One of three angels Named in the Scriptures. His name means “God is my strength” or “God is my strong man”. Appears 4 times in Scripture. Twice to Daniel. Once to Zacharias and once to Mary.
To Daniel to interpret the vision:Daniel 8:1-15 Daniel 8:16 And I heard a man’s voice between the banks of Ulai, which called, and said, Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.
To Daniel in answer to prayer.Daniel 9:3-20 Daniel 9:21Yea, whiles I was speaking in prayer, even the man Gabriel, whom I had seen in the vision at the beginning, being caused to fly swiftly, touched me about the time of the evening oblation.
To Zacharias about his son:Luke 1:11-20 Luke 1:19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
To Mary about her son:Luke 1:26-35 Luke 1:26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
The older of twin boys born to Isaac and Rebekah. The Hairy Brother (Esau means Hairy). Favored by his father. A hunter and a man of the field. Trader his ‘birthright’ for a bowl of pottage. Married Judith, a non-Israelite. Blessing (which he sold) from his father, stolen by Jacob, his twin. Enraged, he tried to kill Jacob. The father of the Edomites. Reconciled with Jacob, and both Buried Isaac, their father.
Many references to Esau and his offspring, from Deuteronomy to Malachi Deuteronomy 2:4-5,8,12,22,29 Joshua 24:4 1 Chronicles 1:34-35 Jeremiah 49:8,10 Obadiah 1:6,8-8,18-19,21 Malachi 1:2-3
The Apostle Paul mentions Esau: Romans 9:13As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated. Hebrews 11:20By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Hebrews 12:16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
First Enoch is mentioned as a son of Cain Genesis 4:17-18. Second Enoch is mentioned in Genesis 5:18-24.
A son of Jared. Father of Methuselah. He lived on earth 365 years. He walked with God 300 years. He never died; God took him.
Luke gives insight to Enoch. Luke 3:37Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, The Apostle Paul gives insight to Enoch. Hebrews 11:5By faith Enochwas translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. Jude, younger brother of the Lord Jesus, gives strange insight to Enoch. Jude 1:14And Enochalso, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
The Apostle Paul give more detail: Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
The Apostle John also gives insight: 1 John 3:12Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, …
And Jude, a younger brother of the Lord Jesus warns Believers NOT to go the way of Cain. Jude 1:11Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
First Born of Adam and Eve. Lacked faith – believing God. Committed the first murder. His works were evil.
The Apostle Matthew speaks of Abel’s righteousness: Matthew 23:35That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
The Lord jesus also speaks of Abel’s righteousness: Luke 11:51From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation.
The Apostle Pau speaks of Abel’s Faith and righteousness: Hebrews 11:4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
And how the Lord Jesus’ was a better offering than that of Abel. Hebrews 12:24And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
Second Born of Adam and Eve. Had faith in God, believing what God said. Victim of the first murder. His works were honored by God.
The name means “Altar Hearth of God; or Lion of God.” There are six mentions of that name on the Bible. Ariel is primarily used as a male name in Scripture.
A mighty warrior of David’s. Ezra 8:16Then sent I for Eliezer, for Ariel, for Shemaiah, and for Elnathan, and for Jarib, and for Elnathan, and for Nathan, and for Zechariah, and for Meshullam, chief men; also for Joiarib, and for Elnathan, men of understanding.
Seems to refer to a city; (another name for Jerusalem) Isaiah 29:1-2 Woe to Ariel, toAriel, the city where David dwelt! add ye year to year; let them kill sacrifices.Yet I will distress Ariel, and there shall be heaviness and sorrow: and it shall be unto me asAriel. Isaiah 29:7And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision.
A Moabite whose two sons were killed by Benaiah (2 Samuel 23:20-22)
There are many NAMES in the scripture. Some very prominent and others are just names. Just as today, many times there is more than one individual with the same name. But God had them all put into scripture for a reason.
Some Southerners are pretty skeptical of horoscopes and the people that read them. If we are to ever fully understand all the star signs and the people they represent, we need symbols that all true Southerners understand: See the list below:
OKRA (Dec 22 – Jan 20): Are tough on the outside but tender on the inside. Okras have tremendous influence. An older Okra can look back over his life and see the seeds of his influence everywhere. You can do something good each day if you try.
CHITLIN (Jan 21 – Feb 19): Chitlins come from humble backgrounds. A Chitlin, however, will make something of himself if he is motivated and has lots of seasoning. In dealing with Chitlins, be careful – they may surprise you. They can erupt like Vesuvius. Chitlins are best with Catfish and Okra.
BOLL WEEVIL (Feb 20 – March 20): You have an overwhelming curiosity. You’re unsatisfied with the surface of things, and you feel the need to bore deep into the interior of everything. Needless to say, you are very intense and driven as if you had some inner hunger. You love to stay busy and tend to work too much. Nobody in their right mind is going to marry you, so don’t worry about it.
MOON PIE (March 21 – April 20): You’re the type that spends a lot of time on the front porch. A cinch to recognize the physical appearance of Moon Pies. Big and round are the key words here. You should marry anybody who you can get remotely interested in the idea. It’s not going to be easy. You always have a big smile and are happy. This might be the year to think about aerobics. Maybe not.
POSSUM (April 21 – May 21): When confronted with life’s difficulties, possums have a marked tendency to withdraw and develop a don’t-bother-me-about-it attitude. Sometimes you become so withdrawn, people actually think you’re dead. This strategy is probably not psychologically healthy but seems to work for you. You are a rare breed. Most folks love to watch you work and play. You are a night person and mind your own business.
CRAWFISH (May 22 – June 21): Crawfish is a water sign. If you work in an office, you’re hanging around the water cooler. Crawfish prefer the beach to the mountains, the pool to the golf course, and the bathtub to the living room. You tend not to be particularly attractive physically, but you have very, very good heads.
COLLARDS (June 22 – July 23): Collards have a genius for communication. They love to get in the melting pot of life and share their essence with the essence of those around them. Collards make good social workers, psychologists, and baseball managers. As far as your personal life goes, if you are Collards, stay away from Crawfish. It just won’t work. Save yourself a lot of heartache.
CATFISH (July 24 – Aug 23): Catfish are traditionalists in matters of the heart, although one’s whiskers may cause problems for loved ones. You Catfish are never easy people to understand. You run fast. You work and play hard. Even though you prefer the muddy bottoms to the clear surface of life, you are liked by most. Above all else, Catfish should stay away from Moon Pies.
GRITS (Aug 24 – Sept 23): Your highest aim is to be with others like yourself. You like to huddle together with a big crowd of other Grits. You love to travel though, so maybe you should think about joining a club. Where do you like to go? Anywhere they have cheese, gravy, bacon, butter, or eggs and a good time. If you can go somewhere where they have all these things; that serves you well. You are pure in heart.
BOILED PEANUTS (Sept 24 – Oct 23): You have a passionate desire to help your fellow man. Unfortunately, those who know you best, your friends and loved ones, may find that your personality is much too salty, and their criticism will affect you deeply because you are really much softer than you appear. You should go right ahead and marry anybody you want to because in a certain way, yours is a charmed life. On the road of life, you can be sure that people will always pull over and stop for you.
BUTTER BEAN (Oct 24 – Nov 22): Always invite a Butter Bean to a party because Butter Beans get along well with everybody. You, as a Butter Bean, should be proud. You’ve grown on the vine of life, and you feel at home no matter what the setting. You can sit next to anybody. However, you, too, shouldn’t have anything to do with Moon Pies.
ARMADILLO (Nov 23 – Dec 21): You have a tendency to develop a tough exterior, but you are actually quite gentle and kind inside. A good evening for you—old friends, a fire, some roots, fruit, worms, and insects. You are a throwback. You’re not concerned with today’s fashions and trends. You’re not concerned with anything about today. You’re almost prehistoric in your interests and behavior patterns. You probably want to marry another Armadillo, but a Possum is another somewhat kinky mating possibility.
My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. Now she’s 97 years old and we still don’t know where she is.
The only reason I would take up exercising is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.
I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks. Haven’t lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there.
I have to exercise early in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing.
I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.
I have flabby thighs, but fortunately my stomach covers them.
The advantage of exercising every day is that you die healthier.
If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country.
And last but not least: I don’t exercise because it makes the ice jump right out of my glass.
You could run this over to your friends but why not just e-mail it to them!
Seriously, consider what the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy: 1 Timothy 4:8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
