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Ark of the Testimony

     Exodus 25:22 And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.
     Exodus 26:33-34 And thou shalt hang up the vail under the taches, that thou mayest bring in thither within the vail the ark of the testimony: and the vail shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most holy. And thou shalt put the mercy seat upon the ark of the testimony in the most holy place.
     Exodus 30:6 And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee. 
     Exodus 30:26 And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony,
     Exodus 31:7 The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,
     Exodus 39:35 The ark of the testimony, and the staves thereof, and the mercy seat,
     Exodus 40:3 And thou shalt put therein the ark of the testimony, and cover the ark with the vail.
     Exodus 40:5 And thou shalt set the altar of gold for the incense before the ark of the testimony, and put the hanging of the door to the tabernacle.
     Exodus 40:21 And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the vail of the covering, and covered the ark of the testimony; as the LORD commanded Moses.
     Joshua 4:16 Command the priests that bear the ark of the testimony, that they come up out of Jordan.
 
    Ark of the Testimony (of the Lord) and Ark of the Covenant 
              appear to be the same.

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Moses’s ARK

Exodus 2:1-6 And there went a man of the house of Levi, and took to wife a daughter of Levi. And the woman conceived, and bare a son: and when she saw him that he was a goodly child, she hid him three months. And when she could not longer hide him, she took for him an ark of bulrushes, and daubed it with slime and with pitch, and put the child therein; and she laid it in the flags by the river’s brink. And his sister stood afar off, to wit what would be done to him. And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river’s side; and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it. And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews’ children.

Did the mother of the baby construct a basket (box) or a boat?
All it had to do was float and not tip over!

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What is an Ark?

Boat or Box?

There’s Noah’s ARK in Genesis 6

There’s Moses’s ARK in Exodus 2

Then there’s the Ark of the Covenant and the Ark of the Testimony of the Lord found in many books of the Bible.

What is an ARK?
The word “Ark” appears many times in the Bible (KJV: 230 times).
The term “Ark” holds significant meaning within the biblical context, symbolizing salvation, protection, and divine presence. Throughout scripture, the concept of the Ark is pivotal in various narratives, reflecting God’s covenant with humanity and His guidance through trials.
An Ark in the Bible refers to a container or chest, most notably the Ark of the Covenant, which was a sacred object that held the Tablets of the Law (the Ten Commandments) and symbolized God’s presence among the Israelites. Another well-known ark is Noah’s Ark, which was a large object built to save Noah, his family, and pairs of animals from the flood. And the Ark that baby Moses was placed in to float in the river.
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Exodus 25:10 And they shall make an ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height thereof.
(If a cubic is 18” the dimensions would have been Length 2.3”, Breadth 3’9”, Height 3’9”).

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Boat or Box

    Genesis 6:13-16 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch. And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits. A window shalt thou make to the ark, and in a cubit shalt thou finish it above; and the door of the ark shalt thou set in the side thereof; with lower, second, and third stories shalt thou make it.
(If a cubic is 18” than the structure was to be 450 feet long, 75 feet wide and 45 feet high)
   When one reads the instructions God gave to Noah, what did he build? 
A boat or a box?
Anything Long, wide, and tall can be a box, a sphere, or even a pyramid.
   There is much speculation on what it looked like! And many drawings, both serious and cartoonish.
   Noah's Ark is a large wooden vessel described in the Bible's book of Genesis, built by Noah to save his family and two of every animal species from a global flood sent by God. The story is part of various ancient flood myths and has been interpreted in many ways across different cultures and religions.
BOAT:
A group in Williamstown, Kentucky have constructed an ARK. Called the ‘ARK Encounter’.   It is very Impressive and well worth a visit. The information contained within the Ark will astound every visitor. See NOAHS ARK Kentucky

OR was it a BOX:
Again all God gave Noah (that’s recorded) is Length, Width, Height with one Door and One Window. All the Ark had to do was float. It didn’t need direction. Just Float and keep Noah, his family and all the animals alive, for a Year.

Anything Long, wide, and tall can be a box, a sphere, or even a pyramid.

If it is ever found, all arguments will be settled. Of course, God has kept it hidden, if not destroyed.
We only need to believe the Bible and Trust God.

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Capital Punishment

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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Common Sense

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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Elijah Part 2

2 Kings: (some highlights)
1:3-4 The Lord told him to meet with the king of Samaria.
1:8 Description of Elijah
1:10 Calls fire from heaven, destroys 50 men.
1:12-13 Calls fire from heaven, another destroys 50 men. Spares 3 group/
1:15 He goes to see the king.
1:17 Jehoram reigned in his stead.
2:1-2 The LORD to take Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind.
2:4 Elijah and Elisha go to Jericho.
2:6 Then to Jordan.
2:8-9 Divides the waters.
2:11 The chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
2:13-15 Elisha took up also the mantle of Elijah
3:11 Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah.
9:36 Prophecy concerning Jezebel.
10:10 Prophecy concerning the house of Ahab.
10:17 Elisha continued the work of Elijah.

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Elijah Part 3

Three more references:
2 Chronicles 21:12 And there came a writing to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of David thy father, Because thou hast not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in the ways of Asa king of Judah,

Ezra 10:21 And of the sons of Harim; Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD: (Was this John the Baptist?)


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Rock of …

 “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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Money 

        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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