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Philippians chapter 4, verse 1 reveals a profound truth about God’s love for us, which God put into the heart of Paul for the church at Philippi.

Philippians 4:1 --  “[1] Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” [End quote]

In Philippians 1:8, Paul wrote this:

Philippians 1:8 -- “[8] For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.” [End quote]        

{Note: Paul longed after them in the nature of the deep, compassionate, yearning love of Jesus Christ. (Bowels refers to deep love, yearning, earnest desire, deep feelings). Jesus Christ and God the Father have this deep, yearning love and compassion, and deep feeling for the Church and for the whole world. See John 17:23.}

Paul, who was once called Saul, was a former persecutor of Christians before he had a powerful vision from Jesus, revealing His love and truth and that Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God.  Shortly that vision, Paul became a born-again Christian and began preaching the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. He was transformed from a zealous Pharisee who sought to imprison and stop Christians from spreading the Gospel to a godly man who preached the very Gospel he once despised.

So, when Paul wrote to the Philippian Christians calling them “… my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown,…”, he was speaking from the heart of Jesus, who gave Paul that love for the Church. It is the same type of love that Jesus has for the Church, which is His Bride. We are dearly loved by Abba Father God. He longs for us and He considers us to be His joy and crown.

In Isaiah 62, God calls the believers (Jews and Gentiles who believe on Jesus, the Messiah) His crown, His delight, and His Bride who He rejoices over.

Isaiah 62:3-5 says:  “[3] Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. [4] Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken ; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate : but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah : for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. [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.” [End quote]

[Hephzibah: ‘my delight is in her’.] [Beulah: ‘married’.]

Isaiah 62:11-12 says: “[11] Behold, the Lord hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh ; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him. [12] And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord : and thou shalt be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken.” [End quote]

Again, look at what the Holy Spirit had Paul write.

Philippians 4:1 --  “[1] Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.” [End quote]

Imagine if Jesus said these words. And, He really did. Jesus said the above message through Paul. And, not only does Jesus and Abba God love us, but God also gives us fullness of joy right now. All we need to do is just believe, and seek to know, and desire to know God intimately as a Friend and Abba Father.

Having True Joy in Jesus

We give some verses, below, about true joy, which found only in Jesus Christ. This joy is received by simple faith and by desiring to know Jesus Christ.

Psalm 16:11 says: “Thou wilt show me the path of life : in thy presence is fulness of joy ; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”

HOW TO HAVE FULLNESS OF JOY AND HAPPINESS IN JESUS

HOW TO HAVE FULLNESS OF JOY AND HAPPINESS IN JESUS

{A Revelation of Who Jesus Is (He Only is Eternal Life and Joy)}

{Click here to see the printable PDF file.}

This article will show how Jesus Christ is God the Son, and He is Life and Joy. Having fullness of joy is having one’s focus and love on Jesus and not on idols. Getting rid of idols and walking in intimate fellowship with God is by following the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:4) and seeking to have a deep, intimate relationship with Abba Father God (Romans 8:15 and 1 John 1) and Jesus Christ, His Only Begotten Son. Single-mindedness toward Jesus casts out darkness and brings in light (Matthew 6:22).

None of this is performing for God’s love and blessings (Romans 4). It is simply resting, and seeking and desiring to know God intimately, and following the Holy Spirit. All of God’s blessings, friendship with God, and promises are freely given to us believers (Romans 8:32). Meditating on who God is and thirsting after God brings satisfaction and joy, as Psalm 63 says.

We will give bullet points with Bible verses, below. Part 2 in this article speaks of how to walk by the leading of the Holy Spirit and not perform or do works to try to earn things. All we need in God is freely given to us believers. Following the Holy Spirit mortifies (puts to death) the flesh, and blesses us, and furthers God’s Kingdom on earth.

•    (1.) Jesus Completely Satisfies us in Himself. Jesus Lives in us Believers.

JOHN 6:35 -- “[35] And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life : he that cometh

to me shall never hunger ; and he that believeth on me shall never

Thirst.”

What Catholics Don’t Want You to Know About Purgatory

What Catholics Don’t Want You to Know About Purgatory

Mark Hart, the Executive Vice President of Life Teen, a Catholic youth outreach program, wrote this statement on his website:

"… Catholics still very much believe in Purgatory (Catholics who follow the Church, that is and not “their own” set of beliefs). Purgatory is a temporary state of purification where imperfect saints have the effects of their sin purged.”   [End quote] (Hart).

Scott P. Richert, a Catholic author and editor, wrote:

“Through penitential practices, prayer, works of charity, and the patient endurance of suffering, we can work through the temporal punishment for our sins in this life. But if any temporal punishment has been left unsatisfied at the end of our life, we must endure that punishment in Purgatory before entering Heaven.” [End quote] (Richert). (Posted on Sept. 6, 2018).

The above quotes are verbatim. Catholics believe in Purgatory, which is said to take place after a Catholic dies. According to Catholic teaching, purgatory is a place of torment and suffering. Augustine of Hippo, one of the founders of Catholicism, said:

"That there should be some fire even after this life is not incredible, and it can be inquired into and either be discovered or left hidden whether some of the faithful may be saved, some more slowly and some more quickly in the greater or lesser degree in which they loved the good things that perish, through a certain purgatorial fire." [End quote]. ("Handbook on Faith, Hope, and Charity" c. 421 A.D.) (The quote was taken from: "Purgatory: What …”).

 According to Catholic “church fathers,” purgatory is a place of suffering which supposedly cleanses deceased Catholics of the “stains” of their sins which they did on earth.

To support their belief in purgatory, Catholic websites refer to extra-Biblical writings, such as the Second Book of Maccabees and the writings of “church fathers.” They also take a few random verses from the Bible, here and there (out of context). But, take a look at what Colossians chapter 2 says.

What the New Testament Says

The Apostle Paul wrote:

[Colossians 2:8-15]

"8. Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

10. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: 11. In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: 12. Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.

13. And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; 14. Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; 15. And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." [End quote].

In Acts chapter 20, the Apostle Paul wrote:

The Marriage Supper Parable - A Cartoon Video with Music, Sound Effects, and Scripture - A Parable of Jesus from Matthew 22

(See the PDF file here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-l2aOUz80mv-LIyzzPpySegRgZDMaDLT/view?usp=sharing .)

The Marriage Supper Parable, a spiritual story told by the Lord Jesus Christ, was intended to show His audience the truth about the choices we make and their eternal consequences, either good or bad. The Lord Jesus revealed powerful truths that need to be held to firmly. This video combines sound effects, music, digitally-created images, and Scripture to present this parable and make it dramatic. 

How to be saved through Jesus Christ here at this link: https://exploringchristianity1.blogspot.com/p/salvation-through-jesus-christ_10.html

(A note on position 3:00...

Revelation 19:8 says: "[8] And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints." (KJV)

The wedding garment symbolizes the righteousness a believer in Jesus has by trusting in Jesus Christ alone for his or her salvation and eternal life.)

🌍 ➠ If you would like to know Abba God the Father and Jesus Christ (God the Son), and be saved from sin, click here to read more.

A Secret Message in Nehemiah 7:7-14

The book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, has an ancient secret message. It is formed by placing the ancient name meanings together and by guidance from God. I did not come up with this. It was by God's leading I was able to see this message from the name meanings. But, if you are interested, I encourage you to seek God about this article to see what He would show you.

We will show all the name meanings strung together in one paragraph (in the order they appear in the Holy Scripture), and we will show you a secret message from God. Then, we will show you the name meanings based on Bible dictionary and concordance definitions.



NEHEMIAH 7:7-14

"[7.] Who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah. The number, I say, of the men of the people of Israel was this; 8. The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two. 9. The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two. 10. The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two. 11. The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand and eight hundred and eighteen. 12. The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four. 13. The children of Zattu, eight hundred forty and five. 14. The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore." [End quote]



A SECRET MESSAGE


The names mentioned above are listed below in the same order they appear in the above scripture passage from Nehemiah 7.

Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah, Parosh, Shephatiah, Arah, 
Pahathmoab, Jeshua, Joab, Elam, Zattu, Zaccai 


The ancient meanings of these names fit together in several sentences. Words in brackets were added. Words in quotations are the name meanings. These name meanings are listed in the same order found in the Bible.


➜ Zerubbabel, Jeshua: 

    [They were] "... descended of (i.e. From) Babylon ..." [but] "Jehovah-saved" [them.]

A SECRET MESSAGE IN THE NAME MEANINGS FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-4.

A SECRET MESSAGE IN THE NAME MEANINGS FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-4.

This article comes in three sections:

1. The Name Meanings form Paragraphs (a secret message).

2. Some Related Verses

3. THE NAME MEANINGS FROM NEHEMIAH 3:1-4 (in a list format with Strong's Exhaustive Concordance numbers). 

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1. The Name Meanings form Paragraphs (a secret message).

NEHEMIAH 3:1-4

"[1.] Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. 2. And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri.

3. But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof. 4. And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana."

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The names in the above passage: 

Eliashib, Meah, Hananeel, Zaccur, Imri, Hassenaah, Meremoth, Urijah, 

Koz, Meshullam, Berechiah, Meshezabeel, Zadok, Baana.

The blue words in "{ }" indicate the meanings of the words we listed above from Nehemiah 3:1-4. The bold italicized words are added in to fit the sentences together, as God guided me.

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SECRET MESSAGE

{God will restore} us a {hundredfold} because {God has favored} us  and been {mindful} of us. 

[Note: Whatever we have lost for the sake of God's will shall be restored many times over (even a hundredfold). See Matthew 19:29-30.]

He {... appoints} trials {to prick} us to {bring up} the {flame of Jehovah}. 

[Note: God's light will shine brighter in those who love Him and serve Him. Trials bring us close to God so we will lack nothing. See James 1:2-4.]

Trials will {... prick} our hearts {to make good} God's people and will {... abundantly bless} and {deliver} God's people {to ... [make them] be turned to righteousness} so that they will {humble [themselves]}. 

[Note: Without trials, we would turn our hearts away from God through our pride. Trials bring us into a state of dependence on God. If we seek God through them, we will get to know God better, and even as our best Friend. See Romans 5:1-5, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:6-9, and 1 John 1:3-10.]

The Nature of Paranormal Creatures — The Jersey Devil and Winged Humanoids or Winged Demons — (And Encounters with the Unexplained or Paranormal)

Notice: This article is not appropriate for children under 14 years of age.

The Jersey Devil and Winged Humanoids or Winged Demons —  The Nature of Strange Creatures and Encounters with the Unexplained or Paranormal

For many years people have been encountering strange beings that take on a variety of forms. They often appear at night or in the twilight and they behave in ways unlike any known animal. Some have feet that resemble human feet, only much larger. Others fly with bat-like wings. Many have red, glowing eyes. What are these creatures? Are they animals? Are they aliens? Are they spirits? Are they purely fictional? Or, are they something else entirely?

THE JERSEY DEVIL

For hundreds of years, a cryptid creature (or creatures) was (were) seen in the thick, mostly uninhabited forests of New Jersey, called the "pine barrens." It is a region of the state consisting of thickets, evergreen trees, ponds, and dense undergrowth. Strange creatures collectively called the "Jersey Devil" were reportedly seen by thousands of people for over 250 years in the state of New Jersey and mostly in the pine barrens.  

The Nature of the Bigfoot — Bigfoot (Sasquatch), UFOs, Paranormal Creatures, Bigfoot Attacks

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Bigfoot (Sasquatch), Paranormal Creatures, Bigfoot Attacks — The Nature of the Bigfoot

For many years people have been encountering strange, tall beings that walk on two legs like a man and appear completely covered in thick hair or fur. Bizarrely, their feet resemble human feet, only much larger. What are these creatures? Are they animals? Are they aliens? Are they spirits? Are they purely fictional? Or, are they something else entirely?

In this article, we will relate a Bigfoot attack and look into the true nature of this creature.

SASQUATCH (BIGFOOT) SIGHTINGS 


Native Americans from British Columbia and throughout the United States have spoken of a mysterious, ape-like, man-like beast they call the Esti Capcaki, Atahsaia, Ot ne yar heh, and other names. But, the most well-known are sasquatch and Bigfoot. 

(Bigfoot plaster cast. Click for source.)

The tall, hairy creature has been described by many people as being about 6 to 9 feet in height, weighing about 800 pounds (maximum), and walking on two feet ("Mysterious Ape ..."). It has been heard to let out a loud, chilling call. People have described it as being ape-like or man-like and covered in thick fur. 

Some sasquatch appear to be shy. But, others are more aggressive and have been known to throw stones at buildings, chase people, and vandalize cabins.

Attack in Vancouver Island

One night in 2004, Ted Story (or Ted Storey) was sleeping in his motor home in the densely-forested Strathcona Provincial Park, which is located in the middle of Vancouver Island. (Source: Monster Quest: Mysterious Ape Island.)

Regarding the sasquatch creature, Ted said: "I thought it was a myth or—[I] had no belief in any of that at all. That night, it made me a believer." ("Mysterious Ape ...")

He was woken from sleep by a sudden and unexpected event. Ted said: "All of a sudden, the motor home shook violently. It listed 30 degrees or so. I would anticipate that the tires just about came off the ground." Something large and having immense strength was rocking the motor home, standing right outside his window. 

The Story of King David's Kindness to Mephibosheth // God's Love for Mephibosheth and Us -- 2 Samuel 9

The Story of King David's Kindness to Mephibosheth // God's Love for Mephibosheth and Us -- 2 Samuel 9 

Abba Father God treats us (who believe on Jesus) with the same kind of kindness that David had for Mephibosheth, and even better. Imagine God the Father is speaking to you in a way similar to how King David spoke to Mephibosheth, who was lame in his feet. But, God's love is far greater than the love any man or woman could ever have. 

Mephibosheth, a son of Jonathan, wrongfully felt that he was worse than the lowest animal in Middle-Eastern society, a scavenger dog. But, David didn't think so because God put love in David's heart for Mephibosheth. If David, who was not perfect, could love and care for a needy person and exalt him to a place of closeness and fellowship, certainly God the Father will do the same for anyone who looks to Him and seeks to know Him better.

David restored Mephibosheth's land. And, David gave him food, a place to call home; friendship; fellowship; and a position as a son. God does the same for us, and even much better.

➠ ➠ ➠ If you would like to know Abba God the Father and Jesus Christ (God the Son), and be saved from sin, click here to read more.   

2 Samuel 9

9:1 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?

The Late Billy Graham Believed That Jesus Christ Is "Not" the Only Way of Salvation - Exposé

The Late Billy Graham Believed That Jesus Christ Is "Not" the Only Way

The famous "evangelist" Billy Graham passed away recently. His dangerous doctrine is still spreading through the Church and doing harm to the body of Christ. The ecumenical movement is still promoting a merger of Protestants with Roman Catholicism. And, false teachers are still promoting the idea that people around the world can be saved by their own good works, without trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. This false doctrine was taught by the late Billy Graham.

Billy Graham was interviewed by Robert Schuller on his Hour of Power TV show. The interview was broadcast on May 31, 1997. It exposed something about the famous "evangelist" that should be very disturbing.

The Testimony of Richmond Gyimah: His Encounter with Heaven and Hell (Out of Body Experience) (Vision of Hell) (Vision of Heaven)

(Above: A YouTube video about Richmond's testimony.)
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The Testimony of Richmond Gyimah: His Encounter with Heaven and Hell (Out of Body Experience)

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Richmond Gyimah was sick. A persistent, very rare, intestinal problem he had since a child was only getting worse. In 2008, he went to have it checked out, but the doctors said there was nothing wrong with him. A year later, his intestinal pain was getting almost unbearable, and in 2009, at the age of 23, Richmond was admitted to Korle Bu Hospital, a prominent hospital in Ghana (in Western Africa). There, at the Korle Bu Hospital, his condition worsened. 

The surgery had to be delayed. On March 9, 2009, when he finally could have surgery, a doctor told him that everyone his age who got that surgery did not survive. He wanted to get the surgery anyway because he was in extreme pain. During the operation, his spirit left his body and was taken to Heaven. What Richmond experiences there will open your eyes. 


This is based on the video series posted up on YouTube by Kay Boachie on Dec. 15, 2011. This series is in English, translated from its original language. (Click here to watch it on YouTube.) Kay translated (into English) Richmond’s original testimony which was posted on YouTube by “kobina ofosu” on June 19, 2011. I have tried my best to be as accurate as possible to Kay’s translation, but I am not perfect (see Works Cited at the end). Thank you for reading.

(Click here. You can read the full version which includes his time prior to surgery.)

The Testimony of Richmond Gyimah: His Encounter with Heaven and Hell

(1) The Surgery

Intense pain pierced through his chest, most intense at his heart, and Richmond screamed. He had been through three hours of surgery (at the Korle Bu Hospital) after being given anesthetics, but pain had suddenly shot through his heart. The words of the surgeon just prior to the surgery echoed through his mind: “…no one with this kind of condition at your age has ever survived this kind of surgery.”

Richmond felt he had no choice. The pain in his abdomen had only been getting worse and while he was at the hospital, it grew in intensity. He knew he could very well die, but he was willing to take that risk because the pain from a rare intestinal condition had been with him since his early twenties. Besides this, Richmond told the doctor that he is a Christian and said he has his faith and hope in God, not in statistics.

Now, three hours into the surgery, Richmond screamed in pain. The pain in his heart was like a sharp sword and he could not hold on any longer. Suddenly, he blacked out. The last thing he remembered on Earth was screaming in pain.  

HELL IS REAL - TESTIMONIES OF HELL - HEAVEN AND HELL ARE REAL

HELL IS REAL - TESTIMONIES OF HELL

Bill Wiese had a powerful vision of Hell in the year 1998. He was given a commission by God to warn the world about the reality of Hell and how horrible it really is. His experience is not the only one of Hell. Many other people have seen Hell in near-death experiences. 

Mary K. Baxter was given visions of Hell in 1976. In Hell, Jesus appeared to her and revealed to her various things about the people in Hell and about the layout of Hell. 

Hell is a real place that all those who have rejected Jesus will go to. God does not want anyone to go to Hell. That is why He sent Jesus Christ to die on a cross to pay for our sins. And, most of all, God the Father wants us to know His love for us and to know Him as our God and Abba Father. Hell was created for the devil and his angels. But, because of sin passing down to mankind from Adam and Eve, we all have a sin nature and this sin nature makes it impossible for us to be good enough to go to Heaven. No sin can enter Heaven because sin would corrupt Heaven, and a sinner in Heaven would not enjoy the fact that all of Heaven is filled with God's glory because sin and God's glory are opposite. 

The Difference Between the Old Testament and the New Testament Saints (Hypergrace Heresy) (Lukewarm Church) (Apostasy) (False Teachers)

The Difference Between the Old Testament and the New Testament Saints

Many people have wondered why the Old Testament Hebrews were often struck down with plagues and judgments of God while wondering through the wilderness near Mount Sinai. 

The Old Testament people who rebelled against the Old Testament laws were destroyed in the wilderness of Sinai. They were destroyed because they were in the presence of God and were hardening themselves against God's teachings, which He gave to Moses. Their actions and words proved that their hearts were hardened against God and His ways.

The New Testament Completes the Old

The sacrificial laws, and the feast day laws, and the dietary laws, and other ceremonial laws were all fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Romans 10:4, Galatians 3:1-8). We Christians have no need to fulfill them since Christ did that for us, nailing all the ordinances, which were written against us, on the cross (Colossians 2:6-17). 

But, God does expect us to obey Him in the Ten Commandments, which are repeated throughout the New Testament, including in the epistles from Romans to Revelation (as we follow the leading of the Holy Spirit). When we disobey Him, all we have to do is confess it to Abba Father God and repent. Asking Abba God to fulfill that unmet need is the next good thing to do. 

We have the promise of God Jesus spoke of in Matthew 7:11. Jesus said: "[11] If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"

The danger is not believing God's Holy Word.

THE SECRET MESSAGE IN NUMBERS 33. THE NAME MEANINGS FORM A CODE.

THE SECRET MESSAGE IN NUMBERS 33. THE NAME MEANINGS FORM A CODE.

The book of Numbers, chapter 33, has an ancient secret message. It is formed by placing the ancient name meanings together and by guidance from God. I did not come up with this. It was by God's leading I was able to see this message from the name meanings. But, if you are interested, I encourage you to seek God about this article to see what He would show you.

We will show you the name meanings based on Bible dictionary and concordance definitions. Then, we will show all the name meanings strung together in one paragraph (in the order they appear in the Holy Scripture), and we will show you a secret message from God.

Numbers 33:1-5

"[1] These [are] the journeys of the children of Israel, which went forth out of the land of Egypt with their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron. 2. And Moses wrote their goings out according to their journeys by the commandment of the LORD: and these [are] their journeys according to their goings out. 3. And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians. 4. For the Egyptians buried all [their] firstborn, which the LORD had smitten among them: upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments.

5. And the children of Israel removed from Rameses, and pitched in Succoth." [End quote]

The place names continue from verse 5 down to verse 49, in Numbers chapter 33. These ancient names have meanings which are important since they are found in the Holy Scripture of God. You will see that there is a message God wants to bring forth through these name meanings. Let's look at the names in Numbers chapter 33, verses 5 through 16. We will start with Israel in verse 5. At the end of this list of name meanings, you will see the secret message.



NAMES FOUND IN NUMBERS 33:5-16


Name: Yisrael (Israel)
Strong's (Concordance) Number: 3478
Meaning: Acc. to Strong's, it means: "From sarah and 'el;..." Sarah is "A primitive root; to prevail -- have power (as a prince)." El refers to God.
Spiritual Meaning: (A prince who has power with God. {See Genesis 32:28.})

Mary Byrne's 1905 English Translation of "Be Thou My Vision" Can Be Our Prayer to God or Our Statement of Faith

(Scenic Ireland. Click for source.)

Mary Byrne's 1905 English Translation of "Be Thou My Vision" 

Can Be Our Prayer to God or Our Statement of Faith

Mary Byrne's English translation (from 1905) of "Be Thou My Vision" is very powerful when you pray it to God. It was an old Irish song of worship from hundreds of years ago. We don't know who exactly wrote it. But, some think it could have been influenced by Patrick of Ireland, who God used to bring Christianity to that island nation. 

Worshiping God with music is very powerful and moving. I was thinking that we could read the text of "Be Thou My Vision" but substitute "You are" in place of Be thou" to make it a statement of praise. Or, we can leave it as "Be thou" and use it as a prayer to God. Personally, I like both options. 

Another way of looking at this is to use this old Irish hymn as both praise and prayer. We want God to be our vision, our focus, our delight. But, we can thank Him that He is our shelter and our Father, for instance. 

(Also, we could change "King of the seven heavens" to "High King of Heaven".)

We have Mary Byrne's translation below.
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Be thou my vision O Lord of my heart
None other is aught but the King of the seven heavens.

Be thou my meditation by day and night.
May it be thou that I behold even in my sleep.

Be thou my speech, be thou my understanding.
Be thou with me, be I with thee