Taking Pride in Accomplishment ... 8/18/2013

Gilgal . Geba . Azmaveth . Judah . Hoshaiah . Azariah . Meshullam . Benjamin . Shemiah . Mattianiah . Zaccur . Asaph . Milalai . Gilalai . Nethaneel . Hanani . Sunday School Lesson

The Sunday School Lesson for 8/18/2013 is shared from Nehemiah 12:27-36, 38-43 (Background Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-43; Devotional Reading: Psalm/Tehillim 96)

Gilgal (wheel, whirlwind) Verse 29: house of Gilgal. (Joshua encamps there) (Saul made king there)

Geba (a hill) a town of Benjamin assigned to the priests. Verse 29: fields of Geba

Azmaveth, a village near Jerusalem. Verse 29

Judah (praise), son of Jacob. Blessed by Jacob. They make David king. Verse 31: princes of Judah

Hashaiah (Jehovah is deliverance) Verse 32

Azariah (Jehovah helps) Verse 33

Meshullam (devoted) Verse 33

Benjamin (son of the right hand) youngest son of Jacob. Blessed by Moses. The Tribe of Paul. Verse 34

Shemiah (Jehovah hears) Verse 34

Mattianiah (gift of Jehovah) Verse 35: son of Mattianiah

Zaccur (mindful) Verse 35: son of Zaccur

Asaph ( a collector) a Levite musical composer. Verse 35: son of Asaph

Milalai (eloquent) Verse 36

Gilalai (dungy) Verse 36

Nettaneel (given of God) Verse 36

Hanani (inclined to grace) brother of Nehemiah. Verse 36


Nehemiah 12:27-43 ... The Dedication of Jerusalem walls

Nehemiah 12:27-36, 38, 43

Verses 27-30 ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Administration of Nehemiah 4465-433 B.C., The Dedication of the Wall

(Nehemiah 12:1-26; Nehemiah 12:1-11; Nehemiah 12:12-21; Nehemiah 8-10; I Chronicles 23 ... Reference Scriptures in Sunday School Book)


Verses 31-36, 38

Verses 31,32,33,34 ... Duties To God; Thanksgiving; For Deliverance from Enemies

Verses 35,36 ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Administration of Nehemiah, The Dedication of the Wall

Verse 38 ... Duties To God; Thanksgiving; For Deliverance from Enemies

(I Chronicles 16:2-5; Psalm/Tehillim 50:73-83; 116:1)


Verse 43 ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Administration of Nehemiah, The Dedication of the Wall

Psalm/Tehillim 46 ... Exhortation to praise God for His general judgments. ... Psalm of Supplication: Relative to public worship ... Psalm of Adoration: Of God's power, majesty, & glory


Monday - August 12, 2013 - Celebrating God's Greatness - Psalm/Tehillim 96:1-9


Tuesday - August 13, 2013 - Celebrating the Lord's Coming - Psalm/Tehillim 96:1-10


Wednesday - August 14, 2013 - Celebrating God's Blessings - Deuteronomy 12:12-7

The Law of the Sanctuary (Deuteronomy 12:1-28) ... The Covenant Laws (Deuteronomy 12:1-26:19)


Thursday - August 15, 2013 - Celebrating Freedom from Oppression - Nahum 1:6-15

Epiphany of The Divine Avenger. (Nahum 1:1-15)

Epiphany ... apperance, manifestation, to manifest


Friday - August 16, 2013 - Celebrating the Restored Nation - Jeremiah 30:18-22

Messages of hope & blessing (Jeremiah 30:1-31:40) ... Prophecies concerning God's Action At Home & Abroad


Saturday - August 17, 2013 - Celebrating the Restored Jeruslaem - Isaiah 66:10-14

Final promises & stern warning (Isaiah 66:1-24) ... The Return of The Exiles (Isaiah 40:1-66:24)


August 18, 2013 - Sunday - Celebrating a Completed Task - Nehemiah 12:27-36,38,43


Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, Zondervan Commentary & Merriam Webster's Deluxe Dictionary

Great Rejoicing ... 8/4/2013

Festival of Booths/Tabernacles . Nehemiah . Exodus . Day of Atonement . Sunday School Lesson

The Sunday School Lesson for 8/4/2013 is shared from Nehemiah 8:13-18 (Background Scripture: Nehemiah 7:73b 'begins with the Levites' - 8:18 & Devotional Reading: Exodus 23:12-17)

Festival of Booths/Tabernacles (Sacred Year 7) (Civil Year 1) Tishri or Ephanim (September-October) One of the 3 greatest feasts/festivals, in the Jewish year: Tabernacle in the fall.


Day of Atonement held the week before the feast of Tabernacles. A fast (Acts 27:9). A day on which no work could be done. This day was called a 'high Sabbath' as well as a day of 'holy convocation.'

It lasted from the evening of the 9th Tishri till that day on the 10th. Ritual acts were performed by the high priest, of which the most important was his entering into the Holy of holies, which took place only on this day.


Nehemiah (Jehovah comforts)

Nehemiah 8-13 describes the combined efforts of Ezra & Nehemiah to effect the restoration of religion, including the solemn reading of the Law, the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles, the confession of the Levites, the sealing of the covenant by the people, a list of the inhabitants of Jerusalem & of other cities, the dedication of the walls, & the removal of certain abuses.


Verse 13 ... Scripture; Promulgation Of Scripture; Scripture Studied

Promulgation ... make known to the public, promote, proclaim, a decree, & news


Nehemiah 8:14-15 ... Sacred Seasons; Historical Sacred Seasons; The Feast of Tabernacles, The Renewal of the Feast by Nehemiah ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Administration of Nehemiah, 445-433 B.C., The Feast of Tabernacles Kept

(Nehemiah 8:120,12; Leviticus 23:39-43 ... Reference Scriptures from Sunday School Book)

Nehemiah 8:16-18

Verses 16,17 ... (same as Verses 14,15)

Verse 18 ... Scripture; Promulgation Of Scripture; Instances ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Administration of Nehemiah, The Feast of Tabernacles Kept

(Deuteronomy 16:13-15)


Verse 12 ... Sacred Seasons; The Sabbatical Seasons; The 7th Day, Its Religious Character: A Day of Rest

Verse 13 ... Idolatry & Superstition; Laws & Arguments Against Idolatry, Idol Worship Forbidden

Verses 14,15,16,17 ... Sacred Seasons; Of The Hebrew Sacred Seasons In General; Their Divine Appointment


Monday - July 29, 2013 - Rhythms of Work & Worship - Exodus 23:12-17


Tuesday - July 30, 2013 - First Bring Your Offering - Leviticus 23:9-14

The sheaf of firstfruits.


Wednesday - July 31, 2013 - Celebrating God's Bounty to Us - Deuteronomy 26:1-11

The confession of him that offereth the basket of firstfruits.


Thursday - August 1, 2013 - Fostering the Memory of God's Bounty of Deliverance - Leviticus 23:33-44

The feast of tabernacles


Friday - August 2, 2013 - Gathering to Hear God's Word - Nehemiah 7:73b - 8:6

Their oblations. The religious manner of reading & hearing the law.


Saturday - August 3, 2013 - Responding to God's Word - Nehemiah 8:7b-12 (starting with the Levites)

The religious manner of reading & hearing the law. They comfort the people.


Sunday - August 4, 2013 - Discovering a Neglected Festival - Nehemiah 8:13-18


Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible & KJV Topical Edition Bible

Generous Gifts ... 7/28/2013

Sherebiah . Hashabiah . talents . Ezra . Gospel of Mark . Gold . Silver . Tabernacle . Temple . Zerubbabel . Sunday School Lesson

The Sunday School Lesson for 7/28/2013 is shared from Ezra 8:24-30 (Devotional Reading: Mark 12:38-44)

Sherebiah (glow of Jehovah), Ezra 8:18

Hashabiah & Hashabnah (Jehovah provides), Nehemiah 10:11, 25


talents:

Old Hebrew Money:

Talent of silver 3000 (shekels)
1500 Dollars 00 Cents 0 Mills

Talent; 654,000 grains or 93 pounds 12 oz


Talent of Greek (Attic) Coins & Their Value In American Money:

Talent of Silver 936 Dollars 00 Cents 0 Mills

Talent of Gold 9360 Dollars 00 Cents 0 Mills

Ezra 8:24-25 ... Sacred Rites & Forms; Dedication Gifts For Tabernacle & Temple; The Contributions for Zerubbabel's Temple ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Mission of Ezra, Commits the Treasures & Sacred Vessels to the Custody of the Priests

(Jeremiah 29:10 ... Reference Scripture in the Sunday School Book)


Ezra 8:26-27 ... Sacred Rites & Forms; Dedication Gifts For Tabernacle & Temple; The Contribution for Zerubbabel's Temple ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Mission of Ezra, Commits the Treasures & Sacred Vessels to the Custody of the Priests

(Leviticus 27:30b)


Ezra 8:28-30 ... Sacred Rites & Forms; Dedication Gifts For Tabernacle & Temple; The Contribution for Zerubbabel's Temple ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Mission of Ezra, Commits the Treasures & Sacred Vessels to the Custody of the Priests


Monday - July 22, 2013 - A Single Offering for All Time - Hebrews 10:1-14

The law sacrifices ineffectual to take away sins. By the offering of Christ's body once for all we obtain perfect remission.


Tuesday - July 23, 2013 - Stirred Hearts with Willing Spirits - Exodus 35:20-29

The readiness of the people to offer


Wednesday - July 24, 2013 - Bringing Offerings before the Lord - Numbers 7:1-6

The princes of offerings


Thursday - July 25, 2013 - Contributing Tithes & Offerings - II Chronicles 31:2-10

The people forward in destroying idolatory


Friday - July 26, 2013 - More important than offerings & Sacrifices - Mark 12:28-34

Touching the paying of tribute. Resolveth the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment.


Saturday - July 27, 2013 - The Gift of a Poor Widow - Mark 12:38-44


Sunday - July 28,2013 - The Offering for God's House - Ezra 8:24-30


Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Devotional & Explantatory Bible, & KJV Topical Reference Edition Bible

Preparing for a Journey ... 7/21/2013

fasting . prayer . Ahava . Ezra . Haggai . Zechariah . Sunday School Lesson

The Sunday School Lesson for July 21, 2013 is shared from Ezra 8:21-23 (Devotional Reading: II Chronicles 7:12-18)

Now, remember that the dates I have used in this study came from my KJV Bible, for I have no teaching/training from Theology/Seminary.

fasting (self-denial)abstain from food/entertainment or plain diet. (If an individual is on a special diet or medication, I would highly recommend consulting with your medical provider). Examples of fast proclaimed: Ezra 8:21; Joel 2:15; 8:21; Esther 4:16; I Kings 19:8 ... fasting turned into gladness: Zechariah 8:19 ... of Moses twice for 40 days: Exodus 24:18; 34:28 ...true & false fast: Matthew 6:16

prayer ... communicate/communion with God. Prayer commanded: Isaiah 55:6 ...encouragement to. Zechariah 13:9 ... God hears & answers prayers: Psalm/Tehillm 145:18 ... through Christ: Ephesians 2:18 ...

Ezra 8-10 narrates the 2nd migration from Babylon under Ezra, in the 7th year of Artaxerxes Longimanus (458-457 B.C.), includes Ezra's prayer & confession.

Haggai, the prophet was a contemporary of Zerubbabel, "the governor of Judah," with whom he returned to Jerusalem ... Chapters 2:10-19 from the 24th day of the ninth month Jehovah (God) promises to bless His people with fruitful seasons.

Ahava or Ivah, name of a canal or river, Ezra 8:15

Zechariah he prophesied in the 2nd & 4th years of Darius Hystaspes (B.C. 520 & 518) (Chapters 1:1, 7; 7:1), & was associated with the prophet Haggai *Ezra 5:1; 6:14)

Ezra 8:21 ... Sacred Seasons; Occasional Fast & Feast Days, Public Fast, Ezra's Before The Return from the Captivity ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine (Then)/Holy Land (Now); Mission of Ezra 458 B.C. Halts 3 Days at Ahava, & Keeps a Fast ... A fast proclaimed

(Ezra 8:21, 31; Judges 20:26; I Samuel 7:6; Joel 1:14 ... Reference Scriptures from Sunday School Book)


Ezra 8:22 ... Sacred Seasons; Occasional Fast & Feast Days; Public Fast, Ezra's Before the Return from the Captivity ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again In Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Mission of Ezra, Halt 3 Days at Ahava, & Keeps a Fast ... He keepeth a fast

Ezra 8:23 ... Sacred Seasons; Occasional Fast & Feast Days; Public Fasts, Ezra's Before the Return from the Captivity ... The Hebrews; The Hebrews Again in Palestine(Then)/Holy Land(Now); Mission of Ezra 458 B.C., Halts 3 Days at Ahava, & Keeps a Fast

(Zechariah 7:8-14; Ephesians 2:18)


II Chronicles 7:12-18 ... God appeareth to Solomon giveth him promises upon condition ... Verses 12,13,14: Pardon for Sins & Iniquities Promised.


Monday - July 15, 2013 - Humbly Calling on God - II Chronicles 7:12-18


Tuesday - July 16, 2013 - Beseeching God's Answer to Prayer - Psalm/Tehillim 69:9-18

David prays in affliction. Psalm of Supplication: on account of affliction. Prophetical, Typical & Historical Psalm


Wednesday - July 17, 2013 - Humble & Contrite in Spirit - Isaiah 66:1-4

God will be served in humble sincerity. Verse 2: The Upright Are Blessed & Prospered (prosperity means different things to different individuals). Verse 2: Pardon for Sins & Iniquities Promised.


Thursday - July 18, 2013 - Fasting Directed to God - Matthew 6:16-18 ... Verses 4,6: The Upright Are Blessed & Prospered


Friday - July 19, 2013 - Studying & Keeping the Law - Ezra 7:1-10

Ezra goes up to Jerusalem


Saturday - July 20, 2013 - Securing Servants for the Temple - Ezra 8:15-20l

He (Ezra) sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple service


Sunday - July 21, 2013 - Praying for God's Protection - Ezra 8:21-23 ... Verse 22: The Upright Are Blessed & Prospered ... Verse 22: Whosoever Will May Be Saved


Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, KJV The SouthWestern Co. & Strongs Strongest's Exhaustive Concordance To The Bible

Freebies: Online Bible Study Resources, Aids, Tools

Free/Freebies . Free Bible Study Aids, Tools, & Resources . Online Bible Study Tools

For those like myself who do not have any Seminary/Theology teaching/training it would be wise to study/read from Bible Study Tools. This is an awesome avenue to keep you from being deceived from false teachers and or from making a mistake in your learning and teaching.

A good source of study material could consists of: Concordances . Commentaries . Bible Dictionaries . Bible Handbooks . Language Tools . Study Bibles . Bible Maps & Charts . Archaeology Study Aids . Freebies/Free . Frugal


The Internet offers ... "free" ... online .... Bible Study Tools but choose them wisely.

Higher Praise Tools, Aids, & Resources ... http://higherpraise.com/

ehow Bible Study Tools Resources ... http://www.ehow.com/list_7224905_bible-study-tools.html

WordSearchBible Study Tools: Freebies ... https://www.wordsearchbible.com/products/free

Blue Letter Bible - http://www.blueletterbible.org

Bible Study Tools at Crosswalk - http://biblestudytools.com

Study Light - http://www.studylight.org

Bible Gateway - http://www.biblegateway.com

You could build a free reference library via of marking as 'favorites' or purchase your own paperback or ebooks from your favorite local bookstore or online.

With an economy that does not look so well to some I would suggest to become frugal when you can, but use and choose "truthful Biblical applications" for studying and researching the Scriptures. Some bookstores maybe in your local areas may even offer discounts or sales so watch out for this as well. Build a reference library.

Paul's Journey - Fierce Storm ... November, 2012

Day of Atonement . September/October . Apostle Paul . Rome . Storm . Euroclydon . Phenice . Crete . Winter . Courage . Weathering the Storm November 11, 2012 . Acts of the Apostles . Romans . Sunday School Lesson

Sunday School Lesson shared for the week of November 11, 2012 was shared from Acts 27:1-2, 33-44 (Background Scripture: Acts 27; Devotional Reading: Romans 1:13-17)


Day of Atonement (Acts 27:9) 'the fast' ... After the fast, September/October. This ceased during the winter time in mid-November, which was a dangerous time for sailing.

Phenice or Phenice or Phoenix, a port of Crete, Acts 27:12 'winter'

Crete, a large island in the Mediterranean, Acts 27:12

Euroclydon (northeast wind), Acts 27:14 'Euraquilo'

Paul, shipping toward Rome, foretelleth the danger of the voyage, etc. But is not believed. They are tossed to & fro with tempest, & suffer shipwreck, yet all come safe to land.

Thursday - November 8, 2012 - Paul's Journey to Rome Begins - Acts 27:3-12


Friday - November 9, 2012 - A Fierce Storm Dashes Hope - Acts 27:13-20


Acts 27:7-20

Verses 7-12 ... Industrial Employments & Products; Ships & Navigation; Wintering in Harbor to Avoid Storms


Verses 13,14,20 ... Industrial Employments & Products; Ships & Navigation; Storms


Verses 15,16,17 ... Industrial Employment & Products; Ships & Navigation; Maneuvres in a Storm, Undergirding & Scudding


Verses 18, 19 ... Industrial Employment & Products; Ships & Navigation; Maneuvres in a Storm, Lightening the Ship


Monday - November 5, 2012 - Called to Be an Apostle - Romans 1:1-7

Paul commendeth his calling to the Romans


Tuesday - November 6, 2012 - Encouraged by Each Other's Faith - Romans 1:8-12

Paul's desire to come to them..


Wednesday - November 7, 2012 - Eager to Proclaim the Gospel - Romans 1:13-17

What his gospel is, & the righteousness which it sheweth. Showeth that the gospel is for the justification of all men through faith.


Saturday - November 10, 2012 - Keep Up Your Courage - Acts 27:21-32


Sunday - November 1, 2012 - Brought Safety to Land - Acts 27:1-2,33-44


Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible & KJV Topical Edition Bible

Ezekiel - The Watchman 'Voice of Warning' .. 9/17/2012

Trumpet . Ezekiel . Watchman . Sunday School Lesson Bible Readings . Revelation . Hebrews . II Thessalonians . Gospel of Matthew . Love

The Sunday School Lesson was shared for the week of September 23, 2012 from Hebrews 12:18-29 (Background Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29; Devotional Reading: II Thessalonians 1:1-7)

Trumpets, their use: Numbers 10; Ezekiel 7:14; 33:3; Joel 2:1

Watchmen, their duty" Psalm/Tehillim 127:1; Song of Solomon 3:3; 5:7; Ezekiel 3:17; 33

Ezekiel 33 ... According to the duty of the watchman,in warning the people, Ezekiel is admonished of his duty. God sheweth the justice of his wings towards the penitent, and toward revolters. He maintaineth his justice. Upon the news of the taking of Jerusalem he prophesieth the desolation of the land. God's judgment upon the mockers of the prophets.

Monday - September 17, 2012 - Listening to the Voice of Warning - Ezekiel 33:1-9


Tuesday - September 18, 2012 - Listening to the Spirit - Revelation 3:1-13

What John was commanded to write to the angels of the churches of Sardis & Philadelphia


Wednesday - September 19, 2012 - Anticipating a Better Covenant - Hebrews 8:1-7

New Convenant. By the eternal priesthood of Christ the Levitical priesthood of Aaron is abolished. And the temporal covenant with the fathers, by the eternal covenant of the gospel.


Thursday - September 20, 2012 - Giving Thanks for the Faithful - II Thessalonians 1:1-7

Praise & encouragement. Of the Thessalonian's faith & love. Saint Paul (apostle Paul) certified them of the good opinion which he had of their faith, love, & patience.


Friday - September 21, 2012 - Loving with God's kind of Love - Matthew 5:43-48

To love even our enemies, & to labour after perfectness.


Saturday - September 22, 2012 - Pursuing Peace & Holiness - Hebrews 12:12-17

Exhortation to faith & godliness. An exhortation to constant faith, patience, & godliness.


Sunday - September 23, 2012 - Offering Acceptable Worship - Hebrews 12:18-29

Exhortation to faith & godliness.


September 22, 2012 - 'Steadfast Thanks'

Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, & KJV Topical Edition Bible