Author: Jim

Unclean Animals

The dietary laws are listed in detail in Leviticus 11 and repeated in Deuteronomy 14 along with the unclean animals and reason for not eating them.

Leviticus 11:4-8 The camel, the coney, the hare, the swine.
Leviticus 11:10-12 And all that have not fins and scales in the seas, and in the rivers, of all that move in the waters, and of any living thing which is in the waters, they shall be an abomination unto you: They shall be even an abomination unto you; ye shall not eat of their flesh, but ye shall have their carcases in abomination. Whatsoever hath no fins nor scales in the waters, that shall be an abomination unto you.
Leviticus 11:13-20 the fowls, the eagle, the ossifrage, the osprey, the vulture, and the kite, every raven, the owl, the night hawk, the cuckow, the little owl, the cormorant, the great owl, the swan, the pelican, the gier eagle, the stork, the heron, the lapwing, the bat and all fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you.
Leviticus 11:29-30 The weasel, the rat, the mouse, the tortoise, the ferret, the chameleon, the lizard, the snail, the mole.
Leviticus 11:41-43 And every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth shall be an abomination; it shall not be eaten. Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are an abomination. Ye shall not make yourselves abominable with any creeping thing that creepeth, neither shall ye make yourselves unclean with them, that ye should be defiled thereby.
Deuteronomy 14:7-8 The camel, the hare, the coney, the swine.
Deuteronomy 14:12-19 The eagle, the ossifrage, the ospray, the glede, the kite, the vulture after his kind, and every raven, the owl, the night hawk, the cuckow, the hawk, the little owl, the great owl, the swan, the pelican, the gier eagle, and the cormorant, the stork, the heron, the lapwing, the bat. And every creeping thing that flieth is unclean unto you: they shall not be eaten.
Be sure to read both chapters to see all the Law.
The men the Lord Jesus picked to be his disciples were all Jews and keepers of the LAW. They would never have thought about eating any of these animals. But the Lord Jesus fulfilled the Law, removing all the ordinances.
However Peter had a problem understanding this even though the Lord spoke to him in a vision:
Acts 10:10-17 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth: Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air. And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat. But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean. And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.
Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean …

The Apostle Paul made this very clear:
Ephesians 2:15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;
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;
Paul did agree to 4 rules presented to him.
Acts 15:20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
Restated in:
Acts 15:29 That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.

Today, other than the 4 rules, we can eat anything that appeals to us.

⇛ return to Animals
⇛ also see Boar, Pig, Swine

⇛ checkout List of Topics ⇛

Leviathan

The Lord God continues to put Job in his place (read all of Job 40-41).
Job 41:1 Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
The Lord continues to question Job and describe Leviathan:
Canst thou put an hook into his nose?
bore his jaw through with a thorn?
Will he make many supplications unto thee?
will he speak soft words unto thee?
Will he make a covenant with thee?
wilt thou take him for a servant forever?
Wilt thou play with him as with a bird?
wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
Shall the companions make a banquet of him?
shall they part him among the merchants?
Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons?
his head with fish spears?

It would appear that Leviathan is a massive sea-monster who’s impervious to human weapons, breathes fire, and emits smoke from his nostrils.

Psalm 74:13-14 Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters. Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be meat to the people inhabiting the wilderness.

Psalm 104:24-27 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts. There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play therein. These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season.

Could this be a reference to Satan?
Isaiah 27:1 In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.

⇛ return to Animals
⇛ also see Dragon

Chickens

Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!

Many have said that nowhere in the Bible does the Lord Jesus ever say that he is God.
Well reread the above verse, especially the words:
”How often would I have gathered thy children together”.

Only God could make that statement. Ever since Israel became a nation, when the Hebrew children came out of Egypt, God has tried to gather them together, to be their God. But they have always rejected him. There are many other verses that prove Jesus is God, and here HE proclaims it.

⇛ return to Animals

Animals

Many animals are named in the Bible

Animals were created on the 5th and 6th day:
Genesis 1:20-23 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.  And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.

Looking at these animals as they appear in scripture can teach many things about God, Man and our way of life. After all man is to have dominion (sovereignty or control) over all the animals:

Genesis 1:24-25 And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.  And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.

Not all types of animals are named as the Scripture says “after his kind”.

Select any of the following animals to see what the scripture has to say:

⇛Adder ➾Asp ➾Ass

⇛Badger ➾Bear ➾Beast ➾Behemoth ➾Bird ➾Birds ➾Boar ➾Bull ➾Bullock

⇛Calf ➾Camel ➾Chamois ➾Chickens ➾Cockatrice ➾Colt ➾Conies ➾Cormorant ➾Cow ➾Crane

⇛Deer ➾Dog ➾Dove ➾Dragon

⇛Eagle ➾Ewe

⇛Fish ➾Fowl ➾Fox ➾Frog

⇛Goat ➾Greyhound

⇛Hart ➾Hawk ➾Heifer ➾Horse

⇛Kid ➾Kine

⇛Lamb ➾Leopard ➾Leviathan ➾Lion

⇛Mice ➾Mole ➾Mouse ➾Mule

⇛Owl ➾Oxen

⇛Peacock ➾Pelican ➾Pig ➾Pigeon ➾Pygarg

⇛Quail

⇛Ram ➾Raven ➾Roebuck

⇛Serpent ➾Sheep ➾Snail ➾Sparrow ➾Stork ➾Swallows ➾Swine

⇛Tortoise ➾Turtle ➾Turtledove

⇛Unclean Animals ➾Unicorn

⇛Viper

⇛Whale ➾Wolf ➾Worm

This list may not yet be complete, there may be more that will be added as they are discovered.

⇛ return to Fun Facts & Information

Also see Insects-Bugs

Samson and You

The carnal strongman Judges 13-16

Samson was chosen to serve God before he was born Judges 13:2
You were chosen before the foundation of the World Ephesians 1:4

Samson was to live a life of separation Judges 13:4-5
You are to separated from this world Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Samson married outside of God’s will Judges 14:3
God has revealed His will for you on marriage 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Samson depended on the (self) flesh to help him, it took him from sin to sin to sin.
Judges
14:12 Gamboling
14:19 Murder
14:20 Loses wife
15:5 Destroys Property
15:6 Loses in-laws
15:7-8 Kills again
Etc..etc…etc…

Samson had the Power from God, BUT he used it satisfy his flesh …
You are to be lead by the Spirit Romans 8:5-13

Samson the carnal strongman

What about you? Which are you choosing? CARNAL? SPIRITUAL?

⇛ checkout List of Topics ⇛

Judas Iscariot

Very little is known of Judas Iscariot prior to his becoming one of the 12 disciples of the Lord Jesus. It is thought he was a follower of John the Baptist and then followed the Lord after his baptism. He was keeper of the money for the 12 disciples:

John 12:6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.
John 13:29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Notice that John refers to him as a THIEF. He also was the one who betrayed the Lord. Putting the Gospel accounts together we get some insight into Judas Iscariot.

Matthew 10:4 Simon the Canaanite, and {Judas Iscariot}, who also betrayed him.
Mark 3:19 And {Judas Iscariot}, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house.

Matthew 26:14 Then one of the twelve, called {Judas Iscariot}, went unto the chief priests,
Mark 14:10 And {Judas Iscariot}, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them.
Luke 6:16 And Judas [the brother] of James, and {Judas Iscariot}, which also was the traitor.
John 6:71 He spake of {Judas Iscariot} [the son] of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve.

Matthew 25:25 Then {Judas}, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
Luke 22:3 Then entered Satan into {Judas} surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve.
John 12:4 Then saith one of his disciples, {Judas Iscariot}, Simon’s [son], which should betray him,
John 13:2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of {Judas Iscariot}, Simon’s [son], to betray him;
John 13:26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped [it]. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave [it] to {Judas Iscariot}, [the son] of Simon.
John 13:29 For some [of them] thought, because {Judas} had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy [those things] that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Matthew 25:47 And while he yet spake, lo, {Judas}, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.
Mark 14:43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh {Judas}, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.
Luke 22:47-48 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called {Judas}, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, {Judas}, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?
John 18:2 And {Judas} also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band [of men] and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. Jesus therefore, knowing all things that should come upon him, went forth, and said unto them, Whom seek ye? They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am [he]. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them.

Matthew 27:3 Then {Judas}, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Acts 1:16 Men [and] brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning {Judas}, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
Psalm 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.

Acts 1:25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which {Judas} by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

Judas Iscariot, son of Simon, was a thief, a betrayer, a lover of money, a disillusioned follower of the Lord, who spent 3 years pretending to be a disciple for his own gain.

⇛ checkout List of Topics ⇛

Test for Christian Living

72 Bible Verses about Obedience - DailyVerses.net

Many young believers have asked “How can I know God’s will for my life?”

The answer is “Study God’s word”. Below are 8 questions you should ask yourself before doing anything you are unsure of:

  1. Is it forbidden in God’s Word?
    1 John 2:4-6 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
  2. Can I glorify God in doing it?
    1 Cor 5:13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.
  3. Is it of the World?
    1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
  4. Is it harmful to my body?
    1 Cor 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
  5. Can I still be an example?
    1 Pet 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
  6. Will I be a stumbling block?
    Rom 14:21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
  7. Do I have doubt about doing it?
    1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
  8. Would I want to be doing it when Christ comes?
    1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

⇛ checkout List of Topics ⇛

Bible Verses About Obeying God - Obey God Rather Than Men

Doctrine of Paul: The Second Coming

This is NOT the Rapture, this event comes at the END of the 7 year Tribulation.

These scriptures simply mean mankind is not ready for his return to set up his kingdom. They will be taken by surprise:

1 Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.
1 Thessalonians 5:4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Revelation 3:3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Revelation 16:15 Behold, I come as a thief. Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame.

The Old Testament speaks of the 2nd coming of the Messiah but did not know of the rapture, this was a mystery given to Paul. 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

⇛ return to Doctrines of Paul

Doctrine of Paul: The Scripture

Remember, the only Scripture that existed during Paul’s ministry was the OLD TESTAMENT. Genesis through Malachi which he quotes from many times.

2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Romans 1:2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
Romans 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
Romans 9:17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
Romans 10:11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
Romans 11:2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel saying,
Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.
Romans 16:26 But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Galatians 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
Galatians 3:22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Galatians 4:30 Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman.

1 Timothy 5:18 For the scripture saith, thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Remember the truth about Scripture: Hidden in the Old Revealed in the New.

⇛ return to Doctrines of Paul

Doctrine of Paul: The Rapture

Only revealed to the Apostle Paul by the Lord Jesus.

1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Order of events, Age of the Church, (currently) Rapture (the believers removed from earth), TRIBULATION, (God’s judgement on the unbeliever), 1000 years of Kingdom (The Lord Jesus reign on earth), and then Eternity which we know nothing of:

1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. (Isaiah 64:4)

But it will be Glorious!

⇛ return to Doctrines of Paul