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Prophecy II

Title Page Depicting Prophets [Alle Propheten Teutsch] – See attached Cites

SONG From Last Week: Adam Zarn:The Prophets of the Bible Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BxxPqV2jjA

Four Important Old Testament Prophets to Highlight their Function

Isaiah

No 1 Prophet Isaiah – See attached Cites

https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/prophets/prophets-of-the-bible/isaiah-the-prophet/

Isaiah 40:31 ESV

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Jeremiah

No 2 Jeremiah on the ruins of Jerusalem – See attached Cites

http://www.insight.org/resources/bible/the-major-prophets/jeremiah

Jeremiah 1:5

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

Ezekiel

No 3 The Prophet Ezekiel – See attached Cites

http://biblescripture.net/Ezekiel.html

Ezekiel 37:12-14 ESV

Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I will open your graves and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will bring you into the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and raise you from your graves, O my people. And I will put my Spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you in your own land. Then you shall know that I am the Lord; I have spoken, and I will do it, declares the Lord.”

Daniel

No 4 Belshazzar’s feast–Daniel interpreting the handwriting on the wall – See attached Cites

https://lifehopeandtruth.com/prophecy/prophets/prophets-of-the-bible/daniel-the-prophet/

Daniel 5:29 ESV

Then Belshazzar gave the command, and Daniel was clothed with purple, a chain of gold was put around his neck, and a proclamation was made about him, that he should be the third ruler in the kingdom.

NOTE:

Next Week Prophecy: Jesus Is Coming

God’s Story: The Prophets Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sumaXbjP2Kg

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The Bible must be studied as a whole and these and other prophets involve studies into themselves therefore, today’s blog is only a hint concerning the impotance of prophets.

Cites for Prophet Images

No 1 The Lower Pool of Siloam. The old mulberry-tree, supported by stones, is said to mark the spot where the Prophet Isaiah was sawn asunder, in the presence of King Manasseh

Dorot Jewish Division, The New York Public Library. “The Lower Pool of Siloam. The old mulberry-tree, supported by stones, is said to mark the spot where the Prophet Isaiah was sawn asunder, in the presence of King Manasseh” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed February 13, 2019. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47d9-5dc7-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

No 2 Jeremiah on the ruins of Jerusalem

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. “Jeremiah on the ruins of Jerusalem” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed February 13, 2019. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e4-5d96-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

No 3 The Prophet Ezekiel

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library. “The Prophet Ezekiel” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed February 13, 2019. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/cd843910-e6d6-0132-8e4f-58d385a7bbd0

No 4 Belshazzar’s feast–Daniel interpreting the handwriting on the wall.

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. “Belshazzar’s feast–Daniel interpreting the handwriting on the wall” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed February 13, 2019. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47e4-133a-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Title Page Depicting Prophets [Alle Propheten Teutsch]

The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection, The New York Public Library. “Title Page Depicting Prophets [Alle Propheten Teutsch]” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed February 13, 2019. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/5bd3f690-63d5-0133-b389-00505686d14e

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Prophecy I

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Ancient People Sought GOD or gods

The seeking was prompted by the so many unknowns humans were confronted by in their daily lives. Some among each population (clan, tribe, nation) were aroused to fill the void: discover ways to commune with GOD or gods and act as a representative of the people – a priest. This approach led to many forms of human invention meant to fill the void but, sadly at the expense of the general population for the aggrandizement of a few. With their power over others these intermediary few compelled the people to comply and obey or they would offend the gods. What is unique about the way our true Biblical GOD accomplished this? GOD approached, taught and guided people (not the other way around).

Adam and Eve walked with GOD.

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. “Full-page miniature of Adam and Eve questioned by God.” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed September 5, 2016. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e6b0-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Genesis 3:8 ESV

And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden.

Genesis 6:9 ESV

These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.

Genesis 5:22 ESV

Enoch walked with God after he fathered Methuselah 300 years and had other sons and daughters.

What we Believe as Christians is that GOD provided people with guidance knowledge and standards through Prophets

Bible The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection, The New York Public Library. “Title page” New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed February 17, 2016. http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47d9-618c-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

“Prophet (general definition):In religion, a prophet is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to speak on that entity’s behalf, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people.[1][2] The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy. “

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prophet

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Adam Zarn:The Prophets of the Bible Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BxxPqV2jjA

The test for a true prophet?

False Prophet – images from pixabay.com

Deuteronomy 18:20-22 ESV

But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.’ And if you say in your heart, ‘How may we know the word that the Lord has not spoken?’— when a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously. You need not be afraid of him.

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Turning away from substance abuse

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Proverbs 20:1 ESV

Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.

Mercy Me- Hold Fast- Recovery Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY_BTvsBeug

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Before I became a Christian I lead a decadent life with few constraints; ultimately this lead to several negative challenges in my life – I failed to correct my faults. Finally admitting I was a sinner unable to control my sin nature without help. I turned my life over to GOD through Jesus Christ. Sure life became better but consequences still arouse and occasionally I needed to remind myself what my weaknesses were and that it was GOD not me that made the recovery possible.

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Finally after more than thirty-five years my most difficult battles seem to be in the past.

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Lisa Scinta – Addiction Lyrics Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2DLZOAth78

I must not drop my guard: In a culture that seems to be challenged more and more by substance abuse, depression and declining morals my only hope for a better life, the resistance to temptation is my trust in Jesus and the Word of GOD as my guide.

Like minded Christians can be of enormous help

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Hebrews 10:25 ESV

Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Help one another, study The Bible together and encourage each other. If one stumbles prop him or her up.

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1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV

Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Excerpt from a secular blog of mine: Odd Thoughts (with Christian influence)

What is a Realistic Education (Biblical Stewadship; resonsibility)
Somewhere along the way Americans seem to have lost their understanding of what a useful education really is: A realistic education prepares a student for becoming a productive citizen with realistic expectations, skills for industry and in home life and, an understanding of right and wrong. Knowledge of our political system with its checks and balances with accurate expectations as a citizen. What do I believe about this topic?
First there is no one route to success, second few people will achieve recognition for some esoteric or exotic invention. The overwhelming majority of our citizens will work for a living and mange their affairs in a responsible way which yields satisfaction (contentment and happiness). What kind of knowledge and training do people need?
There is more than one (or just a few) paths
A. Basics: Language – reading and writing and, math skills.
B. Advanced Basics:

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  1. Health: Nutrition, dangers, medical routines, exercise . . . etc.
  2. Personal Economics: Money management, retirement planning, running a household.
  3. Thorough knowledge of American History and our relationship to World History.
  4. Detailed knowledge of our political system with checks and balances and relationship of majorities to minorities; our economic system.
  5. Morality: right from wrong; civility and common courtesies. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Respect for spiritual matters.
    C. Advanced Studies: in compact programs, vocational schools, military service and then Colleges or Universities.
  6. Job skills
  7. Leadership skills (if applicable)
  8. Advanced Mental Health: accurate knowledge of self and the relationship with others.

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Materialism Fades

Things are Temporary

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James 4:14 ESV

Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.

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Christmas Trees drop their needles, toys break, cars wear out and our buildings eventually crumble. Our bodies age and need more attention with each passing year. So, what can we do about the process of entropy that we are immersed in? First we focus on what is eternal: GOD.

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SELFISHNESS SONG, being selfish. Christian kids song about selfishness.

We can plan for our financial security

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Jeremiah 29:11-12 ESV

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

This is wise because while statistically we all may not reach old age there is our progeny we may wish to provide for; a spouse; a non-profit organization. Responsible stewardship is a positive endeavor.

But making material gain a priority is flawed

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As I pointed out above the things of this world fade and crumble; our descendants may benefit but must make their own way eventually. The old adage, “We can’t take it with us.” rings true.

1 Timothy 6:10 ESV

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

Shawn McDonald – Greed (Acoustic)

Good News: (biblical pun?) GOD has a plan for each and every one of us.

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GOD is eternal

Hebrews 13:8 ESV

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

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Happy New Year

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Happy New Year

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С новым годом,  Šťastný nový rok,  Boldog új évet,

Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku,  Feliz Ano Novo,

Feliz año nuevo   rohes neues Jahr  Bonne année

新年快乐, 明けましておめでとうございます

새해 복 많이 받으세요, สวัสดีปีใหม่, नया साल मुबारक हो

May GOD BESTOW Blessings Upon You and remember you are a new creation in Christ when you accept(ed) Jesus

from James Halifko

2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV 

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

from James Halifko

Happy Ending – images from pixabay.com

1947 version: Guy Lombardo – Auld Lang Syne (with vocal trio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK0Lfrr5Wpo

Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians – Auld Lang Syne (Capitol Records 1953)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik7ktS3PqEs

Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas

Nollaig Shona Dhuit! …Feliz Natal/ Boas Festas!

Feliz Navidad! …Joyeux Noël! …Zalig

Fröhliche Weihnachten! … Buon Natale!

Selamat Natal, god jul,

メリークリスマス,   क्रिसमस की बधाई,

圣诞节快乐,  메리 크리스마스

LINK TO EUROPEAN MERRY CHRISTMASES:

https://www.slavorum.org/how-to-pronounce-merry-christmas-in-slavic-countries-of-europe/

LINK TO WORLD CHRISTIANS BY COUNTRY:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_by_country

Peace to all: James Halifko

Don’t let Krampus (JÓLAKÖTTURINN. …FRAU PERCHTA. …BELSNICKEL. …HANS TRAPP. …PÈRE FOUETTARD. …THE YULE LADS. …GRÝLA),

Don’t let materialism ruin your Christmas!

MY CHRISTMAS SONG:

Matthew 1:18-25 ESV

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: …

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Jesus Christ in the Line of David

Musical Score – images from pixabay.com MUSIC at CBD

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We must take time to recall the whole story of Jesus

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Humanity can trace its linage to Adam and Eve likewise Noah and his family. Perhaps your family tree is vast and very complete or, maybe it is scant. Royalty (Kings and Queens), for the most part meticulously are designated by precise lineage. Jesus Christ came to Earth and was born a man so he could become the blameless

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sacrifice on the cross for all sin; fulfilling the requirement of The Law and allowing even me – even you – access to GOD and eternal life.

1 John 1:9 ESV

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Song: Paul Baloche – Your Name (Christmas Version)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtHRoMPaRZc

The scholars of GOD’s Word have provided us with a detailed list of the heritage of Jesus Christ the Son of GOD and GOD man.

Matthew 1:1-25 ESV

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram, and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, …

Luke 3:23-38 ESV

Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, the son of Josech, the son of Joda, the son of Joanan, the son of Rhesa, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, the son of Neri, …

Jesus lives in Heaven with GOD the Father and The Holy Spirit.

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Joseph and Mary: https://www.openbible.info/topics/joseph_and_mary

Leonard Cohen – Hallelujah (Audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttEMYvpoR-k

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Christmas Trees

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Christmas Trees are Wonderful

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SONG: O Tannenbaum – Weihnachtslieder zum Mitsingen | Sing Kinderlieder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27JleM39TPY

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History of the Christmas Tree: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/trees.shtml

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Under the Tree – images from pixabay.com

Decorating the Christmas Tree

Many variations in just what people put on a Christmas Tree and there are new things as well as old traditions applied; live trees and artificial trees are in use to day. Sometimes “The Star of Bethlehem” is put at the very top; sometimes and Angel.

Share Jesus with anyone and everyone; you may help someone gain peace, joy, purpose and eternal life.

Romans 6:23 ESV

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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A Season of Hope and Joy

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Hope and Joy

SONG: SEASON OF HOPE (With Lyrics) : Don Moen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKT1VUj5Qrs

Romans 15:13 ESV

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.

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We have Hope in our future because Jesus Christ came to offer a way to share eternity with GOD. We have Joy because of that and how we can share this greatest gift of all. Christians mimic this at this time of year by exchanging gifts or giving them and not expecting them in return. We take part in all kinds of programs designed to benefit the less privileged in our communities and even the whole world. The giver receives as much, if not more, joy that the receiver.

2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

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We Enjoy the Delighted Children

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Psalm 127:3 ESV

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.

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How wonderful to watch the innocent faces of the children all a glow during this time of year. The laugh and sing and dash about within our midst helping us to feel younger, remember our youth and encourage new joy at whatever age we are.

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Do Not Omit the True Source of this Joy

1 Timothy 2:5 ESV

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Christian keep Jesus Christ in Christmas season; share the meaning of his birth; offer the Gospel to whomever and wherever you find yourself. Pass this post on.

John 3:16 ESV

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“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

NEXT WEEK: Christmas Trees

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Who and What Depends on You

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Who Depends on You

Philippians 2:4 ESV

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

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Christians as in many social networks care for one another. Not only family, local community or nation but all fellow humans. Christians have experienced The Love of GOD and GOD has no limit to offering love.

1 John 3:17-18 ESV

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

 

What Depends on You

Genesis 2:15 ESV

The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.

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The purpose GOD bestowed on humanity was not to just care for ourselves without regard for our planet and all the lifeforms we share it with; we are to be caring responsible caregivers.

Numbers 35:33-34 ESV

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You shall not pollute the land in which you live, for blood pollutes the land, and no atonement can be made for the land for the blood that is shed in it, except by the blood of the one who shed it. You shall not defile the land in which you live, in the midst of which I dwell, for I the Lord dwell in the midst of the people of Israel.”

SONG: Angie White – Reliable God

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHpsHsxE16Y

But, Your, Eternity Depends on You

Jesus did many things for us, paid for all sin, makes us acceptable to GOD and gave us much instruction, this is the most important gift to us:

John 10:27-29 ESV

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My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.

Next Week: A Season of Hope and Joy

 

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