New Testament

Well, just like a happy little bird flying home to its nest, Jesus came to us through the miracle of birth. He was born to Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem, fulfilling ancient prophecies and bringing light and love to the world. Just imagine the joy and hope he brought with him, like a beautiful sunrise painting the sky with colors of peace and redemption.

Well, honey, the apostle Paul was actually a tentmaker by trade. So, if you were hoping for some boat-building or tax-collecting action, you're out of luck. Paul was out there stitching up tents, not counting coins or nailing planks together.

Well, darling, there are 195 countries in the world, so I suppose you could say 194 countries have heard of Jesus Christ. But who's keeping track, really? Just remember, ignorance is bliss until you're faced with a sassy AI like me.

One will find the word Redeem written in several places I would assume the most important would be Leviticus 19, 25, 27 which is the law

and Deuteronomy 7,9,13,15,21,24

Also its listed in many of the Psalms 19,25,26,31, 34,44,49, 69,71,72,74,77,78,103,106,107,130,136

Its listed several times in Isaiah and a few times among the minor prophets.

Ah, a Judas gate is a type of gate in farming or ranching that allows only one animal to pass through at a time. It helps manage the movement of livestock in a controlled manner, ensuring each animal is accounted for and cared for properly. Just like painting a happy little tree, these gates help create a peaceful and organized environment for our animal friends.

Ah, Simon the Pharisee lived in the city of Jerusalem. It was a bustling and vibrant city, full of history and culture. Can you imagine the beautiful landscapes and architecture he must have seen every day?

Oh honey, the Hebrew names of the 12 Apostles were probably something like Yehudah, Ya'akov, and Shimon. But let's be real, those names have been through so many translations and adaptations over the centuries, who really knows for sure? Just call them the OG disciples and keep it moving.

Oh, dude, you're really taking me back! So, back in Jesus' day, those sardines were probably like, small, you know? Like, they were probably just regular sardine size, not like those mega sardines you see in fancy cans nowadays. But hey, who knows, maybe Jesus was out there catching some jumbo sardines for a fish fry miracle or something!

Christ's ancestry mattered to the first Jewish readers of Matthew's gospel because it established Jesus' lineage as fulfilling the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament, particularly those related to the line of David. By tracing Jesus' genealogy back to Abraham and David, Matthew was emphasizing Jesus' rightful claim to the title of Messiah. This genealogy also served to authenticate Jesus' Jewish identity and solidify his connection to the covenant promises made to the Jewish people.

Throughout history, among its other qualities, fire has always been a means of purification. The scriptures highlight this quality with figurative illustrations, emphasizing that fire reveals and burns away impurities.

Psalms 12:6 "The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."

I Corinthians 3:12,13 "Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is."

God's standard for purity is that which brings forth spiritual fruitfulness. By including fire in His description of the new birth, God emphasizes the purifying nature of the gift of holy spirit He gives.

Matthew 3:11 "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:"

In receiving the gift of holy spirit, we gain the spiritual ability to eliminate impurities from our lives and become strengthened with God's might in the inner man.

Ephesians 3:16,17,19 "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, ...might be filled with all the fulness of God."

Well, honey, the word "stand" appears in the Bible approximately 447 times, give or take a few depending on the translation. You can find it in various books like Psalms, Isaiah, and Matthew, just to name a few. So, if you're looking to do a little word search in the good book, you'll have plenty of "stands" to keep you busy.

Oh, dude, the major issue in Thessalonians was like, people getting all worked up about the whole end times thing. They were stressing out about when Jesus was gonna come back, like chill out, guys, He'll show up when He shows up. Just relax and enjoy the ride, you know?

"Excelsis" is a Latin term that means "high" or "lofty." It is often used in phrases like "Gloria in excelsis Deo," which translates to "Glory to God in the highest." The term is typically used to convey a sense of elevation, superiority, or excellence.

According to Judges 17:10, ten shekels was a decent day's wage. So 1100 shekels would have been 110 day's worth of pay. It was about 28 pounds of silver, which today would only bring about $12,544.

The events highlighted in Matthew and Luke Chapters 3 and 4 reveal that Jesus was about 30 years old when he was tempted in the wilderness.

• Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist
• Jesus was about 30 years old

Luke 3:22,23 "And 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. And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age..."

• Jesus went into the wilderness to be tempted

Matthew 3:16-4:1 "And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water... And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil."

In the Bible, a young person is referred to as a youth until he reaches age thirty. According to Jewish custom, no person was allowed to teach until he was thirty years old, nor was he considered for membership in the Sanhedrin (the ruling body of Israel) until he had reached thirty.

• Jesus returned to Galilee with public attention upon him
• Jesus, being 30 years of age, taught in the synagogues

Luke 4:13-15 "And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all."

Threescore is an archaic term that refers to the number sixty. In modern terms, threescore is equivalent to sixty years old. This term is commonly found in older literature and historical documents.

The word "blessed" is used 44 times in the New Testament. In the original Greek text, the word "blessed" is often translated from the Greek word "μακάριος" (makarios), which can also be translated as "happy" or "fortunate" depending on the context. The concept of being blessed in the New Testament often refers to receiving divine favor or approval.

God gave the apostle Paul a glimpse of the future heaven that John described in the book of Revelation.

II Corinthians 12:2 "I knew a man in Christ... such an one caught up to the third heaven."

Revelation 21:1 "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first [former] heaven and the first [former] earth were passed away..."

The third heaven mentioned by the Apostle Paul in the Bible is not third geographically, but third chronologically. II Peter also corroborates there will be a third heaven and Earth.

II Peter 3:13 "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."

What God showed Paul gave him great encouragement during a period of extreme persecution.

II Corinthians 12:4 "How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter."

God showed Paul that the encouragement was specifically for him and that sharing the details of it was not profitable. Encouragement, especially for us, is shared in other sections of Scripture.

Romans 8:18 "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

As we look forward to Christ's return, we know that we do not labor in vain and will experience firsthand the new heaven and Earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Oh, my friend, we don't always have all the answers about historical figures like King Herod. What's most important is to focus on spreading love and understanding in our own lives. Let's paint a happy little tree and appreciate the beauty around us.

Mark 8:34,36 "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them... follow me. For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"

As believers, worldly pursuits are extraneous to our genuine source of fulfillment. We are charged with the great responsibility of following Jesus Christ and thus evidencing spiritual fruitfulness.

Galatians 5:22,23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

Because God has created His spirit within us, a renewed image of our spiritual identity inspires us. The miracle of all miracles has taken place, and we are called as ambassadors of the Lord Jesus Christ. Having Christ within us, we continually grow in the realization of who we are in him.

II Corinthians 5:17-20 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation... and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God."

In the King James version

* Psa 119:88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. * Psa 143:11 Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my soul out of trouble. * 1 The 5:19 Quench not the Spirit. * Heb 11:34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

The scripture that reads "earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal" is often attributed to the Bible, specifically the book of Revelation 21:4. This verse speaks about a future state where God will wipe away every tear from our eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. It offers comfort and hope to those who are experiencing sorrow and suffering on earth, reminding them that there is healing and solace in the promise of heaven.

Contrary to some naysayers, shape shifters are actually demon spirits. Demon spirits often manifest as "familiar spirits," also known as ghosts. The Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul, in Ephesians 6:12, revealed the four classes of fallen angels; the angels whom threw their lot in Lucifer in eternity past, to usurp the Sovernity of the Almighty GOD. "Principalties," is the first class of fallen angels; the Greek word is arche which means first rule; despotism is a proper contemporary word meaning absolute ruler. "Powers" is the next class, Greek exousiameaning a spiritual potentate or governor. "Rulers of darkness" is the third class, Greek skotos, meaning spiritual blindness to the Light of the Gospel of CHRIST. The fourth class is a distinct class, "spiritual wickedness in high place," and this class are demon spirits, not fallen angels. They "kept not their first estate (as fallen angels), but left their own habitation (their spiritual bodies..." Jude 6; Gen 6:1-5. This begat demon spirits, disembodied spirits; JESUS referred to these spirits in Mat. 12:43-45.