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TONGUES – Part 2

Another occurrence of this sign is recorded in Acts 10 when Peter went to the (gentile) house of Cornelius. This occurrence of tongues appears to be a language that the Jews who accompanied Peter understood. It was to show the Jew that God was opening the door of Salvation to the Gentile. Acts 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,…
Another occurrence of this sign is Acts 19 when Paul was dealing with Jews who had not heard of the working of the Holy Spirit. Notice it doesn’t say unknown tongues. Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

James, Peter and John write to the Jews about the tongue(s) but only how they should use it (and it has nothing to do with unknown tongues):

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
James 3:5-6 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
James 3:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
1 Peter 3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
And John writing about future mentions tongues (as a language). Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Revelation 16:16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

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TONGUES – Part 3

Speaking in Tongues - 10 Things to Know From the Bible

(Please read all scripture in context)

Paul gives further use of speaking in tongues (other languages); there are liars:
Romans 3:13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
Paul gives instruction of the use of this gift:
1 Corinthians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
1 Corinthians 14:5-6 I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
1 Corinthians 14:21-23 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? 1 Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

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TONGUES

What are tongues? Should we speak in Tongues? What does the Bible say?

Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

There were Jews in Jerusalem from all over the Roman empire to celebrate the Passover. They all spoke the language (tongue) of the countries they came from. (Acts 2:5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.)
And they heard the (120) disciples speak in their own language. (Acts 2:6-8 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

And what languages (tongues) did they hear? (Acts 2:9-11 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.)
The speaking in other tongues (languages) was of God, and it was sign to these Jews that God was again trying to reach them as a Nation. And the result?
(Acts 2:12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?)

Paul writes to the Church in Corinthians about use and misuse of unknown tongues. The Corinthians had many problems and tongues was one of them. (It didn’t appear to be a problem anywhere else.) The following text address the problem. 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 1 Corinthians 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 1 Corinthians 14:9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. 1 Corinthians 14:13-14 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 1 Corinthians 14:19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
NOTE: the word, unknown, is in italitics. This means it was NOT in the original, but added by the translators, hopefully to help understand the text.

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Who is Simon?

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Is it always referring to the same person?

This 1st list of references is Simon Peter, the Apostle. Also please read them in context.

Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, …. Mark 1:16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: …. John 1:40-42 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; … Mark 3:16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; Luke 6:14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, … Matthew 16:16-17 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ… And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, …

Matthew 17:24-25 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?

Mark 1:29-30 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her. Mark 1:36 And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. Mark 14:37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

Luke 5:3-5,8,10 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will …When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
John 6:8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, … John 6:68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast …

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Who is Simon? – Part 6

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Was Simeon also Simon?.

This is the 6th list. Also please read the verses in context.

What about Simeon who was He?
He was not Simon Peter!
Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, …

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Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, …
Luke 3:30 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, …
Acts 13:1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger…
Acts 15:14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, …
Revelation 7:7 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. …

It’s clear by the text above SIMEON is not another spelling of Simon! They are two different people.

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Who is Simon? – Part 5

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Here we will focus on Simon Peter.

This is the 5th list. Also please read the verses in context.

SOME FACTS ABOUT SIMON PETER:
His name was Simon until The Lord Jesus changed it John 1:42, Mark 3:16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; Luke 6:14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,)
He was a son of Jona John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: …
He had a brother John 1:40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
He owned a house with his brother Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house….
He was Married Mark 1:30 But Simon’s wife‘s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife‘s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
He was a fisherman Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. Mark 1:16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

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He owned a ship Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
He was a business man Luke 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon.
He had several names Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona:… John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
He was a fighter John 18:10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear.
He was an Apostle Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ,

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Who is Simon? – Part 4

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Is it always referring to the same person?

This 4th list of references to Simon. Also please read them in context.

Some troubling verses
Matthew 26:6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, Mark 14:3 And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

WHO is this Simon? It appears that he was a Pharisee!
Luke 7:36-39 And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment, And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment. Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
Luke 7:40 And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on. 7:43-44 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged. And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.

Big God Bible Studies: The Road to Emmaus – Part 1 (Luke 24:13-27)

Read Luke 24:13-33. Much speculation has been presented on who these two were! Two are walking to Emmaus, “And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas”. Is the Cleopas the same found in John 19:25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.? Is Cleophas, Cleopas, Cephas all the same person?

Paul, writing to the Corinthians identifies who Cephas is:
1 Corinthians 1:12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. 3:22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, …; 9:5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? 15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:
Galatians 2:9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, …

Cephas is Simon Peter! Cleophas, Cleopas are probably just different spellings of the same name. (ie. Noah=Noe, Jeremiah=Jeremias, Jeremy Isaiah=Esaias).
Two waking to Emmaus, is Cleopas (Peter) and the other is his wife (they invited him into their house for a meal). Then this explains Luke 24:34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. It appears Paul thinks so: 1 Corinthians 15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

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Who is Simon? – Part 3

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Is it always referring to the same person?

This 3rd list of references is Simon who is NOT SIMON PETER. Also please read them in context.

Matthew 10:4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. Luke 6:15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, Matthew 13:55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Mark 6:3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.

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. 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.

Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross. Luke 23:26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, …

Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.

Simon the sorcerer. Acts 8:9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
Acts 8:13 Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. Acts 8:18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,

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Acts 8:24 Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.

Saul’s experience after meeting Christ Acts 9:43 And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner. Acts 10:6 He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.
Peter also stayed at Simon’s house (Acts 9:40-43) Acts 10:17 Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

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Who is Simon? – Part 2

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Is it always referring to the same person?

This 2nd list of references is Simon Peter, the Apostle. Also please read them in context.

The last supper
John 13:6 Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? John 13:9 Simon Peter saith unto him, Lord, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head. John 13:24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. John 13:36 Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards. Luke 22:31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

In the garden

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John 18:10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

At the Palace of the high priest
John 18:15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the palace of the high priest. John 18:25 And Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. They said therefore unto him, Art not thou also one of his disciples? He denied it, and said, I am not.

At the Tomb
John 20:2, 6 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,

After the resurrection
John 21:2, 3, 7, 11 There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea. Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.

After the ascension
Acts 10:18 And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there. Acts 10:32 Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee. Acts 11:13 And he shewed us how he had seen an angel in his house, which stood and said unto him, Send men to Joppa, and call for Simon, whose surname is Peter;

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JOB Question

Job was blessed, not only with great wealth but with 10 children.
1:2 And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters.
1:4 And his sons went and feasted in their houses, everyone his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
1:13 And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house:
1:15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
Now God permitted Satan to test Job. 1:6-11 vs 12 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.
After Satan destroyed Job’s wealth 13-17, he went after Job’s children.
1:18-19 While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house: And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

When Satan’s testing failed to turn Job’s heart from God, God blessed Job.
42:10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before. Vs 11-12
It then says 42:13 He had also seven sons and three daughters.
Question? Are his original 10 children restored to him from captivity (1:15 and took them away;) or is this 10 NEW children?
Job 42:14-17 (gives us the rest of Job’s days) And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Kerenhappuch. And in all the land were no women found so fair as the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance among their brethren. After this lived Job an hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, even four generations. So Job died, being old and full of days.
Just a further thought: If Job was 60 when his testing’s started, then he lived at least 200 years, vs 16, and probably longer.

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