Category: FUN FACTS & INFORMATION

Is it Authorized (Commanded) by the Scripture?
Before the FLOOD
Genesis 4:8-15 Cain killed Abel – Banishment
Genesis 6:5 Man’s wicked ways lead to the great flood
After the FLOOD
Genesis 8:21 “for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth;”
Genesis 9:6 Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
Exodus 2:11-15 Moses killed an Egyptian
THE LAW
The 10 Commandments given to the Jews:
No. 6 Thou shalt not kill. Exodus 20:13
Exodus 21:12 The Penalty – He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Consider these:
Exodus 21:16 And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Exodus 22:2 If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him.
Exodus 35:2 Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death.
Leviticus 20:9-16
Cursing Parents Vs 9 For every one that curseth his father or his mother shall be surely put to death:
Adultery Vs 10 … the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
Incest Vs 11-12, 14 … both of them shall surely be put to death; …
Homosexual vs 13 … they shall surely be put to death;
Bestiality Vs 15-16 … he (she) shall surely be put to death: and ye shall slay the beast.
AGAINST
John 8:1-11 The Lord Jesus forgives the Woman caught in Adultery (where is the man?)
FOR
Matthew 5:21-22 Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
FINAL ARGUMENT
Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

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As we continue into a new millennium, we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life but died from heart failure at the brink of this past millennium. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories and offices, helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness.

For decades, petty rules, silly laws and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, the early bird gets the worm, and life isn’t always fair.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it’s okay to come in second.

A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including feminism, body piercing, whole language and new math.

But his health declined when he became infected with the If-it-only-helps-one-person-it’s-worth-it virus. In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of overbearing federal regulation.

He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers and enlightened auditors. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero tolerance policies, reports of six year old boys charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but cannot inform the parent when the female student is pregnant or wants an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from Boy Scouts to professional sports.

As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments, regarding questionable regulations forasbestos, low-flow toilets, smart guns, the nurturing of Prohibition Laws and mandatory air bags.

Finally when told that the homeowners association restricted exterior furniture only to that which enhanced property values, he breathed his last.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He issurvived by three stepbrothers: Rights, Tolerance and Whiner.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

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 “ROCK OF AGES” is a very popular old Hymn. 

The phrase “ROCK OF AGES” is not in Scripture,
but there are 16 references to ROCK OF …
Deuteronomy 8:15 Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;
Deuteronomy 32:15 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.
Judges 20:45 And they turned and fled toward the wilderness unto the rock of Rimmon: and they gleaned of them in the highways five thousand men; and pursued hard after them unto Gidom, and slew two thousand men of them.
2 Samuel 22:47 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
2 Samuel 23:3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
Psalm 62:7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Psalm 89:26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.
Psalm 94:22 But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
Psalm 95:10 come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Isaiah 8:14 And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 10:26 And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb: and as his rod was upon the sea, so shall he lift it up after the manner of Egypt.
Isaiah 17:10 Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips:
Jeremiah 18:14 Will a man leave the snow of Lebanon which cometh from the rock of the field? or shall the cold flowing waters that come from another place be forsaken?
Jeremiah 21:13 Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?
Paul and Peter both quote Isaiah 8:14
Romans 9:33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
1 Peter 2:8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
As one reads the above references, one can claim the Lord is:
the rock of my salvation, the rock of my strength and the rock of my refuge

So, we Sing “Rock of Ages Cleft for me…”

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        Appears 125 times in the KJV, 101 OT and 24 NT.

A study of the verses that speak of Money is very fascinating. But with so many references, only looking at the first- and last-time money appears.
First time mentioned: Genesis 17:12-13 And he that is eight days old shall be circumcised among you, every man child in your generations, he that is born in the house, or bought with money of any stranger, which is not of thy seed. He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant.

    Last time mentioned: 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

    Many refer to this verse incorrectly. Money is NOT the root of all evil BUT the LOVE OF MONEY is the root of all evil.         Willing to do evil to increase their wealth.

Money (A medium that can be exchanged for goods and services and is used as a measure of their values on the market…) probably came Into existence shortly after Adam was cast out of the Garden. But did not appear until Abram when God made a covenant with him.

For more about Money SEE Yemon and Wealth and Gems and Jewels

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Of course, before the worldwide flood in Noah’s time, there was NO RAIN. Genesis 7. And then the rain was sent because of SIN, the evil of all mankind Genesis 6:5-6. God put a rainbow in the sky as a promise not to flood the earth again, but would withhold rain.
Moses warned the children of Israel
Deuteronomy 11:17 And then the LORD’s wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you.
Solomon also warned them, what God could do
1 Kings 8:35 When heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou afflictest them:
2 Chronicles 6:26 When the heaven is shut up, and there is no rain, because they have sinned against thee; yet if they pray toward this place, and confess thy name, and turn from their sin, when thou dost afflict them;
2 Chronicles 7:13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;
During Elijahs time God withheld the rain
1 Kings 17:7 And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land.
Isaiah also warned the inhabitants of Jerusalem of Gods word
Isaiah 5:6 And I will lay it waste: it shall not be pruned, nor digged; but there shall come up briers and thorns: I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it.
During Jeremiah time
Jeremiah 14:4 Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads.
Zechariah warned of coming events
Zechariah 14:17-18 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain. And if the family of Egypt go not up, and come not, that have no rain; there shall be the plague, wherewith the LORD will smite the heathen that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
It would appear God uses weather to punish SIN.
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YENOM is it Latin or Greek or Hebrew for Money?
Money … wealth, medium of exchange for buying and selling
Interestingly there are those who believe only civilized man has money
and some believe that every tribe that’s ever existed has some form of money.
Money is only what we make of it.
Here’s a story: The counterfeit $100.00 dollar bill.
A hunter came to town and asked his friend George, to keep the $100.00 bill for him. George decided to pay off a debt with the bill, hoping to repay it before his friend returned. The bill passed thru 12 different parties before returning to George. When the Hunter returned George gave it back to him, He promptly tore it up and laughed. He then explained it was a counterfeit and a joke.
MONEY is only valuable because we want it to be.
We believe that our money is valuable because there’s Gold to back it up.
Even if that were true, and it’s not.
What value is money in a depression or a famine?
In Genesis 37, Joseph’s family had money, but would have starved if God had not provided for them.
What good is Money? The Lord Jesus said Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
What is your most valuable possession? Some material thing?
Some member of your family?
Let me suggest … your SOUL.
Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.
Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
Yes, we do need to provide for our families:
1 Timothy 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
Yes, we do need an income and should work to provide.
2 Thessalians 3:12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
The story of a man, saved and living for the Lord. He knew he was called to preach, but his savings were small. He decided to set a goal of saving $10,000 before he entered the ministry. When that sum was reached, it didn’t look like enough so he decided $25.000 was his new goal. And on and on and each goal reached pushed the Lord further out of his life. Finally, he reached $1,000,000 and God was completely out of the picture. THEN financial reverses set in and he lost it all.
If only he had obeyed the Lord.
1 Timothy 6:17-19 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Remember: Money is not wrong, it’s how we use it.
O, yes YENOM is just MONEY spelled backwards.
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Found twice in Scripture
Revelation 4:3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald.
Revelation 10:1 And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:
Bow (rainbow)

Genesis 9:1-19 (vs 13 I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.)
Ezekiel 1:26-29 (vs 28 As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain,…) And above the firmament that was over their heads was the likeness of a throne, as the appearance of a sapphire stone: and upon the likeness of the throne was the likeness as the appearance of a man above upon it. And I saw as the colour of amber, as the appearance of fire round about within it, from the appearance of his loins even upward, and from the appearance of his loins even downward, I saw as it were the appearance of fire, and it had brightness round about. As the appearance of the bow that is in the cloud in the day of rain, so was the appearance of the brightness round about. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake.

RAINBOW – God’s promise, never to flood the WHOLE earth again.

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Jewelry mentioned in Scripture:
Bracelet, Necklace, Chain, Earrings, Ring, Signet (ring), Crown.
Abraham’s servant goes for the wife of Isaac.
Genesis 24:22 And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;
Genesis 24:30 And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and braceletsupon his sister’s hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.
Genesis 24:47 And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earringupon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.
God tells Jacob to visit his brother, Easu:
Genesis 35:4 And they gave unto Jacob all the strange gods which were in their hand, and all their earrings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem.
Tamar, Judah’s daughter in law tricks him:
Genesis 38:18 And he said, What pledge shall I give thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, and thy staff that is in thine hand. And he gave it her, and came in unto her, and she conceived by him.
Genesis 38:25 When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, saying, By the man, whose these are, am I with child: and she said, Discern, I pray thee, whose are these, the signet, and bracelets, and staff.
Pharaoh rewards Jacob:
Genesis 41:42 And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;
Aaron gathers jewelry to mold an idol:
Exodus 32:2-3 And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me. And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron.
Moses gathers donations to build the Tabernacle:
Exodus 35:22 And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.
Moses servants have taken the sum of the men of war:
Numbers 31:50 We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD.

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