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Earthquake

**Occurs 16 times in Scripture, 5 in OT and 11 in NT**

The first Mention of earthquake in Scripture is when the Lord is dealing with Elijah:
1 Kings 19:11-12 And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake: And after the earthquake a fire; but the LORD was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Isaiah warns Israel what will happen because of their sin:
Isaiah 29:6 Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire.
King Uzziah was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for 52 years in Judah from approximately 790 to 739 BC. This earthquake damage dates to around 760 b.c.
Amos 1:1 The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.
Zechariah 14:5 And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.
The Lord Jesus told of what would happen before He returns:
Matthew 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Mark 13:8, Luke 21:11
God used an earthquake to show that Jesus was His Son:
Matthew 27:54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
God used an earthquake to announce the resurrection:
Matthew 28:2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
Paul and Silas freed from the Jail:
Acts 16:26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.
During the last 3 ½ years of Tribulation, there will be mass destruction:
(Daniel 9:26-27) (Jacob’s trouble Jeremiah 30:7)
Revelation 6:12 And I beheld when he had opened the sixth seal, and, lo, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood;
Revelation 8:5 And the angel took the censer, and filled it with fire of the altar, and cast it into the earth: and there were voices, and thunderings, and lightnings, and an earthquake.
Revelation 11:13 And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.
Revelation 11:19 And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testament: and there were lightnings, and voices, and thunderings, and an earthquake, and great hail.
Revelation 16:18 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.
Earthquakes are not always accompanied by bad weather, but they do appear to be judgements of God.

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Weather

Everybody talks about it but there’s nothing we can do about it.
It affects everyone, causing many changes in our plans.
Job 37:22 Fair weather cometh out of the north: …
Proverbs 25:20 As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, …
And the lord Jesus uses it to teach:
Matthew 16:2-3 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red. And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?
Today we say “Red in the morning is a warning, Red at night is a delight”.

Weather involves Seasons, Winter, Summer, Wind, Storm, Rain, Flood, Snow, Hail, Drought, Clouds and all of these appear in the Scripture, where we can learn spiritual lessons. From Adam until Noah there was NO RAIN …
Genesis 2:5 And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew: for the LORD God had not caused it to rain upon the earth, and there was not a man to till the ground.
There was WEATHER! There was Day and Night. Perhaps there would have been wind (to help scatter the seed of the plants). There were Seasons, as plants grow, produce fruit and seed to continue the cycle. But NO Rain, Snow, Hail, Clouds. The Earth was protected by a water canapé. Genesis 1:6-10

Checkout the following elements of weather:

⇨ Seasons →→Spring/Fall →Summer →Winter
⇨ Winter →→Snow
⇨ Summer →→Winter
⇨ Wind →→Storm→Hurricane/Tornado
⇨ Storm →→Drought
⇨ Rain →→Thunder →(Lightning→Fire→Storm) →Flood →Cloud
⇨ Flood →→Cloud
⇨ Snow →→Hail
⇨ Hail →→Lightning →(Fire→Storm)
⇨ Drought →→Cloud
⇨ Cloud →→Rain →(Lightning→Fire→Storm) →Hail

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Taxes

It’s been said, “Everyone must do two things, pay taxes and die”.
Every year we must give an account of our last years earnings, and pay tribute (taxes) to the government.
Filing date is usually April 15th. Have you filed for this year? Have you claimed all your earnings?

A TAX assessor came one day to a pastor to ascertain the amount of taxes he would have to pay. The following conversation took place:
“What property do you possess?” asked the tax man.
“I am a very wealthy man” replied the pastor.
“List your possessions, please” instructed the tax man.
“First, I have everlasting Life”. Romans 6:22
“Second, I have a mansion in Heaven”. John 14:2
“Third, I have peace that passeth understanding”. Philippians 4:7
“Forth, I have joy unspeakable”. Romans 14:17
“Fifth, I have divine love which never faileth”. 1 Corinthians 13:8
“Sixth, I have a faithful wife”. Proverbs 13:10
“Seventh, I have healthy, happy children”. Exodus 20:12
“Eighth, I have true, loyal friends”. Proverbs 18:24
“Ninth, I have songs in the night”. Psalm 42:8
The Tax collector raised his hand, closed his book and said, “Truly you are a very rich man, but your property is not subject to taxation.”

MATTHEW 17:24-27 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.

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Gideon Part 2

Why Gideon? … God’s Choice: Romans 9:15-24

But Gideon did have some good traits: Judges
6:15 Humility… I am the least in my father’s house.
6:17 Caution… shew me a sign …
6:24 Spiritually … Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD …(also 7:15)
6:27 Obedience… did as the LORD had said unto him: …
6:34-36 Fellowship with God … Spirit of the LORD came upon Gideon,(also 7:4,9)
7:16-18 Strategy… he divided the three hundred men into three companies
8:1-3 Tact… What have I done now in comparison of you?
8:22-23 Loyalty to God… the Lord shall rule over you.

BUT even the best (when they trust themselves) fall into sin!

Solution: Keep GOD first in your life.

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Time

Revelation 10:6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer:

How important is Time? Think about it, TIME governs our lives. It’s time to begin … It’s time to get up! It’s time to eat Breakfast! It’s time to go to school/work! It’s time for lunch! It’s time to go home! It’s time to eat supper! It’s time to study/play/watch TV! It’s time to go to bed! And it begins again the next day. How often during the day to you look at your watch or a clock? Time controls our every MINUTE.

Did you read the verse in Revelation 10:6? TIME NO LONGER! That day is coming, the Lord promises it. BUT until then we need to manage our time wisely. Some things we really need to take time for:

⇛ Time Part 2 -TIME FOR SALVATION
⇛ Time Part 3 -TIME TO STUDY GOD’S WORD
⇛ Time Part 4 -TIME TO PRAY
⇛ Time Part 5 -TIME TO WORSHIP
⇛ Time Part 6 -TIME TO WITNESS
⇛ Time Part 7 -TIME FOR THE LORD JESUS TO COME AGAIN

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Your TIME is up……

Wealth Part 2

**Wealth is mentioned 27 times in the Scripture.**

Sons of Jacob seek revenge their sister:
Genesis 34:29 And all their wealth, and all their little ones, and their wives took they captive, and spoiled even all that was in the house.
Remember where wealth comes from:
Deuteronomy 8:17-18 And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth. But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.
1 Samuel 2:32 And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever.
Ecclesiastes 5:19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.
Ecclesiastes 6:2 A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
Boaz, a mighty man of wealth
Ruth 2:1 And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband’s, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz.
Menahem, king of Israel raises money to avoid war:
2 Kings 15:20 And Menahem exacted the money of Israel, even of all the mighty men of wealth, of each man fifty shekels of silver, to give to the king of Assyria. So the king of Assyria turned back, and stayed not there in the land.
Put God first, not material things:
2 Chronicles 1:11-12 And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king: Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.
Israel warned to be separate:
Ezra 9:12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealthfor ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.
Mordecai watched out for the well-being of his people:
Esther 10:3 For Mordecai the Jew was next unto king Ahasuerus, and great among the Jews, and accepted of the multitude of his brethren, seeking the wealthof his people, and speaking peace to all his seed.

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Wealth Part 3

An abundance of valuable material possessions or resources; riches.
The state of being rich; affluence.
Goods and resources having value in terms of exchange or use.

Money isn’t everything. You can’t take it with you.
Job 21:13 They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Job 31:25 If I rejoice because my wealth was great, and because mine hand had gotten much;
Psalms comments on wealth:
Psalm 44:12 Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their price.
Psalm 49:6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
Psalm 49:10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
Psalm 112:3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Proverbs has several wise statements concerning wealth
Proverbs 5:10 Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;
Proverbs 10:15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Proverbs 18:11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Proverbs 19:4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Spoils go to the victor:
Zechariah 14:14 And Judah also shall fight at Jerusalem; and the wealth of all the heathen round about shall be gathered together, gold, and silver, and apparel, in great abundance.
Demetruis made money selling idols:
Acts 19:25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
Paul is NOT speaking of money, but well being:
1 Corinthians 10:24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.

Wealth in Scripture does not always mean money, but overall good living.
Remember, WEALTH always comes from God.

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Diamond

Diamond appears 4 times in the Scripture.
It was one of the jewels in the second row of the high priest’s breastplate.

Exodus 28:18 And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
Exodus 39:11 And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
Jeremiah 17:1 The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars;
Ezekiel 28:13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.

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Sapphire

Sapphire 12 times in the Scripture.
It was one of the jewels in the second row of the high priest’s breastplate.
Exodus 24:10 And they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.
Exodus 28:18 And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
Exodus 39:11 And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
Job 28:6 The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.
Job 28:16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Song of Solomon 5:14 His hands are as gold rings set with the beryl: his belly is as bright ivory overlaid with sapphires.
Isaiah 54:11 O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.
Lamentations 4:7 Her Nazarites were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk, they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was of sapphire:
Ezekiel 1:26 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.
Ezekiel 10:1 Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphirestone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.
Ezekiel 28:13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
Revelation 21:19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;

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Sardius

**It was believed to prevent unpleasant dreams, to make its possessor wealthy, and to sharpen the wit.**

Sardius appears 4 times in the Scripture.
It was one of the jewels in the first row of the high priest’s breastplate.

Exodus 28:17 And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.
Exodus 39:10 And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row.
Ezekiel 28:13 Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.
Revelation 21:20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.

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