INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: BOOK OF LUKE

This paper discusses the book of Luke. The gospel emphasizes the Son of man (Luke 5:24) teaching in its biography of Jesus. Luke was most likely a two volume book of Luke 1:1-24:53 and Acts 1:1-28:31. Luke traveled with Paul learning about Jesus from many eye-witnesses of His life. The book is primarily written to the Greek (Gentiles) Christians. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

JESUS CHRIST IS A MEMBER OF THE GODHEAD AND ALSO THE HUMAN IDEAL SON OF MAN SEEKING THE LOST TO SAVE THEM - Luke 19:10

AUTHOR: Luke DATE: 60 AD FROM: Judah TO: Theophilus and Gentle Christians

THE GOSPEL TO THE GENTILES TO PROVIDE AN EXACT RECORD OF WHAT JESUS, THE DIVINE-HUMAN SAVIOR, ACCOMPLISHED AND HIS TEACHINGS - Luke 1:1-4

KEY VERSES/CHAPTER: Luke 4:18-19, Chapter 15 lists three parables of lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son to show the purpose of gospel to seek and save those that are lost

[ prayer ] (30) {1:10=, 1-3, 5, 6, 9-11, 14, 16, 18-22}; [ joy ] (10) {1:14=, 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 15, 19, 24}; [ filled ] (8) {1:15=, 1-6, 8, 9, 14, 15); Holy Spirit (12) {1:15=, 1-4, 11, 12}; [ thanks ] (10) {2:38=, 2, 6, 10, 17, 18, 22}; [ kingdom ] (12) {1:33=, 1, 4, 6-14, 16-19, 21-23}; [ mercy ] (10) {1:50=, 1, 6, 10, 12, 15-18}; [ save ] (18) {1:77=, 1, 2, 4, 6-9, 13, 14, 17-19, 23}; [ law ] (8) {2:22=, 2, 5, 10, 16, 24}; fast (3) {2:37=, 2, 5, 18}; [ God’s Word ] (6) {3:2=, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11}; [ repent ] (10) {3:3=, 3, 5, 10, 13, 15-17, 24}; [ heal ] (22) {4:18=, 4-10, 13, 14, 17, 22}; kingdom of God (23){4:43=, 6-14, 16-19, 21-23}; left all (4) {5:11=, 5, 14, 18}; [ faith ] (10) {5:20=, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 22}; [ Son of man ] (25) {5:24=, 5-7, 9, 11, 12, 17-19, 21, 22, 24}; [ hypocrites ] (4) {6:42=, 6, 11-13};

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JOHN THE BAPTIST MINISTRY: {3:1-20} Also found in {Matthew 3:1-12}, {Mark 1:1-8} & {John 1:19-28}

JESUS BAPTISM: {3:21-23} Also found in {Matthew 3:13-17}, {Mark 1:9-11} & {John 1:29-39}

JESUS GIVES SERMON ON THE MOUNT: {6:20-49, 11, 12} Also found in {Matthew 5:1-7:29}

JESUS GIVES PARABLE OF SOWER & OTHERS: {8:4-18} Also found in {Matthew 13:1-52} & {Mark 4:1-34}

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: {Chapter 8} Also found in {Matthew Chapter 13} & {Mark Chapter 4}

JESUS BROTHERS & MOTHER: {8:19-21} Also found in {Matthew 12:46-50} & {Mark 3:31-35}

JESUS SENDS APOSTLES TO PREACH & HEAL: {9:1-6} Also found in {Matthew 9:35-11:1} & {Mark 6:7-13}

PETER CONFESSES JESUS IS CHRIST: {9:18-21} Also found in {Matthew 16:13-20} & {Mark 6:14-29}

JESUS TRANSFIGURATION: {9:28-36} Also found in {Matthew 17:1-13} & {Mark 9:2-13}

JESUS JERUSALEM TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: {19:29-44} Also found in {Matthew 21:1-9}, {Mark 11:1-10} & {John 12:12-19}

JESUS DISCUSSES TRIBUTE MONEY: {20:19-26} Also found in {Matthew 22:15-22} & {Mark 12:13-17}

JESUS BETRAYED BY JUDAS & LAST SUPPER: {22:7-34} Also found in {Matthew 26:17-34}, {Mark 14:12-30} & {John 13:21-38}

JESUS ARREST & TRIAL: {22:47-23:25} Also found in {Matthew 26:47-27:26}, {Mark 14:43-23:25} & {John 18:1-19:16}

JESUS CRUCFIXION: {23:26-49} Also found in {Matthew 27:27-56}, {Mark 15:16-41}, & {John 19:17-30}

JESUS BURIAL: {23:50-56} Also found in {Matthew 27:57-66}, {Mark 15:42-47}, & {John 19:31-42}

RESURRECTED JESUS & DISCIPLES IN UPPER ROOM: {24:36-43} Also found in {Mark 16:14} & {John 20:19-25}

JESUS WALKED THRU CROWD TO CAST HIM OFF A MOUNTAIN: {4:28-30) Not found in any other Gospel

JESUS HEALS PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW: {4:38-39} Also found in {Matthew 8:14-15} & {Mark 1:29-31}

JESUS HEALS & CAST OUT DEMONS FOR MANY: {4:40-41} Also found in {Matthew 8:16-17} & {Mark 1:32-34}

JESUS HEALS PARALYTIC: {5:17-26} Also found in {Matthew 9:1-8} & {Mark 2:1-12}

JESUS HEALS WITHERED HAND: {6:6-11} Also found in {Matthew 12:9-14} & {Mark 3:1-6}

JESUS HEALS MULTITUDES: {6:17-19} Also found in {Matthew 12:15-21} & {Mark 3:7-12}

JESUS STILLS SEA STORM: {8:22-25} Also found in {Matthew 8:23-27} & {Mark 4:35-41}

JESUS CASTS OUT GADARENE DEMONIAC: {8:26-39} Also found in {Matthew 8:28-34} & {Mark 5:1-20}

JESUS RAISES JAIRUS’S DAUGHTER & HEALS HEMORRHAGE: {8:40-56} Also found in {Matthew 9:18-26} & {Mark 5:21-43}

JESUS FEEDS 5000: {9:10-17} Also found in {Matthew 14:13-21}, {Mark 6:30-44} & {John 6:1-14}

JESUS HEALS EPILEPTIC: {9:37-42} Also found in {Matthew 17:14-21} & {Mark 9:14-29}

JESUS HEALS TEMPLE SERVANT EAR: {22:47-53} Also found in {Matthew 26:47-56}, {Mark 14:43-53} & {John 18:2-11}

JESUS’ EMPTY TOMB: {24:1-12} Also found in {Matthew 28:1-10}, {Mark 16:1-11} & {John 20:1-28}

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

{Matthew 13:34-35} "All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: {35} That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world."

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JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

KINGDOM PRINCIPALS: {9, 15, 17, 24} Also found in {Matthew 5, 6, 17, 18:1-35, 20, 24}, {Mark 5, 9, 11} & {John 13, 15, 16}

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LUKE SCRIPTURES REFERENCES: He is the only non Jewish writer of the New Testament

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See my paper: "Deeper Bible Topical Papers" WITHOUT COMMENTS & REFERENCE SCRIPTURES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "My Doctrine Beliefs" ALL KEY THEOLOGICAL AREAS WITH MY PAPERS ON EACH SUBJECT for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Bible Books & Topics - Subject Cross Index" SHOWS REFERENCES IN BOTH MY BIBLE & TOPIC PAPERS WHERE A TOPIC SUBJECT INFORMATION MAY BE FOUND. for more information on this subject.

THE GOSPEL TO THE GENTILES TO PROVIDE AN EXACT RECORD OF WHAT JESUS, THE DIVINE-HUMAN SAVIOR, ACCOMPLISHED AND HIS TEACHINGS - Luke 1:1-4

Eyewitnesses and ministers of the word: Eyewitnesses are witnesses who have seen the people involved and the events that took place. Many of these witnesses became ministers of spreading the words and messages of Jesus and the apostles.

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

Perfect understanding of all things from the very first: Luke was with Paul for several years in learned firsthand from his contacts about Jesus life and ministry.

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

Elisabeth: Elisabeth is the cousin of Mary the mother of Jesus and the mother of John the Baptist. Zachariias and Elisabeth were both of the priestly family.

Walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless: Lives pleasing to the Lord

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" PRESENTED ARE THE WALKS OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE. for more information on this subject.

His lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple: His job or ministry to God

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" PRESENTED ARE THE WALKS OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

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(1) And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense. {Luke 1:10}

(2) But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. {Luke 1:13}

(3) And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. {Luke 2:37}

(4) Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, {Luke 3:21}

(5) And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. {Luke 5:3}

(7) And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? {Luke 5:33}

(8) And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. {Luke 6:12}

(9) Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. {Luke 6:28}

(10) And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? {Luke 9:18}

(11) And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. {Luke 9:28}

(12) And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. {Luke 9:29}

(13) Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. {Luke 10:2}

(14) And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. {Luke 11:1}

(15) And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. {Luke 11:2}

(16) And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. {Luke 14:18}

(17) And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. {Luke 14:19}

(18) Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: {Luke 16:27}

(19) And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; {Luke }

(20) Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. {Luke 18:10}

(21) The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. {Luke 18:11}

(22) Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. {Luke 19:46}

(23) Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. {Luke 20:47}

(24) Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. {Luke 21:36}

(25) But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. {Luke 22:32}

(26) And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. {Luke 22:40}

(27) And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, {Luke 22:41}

(28) And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. {Luke 22:44}

(29) And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, {Luke 22:45}

(30) And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. {Luke 22:46}

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See my paper: "Jesus in the Old Testament" MANY OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES SHOWN THAT THE ANGEL OF THE LORD IS PRE-INCARNATE JESUS CHRIST. for more information on this subject.

Thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son: Elisabeth son was John the Baptist

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(1) {Luke 1:13-15} "But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. {14} And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. {15} For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb."

(2) {Luke 1:20} "And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season."

(3) {Luke 1:31-33} "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. {32} He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: {33} And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end."

(4) {Luke 1:35-36} "And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. {36} And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren."

(5) {Luke 1:48} "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."

(6) {Luke 1:68-69} "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, {69} And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;"

(7) {Luke 2:11-12} "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. {12} And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."

(8) {Luke 2:26} "And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ."

(9) {Luke 2:38} "And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem."

(10) {Luke 3:9} "And now also the ax is laid unto the root of the trees: every tree therefore which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire."

(11) {Luke 3:16-17} "John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire: {17} Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his garner; but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable."

(12) {Luke 5:10} "And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men."

(13) {Luke 9:22} "Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day."

(14) {Luke 9:44} "Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men."

(15) {Luke 11:29-30} "And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. {30} For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation."

(16) {Luke 13:4-5} "Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? {5} I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish."

(17) {Luke 13:32} "And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected."

(18) {Luke 17:22} "And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it."

(19) {Luke 20:18} "Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder."

(20) {Luke 21:15-18} "For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. {16} And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. {17} And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. {18} But there shall not an hair of your head perish."

(21) {Luke 21:8-36} "And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. {9} But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. {10} Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: {11} And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. {12} But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. {13} And it shall turn to you for a testimony. {14} Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: {15} For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. {16} And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. {17} And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. {18} But there shall not an hair of your head perish. {19} In your patience possess ye your souls. {20} And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. {21} Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto. {22} For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. {23} But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. {24} And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. {25} And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; {26} Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. {27} And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. {28} And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. {29} And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; {30} When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. {31} So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. {32} Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled. {33} Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. {34} And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. {35} For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. {36} Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man."

(22) {Luke 22:10-11} "And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. {11} And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?"

(23) {Luke 22:15} "And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:"

(24) {Luke 22:32} "But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."

(25) {Luke 22:34} "And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me."

(26) {Luke 22:67} "Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:"

(27) {Luke 23:28-31} "But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. {29} For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. {30} Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us."

(29) {Luke 23:43} "And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."

(30) {Luke 24:7} "Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again."

(31) {Luke 24:49} "And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."

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(1) And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. {Luke 1:14}

(2) For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. {Luke 1:44}

(3) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. {Luke 2:10}

(4) Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. {Luke 6:23}

(5) They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. {Luke 8:13}

(6) And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. {Luke 10:17}

(7) I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. {Luke 15:7}

(8) Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. {Luke 15:10}

(9) And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? {Luke 24:41}

(10) And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: {Luke 24:52}

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Many shall rejoice at his birth: Because she was aged and the Lord allowed her to have a baby.

Shall drink neither wine nor strong drink: John was a Nazarite who is dedicated to the Lord for ministry, does not cut his hair, go near dead people, or drink wine.

See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

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(1) For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. {Luke 1:15}

(2) And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: {Luke 1:41}

(3) And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying, {Luke 1:67}

(4) And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. {26} And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. {Luke 2:25-26}

(5) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. {Luke 2:40}

(6) And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, {Luke 4:1}

(7) If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? {Luke 11:13}

(8) For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. {Luke 12:12}

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(1) John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother’s womb {Luke 1:15}

(2) Holy Ghost will come upon Mary & power of the Highest shall overshadow you to bring Jesus into life within thee {Luke 1:35}

(3) When Mary arrived, John leaped in her womb, and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost {Luke 1:41}

(4) John the Baptist father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied {Luke 1:67}

(5) Simeon was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him and that he would not die before seeing the Lord’s Christ. The Spirit led him into the temple as Jesus and his parent arrived {Luke 2:25-27}

(6) One mightier than John will comes, Jesus shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire {Luke 3:16}

(7) Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon Jesus, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. {Luke 3:22}

(8) Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness {Luke 4:1}

(9) Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through the entire region round about {Luke 4:14}

(10) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, {19} To preach the acceptable year of the Lord {Luke 4:18-19}

(11) If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him {Luke 11:13}

(12) And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. {11} And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: {12} For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say {Luke 12:10-12}

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(1) John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Ghost from his mother’s womb {Luke 1:15}

(2) The word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness {Luke 3:2}

(3) John came preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins {Luke 3:3}

(4) John said to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? {Luke 3:7}

(6) Publicans came to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do? {Luke 3:12}

(7) Soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? {Luke 3:14}

(8) All men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not {Luke 3:15}

(9) John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire {Luke 3:16}

(11) And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? {Luke 5:33}

(13) And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? {Luke 7:19}

(14) When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? {Luke 7:20}

(15) Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. {Luke 7:22}

(16) And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind? {Luke 7:24}

(17) For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. {Luke 7:28}

(18) For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil. {Luke 7:33}

(19) They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. {Luke 9:19}

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Does John having been filled with the Holy Ghost in the womb mean he is saved before birth? Does this imply election and predestination by God? {Luke 1:15/41}

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"John shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb" {Luke 1:15}

"Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost" {Luke 1:41}

Clearly, John in Elizabeth’s womb responded to Jesus presents in Mary’s womb. The Holy Spirit had something to do with that. God chose John for a special ministry. John was not perfect, but Jesus words give him the highest grade for prophet which I believe means he is saved.

Luke 7:20 "When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?" John while in prison had some questions of his faith in Jesus and needed to be reassured by Jesus.

Luke 7:26-28 "But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. {27} This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. {28} For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."

This word is properly used only with reference to God's plan or purpose of salvation. The Greek word rendered "predestinate" is found only in these six passages, Acts 4:28; Romans 8:29, 30; 1 Corinthians 2:7; Ephesians 1:5, 11; and in all of them it has the same meaning. They teach that the eternal, sovereign, immutable, and unconditional decree or "determinate purpose" of God governs all events.

This doctrine of predestination or election is beset with many difficulties. It belongs to the "secret things" of God. But if we take the revealed word of God as our guide, we must accept this doctrine with all its mysteriousness, and settle all our questionings in the humble, devout acknowledgment, "Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight."

For the teaching of Scripture on this subject let the following passages be examined in addition to those referred to above; Genesis 21:12; Ex. 9:16; 33:19; Deuteronomy 10:15; 32:8; Joshua 11:20; 1 Samuel 12:22; 2 Chronicles 6:6; Psalms. 33:12; 65:4; 78:68; 135:4; Isaiah 41:1-10; Jeremiah. 1:5; Mark 13:20; Luke 22:22; John 6:37; 15:16; 17:2, 6, 9; Acts 2:28; 3:18; 4:28; 13:48; 17:26; Romans 9:11, 18, 21; 11:5; Ephesians 3:11; 1 Thessalonians 1:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:2. (See DECREES OF GOD; ELECTION.)

Hodge has well remarked that, "rightly understood, this doctrine (1) exalts the majesty and absolute sovereignty of God, while it illustrates the riches of his free grace and his just displeasure with sin. (2.) It enforces upon us the essential truth that salvation is entirely of grace. That no one can either complain if passed over, or boast himself if saved. (3.) It brings the inquirer to absolute self-despair and the cordial embrace of the free offer of Christ. (4.) In the case of the believer who has the witness in himself, this doctrine at once deepens his humility and elevates his confidence to the full assurance of hope" (Outlines).

John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you." JESUS CHOSE THE ELECT TO HAVE FRUIT THAT WILL REMAIN

Romans 9:11 "(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)" THE ELECT’S BIRTH AND EXISTENCE DOES NOT PRODUCE THE OUTCOME, ONLY GOD

Ephesians 1:4 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:" THIS, ROMANS 9:11, & 1 PETER 1:20 ALL SHOW THAT IT IS PREDESTINATED (PLAN OF GOD) BEFORE BIRTH OR CREATION THAT DETERIMINE THE ELECT’S SALVATION

Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." EVEN THE ELECT’S WORKS ARE PREDESTINATED BEFORE HIS BIRTH.

1 Peter 1:20 "Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,"

2 Peter 1:8-10 "For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. {9} But he that lacketh these things blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. {10} Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:"

THE PROBLEM IS WE DO NOT KNOW IF WE ARE ELECTED. THE CHRISTIAN MUST DO EVERYTHING HE CAN AS A CHRISITAN AND KNOW HIS FAITH IN JESUS RIGHTEOUSNESS (WORKS) ARE IMPUTED TO HIM. HE HAS NO RIGHTEOUSNESS OF HIS OWN. GRACE IS GOD GIVEN JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER GIFT FROM GOD.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God Will Receive All the Glory" DISCUSSED IS PREDESTINATION PLAN OF GOD FOR SALVATION, SANCTIFICATION, PERFECTION, AND GLORIFICATION. for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: What was important about John not drinking wine etc? He is a Nazarite. {Luke 1:15}

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Luke 1:15 "For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb."

A Nazarite was only found in the Old Testament. He is dedicated by a vow to a ministry of separation unto God. He remains clean, does not cut his hair, does not go near dead people, and does not drink wine.

Judges 13:7 "But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death."

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why were John, his father Zacharias, and his mother Elisabeth filled with the Holy Ghost? {Luke 1:15/41/67}

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The Holy Spirit outpouring was mainly limited to prophecies in the Old Testament. These people are still under the Old Testament guidelines and used the gift of God’s Spirit to prophesy.

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See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "The One God - The Shama" THE KEY BIBLE SCRIPTURE FOR ONE GOD IS DEUTERONOMY 6:4. THE WORD FOR GOD IS A PLURALITY, & THE WORD FOR ONE IS A COMPOUND UNITY. THIS IS THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE FOR GOD WHO IS A TRIUNITY PLURALITY ONE UNITY for more information on this subject.

I am Gabriel: I am Gabriel that stands in the presence of God: Angel for Israel announcing God’s plan:

Thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple:

To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph: Mary, was still a virgin, who never had a sexual relationship before Jesus birth.

See my paper: "Mary" MARY, JESUS MOTHER, IS NOT GOD'S MOTHER. SHE SINNED, HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN & WAS SAVED. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Virgin" VIRGIN MARY, JESUS IS BORN TO VIRGIN WOMAN MOTHER, SHE HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN AFTER JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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(1) To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary {Luke 1:27}

(2) And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women {Luke 1:28}

(3) And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God {Luke 1:30}

(4) And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS {Luke 1:31}

(5) Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man {Luke 1:34}

(6) And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God {Luke 1:35}

(7) And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her {Luke 1:38}

(8) And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda {Luke 1:39}

(9) And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost {Luke 1:41}

(10) And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb {Luke 1:42}

(11) And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? {Luke 1:43}

(12) For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy {Luke 1:44}

(15) For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed {Luke 1:48}

(16) And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house {Luke 1:56}

(17) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child {Luke 2:5}

(18) And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger {Luke 2:16}

(19) But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart {Luke 2:19}

(20) And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against {Luke 2:34}

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Mary is espoused to Joseph before they were married, and why did Joseph need a bill of divorce? Did they get married and have a ceremony? {Luke 1:27}

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Joseph and Mary married before he took her to Bethlehem. They most likely had a Jewish marriage ceremonial. Joseph marriage means Jesus is born to an earthly father where the Jewish tribe line of Judah and David is given. Joseph is the step father of Jesus and legal parent as this occurred before Jesus birth. The father supplies the name to the child Jesus. See Luke 1:63 where Zacharias gives John his name

Matthew 1:18-20, 24-25 "Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. {19} Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. {20} But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. {24} Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: {25} And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS."

Luke 4:22 "And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?" Jesus was born after Joseph and Mary married.

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Women says blessed is Mary that bare Jesus and Jesus (he) response was blessed is hearer/keeper of word of God.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Does every generation still call Mary blessed (Roman Catholic)? {Luke 1:28/42/48}

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Luke 1:42 "And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb."

Luke 1:48 "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."

It is too bad the Roman Catholic Church has wrong teachings about Mary. If we ignore Roman Catholic’s, then Mary would be blessed being the mother of the man Jesus, and she still be blessed. The Christian who studies the Word of God and keep it is also blessed.

Luke 2:34-35 "And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; {35} (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed." Mary will suffer seeing Jesus crucified.

Luke 11:27-28 "And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. {28} But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it." Jesus says hearer/doer of word is blessed vs Mary

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why is grace (favor with God) not in Matthew or Mark? {Luke 1:30}

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Favor with God is equal to grace. Certainly, Matthew and Mark include scriptures that show God’s grace such as Jesus teachings, healings, death and resurrection. The word grace is however, not found in these two books.

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Mary is a virgin who has never engaged in a sexual union with a man. The father of Jesus is the Holy Ghost. Mary is the mother of the man Jesus and not the mother of God (either the Holy Ghost of the Father.)Mary is not divine of god-like, but a human female being chosen by God for a job of raisen the truly human Jesus who is also equally trult divine.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings As King" GOD IS EARTH'S KING & JESUS IS ISRAEL'S KING IN HIS TWO COMINGS for more information on this subject.

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(1) And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. {Luke 1:33}

(2) And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. {Luke 4:5}

(3) And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. {Luke 11:2}

(4) But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. {Luke 11:17}

(5) If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. {Luke 11:18}

(6) Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. {Luke 12:32}

(7) He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. {Luke 19:12}

(8) And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. {Luke 19:15}

(9) Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: {Luke 21:10}

(10) And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; {Luke 22:29}

(11) That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. {Luke 22:30}

(12) And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. {Luke 23:42}

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Does the Jewish kingdom continue forever? {Luke 1:32/33}

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The Jews are God’s chosen people forever. The Church did not move them from that unique position among peoples. Jesus, the man, is still a Jew. This Jewish promise continues into the kingdom age. The Gentiles Christians are grafted into Jewish nation.

Genesis 17:7 "And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee." Forever

Isaiah 66:21-22 "And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD. {22} For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain." Forever

Romans 11:18-25 "Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. {19} Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. {20} Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: {21} For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. {22} Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. {23} And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. {24} For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? {25} For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in."

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No sexual relationship between Mary and any human. God the Holy Spirit & God the Father is the father of Jesus.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Is the Holy Ghost the father of Jesus? Jesus refers to his father as God the Father? {Luke 1:35}

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The Holy Spirit and also God the Father is Jesus earthly Father since there is only one Triunity Godhead. This is a large topic which needs many scriptures. See my paper: “Triunity – Father, Son, & Holy Spirit” for more details and scriptures information on this subject below:

I know that one can’t compare the Triunity Godhead to any earthly material, but I will try nonetheless to help people understand the Triunity Godhead.

Water (H2O) can be found in three states: liquid, solid, and gas. If you take liquid water and boil it, you have both liquid and gases water states. If you drop a water ice cube into the liquid-gases mixture you have water in three states at the same time.

This could be compared to the Triunity Godhead of the one God existence in all three manifestations (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) at the very same time.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: Zacharias and John the Baptist (before his birth he was saved) also were filled with the Holy Ghost. God predestinated them to be saved.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Does mother of my Lord mean Mary is the mother of God? {Luke 1:31/43}

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Luke 1:43 "And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"

Mary is the biological mother of the human man Jesus. In the Jewish religion, the child becomes Jewish through his mother. Jesus is also true God and always existed. Mary is not the mother of God – Divine Son Jesus.

The Roman Catholic use of the mother of God is false as shown in her statement “my Saviour”, making her a sinner like all humans. Also God the Father and the Holy Spirit do not have Mary as their mother.

Luke 1:47 "And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." Mary needed a savior since she is a sinner like all other humans.

See my paper: "Mary" MARY, JESUS MOTHER, IS NOT GOD'S MOTHER. SHE SINNED, HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN & WAS SAVED. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Virgin" VIRGIN MARY, JESUS IS BORN TO VIRGIN WOMAN MOTHER, SHE HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN AFTER JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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See my paper: "Original Sin & Its Results" REPRESENTED IS MAN'S PASSING SIN FROM PARENT TO CHILD & GOD'S PLAN OF REDEMPTION for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Forgiveness of Sins" GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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Since Mary was born from the seed of Adam, who sinned for all mankind that followed, she is also a sinner by birth.

1 Samuel 2:1 "And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation."

Job 15:14 "What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?"

Psalms 51:5 "Behold, I was shapen in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me."

Hebrews 7:5 "And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:"

Hebrews 7:10 "For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him."

See my paper: "Original Sin & Its Results" REPRESENTED IS MAN'S PASSING SIN FROM PARENT TO CHILD & GOD'S PLAN OF REDEMPTION for more information on this subject.

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(1) And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. {Luke 1:50}

(2) He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; {Luke 1:54}

(3) And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. {Luke 1:58}

(4) To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant; {Luke 1:72}

(5) Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, {Luke 1:78}

(6) And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. {Luke 10:37}

(7) And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. {Luke 16:24}

(8) And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. {Luke 17:13}

(9) And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. {Luke 18:38}

(10) And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. {Luke 18:39}

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See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

After the name of his father..He shall be called John: Usually, the father named the child on the eighth day when they circumcised the boy.

See my paper: "Circumcision" CIRCUMCISION IS EVERLASTING COVENANT FOR JEWS AS TO WHO THEY ARE. IT IS A TYPE OF HEART CHANGE for more information on this subject.

Traditionally, the name of family member who died is giving for the name of the baby.

John, whose name means Lord of grace,is a witnessof Jesus ministry change from law to grace.

They asked the father, for the child’s name, who usually gives the name in the religious ceremonial service.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

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(1) That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us; {Luke 1:71}

(2) But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. {Luke 4:26}

(3) Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? {Luke 6:9}

(4) And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. {Luke 7:50}

(5) Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. {Luke 8:12}

(6) And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. {Luke 8:51}

(7) For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. {Luke 9:24}

(8) For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. {Luke 9:56}

(9) Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, {Luke 13:23}

(10) There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. {Luke 17:18}

(11) Whosoever shall seek to save his life shall lose it; and whosoever shall lose his life shall preserve it. {Luke 17:33}

(12) And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. {Luke 18:19}

(13) And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? {Luke 18:26}

(14) And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. {Luke 18:42}

(15) For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. {Luke 19:10}

(16) And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. {Luke 23:35}

(17) And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. {Luke 23:37}

(18) And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. {Luke 23:39}

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See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" TRANSFER OR THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIAN & CHRISTIAN'S SINS TO JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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Prophet: A spokesman for another, as for God. Other names/titles in the Bible are as follows: Man of God; Servant of the Lord; Messenger of the Lord; and Seer (to see).

Exodus 7:1-2 "And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. {2} Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land."

Numbers 11:29 "And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, <and> that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!"

Jeremiah 1:7 "But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I <am> a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak."

Amos 3:7-8 "Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. {8} The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy?"

1 Samuel 9:9 "(Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for <he that is> now <called> a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)"

John 15:15 "Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you."

1 Corinthians 12:28 "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healing, helps, governments, diversities of tongues."

Deuteronomy 13:1-3 "If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, {2} And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; {3} Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul."

2 Thessalonians 2:9 "<Even him>, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,"

- His message was in harmony with previous revelation. History will confirms his authenticity.

Deuteronomy 18:21-22 "And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken? {22} When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that <is> the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, <but> the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him."

1 Corinthians 14:29 "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge."

Psalms 138:2 "I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name." God's words is most important.

Isaiah 55:11 "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." The Bible, scriptures, are God's words.

Psalms 40:7 "Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book <it is> written of me," (fulfilled see Hebrews 10:7) The Bible is centered on Jesus (God) before & after He is manifested in flesh.

John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Jesus is God & the Word of God.

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See my paper: "Forgiveness of Sins" GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

Into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem .. linage of David:

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

Joseph and Mary married before he took Mary to Bethlehem. They most likely had a Jewish marriage ceremonial. Joseph marriage means Jesus is born to an earthly father where the Jewish tribe line of Judah and David is given. Joseph is the step father of Jesus and legal parent as this occurred before Jesus birth. The father supplies the name to the child Jesus. See Luke 1:63 where Zacharias gives John his name

She brought forth her firstborn son: They had many children after Jesus was born

Mary is the virgin mother of Jesus by the Holy Spirit. Joseph is Jesus adopted father. Mary and Joseph hadmany children after Jesus (brethren means brothers & sisters).

See my paper: "Jesus in the Old Testament" MANY OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES SHOWN THAT THE ANGEL OF THE LORD IS PRE-INCARNATE JESUS CHRIST. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

Peace toward men whom God individually supplies the recipients of His favor and grace.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: What is important about the first visitors and missionaries for Jesus as the Savior and Christ? {Luke 2:15-17}

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See my paper: "Mary" MARY, JESUS MOTHER, IS NOT GOD'S MOTHER. SHE SINNED, HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN & WAS SAVED. for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Mary ponder/kept these sayings in her heart; how could she not know who Jesus is – God’s Son in Luke 2:49 and many later scriptures? {Luke 2:19/51}

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See my paper: "Circumcision" CIRCUMCISION IS EVERLASTING COVENANT FOR JEWS AS TO WHO THEY ARE. IT IS A TYPE OF HEART CHANGE for more information on this subject.

When the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished: Purified for the first child.

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" WHAT LAWS OF GOD ARE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW. SHOWN ARE STEPS TO RECEIVE GOD FORGIVENESS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith & Liberty" THE PURPOSE OF LAW, FAITH BEFORE THE LAW, FAITH IS GOD'S PLAN & LIBERTY FROM THE LAW. for more information on this subject.

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(1) Days of her purification according to the laws of Moses were accomplished. {23} They brought Jesus to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord). To offer a sacrifice according to that which is in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons {Luke 2:22-2:24}

(2) Brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law {Luke 2:27}

(3) When they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord {Luke 2:39}

(4) Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. {42} When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast {Luke 2:41-42}

(5) Jesus was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, out of surrounding areas, and the power of the Lord was present to heal them {Luke 5:17}

(6) A lawyer tempted Jesus, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? {26} He said unto him, What is written in the law? {27} he said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. {28} Jesus said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live {Luke 10:25-10:28}

(7) The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it {17} And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail {Luke 16:16-16:17}

(8) Jesus said, These are the words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me {Luke 24:44}

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QUESTION/ANSWER: What does the law of the Lord scriptures say about Jesus with the times and customs of his days? {Luke 2:22-39}

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Exodus 13:2 "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine."

Luke 2:22 "And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;" This was done for the first male child.

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See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings As King" GOD IS EARTH'S KING & JESUS IS ISRAEL'S KING IN HIS TWO COMINGS for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: What were Simeon’s Holy Ghost scriptures revealing about God’s workings prior to New Testament times? {Luke 2:25/26/27}

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Luke 2:25-27 "And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. {26} And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. {27} And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,"

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See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel:

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

This child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against:

See my paper: "Mary" MARY, JESUS MOTHER, IS NOT GOD'S MOTHER. SHE SINNED, HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN & WAS SAVED. for more information on this subject.

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(1) And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day {Luke 2:37}

(2) Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? {34} Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? {35} The days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days {Luke 5:33-35}

(3) I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess {Luke 18:12}

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Matthew 6:16 "Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." They are seen by man and honored.

Matthew 6:17 "But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;"

Deuteronomy 9:18 "And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger."

Ezra 8:21 "Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance."

2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

2 Samuel 12:16 "David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth."

Matthew 17:21 "Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting."Some difficult healings or removing demons are by fasting.

Matthew 6:18 "That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."

Isaiah 58:3-7 "Wherefore have we fasted, <say they>, and thou seest not? <wherefore> have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours. {4} Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as <ye do this> day, to make your voice to be heard on high. {5} Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? <is it> to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes <under him>? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD? {6} <Is> not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? {7} <Is it> not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?"

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See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

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(1) And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. {Luke 2:38}

(2) For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. {Luke 6:32}

(3) And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same. {Luke 6:33}

(4) And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. {Luke 6:34}

(5) In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. {Luke 10:21}

(6) Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not. {Luke 17:9}

(7) And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. {Luke 17:16}

(8) The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. {Luke 18:11}

(9) And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: {Luke 22:17}

(10) And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. {Luke 22:19}

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See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Passover" PRESENTS PASSOVER MEANING FOR THE CHRISTIAN. STEPS FOR A CHRISTIAN PASSOVER SERVICE ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: What was important about the family going yearly and at Jesus 12th year to the temple? {Luke 2:41}

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When twelve years old: Jewish boys, of 12, become "son's of the law" after a course of instruction and training to fast and attend a public worship. Besides that they learned a trade. Jesus work would be as a carpenter.

Exodus 23:14-17 Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto me in the year. {15} Thou shalt keep the feast of unleavened bread: (thou shalt eat unleavened bread seven days, as I commanded thee, in the time appointed of the month Abib; for in it thou camest out from Egypt: and none shall appear before me empty:) {16} And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field. {17} Three times in the year all thy males shall appear before the Lord GOD.

Psalm 26:8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

Psalm 122:1-2 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. {2} Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

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See my paper: "Feasts of the Lord" GOD'S ORDAINED HOLIDAYS FOR ISRAEL TO KEEP FOREVER. THEIR SPIRITUAL MEANINGS ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

In the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions:

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Entry into the Holy of Holies" 3RD EXPERIENCE WITH THE FATHER, 1ST BORN-AGAIN WITH JESUS & 2ND WITH HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM for more information on this subject.

JOHN THE BAPTIST MINISTRY: {3:1-20} Also found in {Matthew 3:1-12}, {Mark 1:1-8} & {John 1:19-28}

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

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(1) Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness {Luke 3:2}

(2) And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God {Luke 4:4}

(3) The people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret {Luke 5:1}

(5) And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it {Luke 8:21}

(6) But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it {Luke 11:28}

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See my paper: "Baptism for Forgiveness of Sins" BAPTISM IS NOT NEEDED FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Forgiveness of Sins" GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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(1) John came preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins {Luke 3:3}

(2) John said to those baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come {Luke 3:7}

(3) Came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do {Luke 3:12}

(4) I indeed baptize you with water; But Jesus shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire {Luke 3:16}

(5) When all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized {Luke 3:21}

(6) And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John {30} But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him {Luke 7:29-7:30}

(7) I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? {50} But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! {51} Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division {Luke 12:49-12:51}

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(1) John came preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins {Luke 3:3}

(4) Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes {Luke 10:13}

(5) The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here {Luke 11:32}

(6) I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. {4} Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? {5} I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish {Luke 13:3-5}

(7) I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance {10} Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth {Luke 15:7, 10}

(8) And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. {31} And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. {Luke 16:30-31}

(9) Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. {4} And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him {Luke 17:3-4}

(10) And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: {47} And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem {Luke 26:46-47}

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The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight:

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(1) {Luke 1:17} "And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."

{Malachi 4:6} "And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse."

(2) {Luke 2:23} "(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)"

{Exodus 13:2} "Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine."

{Exodus 13:12} "That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the LORD'S."

(3) {Luke 2:24} "And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."

{Leviticus 12:8} "And if she be not able to bring a lamb, then she shall bring two turtles, or two young pigeons; the one for the burnt offering, and the other for a sin offering: and the priest shall make an atonement for her, and she shall be clean."

(4) {Luke 3:4-6} "As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. {5} Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; {6} And all flesh shall see the salvation of God."

{Isaiah 40:3-5} "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. {4} Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: {5} And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it."

(5) {Luke 4:4} "And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God."

{Deuteronomy 8:3} "And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live."

(6) {Luke 4:8} "And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve."

{Deuteronomy 6:13} "Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name."

(7) {Luke 4:10-11} "For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: {11} And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."

{Psalms 91:11-12} "For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. {12} They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone."

(8) {Luke 4:12} "And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God."

{Deuteronomy 6:16} "Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah."

(9) {Luke 4:18-19} "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,"

{Isaiah 58:6} "Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?"

{Isaiah 61:1-2} "The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; {2} To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;"

(10) {Luke 7:27} "This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee."

{Isaiah 40:3} "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God."

{Malachi 3:1} "Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts."

(11) {Luke 8:10} "And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand."

{Isaiah 6:9-10} "And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. {10} Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed."

(12) {Luke 10:27} "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself."

{Deuteronomy 6:5} "And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might."

{Leviticus 19:18} "Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD."

(13){Luke 13:35} "Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord."

{Psalms 118:26} "Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD."

(14) {Luke 18:20} "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother."

{Exodus 20:12-16} "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. {13} Thou shalt not kill. {14} Thou shalt not commit adultery. {15} Thou shalt not steal. {16} Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."

(15) {Luke 19:38} "Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."

{Psalms 118:26} "Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD."

{Zechariah 9:9} "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass."

(16) {Luke 19:46} "Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves."

{Isaiah 56:7} "Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people."

{Jeremiah 7:11} "Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, saith the LORD."

(17) {Luke 20:17} "And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner?"

{Psalms 118:22-23} "The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. {23} "

(18) {Luke 20:28} "Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother."

{Deuteronomy 25:5} "If brethren dwell together, and one of them die, and have no child, the wife of the dead shall not marry without unto a stranger: her husband's brother shall go in unto her, and take her to him to wife, and perform the duty of an husband's brother unto her."

(19) {Luke 20:42-43} "And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, {43} Till I make thine enemies thy footstool."

{Psalms 110:1} "A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool."

(20) {Luke 22:37} "For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end."

{Isaiah 53:12} "Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors."

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See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Gospel in the Genealogy of Adam" PRESENTED IS GOSPEL IN GENESIS 5 BY THE MEANINGS OF THE PEOPLES NAMES for more information on this subject.

What shall we do..Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages:

All men mused (reasoned) in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not:

I baptize you with water..he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:

See my paper: "Many Baptisms Presented in the Bible" SEVERAL BAPTISMS ARE SHOWN FROM SCRIPTURE & THEIR MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Apostles Baptism" UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF WATER BAPTISM AND THE CORRECT METHOD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

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To baptize means to be immersed into or covered over with a substance. The person would go under the water to identify with a death and burial followed by a resurrected from the dead to a new life. This required a complete washing not just a sprinkling.

Matthew 3:10 "I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:"

Mark 1:4-5 "John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. {5} And there went out unto him all the land of Judaea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins."

John 1:25-26 "And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? {26} John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not;"

Acts 19:3-5 "And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. {4} Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people,that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. {5} When they heard <this>, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus."

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Acts 1:4-8 "And, being assembled together with <them>, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, <saith he>, ye have heard of me. {5} For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. {6} When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? {7} And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. {8} But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

Acts 10:47-48 "Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? {48} And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days."

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Matthew 10:37-38 "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. {38} And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me."

Luke 12:49-53 "I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? {50} "But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! {51} Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: {52} For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. {53} The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law."

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JESUS BAPTISM: {3:21-23} Also found in {Matthew 3:13-17}, {Mark 1:9-11} & {John 1:29-39}

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The Bible stated in Genesis 2:17: "... for in the day that thou" sins "thou shalt surely die." Jesus had to fullfilled all of God's law requirements. Jesus baptism, as man's substitute, vindicates the justice of the law that requires the sinner's death. Everything Jesus did was pleasing to God as he was lead by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:15 "And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him."

Luke 2:21-24 "And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. {22} And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; {23} (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) {24} And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." Jesus fulfilled every law of God including Water Baptism like circumcision.

John 13:15 "For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."

John 15:10 "If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love."

See my paper: "Circumcision" CIRCUMCISION IS EVERLASTING COVENANT FOR JEWS AS TO WHO THEY ARE. IT IS A TYPE OF HEART CHANGE for more information on this subject.

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The Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased:Triunity Godhead present

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

Jesus began to be about thirty years of age: 30 was age needed to be priest.

See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" SCRIPTURES SHOWS JESUS AS A PROPHET, MELCHISEDEC PRIEST & ETERNAL KING for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Is there anything important about the genealogy of Jesus? {Luke 3:23-38}

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Presented is a second genealogy of Jesus through man in Mary’s family line compared with Matthew’s genealogy of man in Joseph’s family line.

See my paper: "Gospel in the Genealogy of Adam" PRESENTED IS GOSPEL IN GENESIS 5 BY THE MEANINGS OF THE PEOPLES NAMES for more information on this subject.

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MISC: JESUS THIRTY YEARS OLD WHEN PRIEST STARTS MINISTRY TO SACRIFICE {LUKE 3:23}

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And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli {Luke 3:23}

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Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness:

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why did Jesus need to be in the wilderness at the start of His ministry? {Luke 4:1-13}

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Israel spent, not forty days, but forty years in a wilderness, where there were no subsistence, not starving, but provided for by God to prove to every age that human support depends not on bread, but upon God's word of promise. Jesus life would follow every Israel and human example during his life to show his dependence on God providing.

Hebrews 2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted.

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(1) Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. {3} And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. {4} And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. {5} And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, showed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. {6}And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. {Luke 4:2-6}

(2) And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve {Luke 4:8}

(3) And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. {Luke 4:13}

(4) And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, {34} Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. {35} And Jesus rebuked him, saying, Hold thy peace, and come out of him. And when the devil had thrown him in the midst, he came out of him, and hurt him not. {Luke 4:33-35}

(5) For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine; and ye say, He hath a devil {Luke 7:33}

(6) (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) {30} And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him. {Luke 8:29-30}

(7) And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven {Luke 10:18}

(8) And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered {Luke 11:14}

(9) If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. {19} And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges {Luke 11:18-19}

(10) And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? {Luke 13:16}

(11) Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. {4} And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them {Luke 22:3-4}

(12) And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: {32} But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren {Luke 22:31-32}

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It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God:

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why did Jesus use scriptures to answer Satan? {Luke 4:4/8/12}

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Isaiah 55:11 "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." The Bible, scriptures, are God's words.

Hebrews 4:12 "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

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Devil said all this power will I give thee..for that is delivered unto me and to whomsoever I will I give it:

Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve:

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The Devil uses scriptures for wrong purpose, since he is a liar and father of all liars.

John 8:44 "Ye are of <your> father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it."

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See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" for more information on this subject.

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

His custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read:

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(1) And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read {Luke 4:16}

(2) And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. {32} And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power {Luke 4:31-32}

(3) And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. {2} And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days? {3} And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungered, and they which were with him; {4} How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the showbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone? {5} And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. {6} And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. {7} And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. {8} But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. {9} Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? {Luke 6:1-9}

(4) And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath {Luke 13:10}

(5) And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. {15} The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? {16} And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? {Luke 13:14-16}

(6) And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him. {2} And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy. {3} And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? {4} And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go; {5} And answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day? {Luke 14:1-5}

(7) And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on. {55} And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. {56} And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment {Luke 23:54-56}

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why did the people of Nazareth not believe in Jesus? {Luke 4:16-30}

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Matthew 13:14 "And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:"

Matthew 13:57-58 "And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.
And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief."

Mark 6:4 "But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house."

Luke 4:22-24 "And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son? {23} And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country. {24} And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country."

Luke 19:42 "Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes."

John 4:44 "For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honour in his own country."

John 5:39 "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."

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The prophet Esaias..The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance:

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(1) The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal {Luke 4:18}

(2) You say this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country {Luke 4:23}

(3) Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. {39} And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her {Luke 4:38-39}

(4) All they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. {41} And devils also came out of many {Luke 4:40-41}

(5) But so much the more went there a fame abroad of him: and great multitudes came together to hear, and to be healed by him of their infirmities. {16} And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed. {17} And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them {Luke 5:15-17}

(6) And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him {Luke 6:7}

(7) And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; {18} And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. {19} And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all {Luke 6:17-19}

(8) And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant {Luke 7:3}

(9) Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed {Luke 7:7}

(10) And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils {Luke 8:2}

(11) They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed {Luke 8:36}

(12) And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any {Luke 8:43}

(13) And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately {Luke 8:47}

(14) And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick {Luke 9:2}

(15) And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where {Luke 9:6}

(16) And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing {Luke 9:11}

(17) And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father {Luke 9:42}

(18) And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you {Luke 10:9}

(19) And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. {15} The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? {Luke 13:14-15}

(20) And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day? {4} And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go {Luke 14:3-4}

(21) And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God {Luke 17:15}

(22) And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him {Luke 22:51}

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See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months:

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why did God have the Old Testament prophet go to the Gentiles? {Luke 4:25-27}

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Luke 4:25-27 "But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; {26} But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. {27} And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian."

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Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian:

JESUS WALKED THRU CROWD TO CAST HIM OFF A MOUNTAIN: {4:28-30) Not found in any other Gospel

See my paper: "My Doctrine Beliefs" ALL KEY THEOLOGICAL AREAS WITH MY PAPERS ON EACH SUBJECT for more information on this subject.

Which had a spirit of an unclean devil: There is only one devil but many evil demon spirits

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

For with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out:

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

JESUS HEALS PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW: {4:38-39} Also found in {Matthew 8:14-15} & {Mark 1:29-31}

Luke 4:39 "And M he M stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them."

Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever Jesus rebuked the fever and it left her:

Matthew 8:15 "And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them."

JESUS HEALS & CAST OUT DEMONS FOR MANY: {4:40-41} Also found in {Matthew 8:16-17} & {Mark 1:32-34}

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking them suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ:

I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent:

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

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(1) And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent {Luke 4:43}

(2) And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God {Luke 6:20}

(3) For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he {Luke 7:28}

(4) And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him {Luke 8:1}

(5) And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand {Luke 8:10}

(6) And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick {Luke 9:2}

(7) And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing {Luke 9:11}

(8) But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God {Luke 9:27}

(9 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. {61} And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house. {62} And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God {Luke 9:60-62}

(10) And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. {10} But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, {11} Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you {Luke 10:9-11}

(11) But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. {18} If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. {19} And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. {20} But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you {Luke 11:17-20}

(12) But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. {32} Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom {Luke 12:31-32}

(13) Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? {19} It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. {20} And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God? {Luke 13:18-20}

(14) There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. {29} And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. {Luke 13:28-29}

(15) And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God {Luke 14:15}

(16) The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it {Luke 16:16}

(17) And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: {21} Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you {Luke 17:20-21}

(18) But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. {17} Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein {Luke 18:16-17}

(19) And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! {25} For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God {Luke 18:24-25}

(20) And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, {30} Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting {Luke 18:29-30}

(21) So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand {Luke 21:31}

(22) For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. {17} And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: {18} For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come {Luke 22:16-18}

(23) (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. {52} This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus {Luke 23:51-52}

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See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

We have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net:

See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" SCRIPTURES SHOWS JESUS AS A PROPHET, MELCHISEDEC PRIEST & ETERNAL KING for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

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(1) When they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him {Luke 5:11}

(2) Publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. {28} And he left all, rose up, and followed him {Luke 5: 27-28}

(3) So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple {Luke 14:33}

(4) Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. {29} And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake {Luke 18:28-29}

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See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith & Liberty" THE PURPOSE OF LAW, FAITH BEFORE THE LAW, FAITH IS GOD'S PLAN & LIBERTY FROM THE LAW. for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why is Jesus telling the healed person not to tell others about his healing? {Luke 5:14-16}

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Mark 1:45 "But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter." Jesus knew the results of this great healing would limit his movement.

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JESUS HEALS PARALYTIC: {5:17-26} Also found in {Matthew 9:1-8} & {Mark 2:1-12}

The power of the Lord was present to heal them: Sometimes because of limited faith Jesus healing were limited

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

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(1) And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee {Luke 5:20}

(2) When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel {Luke 7:9}

(3) And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace {Luke 7:50}

(4) And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him {Luke 8:25}

(5) And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace {Luke 8:48}

(6) If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? {Luke 12:28}

(7) And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith. {6} And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you {Luke 17:5-6}

(8) And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole {Luke 17:19}

(9) I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? {Luke 18:8}

(10) And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee {Luke 18:42}

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See my paper: "Forgiveness of Sins" GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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(1) And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee. {Luke 5:20}

(2) And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone? {Luke 5:21}

(3) Whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Rise up and walk? {Luke 5:23}

(4) But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. {Luke 5:24}

(5) Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little. {Luke 7:47}

(7) And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? {Luke 7:49}

(8) And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. {Luke 11:4}

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QUESTION/ANSWER: Why was it important for Jesus to forgive sins? {Luke 5:20/23}

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Matthew 9:2 "And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee."

Mark 2:5, 7-11 "When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. {7} Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? {8} And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? {9} Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? {10} But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) {11} I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy bed, and go thy way into thine house."

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See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

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(1) But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said unto the sick of the palsy,) I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go into thine house. {Luke 5:24}

(2) And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the Sabbath {Luke 6:5}

(3) The Son of man is come eating and drinking; and ye say, Behold a gluttonous man, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! {Luke 7:34}

(4) Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. {Luke 9:22}

(5) For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. {Luke 9:26}

(6) Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. {Luke 9:44}

(7) For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. {Luke 9:56}

(8) And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. {Luke 9:58}

(9) For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. {Luke 11:30}

(10) Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: {Luke 12:8}

(11) And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven. {Luke 12:10}

(12) Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not. {Luke 12:40}

(13) And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. {Luke 17:22}

(14) For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. {Luke 17:24}

(15) And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man. {Luke 17:26}

(16) Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. {Luke 17:30}

(17) I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? {Luke 18:8}

(18) Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. {Luke 18:31}

(19) For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. {Luke 19:10}

(20) And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. {Luke 21:27}

(21) Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. {Luke 21:36}

(22) And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! { Luke 22:22}

(23) But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? {Luke 22:48}

(24) Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. {Luke 22:69}

(25) Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. { Luke 24:7}

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See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

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QUESTION/ANSWER: What is Jesus teaching Scribes and Pharisees about physician? {Luke 5:30-32}

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Matthew 9:13 "But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

Luke 5:31 "And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. {32} I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS HEALS WITHERED HAND: {6:6-11} Also found in {Matthew 12:9-14} & {Mark 3:1-6}

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

JESUS SELECTS TWELVE DISCIPLES: {6:12-16} Also found in {Matthew 10:1-16 & {Mark 3:13-19}

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

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(1) And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; {Luke 6:13}

(2) Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, {Luke 6:14}

(3) Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, {Luke 6:15}

(4) And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. {Luke 6:16}

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DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

SERMON ON THE MOUNT: {6:17-49, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16} Also found in {Matthew 5:1-7:29} & {Mark 9:50, 10:1-12}

JESUS HEALS MULTITUDES: {6:17-19} Also found in {Matthew 12:15-21} & {Mark 3:7-12}

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MISC: INDUCTIVE SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN {LUKE 6:17 – 6:49, 11:2-4, 11:9-13, 11:34-36,

12:22-34, 12:57-59, 13:24-27, 14:34-35, 16:18}; {MATTHEW 5:1-7:29}; {MARK 9:50, 10:1-12}

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THEME: Inner attitude of the heart as compared with outward conformity. The Christian has no rules or laws. He has Biblical principles. He is not to break the law, since God's law is perfect for all times.

Matthew 5:17-18 "Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. {18} For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled."

Romans 3:19-22 "Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. {20} Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law <is> the knowledge of sin. {21} But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; {22} Even the righteousness of God <which is> by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:" Law shows our sins.

PURPOSE: This one scripture does the law and prophets which is the equivalent to the entire Bible (Old Testament was only Bible at this time).

Matthew 7:12 "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets."

Luke 6:31 "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."

WHO: God written mostly by Bible authors Matthew, Luke, John, Peter, and Paul

WHAT: We can not keep the law perfectly, but we can receive from Jesus of His accomplishments through our faith. Jesus showed, in the sermon, that the law must be fulfilled in the Christian's heart.

Luke 16:16 "The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. {17} And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail."

Colossians 2:14 "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;" The law was removed for Christians.

WHY: Christians who lost their witness are good for nothing. Salt: To preserve (Christian influence), enhance the flavor (add Christian values) and purify (clean) the people around us. Christian Light shine: God should receive the glory for the Christians deeds which are the evidences of their salvation. The people around should see Christ in our life. Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). Light (Jesus) guides us on the correct path. He who walks the walk, it can not be hid.

Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. {14} Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. {15} Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. {16} Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Mark 9:49-50 "For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. {50} Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another."

Luke 14:34-35 "Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? {35} It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."

WAY: This one scripture does the law and prophets which is the equivalent to the entire Bible (Old Testament was only Bible at this time).

Matthew 7:12 "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." The Christians does his part first.

Luke 6:31 "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise."

Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Luke 12:31 "But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Matthew 19:29 "And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life."

Mark 10:29-30 "And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, {30} But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life."

Luke 18:29-30 "And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, {30} Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting."

Matthew 5:1 "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:"

Luke 6:17 "And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;" Possible not at mountain top, but at a level portion.

Matthew 6:33 "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

Matthew 6:19 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:"

Matthew 6:20 "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: {21} For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Luke 12:33 "Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. {34} For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

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SERMON ON PLAIN/MOUNTAIN - LUKE WITH MATTHEW SCRIPTURES {LUKE 6:17 – 6:49, 11:2-4, 11:9-13, 11:34-36, 12:22-34, 12:57-59, 13:24-27, 14:34-35, 16:18}; {MATTHEW 5:1-7:29}; {MARK 9:50, 10:1-12}

JESUS HEALS MULTITUDES: {6:17-19} Also found in {Matthew 12:15-21} & {Mark 3:7-12}

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(1) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: HEALING {Luke 6:17-19} {Matthew 5:1-2}

See my paper: "Sermon on the Mount" MATTHEW 5-7 & LUKE 6, 11 & 12 ARE DISCUSSED VERSE BY VERSE WITH KINGDOM PRINCIPLES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

JESUS GIVES SERMON ON THE MOUNT: {6:20-49, 11, 12} Also found in {Matthew 5:1-7:29}

BEATITUDES: {Matthew 5:3 - 5:12} Beatitude means happy. The first four Matthew's Beatitudes deal with inner life & the remainder deal with outer life or relations with others. A reward is provided with each. Luke blessings are followed by four woes.

(2) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: BEATITUDES LUKES BLESSINGS: {Luke 6:20-23}

Luke 6:20-23 "And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. {21} Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. {22} Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. {23} Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets."

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

Hunger for you shall be filled: Desire to have Jesus' righteousness to be filled

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

Reproach you for my sake: In Jesus stead, since He is not here, the Overcomer Christian will suffers in His place for Him.

Your reward is great in heaven: The Matthew Sermon on the Mount only has blessings whereas the Luke version of the sermon includes woes.

(3) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: LUKES BEATITUDES WOES: {Luke 6:24-26}

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

Bless them that curse you..despite you: The same principles Jesus preached in the sermon are found also in the epistles.

(5) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: RESPONSE {Luke 6:29-30, 12:33-34} Do more. God will provide the replacements.

Smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other .. give to him that asketh of you:

(6) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: GOLDEN RULE {Luke 6:31} Principle: One way to live Bible

This one scripture completes the law and prophets which is the equivalent to the entire Bible (Old Testament was only Bible at this time).

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(7) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: LOVING KINDNESS {Luke 6:35-36}

For he (God) is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil: Loving kindness not grace which is given only to believers.

Be merciful as your Father is merciful: Mercy is not getting punishment we deserve. Grace (getting what we do not deserve) is what God give us.

Merciful: for they shall obtain mercy: Whole parable in Matthew 18:23-35. The Lord showed him a great mercy & he showed no mercy.

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Sanctify" SANCTIFICATION PROCESS: GOD PREDESTINES THE CHRISTIAN AS SON OF GOD, SANCTIFIES OR SETS HIM APART FOR HIS PURPOSE, BEING MADE HOLY, GOING ON TO THE PERFECTION, MADE IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST, BECOMES GOD-LIKE, MADE IN THE DIVINE NATURE AS HE MATURES for more information on this subject.

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PRINCIPLES OF JUDGING: {Matthew 5:20, 7:1 - 7:5} {Luke 6:37-42} Principle: Judge rightly.

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

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(1) Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. {Luke 6:42}

(2) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them. {Luke 11:44}

(3) Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? {Luke 12:56}

(4) The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? {Luke 13:15}

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PRINCIPLES OF DOING GOD'S WILL: {Matthew 7:21 - 7:23} {Luke 6:46} Principle: Obedience.

Many will say, Lord, we prophesied, cast out devils, done works: They had a works religion, using Jesus's name, not a relationship.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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(13) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: TWO fOUNDATIONS {Luke 6:47-49}

PRINCIPLES OF PERFORMANCE: { Matthew 7:24 - 7:27} {Luke 6:47-48} Principle: Obedience or do deeds. Sermon on the Mount is for today.

Whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them: Jesus is telling us today to do the word, not just a hear the sermon.

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Now when he had ended all his sayings in the audience of the people, he entered into Capernaum. {2} And a certain centurion's servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die. {3} And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant. {4} And when they came to Jesus, they besought him instantly, saying, That he was worthy for whom he should do this: {5} For he loveth our nation, and he hath built us a synagogue. {6} Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself: for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: {7} Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. {8} For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. {9} When Jesus heard these things, he marvelled at him, and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. {10} And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. {Luke 7:1-10}

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Matthew 8:9-12 "For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. {10} When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. {11} And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. {12} But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth."

Matthew 14:31 "And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?"

Matthew 15:28 "Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour."

Luke 17:5 "And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith."

Romans 14:19-20 "And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara's womb: {20} He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;"

2 Thessaloninans 1:3 "We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;"

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Luke 7:19-29 "And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? {20} When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another? {21} And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight. {22} Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached. {23} And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. {24} And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind? {25} But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts. {26} But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet. {27} This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. {28} For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. {29} And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, justified God, being baptized with the baptism of John."

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Written send a messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee:

Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: John is the last Old Testament prophet.

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Justification" DEFINITION OF JUSTIFICATION; GOD JUSTIFIES VERSUS MAN'S JUSTIFICATION; JUSTIFIED BY GRACE NOT BY LAW THROUGH JESUS FAITH for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Many Baptisms Presented in the Bible" SEVERAL BAPTISMS ARE SHOWN FROM SCRIPTURE & THEIR MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Baptism for Forgiveness of Sins" BAPTISM IS NOT NEEDED FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

See my paper: "Forgiveness of Sins" GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

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And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and showing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him, {2} And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, {3} And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. {Luke 8:1-3}

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JESUS GIVES PARABLE OF SOWER & OTHERS: {13:1-52} Also found in {Mark 4:1-34} & {Luke 8:4-18}

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: {Chapter 13} Also found in {Mark Chapter 4} & {Luke Chapter 8}

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

JESUS GIVES PARABLE OF SOWER & OTHERS: {8:4-18} Also found in {Matthew 13:1-52} & {Mark 4:1-34}

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: {Chapter 8} Also found in {Matthew Chapter 13} & {Mark Chapter 4}

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MISC: SOWER: {Luke 8:4-18} Also found in {Matthew 13:1-23} & {Mark 4:1-20}

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Sowing of the seed parable in Matthew 13:18-23, Mark 4:3-20, and Luke 8:5-15

Rocks->Receives Word with joy->Believes for while->No roots->Persecution->Offended

If the person is a Christian, then he will love God & man. Faith works will follow. If they do not show these signs, it proves that they are not of the elect Christians.

Luke 8:5-15 "A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. {6} And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, because it lacked moisture. {7} And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprang up with it, and choked it. {8} And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. {9} And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be? {10} And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. {11} Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. {12} Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. {13} They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. {14} And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. {15} But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience." Matthew 13:3-23

Four types of people are shown in this parable where the seed represents the Word of God. The non believer is type 1 group. The mere believer is types 2 group. The carnal Christian will not endure to the end is type 3 group. The Elect Christian will endure to the end is type 4 group.

1) Way side -> trodden down -> fowls devour it -> people hear Word -> Devil takes away Word -> out of their hearts -> lest they believe & be saved

The Sower Parable shows four groups of hearer of the Word. Non believers never receive the Word, the Devil takes the Word away from their heart, so they never believe or act on it. They are from the Sower Parable as group 1.

2) Rock -> sprung up -> withered away -> lack moisture -> Mere believer's hear the Word -> receive with joy -> no root -> for awhile believe -> in time of temptation -> fall away

There is a distinction between a mere believer who simply follows Christianity professes faith who receives the Word, acts on it, endures for a time, tempted, & falls away. They are from the Sower Parable as group 2.

3) Thorns -> sprung up -> thorns choked it -> Carnal worldly believer's heard Word -> go forth -> choked with cares and riches -> pleasures of this life -> bring no fruit -> to perfection

There are carnal followers of Christianity who receives the Word, acts on it, looked as if they were the Elect, endure for a time. However, the cares, riches, and deceitful pleasures of the world means they don't produce Christian faith fruits nor go on to perfection. They are from the Sower Parable as group 3.

4) Good ground -> sprang up -> bare fruit -> hundred fold -> Elect believer's with a honest and good heart -> heard the Word -> keep it -> bring forth faith fruits with patience

The Elect believer will receives the Word, act on it to the end, & bring forth fruit. The scriptures teach that Elect people will persevere because God will preserve them. They are from the Sower Paravle as group 4.

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See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

By the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts:

JESUS BROTHERS & MOTHER: {8:19-21} Also found in {Matthew 12:46-50} & {Mark 3:31-35}

See my paper: "Mary" MARY, JESUS MOTHER, IS NOT GOD'S MOTHER. SHE SINNED, HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN & WAS SAVED. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Virgin" VIRGIN MARY, JESUS IS BORN TO VIRGIN WOMAN MOTHER, SHE HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN AFTER JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

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MISC: JESUS BROTHERS & MOTHER {8:19-21} Also found in {Matthew 12:46-50} & {Mark 3:31-35}

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Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. {20} And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. {21} And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. {Luke 8:19-21}

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See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

JESUS STILLS SEA STORM: {8:22-25} Also found in {Matthew 8:23-27} & {Mark 4:35-41}

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MISC: JESUS STILLS SEA STORM {8:22-25} Also found in {Matthew 8:23-27} & {Mark 4:35-41}

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Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. {23} But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. {24} And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. {25} And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him. {Luke 8:22-25}

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See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS CASTS OUT GADARENE DEMONIAC: {8:26-39} Also found in {Matthew 8:28-34} & {Mark 5:1-20}

JESUS RAISES JAIRUS’S DAUGHTER & HEALS HEMORRHAGE: {8:40-56} Also found in {Matthew 9:18-26} & {Mark 5:21-43}

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MISC: JESUS RAISES JAIRUS’S DAUGHTER {8:40-41, 49-56} Also found in {Matthew 9:18-26} & {Mark 5:21-43}

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And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. {41} And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: {42} For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. {Luke 8:40-42}

While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master. {50} But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. {51} And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Peter, and James, and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. {52} And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepeth. {53} And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead. {54} And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. {55} And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. {56} And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done. {Luke 8:49-56}

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MISC: JESUS HEALS HEMORRHAGE {8:43-48} Also found in {Matthew 9:18-26} & {Mark 5:21-43}

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And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had spent all her living upon physicians, neither could be healed of any, {44} Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her issue of blood stanched. {45} And Jesus said, Who touched me? When all denied, Peter and they that were with him said, Master, the multitude throng thee and press thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? {46} And Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me. {47} And when the woman saw that she was not hid, she came trembling, and falling down before him, she declared unto him before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. {48} And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace. {Luke 8:43-48}

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JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

KINGDOM PRINCIPALS: {9, 15, 17, 24} Also found in {Matthew 5, 6, 17, 18:1-35, 20, 24}, {Mark 5, 9, 11} & {John 13, 15, 16}

JESUS SENDS APOSTLES TO PREACH & HEAL: {9:1-6} Also found in {Matthew 9:35-11:1} & {Mark 6:7-13}

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MISC: JESUS SENDS APOSTLES TO PREACH & HEAL {9:1-6} Also found in {Matthew 9:35-11:1} & {Mark 6:7-13}

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Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. {2} And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. {3} And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. {4} And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. {5} And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them. {6} And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. {Luke 9:1-6}

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See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

JESUS FEEDS 5000: {9:10-17} Also found in {Matthew 14:13-21}, {Mark 6:30-44} & {John 6:1-14}

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MISC: JESUS FEEDS 5000 {9:10-17} Also found in {Matthew 14:13-21}, {Mark 6:30-44} & {John 6:1-14}

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And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. {11} And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing. {12} And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. {13} But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people. {14} For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. {15} And they did so, and made them all sit down. {16} Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude. {17} And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. {Luke 9:10-17}

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PETER CONFESSES JESUS IS CHRIST: {9:18-21} Also found in {Matthew 16:13-20} & {Mark 6:14-29}

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MISC: PETER CONFESSES JESUS IS CHRIST {9:18-21} Also found in {Matthew 16:13-20} & {Mark 6:14-29}

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And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am? {19} They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again. {20} He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. {21} And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing; {Luke 9:18-21}

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See my paper: "Resurrection" JESUS RESURRECTION IS THE CENTER OF OUR FAITH IN THE BIBLE; END TIMES RESURRECTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS & WICKED ARE DISCUSSED. for more information on this subject.

If any man will come after me deny himself take up his cross daily and follow me:

Whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake the same shall save it:

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

What is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away:

There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God:

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But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. {28} And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. {29} And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. {30} And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias: {31} Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. {32} But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. {33} And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said. {34} While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud. {35} And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. {36} And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. {Luke 9:27-36}

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JESUS TRANSFIGURATION: {9:28-36} Also found in {Matthew 17:1-13} & {Mark 9:2-13}

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "End Times Events - Day of the Lord" ESCHATOLOGY. GOD'S PLAN FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS END DAYS, INCLUDING MANY RAPTURES, & JESUS 2ND COMING for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Revelation-Key-Elements" REVELATION-KEY-ELEMENTS: QUICKLY HELP EXPLAIN THE BOOK OF REVELATION BY CHAPTERS AND HIGHLIGHTS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Revelation - Overview" REVELATION CHAPTER EVENTS WITH PICTURES – 7 CHURCHES (2, 3); 144,000 (7, 14); 3 SETS OF SEVEN PLAGUES: [SEALS (6, 8); TRUMPETS (8-9, 11); VIALS (16)]; 2 WITNESSES (11); ALL RAPTURES {12); SATAN (12, 13, 17); ANTI-CHRIST (13, 17); FALSE PROPHET (13,17); HARLOT (17) for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS HEALS EPILEPTIC: {9:37-42} Also found in {Matthew 17:14-21} & {Mark 9:14-29}

O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall how long shall I be with you:

We saw one casting out devils in name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us:

He turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of:

No man having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God:

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

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But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say, {11} Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. {12} But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. {13} Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. {14} But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you. {15} And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. {16} He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. {Luke 10:10-16 }

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And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. {18} And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. {19} Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. {20} Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. {21} In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. {22} All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him. {23} And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: {24} For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them. {Luke 10:17-24}

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See my paper: "Just Who Is God?" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

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And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? {26} He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? {27} And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. {28} And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. {29} But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? {30} And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. {31} And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. {32} And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. {33} But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, {34} And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. {35} And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. {36} Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? {37} And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. {Luke 10:25-37}

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Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself:

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" WHAT LAWS OF GOD ARE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW. SHOWN ARE STEPS TO RECEIVE GOD FORGIVENESS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith & Liberty" THE PURPOSE OF LAW, FAITH BEFORE THE LAW, FAITH IS GOD'S PLAN & LIBERTY FROM THE LAW. for more information on this subject.

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(14) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: LORD’S PRAYER {Luke 11:1-13} {Matthew 6:5-8}:

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. {2} And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. {3} Give us day by day our daily bread. {4} And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. {5} And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; {6} For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? {7} And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. {8} I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. {9} And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. {10} For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. {11} If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? {12} Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? {13} If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? {Luke 11:1-13}

PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER: {Luke 11:1-13} {Matthew 6:5 - 6:8} Prayer is a conversation or communication (dialogue of 2 sides) of our heart with God. It should not be general but specific and its purpose is to get God's will done. The intent should not be aimed at changing God's mind or purpose. It should include repentance, praise, worship, thanksgiving, interceding and our requests (We have the petitions when we prayed in faith). Prayer should include praying in Spirit with other tongues (Baptism of Holy Spirit: God's perfect prayer for each of us).

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

Luke 11:1-4 "And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. {2} And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. {3} Give us day by day our daily bread. {4} And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil."

Thy kingdom come: We ask God to help us accomplish His kingdom. The kingdom of God tells who runs it; Kingdom of Heaven tells where it is. It always existed with God as King. Jesus is King, within the Christians, of His present Kingdom. Jesus came to bring the kingdom. His second coming will have Him as king for the Millennium.

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven: God's will is done. We ask God to help us do His will. Prayer is to pray in God's will.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

Give us this day our daily bread: God will supply all things to His children.

Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors: Jesus shows us an example from the parable in Matthew 18:23-35 Unmerciful Servant.

See my paper: "Forgiveness of Sins" GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

Lead us not into temptation: God does not tempt anyone. God allows Satan to test and tempt us.

HOW TO USE YOUR FAITH FOR GOD'S PROMISES: The prayer, of faith, should be made in the name of Jesus. It should be in the will of God. A search of God's word on the subject should be made first. A large number of scriptures show God's promises. See my paper: "Faith" for many of the scriptures which cover most subjects. Since the subject is according to the will of God, we can pray with expectation for an immediate manifestation to result. If it does not come, we are to hold on to the request in faith. When you pray, your request should be made once for each subject. Any additional requests for the same subject would be made in un-belief. Prayer in the future, on that same subject, should be a praise and thanksgiving prayer for the finish work. Since the first prayer was done in faith, then the work is completed in the faith dimension. When God manifests the work, in this dimension, is in His timing. We are to believe it has been completed already.

CORRECT PERSISTENCE IS OK: We can pray thanksgiving for receiving the petition: in faith first and then when God manifests it.

Luke 11:5-13 "And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; {6} For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? {7} And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. {8} I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. {9} And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. {10} For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. {11} If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if <he ask> a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? {12} Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? {13} If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? " Pray at all times & for all needs. Not many words are to be used. Not repeating requests.

We should ask in faith. Then our prayer should be thanks for receiving the items requested. 2nd prayer is a lack of faith.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

PRINCIPLES OF ASSURANCE (ASK, SEEK, KNOCK): {Luke 11:9-13} {Matthew 7:7 - 7:11} Principle: Assurance for the diligent person.

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JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

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And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. {15} But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. {16} And others, tempting him, sought of him a sign from heaven. {17} But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth. {18} If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. {19} And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast them out? therefore shall they be your judges. {20} But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. {Luke 11:14-20}

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See my paper: "Unpardonable Sin" PRESENTED IS THE VARIOUS CASES OF UNFORGIVABLE SINS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Apostasy" PRESENTED IS THE DOCTRINE OF APOSTASY WHICH DISCUSSES PEOPLE LEAVING GOD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked:

See my paper: "Mary" MARY, JESUS MOTHER, IS NOT GOD'S MOTHER. SHE SINNED, HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN & WAS SAVED. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Virgin" VIRGIN MARY, JESUS IS BORN TO VIRGIN WOMAN MOTHER, SHE HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN AFTER JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet:

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And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonas the prophet. {30} For as Jonas was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. {31} The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation, and condemn them: for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here. {32} The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. {33} No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. {34} The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. {35} Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. {36} If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. {Luke 11:29-36}

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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(15) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: LIGHTED CANDLE {Luke 11:33-36} {Matthew 5:14-16}

Luke 11:33-36 "No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. {34} The light of the body is the eye: therefore when thine eye is single, thy whole body also is full of light; but when thine eye is evil, thy body also is full of darkness. {35} Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. {36} If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light."

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Whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven:

See my paper: "Unpardonable Sin" PRESENTED IS THE VARIOUS CASES OF UNFORGIVABLE SINS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: {17} And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? {18} And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. {19} And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. {20} But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? {21} So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. {Luke 12:16-21}

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(16) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: WORRY/ANXIETY {Luke 12:22-34} {Matthew 6:25-34}

Luke 12:22-34 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. {23} The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. {24} Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? {25} And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? {26}
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? {27} Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. {28} If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? {29} And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. {30} For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. {31} But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. {32} Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. {33} Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. {34} For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

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Take no thought for your life, eat, drink, your body, put on: "Take no thought" mention 5 times in Matthew 6:25, 27, 28, 31 & 34. This is important since it is stated 5 times. We are not to worry.

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls:

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(5A) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: RESPONSE {Luke 6:29-30, 12:33-34} {Matthew 6:19-21} Do more. God will provide the replacements.

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

SERVANT WAITED FOR THE LORD: {12:35-38} Also found in {Matthew 24:45-51} & {Mark 13:32-37}

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings As King" GOD IS EARTH'S KING & JESUS IS ISRAEL'S KING IN HIS TWO COMINGS for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

Prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes:

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(1) And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. {48} But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. {Luke 12:47-48}

(2) Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; {47} Which devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. {Luke 20:46-47}

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See my paper: "Many Baptisms Presented in the Bible" SEVERAL BAPTISMS ARE SHOWN FROM SCRIPTURE & THEIR MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

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(17) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: JUDGE CORRECTLY {Luke 12:57-59} {Matthew 5:23-26}

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

Reconcile to thy brother, then offer thy gift: First make your relationship with your brother correct by apologizing & forgiving.

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

See my paper: "Original Sin & Its Results" REPRESENTED IS MAN'S PASSING SIN FROM PARENT TO CHILD & GOD'S PLAN OF REDEMPTION for more information on this subject.

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MISC: JESUS HEALS INFIRMITY SPIRIT {13:11-17} Not found in any other Gospel

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And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. {12} And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. {13} And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God. {14} And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day. {15} The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering? {16} And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? {17} And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him. {Luke 13:11-17}

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

MUSTARD SEED: {Luke 13:18-19} Also found in {Matthew 13:31-32} & {Mark 4:30-34}

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MISC: MUSTARD SEED {LUKE 13:18 – 13:19} ALSO FOUND IN {MATTHEW 13:31 – 13:32} & {MARK 4:30 – 4:34}

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(1) Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? {Luke 13:18}

(2) It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it. {Luke 13:19}

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost - God's Sovereignty" GOD'S PLAN FOR BOTH PEOPLE THAT ARE LOST & SAVE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?" GOD'S USE OF SINNERS TO ACHIEVE HIS PURPOSE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

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(18) SERMON ON THE PlAIN/MOUNTAIN: ENTER STRAIT GATE {Luke 13:24-27} {Matthew 7:13-14}

Luke 13:24-27 "Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. {25} When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: {26} Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. {27} But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity."

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JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

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And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, {8} When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; {9} And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. {10} But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. {11} For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. {12} Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. {13} But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: {14} And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. {Luke 14:7-14}

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See my paper: "Revelation-Key-Elements" REVELATION-KEY-ELEMENTS: QUICKLY HELP EXPLAIN THE BOOK OF REVELATION BY CHAPTERS AND HIGHLIGHTS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Day of the Lord” DAY OF THE LORD EVENTS for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: {17} And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. {18} And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. {19} And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused. {20} And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. {21} So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. {22} And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. {23} And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. {24} For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper. {Luke 14:16-24}

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Man hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple:

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

Whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me can not be my disciple:

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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(19) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: SALT {Luke 14:34-35} {Matthew 5:13-16} {Mark 9:49-50}

Salt is good: but if the slat have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned:

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JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

KINGDOM PRINCIPALS: {9, 15, 17, 24} Also found in {Matthew 5, 6, 17, 18:1-35, 20, 24}, {Mark 5, 9, 11} & {John 13, 15, 16}

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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And he said, A certain man had two sons: {12} And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. {13} And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. {14} And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. {15} And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. {16} And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. {17} And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! {18} I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, {19} And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. {20} And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. {21} And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son. {22} But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: {23} And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: {24} For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. {25} Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. {26} And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. {27} And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound. {28} And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him. {29} And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: {30} But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf. {31} And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine. {32} It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. {Luke 15:11-32}

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See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods. {2} And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. {3} Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. {4} I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. {5} So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord? {6} And he said, An hundred measures of oil. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and sit down quickly, and write fifty. {7} Then said he to another, And how much owest thou? And he said, An hundred measures of wheat. And he said unto him, Take thy bill, and write fourscore. {8} And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light. {9} And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may receive you into everlasting habitations. {10} He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. {11} If therefore ye have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches? {12} And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? {13} No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. {14} And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. {Luke 16:1-13}

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See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" WHAT LAWS OF GOD ARE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW. SHOWN ARE STEPS TO RECEIVE GOD FORGIVENESS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith & Liberty" THE PURPOSE OF LAW, FAITH BEFORE THE LAW, FAITH IS GOD'S PLAN & LIBERTY FROM THE LAW. for more information on this subject.

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(20) SERMON ON THE PLAIN/MOUNTAIN: DIVORCE {Luke 16:18} {Matthew 5:27-28, 31-32} {Mark 10:2-12}

Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery:

Similar to the Mark 10:2-12 account. God allowed, by the laws of Moses for divorce since hard hearted people were committing adultery which had a death penalty. The law did not require divorce. The law of Moses just regulated the divorce-remarriage.

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: {20} And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, {21} And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. {22} And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; {23} And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. {24} And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. {25} But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. {26} And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence. {27} Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou wouldest send him to my father's house: {28} For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. {29} Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. {30} And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. {31} And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. {Luke 16:19-31}

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If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead:

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

KINGDOM PRINCIPALS: {9, 15, 17, 24} Also found in {Matthew 5, 6, 17, 18:1-35, 20, 24}, {Mark 5, 9, 11} & {John 13, 15, 16}

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

See my paper: "Forgiveness of Sins" GOD FORGIVES OUR SINS THROUGH THE BLOOD OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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MISC: JESUS HEALS TEN LEPERS {17:12-19} Not found in any other Gospels

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And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: {13} And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. {14} And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, as they went, they were cleansed. {15} And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, {16} And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. {17} And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? {18} There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. {19} And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. {Luke 17:12-19}

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See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings As King" GOD IS EARTH'S KING & JESUS IS ISRAEL'S KING IN HIS TWO COMINGS for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; {2} Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: {3} And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. {4} And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; {5} Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. {6} And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. {7} And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? {8} I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? {Luke 18:1-8}

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JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: {10} Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. {11} The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. {12} I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. {13} And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. {14} I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. {Luke 18:9-14}

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JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

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MISC: RICH SAVED: {18:18-30} Also found in {Matthew 19:16-30} & {Mark 10:17-31}

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And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? {19} And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. {20} Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. {21} And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. {22} Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. {23} And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. {24} And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! {25} For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. {26} And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved? {27} And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. {28} Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. {29} And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, {30} Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. {Luke 18:18-30}

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For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God:

Who then can be saved .. The things which are impossible with men are possible with God:

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

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MISC: JESUS HEALS BLIND BARTIMAEUS {18:35-43} Also found in {Mark 10:46-52}

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And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: {36} And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. {37} And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. {38} And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. {39} And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me. {40} And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, {41} Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. {42} And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. {43} And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God. {Luke 18:35-43}

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See my paper: "Jesus Titles & Characteristics" TITLES FOR JESUS WITH THEIR MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

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And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. {2} And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. {3} And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. {4} And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. {5} And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house. {6} And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. {7} And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. {8} And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold. {9} And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. {10} For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. {Luke 19:1-10}

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JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

JESUS CHRIST IS A MEMBER OF THE GODHEAD AND ALSO THE HUMAN IDEAL SON OF MAN SEEKING THE LOST TO SAVE THEM - Luke 19:10

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And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. {12} He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. {13} And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. {14} But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. {15} And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. {16} Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds. {17} And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities. {18} And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds. {19} And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities. {20} And another came, saying, Lord, behold, here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin: {21} For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow. {22} And he saith unto him, Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow: {23} Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? {24} And he said unto them that stood by, Take from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds. {25} (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten pounds.) {26} For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him. {27} But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. {Luke 19:11-27}

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JESUS JERUSALEM TRIUMPHAL ENTRY: {19:29-44} Also found in {Matthew 21:1-9}, {Mark 11:1-10} & {John 12:12-19}

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MISC: JESUS JERUSALEM TRIUMPHAL ENTRY {19:29-44} Also found in {Matthew 21:1-9}, {Mark 11:1-10} & {John 12:12-19}

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And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, {30} Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. {31} And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him. {32} And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them. {33} And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? {34} And they said, The Lord hath need of him. {35} And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. {36} And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. {37} And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; {38} Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. {39} And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. {40} And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. {41} And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, {42} Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. {43} For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side, {44} And shall lay thee even with the ground, and thy children within thee; and they shall not leave in thee one stone upon another; because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation. {Luke 19:29-44}

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See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

He taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him:

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Entry into the Holy of Holies" 3RD EXPERIENCE WITH THE FATHER, 1ST BORN-AGAIN WITH JESUS & 2ND WITH HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM for more information on this subject.

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(1) And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, {Luke 19:47}

(2) And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, {Luke 21:5}

(3) As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. {Luke 21:6}

(4) Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves? {Luke 22:52}

(5) When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness. {Luke 22:53}

(6) And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. {Luke 23:45}

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See my paper: "Many Baptisms Presented in the Bible" SEVERAL BAPTISMS ARE SHOWN FROM SCRIPTURE & THEIR MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

JESUS PARABLES: Similitude: illustration {Matthew 13:3}, comparison {Mark 4:30}, proverb {Luke 4:23}, figure {Hebrews 9:9}, shadow & example (Hebrews 8:5}.

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Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time. {10} And at the season he sent a servant to the husbandmen, that they should give him of the fruit of the vineyard: but the husbandmen beat him, and sent him away empty. {11} And again he sent another servant: and they beat him also, and entreated him shamefully, and sent him away empty. {12} And again he sent a third: and they wounded him also, and cast him out. {13} Then said the lord of the vineyard, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son: it may be they will reverence him when they see him. {14} But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours. {15} So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them? {16} He shall come and destroy these husbandmen, and shall give the vineyard to others. And when they heard it, they said, God forbid. {17} And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? {18} Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder. {19} And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. {Luke 20:9-19}

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It is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner:

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS DISCUSSES TRIBUTE MONEY: {20:19-26} Also found in {Matthew 22:15-22} & {Mark 12:13-17}

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MISC: JESUS DISCUSSES TRIBUTE MONEY {20:19-26} Also found in {Matthew 22:15-22} & {Mark 12:13-17}

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And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them. {20} And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. {21} And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: {22} Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Caesar, or no? {23} But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? {24} Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar's. {25} And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's. {26} And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. {Luke 20:19-26}

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Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, {28} Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. {29} There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. {30} And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. {31} And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. {32} Last of all the woman died also. {33} Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. {34} And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: {35} But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: {36} Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. {37} Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. {38} For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. {Luke 20:27-38}

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Moses wrote, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother:

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, sit thou on my right hand till I make thine enemies thy footstool:

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS DISCOURSES: Thoroughly say: reason {Acts 6:2}, (discuss (argument or exhortation), dispute) {Acts 24:25}, preach {1 Peter 3:15}, persuade {Acts 18:16}, & speak

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(1) And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, {Luke 21:5}

(2) As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. {Luke 21:6}

(3) And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? {Luke 21:7}

(4) And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. {Luke 21:8}

(5) But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.{Luke 21:9}

(6) Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: {Luke 21:10}

(7) And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. {Luke 21:11}

(8) But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. {Luke 21:12}

Luke 21:16 "And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death."

Luke 21:20 "And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh."

Luke 21:21 "Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto."

Luke 21:22 "For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled."

Luke 21:23 "But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people."

Luke 21:24 "And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled."

Luke 21:25 "And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;"

Luke 21:26 "Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken."

Luke 21:27 "And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory."

Luke 21:28 "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh."

Luke 21:33 "Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away."

Luke 21:34 "And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares."

Luke 21:35 "For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth."

Luke 21:36 "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man."

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Great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven:

When ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh:

See my paper: "Daniel's Prophecy of the 70 Weeks" PROPHECIES OF JESUS DEATH, RESURRECTION AND THE FUTURE ANTICHRIST ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Revelation-Key-Elements" REVELATION-KEY-ELEMENTS: QUICKLY HELP EXPLAIN THE BOOK OF REVELATION BY CHAPTERS AND HIGHLIGHTS for more information on this subject.

Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled:

See my paper: "God's Dispensation & Covenant Plans" AN OVERVIEW OF THE CREATION DISPENSATIONAL & COVENANT (WITHIN EACH DISPENSATION) PLANS ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring:

See my paper: "Multiple Raptures" THE BIBLE SHOWS HOW GOD HAS RAPTURE MANY PEOPLE FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE END TIMES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Overcomer" SHOWN IS THE HE, MAN-CHILD, ELECTED (ON FIRED) CHRISTIAN, PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE OVERCOMER for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings As King" GOD IS EARTH'S KING & JESUS IS ISRAEL'S KING IN HIS TWO COMINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

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Luke 21:29 "And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;"

Luke 21:30 "When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand."

Luke 21:31 "So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand."

Luke 21:32 "Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled."

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See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Feasts of the Lord" GOD'S ORDAINED HOLIDAYS FOR ISRAEL TO KEEP FOREVER. THEIR SPIRITUAL MEANINGS ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Passover" PRESENTS PASSOVER MEANING FOR THE CHRISTIAN. STEPS FOR A CHRISTIAN PASSOVER SERVICE ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

JESUS BETRAYED BY JUDAS & LAST SUPPER: {22:7-34} Also found in {Matthew 26:17-34}, {Mark 14:12-30} & {John 13:21-38}

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MISC: JESUS BETRAYED BY JUDAS & LAST SUPPER {22:7-38} Also found in {Matthew 26:17-34}, {Mark 14:12-30} & {John 13:21-38}

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Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. {8} And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. {9} And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? {10} And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. {11} And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? {12} And he shall shew you a large upper room furnished: there make ready. {13} And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. {14} And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him. {15} And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: {16} For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. {17} And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: {18} For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come. {19} And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. {20} Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. {21} But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. {22} And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! {23} And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. {24} And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. {25} And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. {26} But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve. {27} For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth. {28} Ye are they which have continued with me in my temptations. {29} And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; {30} That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. {31}And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: {32} But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. {33} And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. {34} And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me. {35} And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing. {36} Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. {37} For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end. {38} And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough. {Luke 22:7-38}

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(1) Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. {Luke 2:41}

(2) Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. {Luke 22:1}

(3) Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. {Luke 22:7}

(4) And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. {Luke 22:8}

(5) And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? {Luke 22:11}

(6) And they went, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. {Luke 22:13}

(7) And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: {Luke 22:15}

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I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come:

See my paper: "Kingdom of God & Heaven" JESUS CAME TO ESTABLISH HIS KINGDOM. WHAT IS HIS KINGDOM? HOW CAN IT BE ENTERED? for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Communion" UNDERSTAND THE MEANING OF COMMUNION for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

Prayed more earnestly, his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground:

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

JESUS ARREST & TRIAL: {22:47-23:25} Also found in {Matthew 26:47-27:26}, {Mark 14:43-23:25} & {John 18:1-19:16}

JESUS HEALS TEMPLE SERVANT EAR: {22:47-53} Also found in {Matthew 26:47-56}, {Mark 14:43-53} & {John 18:2-11}

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS CRUCFIXION: {23:26-49} Also found in {Matthew 27:27-56}, {Mark 15:16-41}, & {John 19:17-30}

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MISC: JESUS CRUCFIXION: {23:26-49} Also found in {Matthew 27:27-56}, {Mark 15:16-41}, & {John 19:17-30}

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And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. {27} And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. {28} But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. {29} For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the paps which never gave suck. {30} Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us. {31} For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? {32} And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. {33} And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. {34} Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. {35} And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. {36} And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, {37} And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. {38} And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. {39} And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. {40} But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? {41} And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. {42} And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. {43} And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. {44} And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. {45} And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. {46} And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. {47} Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. {48} And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. {49} And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. {Luke 23:26-49}