... until it backfired.
Senator JD Vance has made yet another joke that backfired.

Vance was speaking in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Tuesday morning when a reporter asked how he is preparing to debate Governor Tim Walz on October 1.

“Well, I found a good friend from back home who embellishes and lies a lot, I’m having him stand in for Tim Walz,” Vance responded.

But the insult quickly backfired as several social media users joked Vance was referencing Donald Trump, who has become notorious for lying over everything from election results and crowd sizes to the weather. The Washington Post estimated that during his presidency he made more than 30,000 false or misleading statements.

“Nice of Trump to help Vance with debate prep,” author and Jeopardy! Champion Hemant Mehta wrote.

The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump Republican organization, posted a photo of the former president with the caption, “The friend.”

Yes, God can't bless us if we don't forgive, the incentive i have for forgiveness is this, "i am going to abandon God favour because this person did this to me?" "on top of what the person did i will be in a bad stance with God because of them?" No way, so that gives me lots of incentive to forgive. I believe unbelievers have it really hard to forgive, without God help people don't seem to be able to do it most of the time.

Tropical Wilds said:

Your vote does count. My state was a “doesn’t matter” state, but I’ve watched it go from red to purple and now more blue. Your vote is a reminder that something other than the majority exists and helps track when the needle moves. Every vote matters.

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Voting as a means of influencing politicians actually doesn't matter. What matters is the donor class and who funds the politician's campaign.

The plebs don't have real influence in any political system.

Alot of what passes for Christianity in the US is considered patriarchal, authoritarian, and in some cases even openly misogynistic, and doesn't speak to the material circumstances of alot of young people. So I am not surprised.

Tropical Wilds said:

I find it a stretch to compare Trump to Jesus.

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Quite a stretch and then some. And yet by simply saying Trump is a criminal, as though that is all that needs to be said, puts him in the same category as martyrs and dissidents who were also legally criminals. Far better to say why someone was convicted than to just say someone is a criminal and leave it at that.

Did God use David to punish Israel?

In the ultimate sense, God uses everyone. God used Satan to tempt David. God used David to punish Israel.

2 Samuel 24:

1 Again the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.”

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In this sense, God used David against Israel because David was the head of Israel.

13 So Gad went to David and said to him,
“Shall there come on you three years of famine in your land?
Or three months of fleeing from your enemies while they pursue you?
Or three days of plague in your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should answer the one who sent me.”

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At this point, David had to choose one evil out of 3. God used David to choose the form of punishment.

14 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into human hands.”

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David was saying here: Don't let me be the direct object of the punishment. Let all of us be the target of the punishment. So yes, God used David to choose the target and the form of punishment.

See also

• Why was God angry at David for taking the census?

The Seventh Seal (7 Year Treaty Signed)

Rev 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

Rev 8:1 And when he (Jesus) opened (authoritative control) the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour.

Jesus Begins Each Seals Rev 5:1-7 the Little Book=Prepared Prophecy Not the man of sin

Rev 6:1 I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

Rev 6:3 when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.

Rev 6:5 when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

Rev 6:7 when he had opened the 4TH seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.

Rev 6:9 when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony that they held:

Rev 6:12 I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

Rev 8:1 when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.

What Happens During the Half-hour of Silence in Heaven “? Rev 5:1-7 the Little Book (God has Authority), “Rev 8:1-5 the Seventh Seal (God uses the Authority)”

GOD GIVES AUTHORITY TO START THE TRIBULATION REV 5:1-7

This is the beginning of the Seven-year Tribulation: Rev 8:5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth (Rev 13:4 seven year contract Dan 9:27 starts sometime after this action of the angel): and there were voices, and thundering, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE TRIBULATION HAS STARTED

*Confirmation the man of sin does not start the Tribulation: Dan 9:27 And *he (man of sin) shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations, he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

*THE MAN OF SIN IS RESTRICTED (REV 10:2 RIGHT FOOT ON THE SEA REV 13:1 THE BEAST RISE UP OUT OF THE SEA) HE CAN DO ONLY WHAT JESUS PERMITS.

The Seven Trumpets

Rev 8:2 And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.

Rev 8:2 And I (John) saw (observed) the seven (righteous) angels which stood before (position) God (Jesus) and to them were given seven trumpets.

The Seven Trumpets



Another Righteous Angel

Rev 8:3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censor; and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

Rev 8:3 And another (Authoritative) angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given (by another angel) unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne (Rev 4:2,3 5:1 7:14,15 Rev 14:14 20:11).

Note: John utilizes Authoritative Position disclosing the Golden Censer identifies a Sanctified Container holding incense, prayers, and fire with Authoritative direction (Rev 9:1-4 19:17). Furthermore, the Authoritative Dominion of the Seal of God (Rev 7:1), the Heavenly Altar, and the Three Woes (Rev 8:13) sharing Authority of the Scripture of Truth (Dan 10:21) and the Key to the Bottomless Pit (Rev 9:1).

Ezel 9:2, behold, six men (Angels of Altar angel Rev 7:3) came from the way of the higher gate (Heavenly Temple Rev 11:19), that lies toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn (Seal) by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brazen altar (Rev 8:2-5).

Dan 10:5,6 Then I (Daniel) lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man (Dan 8:16) clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: 6 His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in color to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude.

Amos 9:1 I (Amos) saw the Lord (Zech 4:4 Dan 10:17) standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel (support) of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head (Ezel 9:4,9), all of them (Children of Jezebel); and I will slay the last of them (Children of Jezebel Zech 13:7,8) with the sword: he that flees of them will not flee away, and he that escapes of them will not be delivered. Rev 2:20, 21

Prayers of All Saints

Rev 8:4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel's hand.

Rev 8:4 And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the (Rev 8:3 all) saints, ascended up before God (Jesus) out of the angel's (Rev 8:3) hand.

Smoke of Incense (Dan 8:25)

Rev 8:4a the smoke (fumes from burning Rev 5:8 Joel 2:18 Nah 1:2 Hos 12:14) of the incense (vexation Rev 8:3b), that came with the prayers of the saints (Rev8:3,4 {Rev 5:8d}),

Rev 12:11 they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. (Rev 20:4 Dan 8:25).

Rev 6:10 they cried with a loud voice, saying, how long, O Lord, holy and true, do you not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? Rev 19:1-3

Rev 17:6 I (John) saw the woman (Jerusalem Rev 17:3-5) drunken with the blood of the saints, and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus: and when I saw her, I wondered with great admiration. Rev 18:24 blood of all

The Censer and the Altar

Rev 8:5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth (Rev 13:4 seven year contract Dan 9:27): and there were voices, and thundering, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

Rev 8:5 And the (righteous) angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into (underworld?) the earth (BEGINNING OF THE SEVEN YEAR TRIBULAION) there were voices, and thunderings, and lightning, and an earthquake.

The Golden Censer

Heb 9:4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid roundabout with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;

Rev 8:3 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer [it] with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

Rev 8:5 continues

Fire from the Altar

Lev 16:12 And he shall take a censer full of burning coals of fire from off the altar before the LORD, and his hands full of sweet incense beaten small, and bring [it] within the vail:

1Ch 21:26 And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt offering.

Rev 14:18 And another angel came out from the altar, which had power over fire; and cried with a loud cry to him that had the sharp sickle, saying, thrust in thy sharp sickle, and gather the clusters of the vine of the earth; for her grapes are fully ripe.

Into the Earth

Rev 8:5) And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.

Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceives the universe: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Rev 14:19 And the angel thrust in his sickle into the earth, and gathered the vine of the earth, and cast it into the great winepress of the wrath of God.

tonychanyt said:

Psalm 139:


Did the above teach hating your enemies?

No, it only showed the sentiment of the psalmist. I would not overgeneralize his feelings into a doctrine.

On the other hand, Leviticus 19:


In the NT, Jesus said in Mat 5:


Apparently, some teachers did overgeneralize and said to hate your enemy.


Did the OT teach people to love your enemies?

The OT had commandments to show acts of love toward your enemy.

Exodus 23:


Prov 24:


God wanted you to be nice when your enemy stumbles.

Prov 25:


Be nice to your enemy. Leave vengeance to the Lord.

Did the OT teach you to love your enemies?

No, not explicitly loving your enemies in general. It did teach people to be nice to their enemies in some instances. While the Old Testament didn't explicitly command loving one's enemies like Jesus does, it did contain teachings that hint at kindness and consideration towards adversaries. The concept was not as fully developed or central as in the New Testament, but elements of it were present. In the NT, Jesus taught us unequivocally to love our enemies.

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The OT did teach to love your enemies, but many people didn't discern that because of assumptions that they made.

Leviticus 19:18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the LORD.

Jesus said they heard that they should love their neighbor and hate their enemy, but OT scripture does not actually say that. They heard wrong. The verse above is including your enemies among your neighbors that you should love because it specifically talks about not taking vengeance or bearing a grudge against your enemies. So, loving your enemies is implied there. But, people missed that and ended up thinking it said to love your neighbor and hate your enemies. It says no such thing, of course. What it really says is to love your neighbors as yourself, including your enemies.

Jesus had to tell them what the OT was actually teaching. This includes what it really meant when it said not to murder. Jesus clarified that it not only means to not literally murder people, but also not to hate them (while wishing they were dead).

1 John 3:15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Jesus clarified that committing adultery was more than just literally committing adultery physically, but included lusting after another person and wishing you could literally commit adultery with them.

Matthew 5:28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

The command to not commit adultery always included not lusting after others, but it's not something that people realized until Jesus clarified the whole meaning of that command just like He did with the command to not murder and the command to love your neighbor as yourself.

Xeno.of.athens said:

Justice and vengeance are distinct concepts. While some argue for punitive justice, which may appear akin to vengeance, others support rehabilitation as the aim of justice, differing significantly from vengeance. Holy scriptures suggest that justice is a divine mandate, emphasizing fairness and restoration, whereas vengeance is an emotional response, often leading to further harm. Justice is about balance and equity, guided by principles and laws, while vengeance is driven by personal retribution. What do you think that the holy scriptures have to say about the systems of justice used in your land?

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The semantic divergence of the two terms is a recent phenomenon. See for example Aquinas on vengeance (vindicare/vindicatione).

Xeno.of.athens said:

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ, ' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. (Matthew 24:3-14 NIV )

But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he "has put everything under his feet." Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I die every day--I mean that, brothers--just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord. If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God--I say this to your shame. (1 Corinthians 15:12-34 NIV )


So, when will the end come?

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Jesus is addressing the end of the age and that will come to and end when Jesus returns (second coming), locks away satan and starts His 1000 year rule on earth. The Messianic age.

Not sure what 1 Corinthians 15 has to do with Matthew 24. As 1 Corinthians 15 is addressing believers who say there is no resurrection of the dead.

The Artist and His Museum said:

Hello, @AlexB23 Thank you for asking. Im learning more and more every day. Its been quite the journey. Im trying to figure out this concept of what genuine faith is? For some reason, I have been hist recently with a lot of materials talking about it through podcasts and sermons. Ive been thinking about that a lot. Ive been studying the gospels and going to different churches. Its been extremely enlightening and powerful.

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You are welcome. It is good that things are getting better for you. Genuine faith would be, if someone were to martyr you, if you believed in Jesus, that you would still profess Jesus as Lord and Savior, no matter what. That may be dark, but that is how strong one's faith must be. However, God will understand.

Lord and St Jude thank you once again whenever we need you, you are there for us.
Thank you!

Hammster said:

Don Lemon polled women on Trump v. Harris and you will not believe the responses

Love him or hate him, Don Lemon is doing his own kind of journalism these days — his most recent bit asking women who they support in the 2024 presidential election.

notthebee.com

Love him or hate him, Don Lemon is doing his own kind of journalism these days — his most recent bit asking women who they support in the 2024 presidential election.

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I gotta admit that I'm a little surprised that Don Lemon is sharing responses from women who aren't going to vote for Kamala Harris.

The Fifth Seal (takes place in heaven)

Rev 6:9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

Jesus Opens the 5th Seal

Rev 6:9a and when he (Jesus) had *opened (Authoritative control) the fifth seal,

*Right Hand: see 1:16a, 1:17b, Rev 1:20, 5:1a, 7

It’s my belief the Seven Seals take place between the Resurrection and Tribulation. About a Seven Year Period of Time, beginning with the conclusion of the gog war (Ezek 38, 39) and ending with the conclusion of the Seventh Seal (Rev 8:1-5).

Opening of the Seven Seals Rev 5:5b

Rev 6:1 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see.

Rev 6:3 And when he had opened the second seal, I heard the second beast say, Come and see.

Rev 6:5 And when he had opened the third seal, I heard the third beast say, Come and see. And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

Rev 6:7 And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.

Rev 6:9 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

Rev 6:12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;

Rev 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about the space of half an hour.

Rev 6:9a continues

The Scourge Saints

Rev 6:9b I (John) saw (observed) under (position) the (heavenly) altar the souls of them (Scourge Saints Rev 5:8-11 6:9-11) that were slain (murdered) for the word of God, and for the testimony which they (Scourge Saints) held (kept):

The Scourge Saints

Rev 5:8-10 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odors, which are the prayers of saints (Scourge Saints). Rev 5:9 And they (Scourge Saints) sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us (Scourge Saints) to God by your blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; Rev 5:10 And have made us (Scourge Saints) unto our God kings and priests: and we (Scourge Saints) shall reign on the (1000-year) earth.

Rev 6:9-11 And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them (Scourge Saints) that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held: Rev 6:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, how long, O Lord, holy and true, do you not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth? Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, which should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

Rev 6:9b continues

The Word of God

Rev 1:9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

Rev 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw]the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

Testimony

Rev 1:2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

Rev 12:11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Rev 12:17 And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Rev 15:5 And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:

Rev 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, see you do it not: I am your fellowservant, and of your brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Judgement and Vengeance of the Lord

Rev 6:10 And they cried with a loud voice, saying, how long, O Lord, holy and true, do you not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

Rev 6:10 And they (Scourge Saints) cried (declared) with a loud voice (authoritative participation) saying, how long, O Lord, holy and true, do you (Jesus) not judge and avenge our (Scourge Saints) blood (deaths) on them (followers of Lucifer) that dwell on the (Scourge) earth? (Scourge Saints Rev 5:8, 6:9-11, {Trib Saints Rev 7:9-11,} [Beheaded Trib Saints Rev 15:2-4,20:4])

On Them=followers of Satan

Rev 6:15-17 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; Rev 6:16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sits on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: Rev 6:17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?

Rev 9:20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: Rev 9:21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.

Rev 11:9-12 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies for three days and a half and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves. Rev 11:10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another, because these two prophets tormented them that dwell on the earth. Rev 11:11 And after three days and a half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. Rev 11:12 And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them.

Rev 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.

Rev 16:21 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great. (Unsaved Rev 19:17-19 Rev 20:7-9, 11-15)

White Robes (Mark 13:27)

Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them (Scourge Saints); and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season (Rev 6:11, 20:3), Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands.

Rev 7:13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, what are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? Rev 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Rev 6:11a and white (purity) robes (coverings (Mark 13:27) were given (by Jesus) unto every one of them (Scourge Saints);

White Robes

Scourge Saints: Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

Tribulation Saints: Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Beheaded Tribulation Saints: Rev 7:13,14 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, what are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? Rev 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, these are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Little Season

Rev 6:11b and it was said (by Jesus) unto them (Scourge Saints), that they should rest yet for a little season (Rev 6:11, 20:3 3&1/2 years),

Rev 6:11 And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellow servants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled.

Rev 20:3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.

Fellow Servants and Brothers of Scourge Saints

Rev 6:11c until their (Scourge Saints) fellow servants also and their brethren (Tribulation Saints), that should be killed (murdered) as they (Scourge Saints) were, should be fulfilled (finished prophecy). (Rev 2&3)

Angels are Fellow Servants

Rev 19:10 And I (John) fell at his (1st Vial Angel Rev 17:1) feet to worship him. And he said unto me, see you do it not: I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

Rev 22:9 Then says he (1st Vial Angel) unto me, see you do it not: (1) for I am your fellow servant, (2) and of your (John) brethren the prophets, (3) and of them which keep the sayings of this book (Book of Revelation): worship God.

Fellow Servants and Brothers

Tribulation Saints: Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; Rev 7:10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sits upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

Beheaded Tribulations Saints: Rev 13:8, 15:2-4, 20:4 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Rev 15:2 And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast (man of sin), and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. Rev 15:3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, you King of saints. Rev 15:4 Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name? for you only are holy: for all nations shall come and worship before you; for your judgments are made manifest. Rev 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

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Looks like a couple of the guys are already there.

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oh cool!

For the childless, the widow, and the woman estranged... and by extension to all of God's children - here is a message especially just for you from the Lord Jesus.

He hears you.

Isaiah 54 NIV

The Future Glory of Zion

“Sing, barren woman,
you who never bore a child;
burst into song, shout for joy,
you who were never in labor;
because more are the children of the desolate woman
than of her who has a husband,”
says the Lord.
"Enlarge the place of your tent,
stretch your tent curtains wide,
do not hold back;
lengthen your cords,
strengthen your stakes.
For you will spread out to the right and to the left;
your descendants will dispossess nations
and settle in their desolate cities.

"Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame.
Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.
You will forget the shame of your youth
and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.
For your Maker is your husband—
the Lord Almighty is his name—
the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer;
he is called the God of all the earth.
The Lord will call you back
as if you were a wife deserted and distressed in spirit—
a wife who married young,
only to be rejected,” says your God.
"For a brief moment I abandoned you,
but with deep compassion I will bring you back.
In a surge of anger
I hid my face from you for a moment,
but with everlasting kindness
I will have compassion on you,”
says the Lord your Redeemer.

"To me this is like the days of Noah,
when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again cover the earth.
So now I have sworn not to be angry with you,
never to rebuke you again.
Though the mountains be shaken
and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken
nor my covenant of peace be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

"Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted,
I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise,
your foundations with lapis lazuli.
I will make your battlements of rubies,
your gates of sparkling jewels,
and all your walls of precious stones.
All your children will be taught by the Lord,
and great will be their peace.
In righteousness you will be established:
Tyranny will be far from you;
you will have nothing to fear.
Terror will be far removed;
it will not come near you.
If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing;
whoever attacks you will surrender to you.

"See, it is I who created the blacksmith
who fans the coals into flame
and forges a weapon fit for its work.
And it is I who have created the destroyer to wreak havoc;
no weapon forged against you will prevail,
and you will refute every tongue that accuses you.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
and this is their vindication from me,”
declares the Lord."

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Moses led the Israelites 40 years in the wilderness (De 29:5).

Numbers 20:

1 And the people of Israel, the whole congregation, came into the wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people stayed in Kadesh. And Miriam died there and was buried there.

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Miriam died in the 1st month of the 40th year in the wilderness.

4 months later, Nu 33:

38 And Aaron the priest went up Mount Hor at the command of the LORD and died there, in the fortieth year after the people of Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, on the first day of the fifth month. 39 And Aaron was 123 years old when he died on Mount Hor.

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A few more months later, Deuteronomy 34:

7 Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died.

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Roughly speaking, Moses died a year after Miriam.

How old was Miriam when her brother (Moses) was born?

Ex 2:

1 Now a man from the house of Levi went and took as his wife a Levite woman. 2The woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer, she took for him a basket made of bulrushes and daubed it with bitumen and pitch. She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank.

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Moses was 3 months old when Miriam spoke to Pharaoh's daughter.

4 And his sister stood at a distance to know what would be done to him. 5 Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river.

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Strong's Hebrew: 5291. נַעֲרָה (naarah) — 63 Occurrences

Brown-Driver-Briggs:

1. girl, damsel;
2. female attendants, maids

She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews’ children.” 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8 And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child’s mother.

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Strong's Hebrew: 5959. עַלְמָה (almah) — 7 Occurrences

Brown-Driver-Briggs:

young woman (ripe sexually; maid or newly married).

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Let's say that Miriam was 12 years old at this time. Then she died at 12+120-1 = 131.

NBB said:

I considered calvinism, tried to understand, the torture on mind was so much, that i just dropped it.

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me too.

Ain't No Grave Gonna Hold This Body Down! - Russ Taff (live)

Phillipians 4:4-8 KJV

"Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Be careful for nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God.

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

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Africa is the future! May God give us many good and holy priests.

Amen

Wolseley said:

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven."

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The only person they should fear is GOD HIMSELF.

They should ask themselves: Would God be proud?

ozso said:

They tried to no end to oust him during his presidency.

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It's a shame the Republicans in the Senate refused to convict him for his crimes.

ozso said:

Then they kept at him trying to keep him from campaigning and being reelected.

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Nobody stopped him from campaigning, but he got himself unelected.

This is the atonement question.

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Sin causes death (Ro 6:23). Without the shedding of blood, there was no forgiveness of sins (He 9:22). You could shed your blood and die for your sins. However, the merciful God offered an alternative: You could shed an animal's blood to cover your sins so that you could continue to live. Blood sacrifices were central to the Israelite sacrificial system.

Le 17:

10 “If any one of the house of Israel or of the strangers who sojourn among them eats any blood, I will set my face against that person who eats blood and will cut him off from among his people.

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There is something sacred about blood.

11 For the life [H5315] of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls [H5315], for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life [H5315].

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God reserved blood to be used exclusively to atone for people's sins. Don't eat it.

How did blood atone for sin?

Blood contains the H5315-life of the flesh.
Shedding animal blood atones for you H5315-souls.

This is the concept of substitutionary atonement. In this concept, the life of the animal (represented by its blood) is given in place of the sinner's life.

How often did the Israelites have to offer animal sacrifices?

Daily and regularly.

Animal sacrifice was only a shadow type of substitutionary atonement. The true type is found in the sacrifice of Jesus, the Son of God.

1 John 1:

7 The blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

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Jesus' death on the cross fulfilled the animal sacrifices perfectly, once and for all. We no longer need to shed animal blood to atone for our sins. We can live forever. We have eternal life in Jesus' blood.