A Jewel - Colors - Numbers ... 10/29/2008

By: Angela D. Watkins, Arella Amarissa (October 29, 2008)


Exodus 26: 1, 4, 6, 19, 20, 31, 32, 36, 37

Exodus 28: 4-22, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41


Verse 1 - MOREOVER thou shalt make the tabernacle with ... ten ... curtains of fine twined line, ... and blue, ... and purple, ... and scarlet: ... with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.

ten - The cardinal number following nine and preceding eleven, or any of the symbols or combinations of symbols

blue - Having the color of the clear sky. Faithful, genuine; Devoted to literature. A blueprint, severe, strict.

purple - A color of red and blue; royal power or dignity; preeminence in rank or wealth

scarlet - A brilliant red, inclining to orange.






Verse 4 - And thou shalt make hoops of blue upon the edge of the one curtain from the selvedge in the coupling; and likewise shalt thou make in the utter most edge of another curtain, in the coupling of the second.

one - A unit; a single individual or object

second - Next in order, authority, responsibility, below the first or best, Identical in character with someone; supporter or assistant; promote; encourage; place, rank; AID, HELP


Verse 6 - And thou shalt make fifty taches of gold, and couple the curtains together with the taches: and it shall be one tabernacle.

fifty - Ten more than forty or five times ten

gold - yellow color, very heavy. Wealth; riches. golden-yellow color.


Verse 19 - And thou shalt make forty sockets of silver under the twenty boards; two sockets under one board for his two tenons, and two sockets under another board for his two tenons.

forty - Ten more than thirty, or four times ten. Ten plus thirty, four times ten.

Silver - Ready cash or change; money. Currency. Silver color. Silverware.

twenty - Ten plus ten.


Verse 20 - And for the second side of the tabernacle on the north side there shall be twenty boards:


Verse 31 - And thou shalt make a vail of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:


Verse 32 - And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold: their hooks shall be of gold, upon the four sockets of silver.

four - One more than three; two times two; two plus two


Verse 36 - And thou shalt make an hanging for the door of the tent, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, wrought with needlework.


Verse 37 - And thou shalt make for the hanging five pillars of shittim wood, and overlay them with gold, and their hooks shall be of gold: and thou shalt cast five sockets of brass for them.

five - The cardinal number following four and preceding six, or any of the symbols.


Exodus 28:4-22, 28, 31, 33, 36, 39, 41

Verse 4 - And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.


Verse 5 - And they shall take gold, and blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine line.


Verse 6 - And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, of scarlet, and fine twined linen with cunning work.


Verse 7 - It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.


Verse 8 - And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.


Verse 9 - And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:

two - One more than one

onyx - Quartz consisting of layers of different colors

stones - A gravestone; A precious stone; gem. A measure of weight.


Verse 10 - Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.

six - The cardinal number following five and preceding seven; or any of the symbols.


Verse 11 - With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.


Verse 12 - And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.


Verse 13 - And thou shalt make ouches of gold.


Verse 14 - And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.


Verse 15 - And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined line, shalt thou make it.


Verse 16 - Foursquare it shall being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.

Foursquare

doubled - Twice as much. Having two; pairs; coupled. Twice as large, heavy, many. A two-base hit in baseball. A double star. A church feast at which the chant is said both before and after the psalms.


Verse 17 - And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.

sardius - A stone in the breastplate of the Hebrew high priest.

topaz - A yellow sapphire. Citrine. Brilliant green - and - gold plumage. Brownish-gold color, the color of the mineral.

carbuncle - A red garnet, any gem of brilliant fire and deep-red color.


Verse 18 - And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

emerald - A bright green, one of the most highly valued gems. In the Bible, an unidentified precious stone. A rich and vivid green. Of a rich green color.

sapphire - Usually blue. Deep pure blue.

diamond - Valuable gem with a beautiful display of colors. To adorn with diamonds. The square enclosed by the lines between the bases on a baseball field.


Verse 19 - And the third row a beryl, an ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

ligure - A precious stone, possibly the jacinth, worn by the High Priest of ancient Israel.

jacinth - The mineral zircon: a gem stone. A hyacinth.

hyacinth - A gem, bluish-violet, sapphire, brownish, reddish or orange zircon.

agate - A gem

amethyst - Clear purple or violet color;; a precious stone. A blue-red color.


Verse 20 - And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their inclosings.

fourth - Next in order after third. In the fourth order, rank, or place.

beryl - Aquamarine and emerald are used as gems. A green or emerald-green, light-blue, yellow, pink or white.

jasper - Usually red, brown, or yellow color of quartz of a high polish. A stone in the breastplate of the high priest.


Verse 21 - And the stones shall be with the name of the children of Israel, twelve according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; everyone with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.

twelve - The sum of ten and two. Six twice.


Verse 22 - And thou shalt make the breastplate chains at the ends of wreathen work of pure gold.


Verse 28 - And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod.


Verse 31 - And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue.


Verse 33 - And beneath upon the hem of it thou shalt make pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, round about the hem thereof; and bells of gold between them round about:


Verse 36 - And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.


Verse 39 - And thou shalt embroider the coat of fine line, and thou shalt make the mitre of fine linen, and thou shalt make the girdle of needlework.


Verse 41 - And thou shalt put them upon Aaron they brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.


Scripture reference taken/used from KJV, SouthWestern Co., Nashville, TN

4-24-2013 ... Truth, Integrity, & Honesty

April/May/June 2013 Devotional & Educational Quarterly Emphasis is covering "Building Character ... Truth, Honesty, & Integrity."

Devotional Scripture ... Ephesians 6:14

Topic Scriptures ... Proverbs 3:3; 23:3; Ephesians 6:14


Proverbs 6:16-19 ... Key Verse

Proverbs 6:16,17,18 ... Fallen Man; Punishment of Sin; The Wrath of God ... six things doth the Lord hate

Proverbs 6:19 ... Fallen Man; Sins Against Our Neighbor; Falsehood ... speaketh lies & soweth discord






Ephesians 6:14 ... Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces Of The New Life; The Believers Weapons & Warfare

Proverbs 3:3 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness Of The New Life; Love of Truth & Righteousness

Proverbs 23:3 ... The Outward Man; The Sustenance of The Body; Feasting, Directions


Devotional Message: Are You Standing Firm & Secure?

Ephesians 6:14; Ephesians 6:14-15; Isaiah 11:5

Ephesians 6:15 ... Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces Of The New Life; The Believers Weapons & Warfare

Isaiah 11:5 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Preaching


Topic Discussion: Are You Protected & Secure?

Ephesians 6:14; Proverbs 3:3; 23:3; Proverbs 3:3-4; Proverbs 23:1-3; Proverbs 3:5,6

Proverbs 3:4 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness Of The New Life; Love of Truth & Righteousness (Good understanding - Good Success ... now success means different things to different individuals)

Proverbs 3:5 ... Man Redeemed; Faith; The Duty of Believing

Proverbs 3:6 ... Duties To God; Prayer; Efficacy of Prayer, God Promises to Hear Prayer

Proverbs 23:12 ... The Outward Man; The Sustenance Of The Body; Feasting, Directions


Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Topical Reference Bible

1 of 2 ... Sure Source of Hope ... 4/28/13

My Sunday School Lesson Bible Reading for the week of April 28, 2013 is coming from the Books of Psalm/Tehillim, Malachi, Titus, I Thessalonians and II Thessalonians.


Yes, I am late sharing for those that like to keep up with the Bible Readings along with the Sunday School Lesson. I have a sinus infection and my allergies are acting up. At this moment I do not even know if I will be at Church on Sunday.


Monday - April 22,2013 - An Appointed- Psalm/Tehillim 75

Psalms of Gratitude: For mercies shown to the psalmist; For mercies shown to the Church ..... Didatic Psalms: Showing the blessings of God's people and the misery of his enemies.

Didatic ... instruct, instructive





Tuesday - April 23, 2013 - The Day Is Coming - Malachi 4

Promises for the future. Striking Messianic prediction.

The Vindication Of The Righteous In The Day Of The Lord (Malachi 3:13-4:3) .... Appendix (Malachi 4:4-6) .... (Appendix ... subsidiary matter at the end of a book or document)





Wednesday - April 24, 2013 - No Good Thing Withheld - Psalm/Tehillim 84

Psalms of Supplication: Relative to public worship .... Psalms of Adoration: Of God's goodness and mercy; .... Didatic Psalms: Showing the blessings of God's people and the misery of his enemies


Thursday - April 25, 2013 - My Help Comes from the Lord - Psalm/Tehillim 121

Psalms of Supplication: Expressing trust in God ... Psalms of Adoration: Of God's goodness and mercy .... Didatic Psalms: Showing the blessings of God's people and the misery of his enemies.


Friday - April 26, 2013 - The Hope of Eternal Life - Titus 3:1-7

Christian Behavior (Titus 2:1-3:11) ..... In Society (Titus 3:1-2) .... A further appeal to the grace of God (Titus 3:3-7)


Saturday - April 27, 2013 - Kept Sound and Blameless - I Thessalonians 5:23-28

The direction that the epistle is to be read to all the brethren, and not retained by a select few, is quite in place with the first letter written by the apostle Paul to a Christian Church. (I Thessalonians was a young church which had embraced the faith with enthusiasm, but is not yet free from heathen vices).


Sunday - April 238, 2013 - Eternal Comfort and Good Hope - II Thessalonians 2:1-3, 9-17

Events Preceding The Parousia (II Thessalonians 2:1-12).... (Parousia ... second coming of Christ/Jesus/Yeshua)

Thanksgiving & Exhortation (II Thessalonians 2:13-15)

Prayer For The Believers (II Thessalonians 2:16)


Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Precious Promise Bible, Zondervan Commentary, & Reader's Digest Oxford Complete WordFinder

Getting To The Root Of Your Problem: 365 Days of Inspirational Thinking ... Book Review

Inspiring thoughts for each day of the year.

Dr. Rico D. Short shares that God gave him the vision, courage, and inspiration to put his thoughts in writing to share with others. He shares different versions of the Holy Bible, but I prefer the the KJV & Complete Jewish Version.

He is an Endodontist (Root Canal Specialist) To The Stars/Actors/Producers/Writers/Comedians/Television Anchors/Sport Athletes, & Music Artists.

He attributes his accomplishments to an understanding and loving wife, Angela (love that name) and kids but most of all to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.


Day 70:

The spiritual state of the nation is in trouble. We must put God back in His right place first! If not, we will continue to struggle as a nation with the economy, healthcare, oil crisis, etc. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord" (Psalms/Tehillim 33:12 NIV).


Day 229:

In God you are strong (Jehovah Nissi - your banner of protection - Psalms/Tehillim 27:1). He is your Jehovah Jireh (Provider). Start praising and rejoicing because if He did it once, He can do it again.






Day 210:

If you were to die today, would you want to be remembered by what you post on Facebook or Twitter? What kind of words are you leaving behind for your children and others? Think about this today.


Day 300:

Family and friends are important! "Friends (true friends) love through all kinds of weather, and families stick together in all kinds of trouble" (Proverbs 17:17 MSG).


Day 153:

When you accepted Jesus, he placed a deposit in you and it is the Holy Spirit. He is a guidance counselor strictly for you. Popularity doesn't impress God. He is not concerned about your bling, house, or clothes.


Day 299:

Jesus/Yeshua and Paul used the word "Church" in reference to the people of God. Church never referred to a religious building.


Day 78:

There is a dying world out there that needs our help and prayers. The lost need us to show more unconditional love! Remember when Jesus/Yeshua defended the woman caught in the very act of adultery when she was getting ready to be stoned? Remember when you were caught in the act of something and you should have been stoned? It's only by grace and mercy!


Day 289:

Most people want instant success. God promotes with precision and judges your heart. When God promotes; He will sustain. God has to establish your roots so you/I can be strong when the storm comes. Being a servant first allows your roots to be established so you will know what to do once appointed a king!


Day 323:

To all those in leadership and authority (political, social, economical) we have a responsibility to God who puts us in those positions! (Proverbs 31:8-9)


Day 130:

When someone does you wrong, you must forgive! Why? Because Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:32).


Day 133:

Be careful how you talk to people. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone (Colossians 4:5-6).


Day 72:

"Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you" (Romans 12:3 NIV). You ain't all that; I ain't al that and a bag of chips.

Jesus deserves our praise and worship for only He is worthy to be praised.


Day 165:

Did you know as a child of God you have your own Secret Service? You have angels that are assigned to assist you in fulfilling your God - given purpose on earth. God has ordered His angels to guard you wherever you go (Psalms/Tehillim 91:11-12).


Day 47:

Dr. Short was able to bless a man he hardly knew and his family. Their home was foreclosed on. We are blessed to be a blessing! Who have you helped lately?

Now this reminded me of a song that I believe that Janet Jackson recorded "What have you done for me lately?"


Day 48:

Do you want good to come to you? You must give and run your business with honesty and integrity! (Psalms/Tehillim 11:25 NIV)

Leviticus 19:11 ... Industrial Employments & Products; Trade & Commerce; Honesty in Trade, Fraud .... KJV Topical Reference Bible


Day 243:

Pray for people for positions of power - whether Godly or not. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you God's established authority. Support rulers that promote good works and resist those that promote evil.


Day 76:

Your level of success is not measured by how much money or things you possess, but rather how many people you positively influence in changing the way you think!


Day 255:

As Christians, we need to live true lives as well as true words, which means both publicly and privately so that we can draw others to Christ.

Christians better be glad "Walls Can't Talk" - Little Milton recorded this song over 40 years ago... If Walls could talk it would destroy a lot of Christians/Their Home/Business/Their Ministries.


Day 320:

How many women in today's society are willing to submit to a godly husband? We don't see much of this emulated on television.


Day 291:

A warning to all manipulating ministers: "On the other hand, if you give one of these, simple, childlike believers a hard time, bullying or taking advantage of their simple trust, you'll soon wish you hadn't (Mark 9).


Day 322:

A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she put aside, plants a garden." - The Bible (Men, sorry, but you usually will not find these on the set at the video shoot or int he club!)


Day 128:

Don't let the "fine-ness" in that lady mess you up, brothers. You gotta check out the brain and heart too! Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears (love) the Lord is to be praised" (Proverbs 31:30 NIV).


Day 132:

What are the characteristics of a godly wife? She is worth far more than rubies (Proverbs 31:10, 27-28 NIV).


Day 131:

For some of you, a war may be going on in your life right now. Sometimes you need to sit down and be silent! This is a spiritual battle we are in! Let the spirit of God work today in your situation.


Day 164:

Christian marriages are under attack! Some marriages need a tune-up and some may need to be overhauled. Whatever your case pray and love one another and let God do the rest.


Day 166:

God calls Christians to love unconditionally (agape) - everyone - no matter the race, religion, or culture. Christ loved you while you were unlovely.


Day 38:

Dr. Short performed a rather difficult surgery. At the end, the patient said, "That's it?" Dr. Short replied, "Yes!" The patient shared that she prayed before the surgery and Dr. Short prayed before performing the surgery, and God did the rest! The next time you need surgery, please pray and don't be offended to ask the doctor to pray as well before the surgery!


Day 138:

The three most difficult things to say are: "I love you," "I'm sorry," and "Help me." I believe we all fall into some of these categories sometimes.


Day 276:

Are you married or have you been to a wedding? The wedding dress has to look elegant, fit perfectly, and be spotless on that special day. We are referred to as the bride of Christ which is the Church. Because of Jesus/Yeshua blood, we will put on that beautiful spotless wedding dress that represents his righteousness that washes our sin away. Before we had a choice, sin was already there! The only way we can be pure (like the white wedding gown) is by accepting Him as our Lord and Savior. And now to the wedding feast or party! Did you receive your invitation yet] There is still space available. 1. Acknowledge that you are a sinner and in need of a Savior. 2. Believe that Jesus died, was buried, and rose(resurrected) for your sins. 3. Ask (confess) him to come into your heart and be Lord over your life. You will be seated at the table.

I received a copy of this book for review from Author House. I review books for publishing companies, authors, businesses and ministries.

Dr. Short has been featured in several publications, radio and television show,s Internet blogs, and journals. He serves as an expert Board Certified Root Canal Consultant to the Georgia Board of Dentistry. He is also an associate clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.

His main focus is to encourage the youth to set goals and give them realistic advise on how to achieve them.

He was raised in a single family household by his mother who worked 33 years on the floor in a textile mill. Growing up as a child, he didn't have a lot of "material things" but he had lots of love, prayer, and support from his family. His mother had to "drag" him to Church because he really did not see the importance as a teenager.

He is married to Angela Short who is a dental hygienist by profession as well as a Proverbs 31 wife. They have two children: Jayla and Ava.

2 of 2 ... Great Expectations ... 4/21/2013

My Sunday School Lesson for April 21, 2013. Unit II. Resurrection Hope. I Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:1-11 (Devotional Reading Psalm/Tehillim 38:9-15).

The apostle Paul writes to assure believers/Christians/Saints of God of the promise of Christ's second return provides us with hope and comfort.

Blue Letter Bible (http://www.blueletterbible.org/index.cfm)Search to learn more about "Dispensational Truth."

Theopedia (http://www.theopedia.com)Search to learn more about the "Theology of Dispensationalism."

Dispensation ... God's plan of Salvation.

Mankind(male/female/boy/girl/child) will experience some things in this life that they are not ready for no matter what plans they have in place.


I Thessalonians 4:13-18

Verses 13,14,15,16 ... Eschatology/Last Things - The Resurrection Of The Body - The Order of Resurrection - The Dead Will First Be Raised ... (This Scripture refers to believers/Christians/Saints of God)

Verses 17,18 ... Eschatology/Last Things - The Resurrection of The Body - The Order of Resurrection - Living Saints Will Then Be Caught Up

(Revelation 21-22; I Corinthians 15:51-53 - Reference Scriptures in the Sunday School Book)







I Thessalonians 5:1-5

Christians/Saints of God/Believers should be aware of Bible prophecy.

Verses 1,2,3,4 ... Eschatology/Last Things - Christ's Second Coming - When Christ Will Return - Suddenly

Verse 5 ... Man Redeemed - Blessedness Of The New Life - The Impartation of True Wisdom - Attainable

(Romans 13:1-13; Matthew 24:42; Luke 12:39; II Peter 3:10; Revelation 3:10; Revelation 3:3; Revelation 16:15)


I Thessalonians 5:6-11

Verse 6 ... Man Redeemed; Duties & Graces Of The New Life - Thoughtfulness & Vigilance

Verse 7 ... The Outward Man - The Sustenance Of The Body - Sleep - Examples

Verse 8 ... Man Redeemed - Duties & Graces Of The New Life - The Believers Weapons & Warfare

Verse 9 ... Jesus Christ - Offices Of Christ - Our Saviour ... Works Of God - The Purposes Of God - Human Merit Excluded

Verse 9 ... Promise ... Pardon for Sins & Iniquities

Verse 10 ... Jesus Christ - Offices Of Christ - Our Life ... Eschatology/Last Things - The Intermediate State - Retribution Begins - For The Good

Verse 11 ... Man Redeemed - Duties & Graces Of The New Life - Mutual Edifying


Psalm/Tehillim 38:9-15

Verse 9 ... God - Attributes of God As Person - Knowledge of Thoughts (God knows every thought in the heart & unspoken word of an individual)

Verse 10 ... The Outward Man - The Nature Of The Body - The Eyes

Verse 11 ... Trials & Persecutions - Persecution Foretold & Endured - Persecution Complained Of

Verse 12 ... Trials & Persecutions - Kinds & Methods Of Persecution - Conspiracy

Verse 13,14 ... Trials & Persecutions - Conduct Under Persecution - Non Resistance

Verse 15 ... Duties To God - Prayer - Conditions Of Acceptable Prayer - In Faith


Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Precious Promise Bible & KJV Topical Reference Bible

4-17-2013 ... Truth, Integrity, & Honesty

April/May/June 2013 Devotional & Educational Quarterly Emphasis is covering "Building Character ... Truth, Honesty, & Integrity."


Devotional Scriptures ... Exodus 1:11-21; Ezekiel 16:4

Topic Scriptures ... John 8:44; Isaiah 14:12-20; Ezekiel 28:1-19

Key Verse ... Exodus 1:21 ... The Family - Parents & Children - Midwives


Because of the numerous Scriptures mentioned in this lesson I will not be expounding on them - but I am sharing all the Scriptures in the Devotional Message and Topic Discussion for those that might want to study them further during your quiet time.

Exodus 1:11-21 ... The godliness of the midwives, in saving the male children alive.

Ezekiel 16:4 ... The Family - Parents & Children - Treatment of Newborn Child





John 8:44 ... Evil Angels - Satan - Deceiver & Liar

Isaiah 14:12-20 ... Chapters 13-23 prophetic utterances relating chiefly to foreign nations ... Chapters 12-14:23 against Babylon.

Ezekiel 28:1-19 ... God's judgment upon the prince of Tyrus for his sacrilegious pride ... A lamentation of his great glory corrupted by sin.


Devotional Scriptures ...

These Scriptures deal with Lying - Truth - Fearing God - Obeying God - Blessings/Blessed

Proverbs 6:16-19; Proverbs 12:22; I John 2:21-27; Exodus 20:16; Leviticus 19:11; Exodus 1:1-21; Ezekiel 16:14; Exodus 1:19; Joshua 2; Joshua 6; Joshua 2:1-22; Joshua 6:17-25; Hebrews 11:31


Topic Scriptures ...

These Scriptures deal with Satan - Deceiver - Liar - God command to Adam in the Garden - Serpent - God's Truth/God is Truth - Speak in Love

Satan is the creator/father of lies and God is the creator of Truth.

II Corinthians 11:1-3; I Peter 5:8-9; I John 3:10-12; Genesis 4; Matthew 26:69-75; Acts 5:1-11; John 8:44; Isaiah 14:12-20; Ezekiel 28:1-19; Genesis 1; Genesis 2; Genesis 3; Genesis 2:16-17; Genesis 3:1-7; Romans 1:25; Deuteronomy 4:2; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19; Numbers 23:19; Titus 1:2; Psalm/Tehillim 58:3; Isaiah 28:15; Isaiah 59:3-4; Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:15; Revelation 21:8; Psalm/Tehillim 24:3-5; Proverbs 19:1; Ephesians 4:15


Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Precious Promise Bible & KJV Topical Reference Bible

1 of 2 .... Great Expectations .... 4/21/2013

My Sunday School Lesson Bible Reading for the week of April 21, 2013 is coming from the Books of Isaiah, Psalm/Tehillim, Romans Hebrews, and I Thessalonians.




I know that I am in my sharing this week 1 of 2 Lesson Scriptures for those who like to read ahead - but since the tragedy happened this week in the U.S. it threw me off..... I am praying and will continue to pray.


Monday - April 15, 2013 - The Hopeless Human Situation - Isaiah 59:9-15a

The Return of The Exiles ( Isaiah 40:1-66:24) .... Judah after the return (Isaiah 56:1-66:24) .... A confession of sin (Isaiah 59:1-21).


Tuesday - April 16, 2013 - The Source of Hope - Isaiah 59:15b-21


Wednesday - April 17, 2013 - Waiting in Hope - Psalm/Tehillim 38:9-15

The Prayer Of A Suffering Sinner (Psalm/Tehillim 38)







Thursday - April 18, 2013 - Hoping Against Hope - Romans 4:16-25

The Gospel For The World: 'The Righteous - By-Faith Shall Live (Romans 1:18b - 8:39) ... Faith-righteousness (Romans 3:21-4:25)


Friday - April 19, 2013 - Seizing the Hope Set before Us - Hebrews 6:13-20

Warning Against the Fateful Consequences Of Immaturity (Hebrews 5:11-6:20a) .... Encouragement & Consolation (Hebrews 6:9-20)


Saturday - April 20, 2013 - The God of Hope - Romans 15:7-13

The Gospel in Action (Romans 12:1-15:13) .... Corporate harmony & personal convictions (Romans 14:1-15:13)


Sunday - April 21, 2013 - Encourage One Another with Hope - I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

The Parousia (Second coming of Christ - Parousia)


Isaiah Chapters 49-57, the prophecy of the servant of Jehovah, his sufferings and glory.

Isaiah received the prophetic call in the last year of King Uzziah's reign (Isaiah 6:1), and prophesied during the reigns of three kings, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Isaiah 1:1).


Psalm/Tehillim 38 .... Classified on account of sin written by King David.


Romans 4:16-25 .... Romans 15:7-13 .... Doctrinal - righteousness by faith.

The letter to the Romans is a theological treatise rather than a letter.

The apostle Paul is he writer of Romans. It is written in Greek, because it was most familiar to his readers and the apostle Paul could also write in Greek.


I Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 .... I & II Thessalonians is probably the earliest Christian document that has come down to us. The apostle Paul wrote the First Epistle from Corinth, in the names of himself, Silas, and Timothy, late in 52 or early in 53.

I Thessalonians 4:1-5:22 .... advice and comfort, because of the triumph in the resurrection.





Scripture reference used/taken from: KJV Precious Promise Bible, Zondervan Commentary & Reader's Digest Oxford Complete Wordfinder