9 sorts of sufferer cited in Hebrews 11:35-38

Hebrews 11:35bc-38

There were others who were

tortured, refusing to be released so that they might gain an even better resurrection.

Some faced jeers and flogging, (Jeremiah, Amos)

and even chains and imprisonment. (Micaiah)

They were put to death by stoning; (Naboth, Zechariah)

they were sawed in two; (Isaiah?)

they were killed by the sword.

They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute,

persecuted and mistreated - the world was not worthy of them.

They wandered in deserts and mountains, living in caves and in holes in the ground.

10 great things the Old Testament heroes did according to Hebrews 11:33-35

Hebrews 11:33-35a

who through faith

conquered kingdoms, (Solomon, etc)

administered justice, and (Judges, etc)

gained what was promised;

who shut the mouths of lions, (Daniel)

quenched the fury of the flames, and (his friends)

escaped the edge of the sword; (Jeremiah)

whose weakness was turned to strength;

and who became powerful in battle (David)

and routed foreign armies.

Women received back their dead, raised to life again. (Elijah and Elisha)

6 named Judges and more briefly mentioned in Hebrews 11:32

Hebrews 11:32

And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about

Gideon,

Barak,

Samson and

Jephthah,

about David and

Samuel and

the prophets

8 further examples of faith in Hebrews 11:17-31

Hebrews 11:17-31

By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead, and so in a manner of speaking he did receive Isaac back from death.

By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future.

By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.

By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones.

By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.

By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.

By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.

By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned.

By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.

By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.

6 examples of faith in Hebrews 11:1-16

Hebrews 11:1-16

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.

By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.

By faith Abel brought God a better offering than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous, when God spoke well of his offerings. And by faith Abel still speaks, even though he is dead.

By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death: “He could not be found, because God had taken him away.” For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God. And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith.

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.

And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country -  heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.

5 Swords against the Babylonians in Jeremiah 50:35-37

Jeremiah 50:35-37

A sword against the Babylonians! declares the LORD - against those who live in Babylon and against her officials and wise men!

A sword against her false prophets! They will become fools.

A sword against her warriors! They will be filled with terror.

A sword against her horses and chariots and all the foreigners in her ranks! They will become weaklings.

A sword against her treasures! They will be plundered.

10 ways the Bible is described in Psalm 119

1. Something hidden in a secret place 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees.
2. Something containing wonderful things 18 Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
3. A life saver 25 I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. (See also 37 40, 50, 93)
4. A path or way 27-35 27 Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. … 29 Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law. 30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. 32 I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. 33 Teach me, LORD, the way of your decrees, that I may follow it to the end. ... 35 Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.
5. A strength provider 28 My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
6. A shepherd 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. 176 I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.
7. A star 89 Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
8. Silver and gold 72 The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold. (See also 127)
9. Honey 103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
10. Light 105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (See also 130)

21 and more nations and kings who must drink the cup of God's wrath Jeremiah 25:15-29

15-17 This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from my hand this cup filled with the wine of my wrath and make all the nations to whom I send you drink it. When they drink it, they will stagger and go mad because of the sword I will send among them.” So I took the cup from the Lord’s hand and made all the nations to whom he sent me drink it:

18 Jerusalem and the towns of Judah, its kings and officials, to make them a ruin and an object of horror and scorn, a curse - as they are today;

19 Pharaoh king of Egypt, his attendants, his officials and all his people, 20 and all the foreign people there;

all the kings of Uz;

all the kings of the Philistines (those of Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the people left at Ashdod);

21 Edom,

Moab

and Ammon;

22 all the kings of Tyre

and Sidon;

the kings of the coastlands across the sea;

23 Dedan,

Tema,

Buz

and all who are in distant places;

24 all the kings of Arabia

and all the kings of the foreign people who live in the wilderness;

25 all the kings of Zimri,

Elam

and Media;

26 and all the kings of the north, near and far, one after the other - all the kingdoms on the face of the earth.

And after all of them, the king of Sheshak (Babylon) will drink it too.

27 “Then tell them, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Drink, get drunk and vomit, and fall to rise no more because of the sword I will send among you.’ 28 But if they refuse to take the cup from your hand and drink, tell them, ‘This is what the Lord Almighty says: You must drink it! 29 See, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears my Name, and will you indeed go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword on all who live on the earth, declares the Lord Almighty.’

10 Interesting Time References in Psalm 119

 

20 My soul is consumed with longing for your laws at all times.

44 I will always obey your law, for ever and ever.

55 In the night, LORD, I remember your name, that I may keep your law.

62 At midnight I rise to give you thanks for your righteous laws.

93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.

97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.

98 Your commands are always with me and make me wiser than my enemies.

117 Uphold me, and I will be delivered; I will always have regard for your decrees.

148 My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

164 Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws.

5 Individuals and a church mentioned at the beginning of Philemon

Philemon 1:1-4

Authors

Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus,
and Timothy our brother,

Recipients

To Philemon our dear friend and fellow worker -
2 also to Apphia our sister
and Archippus our fellow soldier -
and to the church that meets in your home:
3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 Tenses of Being Saved

Past (Justification)

Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -

2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have donev but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time ...

Titus 3:4, 5 But when the kindness and love of God our Saviour appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spi (Sanctification)rit,

Present (Sanctification)

1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

Philippians 2:12, 13 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed - not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence - continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Future (Glorification)

Romans 5:9, 10 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life.

Romans 13:11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

Philippians 1:27, 28 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved  - and that by God. 

10 foodstuffs for David mentioned in 2 Samuel 17:27-29

2 Samuel 17:27-29

When David came to Mahanaim, Shobi son of Nahash from Rabbah of the Ammonites, and Makir son of Ammiel from Lo Debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite from Rogelim brought

bedding

and bowls

and articles of pottery.

They also brought

wheat

and barley,

flour

and roasted grain,

beans

and lentils,

honey

and curds,

sheep,

and cheese from cows’ milk

for David and his people to eat. For they said, “The people have become exhausted and hungry and thirsty in the wilderness.”

10 Things about Barnabas

1. He was a Jewish man
2. He was from the priestly tribe of Levi
3. His name was Joseph
4. He was nicknamed Barnabas (son of encouragement) by the Apostles
5. He was wealthy but generous; he sold a field and gave the proceeds to the Apostles
6. He was from Cyprus but moved to Jerusalem
7. He was cousin to John Mark
8. He was a pastor in Antioch
9. He was the one who went to Tarsus and brought Paul to Antioch
10. He accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey

3 things the disciples should take now Jesus is about to die according to Luke 22:36

Luke 22:36

He said to them, “But now

if you have a purse, take it,

and also a bag;

and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.

3 things the disciples didn't have when first sent out according to Luke 22:35

Luke 22:35

Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you without

purse,

bag

or sandals, 

did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.

14 things Bezalel was able to do according to Exodus 35:32-35

Exodus 35:32-35

to make artistic designs for work in gold,

silver

and bronze,

to cut and set stones,

to work in wood

and to engage in all kinds of artistic crafts

And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others

He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as engravers,

designers,

embroiderers in blue,

purple

and scarlet yarn

and fine linen,

and weavers - all of them skilled workers and designers.

4 ways God blessed Bezalel according to Exodus 35:30-32

Exodus 35:30-32

Then Moses said to the Israelites, See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah,

and he has filled him with the Spirit of God,

with wisdom,

with understanding,

with knowledge

and with all kinds of skills -

24 plus different offerings brought by the people in Exodus 35

Exodus 35:22-29

All who were willing, men and women alike, came and brought

gold jewellery of all kinds: brooches,

earrings,

rings

and ornaments.

They all presented their gold as a wave offering to the Lord.

Everyone who had blue,

purple

or scarlet yarn

or fine linen,

or goat hair,

ram skins dyed red

or the other durable leather brought them.

Those presenting an offering of silver

or bronze brought it as an offering to the Lord,

and everyone who had acacia wood for any part of the work brought it.

Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun - blue,

purple

or scarlet yarn

or fine linen.

And all the women who were willing and had the skill spun the goat hair.

The leaders brought onyx stones

and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.

They also brought spices

and olive oil for the light and for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense.

All the Israelite men and women who were willing brought to the Lord freewill offerings for all the work the Lord through Moses had commanded them to do.

33 plus items listed by Moses as needing to be made by the Israelites in Exodus 35

Exodus 35:10-19

All who are skilled among you are to come and make everything the Lord has commanded:

the tabernacle with its tent and

its covering,

clasps,

frames,

crossbars,

posts

and bases;

the ark with its poles

and the atonement cover

and the curtain that shields it;

the table with its poles

and all its articles

and the bread of the Presence;

the lampstand that is for light

with its accessories,

lamps

and oil for the light;

the altar of incense with its poles,

the anointing oil

and the fragrant incense;

the curtain for the doorway at the entrance to the tabernacle;

the altar of burnt offering with its bronze grating,

its poles

and all its utensils;

the bronze basin with its stand;

the curtains of the courtyard

with its posts and bases,

and the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard;

the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard,

and their ropes;

the woven garments worn for ministering in the sanctuary

 - both the sacred garments for Aaron the priest

and the garments for his sons when they serve as priests.

15 plus items Moses calls on the Israelites to give in Exodus 35

Exodus 35:4-9

Moses said to the whole Israelite community, “This is what the Lord has commanded:nFrom what you have, take an offering for the Lord. Everyone who is willing is to bring to the Lord an offering

of gold,

silver

and bronze;

blue,

purple

and scarlet yarn

and fine linen;

goat hair;

ram skins dyed red

and another type of durable leather;

acacia wood;

olive oil for the light;

spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

and onyx stones

and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.

8 Ways to praise God in Psalm 150:3-6

Psalm 150:3-6

Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet,
praise him with the harp

and lyre,
4 praise him with timbrel

and dancing,
praise him with the strings

and pipe,
5 praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.

6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord

2 Reasons to praise God in Psalm 150:2

Psalm 150:2

Praise him for his acts of power;
praise him for his surpassing greatness.

2 Places to praise God in Psalm 150:1

Psalm 150:1

Praise the Lord.

Praise God in his sanctuary;
praise him in his mighty heavens.

44 Leaders who sealed the agreement of Nehemiah 9, 10

Nehemiah 10:14-27

14 The leaders of the people:

Parosh,
Pahath-Moab,
Elam,
Zattu,
Bani,
15 Bunni,
Azgad,
Bebai,
16 Adonijah,
Bigvai,
Adin,
17 Ater,
Hezekiah,
Azzur,
18 Hodiah,
Hashum,
Bezai,
19 Hariph,
Anathoth,
Nebai,
20 Magpiash,
Meshullam,
Hezir,
21 Meshezabel,
Zadok,
Jaddua,
22 Pelatiah,
Hanan,
Anaiah,
23 Hoshea,
Hananiah,
Hasshub,
24 Hallohesh,
Pilha,
Shobek,
25 Rehum,
Hashabnah,
Maaseiah,
26 Ahiah,
Hanan,
Anan,
27 Malluk,
Harim
and Baanah

17 Levites who sealed the agreement of Nehemiah 9, 10

Nehemiah 10:9-13

The Levites:

Jeshua son of Azaniah,
Binnui of the sons of Henadad,
Kadmiel,
10 and their associates: Shebaniah,
Hodiah,
Kelita,
Pelaiah,
Hanan,
11 Mika,
Rehob,
Hashabiah,
12 Zakkur,
Sherebiah,
Shebaniah,
13 Hodiah,
Bani
and Beninu.

22 Priests who sealed the agreement of Nehemiah 9, 10

Nehemiah 10:1-8

Those who sealed it were:

Nehemiah the governor, the son of Hakaliah

Zedekiah,
2 Seraiah,
Azariah,
Jeremiah,
3 Pashhur,
Amariah,
Malkijah,
4 Hattush,
Shebaniah,
Malluk,
5 Harim,
Meremoth,
Obadiah,
6 Daniel,
Ginnethon,
Baruch,
7 Meshullam,
Abijah,
Mijamin,
8 Maaziah,
Bilgai
and Shemaiah.

These were the priests.