Bible Study For 9/6/2014
Study of the Book of Hebrews Chapter 2 (COVENANT) Bible Study
Study of the Book of Hebrews Chapter 2 (COVENANT) Bible Study
[Note to Blog Readers: Expositor Notes Are in Bold Italic Font]
People in this world who are not Saved, which be the ones who has rejected the Cross as their only means of Salvation, is in grave danger of losing their souls in hell, for all eternity, if they don’t turn back to God and repent. Friends, we were put here for one reason and that is to Praise, Edify, to Glorify God and that is it. God owns the born again Believers and will be Saved and guaranteed Heaven. You who are living in sin has no rights to do so, because, you were not given life to be that way. Our Lives is not ours to do whatever that pleases the flesh. This Life and world belongs to God and is the resurrected Life of Jesus Christ, because He dwells in us and we are to live a Holy Life that is Pleasing to God, that is what this life is about. Those who are living unholy lives here on God’s world, is setting themselves up for a life in hell, for all eternity, by the sinful lifestyles that all of you have chosen to live. Satan is your father and his will you will do. For those who are born again, will do has their Father will do. Our Father is God Almighty. Most of the human race will be living in hell and will not Heed these Warnings, from the Word of God. Since this Life, the body that your living in, belongs to God, why destroy it? There is going to be awful consequences that you will be facing either with God or with Satan, in hell. Give God’s Breath back, give His Life back, you are only borrowing it for a short season. The soul that God gave you to live, belongs to Him and not you. We are just the renters and God is the Land Lord of all. If you destroy it by satan’s schemes, God then will have to destroy you. We Pray and hope that after this Study, that you will surrender from your selfish way of living and come back to God and give up the whole life of sin and repent to God, accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, be Baptized by the Holy Ghost and get Saved. Lets get Started in the Word of God.
Hebrews 2:1-18 (KJV)
(Covenant)
1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard (actually refers to the New Testament Message of the Cross), lest at any time we should let them slip. (In the Greek Text, it carries the idea of a ring slipping from a finger. Regrettably, the Church presently has let the Message of the Cross slip and, as a result, the Church hardly knows where it’s been, where it is, or where it’s going.) 2 For if the word spoken by Angels was stedfast (actually refers to the Law of Moses, which had many Angels in attendance), and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward (sin is either addressed at the Cross, or else it is addressed in Judgment; so, each person has a choice); 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great Salvation (if we neglect the Cross, we have destroyed ourselves); which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord (announced by Christ when He said, “repent: for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” [Mat. 4:17]), and was confirmed unto us by them who heard Him (confirmed by healings and miracles which were witnessed by the original Twelve, plus untold numbers of others); 4 God also bearing them witness (presents the highest evidence of all, actually that which is absolutely indisputable), both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles (which began with Christ, and continued on through His Apostles), and Gifts of the Holy Spirit (has to do with those listed in I Cor. 12:8-10), according to His Own Will? (These things were the Will of God then, and are the Will of God now!)
(Covenant)
1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard (actually refers to the New Testament Message of the Cross), lest at any time we should let them slip. (In the Greek Text, it carries the idea of a ring slipping from a finger. Regrettably, the Church presently has let the Message of the Cross slip and, as a result, the Church hardly knows where it’s been, where it is, or where it’s going.) 2 For if the word spoken by Angels was stedfast (actually refers to the Law of Moses, which had many Angels in attendance), and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward (sin is either addressed at the Cross, or else it is addressed in Judgment; so, each person has a choice); 3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great Salvation (if we neglect the Cross, we have destroyed ourselves); which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord (announced by Christ when He said, “repent: for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand” [Mat. 4:17]), and was confirmed unto us by them who heard Him (confirmed by healings and miracles which were witnessed by the original Twelve, plus untold numbers of others); 4 God also bearing them witness (presents the highest evidence of all, actually that which is absolutely indisputable), both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles (which began with Christ, and continued on through His Apostles), and Gifts of the Holy Spirit (has to do with those listed in I Cor. 12:8-10), according to His Own Will? (These things were the Will of God then, and are the Will of God now!)
REDEMPTION
5 For unto the Angels has He not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. (The Lord hasn’t given the Angels dominion and rulership as He has Christ.) 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying (Ps. 8:4-6), What is man, that You are mindful of him? (This delves into the reason God has given man so much notice.) or the son of man, that You visit him? (This refers to looking upon in order to help or benefit. This clearly indicates the “son of man” spoken of here is the human race and not Christ.) 7 You made him a little lower than the Angels (should have been translated, “You made him a little lower than the Godhead”; the Hebrew word translated “Angels” is “Elohim” which means “God,” and should have been translated accordingly); You crowned him with glory and honour (proclaims that which was never said of Angels), and did set him over the works of Your hands (some of that dominion is retained despite the Fall; however, as would be obvious, much has been lost; but to be sure, it has all been regained in Christ, and will ultimately be realized in Christ): 8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet. (This speaks of Adam before the Fall, but more particularly it speaks of Christ and what He did at the Cross on our behalf.) For in that He (God) put all in subjection under him (man), He (God) left nothing that is not put under him. (Once again speaks of the original Adam, but more than all speaks of the “Last Adam,” the Lord Jesus Christ.) But now we see not yet all things put under him. (Due to the Fall, we do not now see what was originally intended for man, but through Christ it will ultimately be seen.) 9 But we see Jesus, Who was made a little lower than the Angels (the Incarnation) for the suffering of death (unequivocally proclaims the fact that Jesus came to this world for one specific purpose — to die upon a Cross, which was planned even before the foundation of the world [I Pet. 1:18-20]), crowned with glory and honour (the mission was accomplished, and now Christ is exalted); that He by the Grace of God should taste death for every man. (This proclaims the fact that He needed the Grace of God to accomplish this task, because He was a man, “the Man, Christ Jesus.”) 10 For it became Him (refers to God’s Way, as it concerns the Redemption of mankind), for Whom are all things (God is the final reason for all things), and by Whom are all things (through Whose agency), in bringing many sons unto Glory (speaks of the Divine Purpose), to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings. (This carries the idea that Christ had to suffer the Cross in order to bring about Redemption for humanity.) 11 For both He Who Sanctifies and they who are Sanctified are all of One (of Christ): for which cause He is not ashamed to call them Brethren (refers to the fact that Jesus became one of us, but only in the sense of humanity, not in the sense of sin), 12 Saying, I will declare Your Name unto My Brethren ([Ps. 22:22] meaning that Christ will declare the Name of God to all the Brethren, in effect, owning them), in the midst of the Church will I sing praise unto You. (Christ will praise God because of this great Victory, which has brought many sons into the Kingdom, all made possible by the Cross.) 13 And again (II Sam. 22:3), I will put My trust in Him. (Christ puts His Trust totally in God.) And again (Isa. 8:18), Behold I and the Children which God has given Me. (The Cross makes it possible for us to become a Child of God.) 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood (refers to the fact that this Creation has a human, not Angelic, nature), He (Jesus) also Himself likewise took part of the same (the Incarnation, God becoming man); that through death (the Cross) He (Jesus) might destroy him (Satan) who had the power of death, that is, the Devil (the wages of sin is death, which speaks of separation from God; Jesus atoned for all sin at the Cross, thereby removing the cause of spiritual death, at least for all who will believe [Jn.3:16]); 15 And deliver them (speaks of mankind held in captivity by Satan) who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (It has been well said that the two terrors from which none but Christ can deliver men are guilt of sin and fear of death. The latter is the offspring of the former.) 16 For verily He took not on Him the nature of Angels (Christ did not come to be the Saviour of fallen Angels; they are of another creation); but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. (This refers to His Humanity, which He became and was the manner in which Redemption would be brought about.) 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His Brethren (refers to our Lord laying hold of the human race for the purpose of saving those who would accept Salvation by Faith), that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God (as our High Priest, He is our Representative to God, which He could be by becoming a Man and going to the Cross as well, which He did), to make reconciliation for the sins of the people (to make an atoning Sacrifice in order to regain the favor and goodwill of God on behalf of the human race). 18 For in that He Himself has suffered being tempted (in His Incarnation as the last Adam, our Lord was put to the test, and was also solicited to do evil [Mat. 4:1-11]), He is able to succour them who are tempted. (The Cross alone is the answer to temptation and sin. We overcome temptation by placing our Faith strictly in Christ and the Cross, which is the only way it can be overcome, thus giving the Holy Spirit latitude to strengthen us, as He always stands ready to do [Rom. 8:2, 11].)
5 For unto the Angels has He not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. (The Lord hasn’t given the Angels dominion and rulership as He has Christ.) 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying (Ps. 8:4-6), What is man, that You are mindful of him? (This delves into the reason God has given man so much notice.) or the son of man, that You visit him? (This refers to looking upon in order to help or benefit. This clearly indicates the “son of man” spoken of here is the human race and not Christ.) 7 You made him a little lower than the Angels (should have been translated, “You made him a little lower than the Godhead”; the Hebrew word translated “Angels” is “Elohim” which means “God,” and should have been translated accordingly); You crowned him with glory and honour (proclaims that which was never said of Angels), and did set him over the works of Your hands (some of that dominion is retained despite the Fall; however, as would be obvious, much has been lost; but to be sure, it has all been regained in Christ, and will ultimately be realized in Christ): 8 You have put all things in subjection under his feet. (This speaks of Adam before the Fall, but more particularly it speaks of Christ and what He did at the Cross on our behalf.) For in that He (God) put all in subjection under him (man), He (God) left nothing that is not put under him. (Once again speaks of the original Adam, but more than all speaks of the “Last Adam,” the Lord Jesus Christ.) But now we see not yet all things put under him. (Due to the Fall, we do not now see what was originally intended for man, but through Christ it will ultimately be seen.) 9 But we see Jesus, Who was made a little lower than the Angels (the Incarnation) for the suffering of death (unequivocally proclaims the fact that Jesus came to this world for one specific purpose — to die upon a Cross, which was planned even before the foundation of the world [I Pet. 1:18-20]), crowned with glory and honour (the mission was accomplished, and now Christ is exalted); that He by the Grace of God should taste death for every man. (This proclaims the fact that He needed the Grace of God to accomplish this task, because He was a man, “the Man, Christ Jesus.”) 10 For it became Him (refers to God’s Way, as it concerns the Redemption of mankind), for Whom are all things (God is the final reason for all things), and by Whom are all things (through Whose agency), in bringing many sons unto Glory (speaks of the Divine Purpose), to make the Captain of their Salvation perfect through sufferings. (This carries the idea that Christ had to suffer the Cross in order to bring about Redemption for humanity.) 11 For both He Who Sanctifies and they who are Sanctified are all of One (of Christ): for which cause He is not ashamed to call them Brethren (refers to the fact that Jesus became one of us, but only in the sense of humanity, not in the sense of sin), 12 Saying, I will declare Your Name unto My Brethren ([Ps. 22:22] meaning that Christ will declare the Name of God to all the Brethren, in effect, owning them), in the midst of the Church will I sing praise unto You. (Christ will praise God because of this great Victory, which has brought many sons into the Kingdom, all made possible by the Cross.) 13 And again (II Sam. 22:3), I will put My trust in Him. (Christ puts His Trust totally in God.) And again (Isa. 8:18), Behold I and the Children which God has given Me. (The Cross makes it possible for us to become a Child of God.) 14 Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood (refers to the fact that this Creation has a human, not Angelic, nature), He (Jesus) also Himself likewise took part of the same (the Incarnation, God becoming man); that through death (the Cross) He (Jesus) might destroy him (Satan) who had the power of death, that is, the Devil (the wages of sin is death, which speaks of separation from God; Jesus atoned for all sin at the Cross, thereby removing the cause of spiritual death, at least for all who will believe [Jn.3:16]); 15 And deliver them (speaks of mankind held in captivity by Satan) who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. (It has been well said that the two terrors from which none but Christ can deliver men are guilt of sin and fear of death. The latter is the offspring of the former.) 16 For verily He took not on Him the nature of Angels (Christ did not come to be the Saviour of fallen Angels; they are of another creation); but He took on Him the seed of Abraham. (This refers to His Humanity, which He became and was the manner in which Redemption would be brought about.) 17 Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto His Brethren (refers to our Lord laying hold of the human race for the purpose of saving those who would accept Salvation by Faith), that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God (as our High Priest, He is our Representative to God, which He could be by becoming a Man and going to the Cross as well, which He did), to make reconciliation for the sins of the people (to make an atoning Sacrifice in order to regain the favor and goodwill of God on behalf of the human race). 18 For in that He Himself has suffered being tempted (in His Incarnation as the last Adam, our Lord was put to the test, and was also solicited to do evil [Mat. 4:1-11]), He is able to succour them who are tempted. (The Cross alone is the answer to temptation and sin. We overcome temptation by placing our Faith strictly in Christ and the Cross, which is the only way it can be overcome, thus giving the Holy Spirit latitude to strengthen us, as He always stands ready to do [Rom. 8:2, 11].)
Matthew 4:17 (KJV)
17 From that time (the move to Capernaum) Jesus began to preach (the major method of the proclamation of the Gospel), and to say, Repent (beginning His Ministry, the first word used by Christ, as recorded by Matthew, was “Repent”): for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (the Kingdom from Heaven, headed up by Christ, for the purpose of reestablishing the Kingdom of God over the Earth; the Kingdom was rejected by Israel).
17 From that time (the move to Capernaum) Jesus began to preach (the major method of the proclamation of the Gospel), and to say, Repent (beginning His Ministry, the first word used by Christ, as recorded by Matthew, was “Repent”): for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (the Kingdom from Heaven, headed up by Christ, for the purpose of reestablishing the Kingdom of God over the Earth; the Kingdom was rejected by Israel).
1 Corinthians 12:8-10 (KJV)
8 For to one is given by the Spirit (proclaims the Holy Spirit as being the One Who carries out the instructions of Christ, relative to who gets what) the Word of Wisdom (pertains to information concerning the future, whether of people, places, or things); to another the Word of Knowledge (concerns the past or the present, relative to persons, places, or things; it is to be noted that it’s “the Word of,” which means a small amount) by the same Spirit (it is the Holy Spirit Who functions in all of these Gifts); 9 To another Faith (special Faith) by the same Spirit; to another the Gifts of Healing (prayer for the sick) by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of Miracles (extraordinary things); to another Prophecy (this is for “edification, exhortation, and comfort [I Cor. 14:3]”; this has nothing to do with the Office of the Prophet); to another discerning of spirits (whether the Spirit of God, human spirits, or evil spirits); to another divers kinds of Tongues (meant to be interpreted); to another the interpretation of Tongues:
8 For to one is given by the Spirit (proclaims the Holy Spirit as being the One Who carries out the instructions of Christ, relative to who gets what) the Word of Wisdom (pertains to information concerning the future, whether of people, places, or things); to another the Word of Knowledge (concerns the past or the present, relative to persons, places, or things; it is to be noted that it’s “the Word of,” which means a small amount) by the same Spirit (it is the Holy Spirit Who functions in all of these Gifts); 9 To another Faith (special Faith) by the same Spirit; to another the Gifts of Healing (prayer for the sick) by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of Miracles (extraordinary things); to another Prophecy (this is for “edification, exhortation, and comfort [I Cor. 14:3]”; this has nothing to do with the Office of the Prophet); to another discerning of spirits (whether the Spirit of God, human spirits, or evil spirits); to another divers kinds of Tongues (meant to be interpreted); to another the interpretation of Tongues:
1 Corinthians 14:3 (KJV)
3 But he who Prophesies (speaks of the sixth Gift of the Spirit [I Cor. 12:8-10]) speaks unto men (the opposite of Tongues, which speaks unto God) to Edification (builds up), and Exhortation (to implore), and Comfort (consolation).
3 But he who Prophesies (speaks of the sixth Gift of the Spirit [I Cor. 12:8-10]) speaks unto men (the opposite of Tongues, which speaks unto God) to Edification (builds up), and Exhortation (to implore), and Comfort (consolation).
Psalms 8:4-6 (KJV)
4 What is man, that You are mindful of him? and the son of man, that You visit him? (God became man and went to Calvary in order to redeem fallen humanity. The price that was paid for that Redemption proclaims to us the worth of man, which, in fact, is God’s highest Creation.) 5 For You have made him a little lower than the Angels, and have crowned him with glory and honor (the Hebrew word “Elohim” here translated “Angels” should have been translated “God” or “Godhead,” for that’s what the word actually means; there is no place in the Old Testament where “Elohim” means “Angels”; this means that man was originally created higher than the Angels, and through Christ will be restored to that lofty position [Rom. 8:14–17]). 6 You made him to have dominion over the works of Your Hands; You have put all things under His Feet (in their fullness, these words given here are only true of the God-Man, Jesus Christ [Mat. 28:18]; Christ has been exalted to a place higher than Angels or any other being except the Father; redeemed man is to be raised up to that exalted position with Him [Eph. 2:6–7]):
4 What is man, that You are mindful of him? and the son of man, that You visit him? (God became man and went to Calvary in order to redeem fallen humanity. The price that was paid for that Redemption proclaims to us the worth of man, which, in fact, is God’s highest Creation.) 5 For You have made him a little lower than the Angels, and have crowned him with glory and honor (the Hebrew word “Elohim” here translated “Angels” should have been translated “God” or “Godhead,” for that’s what the word actually means; there is no place in the Old Testament where “Elohim” means “Angels”; this means that man was originally created higher than the Angels, and through Christ will be restored to that lofty position [Rom. 8:14–17]). 6 You made him to have dominion over the works of Your Hands; You have put all things under His Feet (in their fullness, these words given here are only true of the God-Man, Jesus Christ [Mat. 28:18]; Christ has been exalted to a place higher than Angels or any other being except the Father; redeemed man is to be raised up to that exalted position with Him [Eph. 2:6–7]):
Romans 8:14-17 (KJV)
DELIVERANCE
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God (the Spirit will always lead us to the Cross), they are the Sons of God (we live as Sons of God, which refers to total Victory within every respect of our lives; if the sin nature is dominating a person, he certainly isn’t living as a son of God). 15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage (to try to live after a system of works and laws will only succeed in placing one in “bondage”) again to fear (such living creates a perpetual climate of fear in the heart of such a Believer); but you have received the Spirit of Adoption (the Holy Spirit has adopted us into the Family of God), whereby we cry, Abba, Father (the Holy Spirit enables the Child of God to call God “Father,” which is done so because of Jesus Christ). 16 The Spirit itself (Himself) bears witness with our spirit (means that He is constantly speaking and witnessing certain things to us), that we are the Children of God (meaning that we are such now, and should enjoy all the privileges of such; we can do so if we will understand that all these privileges come to us from God, by the means of the Cross): 17 And if children (Children of God), then heirs (a privilege); heirs of God (the highest enrichment of all), and joint-heirs with Christ (everything that belongs to Christ belongs to us through the Cross, which was done for us); if so be that we suffer with Him (doesn’t pertain to mere suffering, but rather suffering “with Him,” referring to His Suffering at the Cross, which brought us total Victory), that we may be also glorified together (He has been glorified, and we shall be glorified; all made possible by the Cross).
DELIVERANCE
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God (the Spirit will always lead us to the Cross), they are the Sons of God (we live as Sons of God, which refers to total Victory within every respect of our lives; if the sin nature is dominating a person, he certainly isn’t living as a son of God). 15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage (to try to live after a system of works and laws will only succeed in placing one in “bondage”) again to fear (such living creates a perpetual climate of fear in the heart of such a Believer); but you have received the Spirit of Adoption (the Holy Spirit has adopted us into the Family of God), whereby we cry, Abba, Father (the Holy Spirit enables the Child of God to call God “Father,” which is done so because of Jesus Christ). 16 The Spirit itself (Himself) bears witness with our spirit (means that He is constantly speaking and witnessing certain things to us), that we are the Children of God (meaning that we are such now, and should enjoy all the privileges of such; we can do so if we will understand that all these privileges come to us from God, by the means of the Cross): 17 And if children (Children of God), then heirs (a privilege); heirs of God (the highest enrichment of all), and joint-heirs with Christ (everything that belongs to Christ belongs to us through the Cross, which was done for us); if so be that we suffer with Him (doesn’t pertain to mere suffering, but rather suffering “with Him,” referring to His Suffering at the Cross, which brought us total Victory), that we may be also glorified together (He has been glorified, and we shall be glorified; all made possible by the Cross).
Matthew 28:18 (KJV)
THE GREAT COMMISSION
18 And Jesus came and spoke unto them (the same meeting on the mountain, and constitutes the Great Commission), saying, All power is given unto Me in Heaven and in Earth (this is not given to Him as Son of God; for, as God nothing can be added to Him or taken from Him; it is rather a power, which He has merited by His Incarnation and His death at Calvary on the Cross [Phil. 2:8-10]; this authority extends not only over men, so that He governs and protects the Church, disposes human events, controls hearts and opinions; but the forces of Heaven also are at His Command; the Holy Spirit is bestowed by Him, and the Angels are in His employ as ministering to the members of His Body. When He said, “all power,” He meant, “all power!”).
THE GREAT COMMISSION
18 And Jesus came and spoke unto them (the same meeting on the mountain, and constitutes the Great Commission), saying, All power is given unto Me in Heaven and in Earth (this is not given to Him as Son of God; for, as God nothing can be added to Him or taken from Him; it is rather a power, which He has merited by His Incarnation and His death at Calvary on the Cross [Phil. 2:8-10]; this authority extends not only over men, so that He governs and protects the Church, disposes human events, controls hearts and opinions; but the forces of Heaven also are at His Command; the Holy Spirit is bestowed by Him, and the Angels are in His employ as ministering to the members of His Body. When He said, “all power,” He meant, “all power!”).
Philippians 2:8-10 (KJV)
8 And being found in fashion as a man (denotes Christ in men’s eyes), He humbled Himself (He was brought low, but willingly), and became obedient unto death (does not mean He became obedient to death; He was always the Master of Death; rather, He subjected Himself to death), even the death of the Cross. (This presents the character of His Death as one of disgrace and degradation, which was necessary for men to be redeemed. This type of death alone would pay the terrible sin debt, and do so in totality.) 9 Wherefore God also has highly exalted Him (to a place of supreme Majesty; Jesus has always been Creator, but now He is Saviour as well), and given Him a Name which is above every name (actually says, “The Name,” referring to a specific Name and Title; that Name, as Verse 11 proclaims, is “Lord”): 10 That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow (in the sphere of the Name, which refers to all it entails; all of this is a result of the Cross, the price paid there, and the Redemption consequently afforded), of things in Heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth (all Creation will render homage, whether animate or inanimate);
8 And being found in fashion as a man (denotes Christ in men’s eyes), He humbled Himself (He was brought low, but willingly), and became obedient unto death (does not mean He became obedient to death; He was always the Master of Death; rather, He subjected Himself to death), even the death of the Cross. (This presents the character of His Death as one of disgrace and degradation, which was necessary for men to be redeemed. This type of death alone would pay the terrible sin debt, and do so in totality.) 9 Wherefore God also has highly exalted Him (to a place of supreme Majesty; Jesus has always been Creator, but now He is Saviour as well), and given Him a Name which is above every name (actually says, “The Name,” referring to a specific Name and Title; that Name, as Verse 11 proclaims, is “Lord”): 10 That at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow (in the sphere of the Name, which refers to all it entails; all of this is a result of the Cross, the price paid there, and the Redemption consequently afforded), of things in Heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth (all Creation will render homage, whether animate or inanimate);
Ephesians 2:6-7 (KJV)
6 And has raised us up together (the Resurrection of Christ from the Tomb was our Resurrection as well, spiritually speaking, and gave us “newness of life” [Rom. 6:3-5]), and made us sit together in Heavenly Places (made possible by the Cross) in Christ Jesus (it is all done in Christ, and refers to the way He did it, which is through the Cross): 7 That in the ages to come (in the ages that are coming, one upon another, unending) He might show the exceeding riches of His Grace (presents the Believer’s golden age is always future, never past) in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. (God is able to show us kindness only through the Cross. The Bible Student must realize the Cross is the oldest Doctrine in the Bible [I Pet. 1:18-20], and is, in fact, the Foundation on which all Doctrine must be built.)
6 And has raised us up together (the Resurrection of Christ from the Tomb was our Resurrection as well, spiritually speaking, and gave us “newness of life” [Rom. 6:3-5]), and made us sit together in Heavenly Places (made possible by the Cross) in Christ Jesus (it is all done in Christ, and refers to the way He did it, which is through the Cross): 7 That in the ages to come (in the ages that are coming, one upon another, unending) He might show the exceeding riches of His Grace (presents the Believer’s golden age is always future, never past) in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. (God is able to show us kindness only through the Cross. The Bible Student must realize the Cross is the oldest Doctrine in the Bible [I Pet. 1:18-20], and is, in fact, the Foundation on which all Doctrine must be built.)
1 Peter 1:18-20 (KJV)
REDEMPTION
18 Forasmuch as you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold (presents the fact that the most precious commodities [silver and gold] could not redeem fallen man), from your vain conversation (vain lifestyle) received by tradition from your fathers (speaks of original sin that is passed on from father to child at conception);
REDEMPTION
18 Forasmuch as you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold (presents the fact that the most precious commodities [silver and gold] could not redeem fallen man), from your vain conversation (vain lifestyle) received by tradition from your fathers (speaks of original sin that is passed on from father to child at conception);
THE CROSS
19 But with the Precious Blood of Christ (presents the payment, which proclaims the poured out Life of Christ on behalf of sinners), as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot (speaks of the lambs offered as substitutes in the Old Jewish economy; the Death of Christ was not an execution or assassination, but rather a Sacrifice; the Offering of Himself presented a Perfect Sacrifice, for He was Perfect in every respect [Ex. 12:5]): 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world (refers to the fact that God, in His Omniscience, knew He would create man, man would fall, and man would be redeemed by Christ going to the Cross; this was all done before the Universe was created; this means the Cross of Christ is the Foundation Doctrine of all Doctrine, referring to the fact that all Doctrine must be built upon that Foundation, or else it is specious), but was manifest in these last times for you (refers to the invisible God Who, in the Person of the Son, was made visible to human eyesight by assuming a human body and human limitations),
19 But with the Precious Blood of Christ (presents the payment, which proclaims the poured out Life of Christ on behalf of sinners), as of a Lamb without blemish and without spot (speaks of the lambs offered as substitutes in the Old Jewish economy; the Death of Christ was not an execution or assassination, but rather a Sacrifice; the Offering of Himself presented a Perfect Sacrifice, for He was Perfect in every respect [Ex. 12:5]): 20 Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world (refers to the fact that God, in His Omniscience, knew He would create man, man would fall, and man would be redeemed by Christ going to the Cross; this was all done before the Universe was created; this means the Cross of Christ is the Foundation Doctrine of all Doctrine, referring to the fact that all Doctrine must be built upon that Foundation, or else it is specious), but was manifest in these last times for you (refers to the invisible God Who, in the Person of the Son, was made visible to human eyesight by assuming a human body and human limitations),
Exodus 12:5 (KJV)
5 Your lamb shall be without blemish (Christ was without blemish, Who the lamb represented, “holy, harmless, undefiled” — a “lamb without spot” [I Pet. 1:19]), a male of the first year (meant to portray the virile manhood of Christ; in other words, He didn’t die in the throes of old age, but rather in the prime of manhood): you shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats (the “goats” then represented were different from our goats presently; then they were very similar to the sheep, actually, with their long flowing mane, even more beautiful than the sheep):
5 Your lamb shall be without blemish (Christ was without blemish, Who the lamb represented, “holy, harmless, undefiled” — a “lamb without spot” [I Pet. 1:19]), a male of the first year (meant to portray the virile manhood of Christ; in other words, He didn’t die in the throes of old age, but rather in the prime of manhood): you shall take it out from the sheep, or from the goats (the “goats” then represented were different from our goats presently; then they were very similar to the sheep, actually, with their long flowing mane, even more beautiful than the sheep):
Psalms 22:22 (KJV)
22 I will declare Your name unto My brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise You. (Verses 1 through 21 present to us the sufferings of the Messiah, while Verses 22 through 31 present to us the Exaltation and Glory of the Messiah. We are to declare His Name all over the world, and praise Him for what He has done in redeeming man.)
22 I will declare Your name unto My brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise You. (Verses 1 through 21 present to us the sufferings of the Messiah, while Verses 22 through 31 present to us the Exaltation and Glory of the Messiah. We are to declare His Name all over the world, and praise Him for what He has done in redeeming man.)
2 Samuel 22:3 (KJV)
3 The God of my rock; in Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; You save me from violence (“Rock” suggests an immovable might; it is often used for God’s Glory as being the Strength and Protection of His People; the “shield,” of course, is for defense, while the “horn” is for attack; the “high tower” signifies a place of refuge, which saves the blessed one from the violence of his enemies).
3 The God of my rock; in Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; You save me from violence (“Rock” suggests an immovable might; it is often used for God’s Glory as being the Strength and Protection of His People; the “shield,” of course, is for defense, while the “horn” is for attack; the “high tower” signifies a place of refuge, which saves the blessed one from the violence of his enemies).
Isaiah 8:18 (KJV)
18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion. (The phrase, “from the LORD of Hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion,” means that God had not left Zion. The Shechinah still rested between the Cherubim and the Holy of Holies. While this is so, God is still with His People — “Immanuel.” Sadly, Judah took little advantage of the Glory and Grace that were in their midst.)
18 Behold, I and the children whom the LORD has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion. (The phrase, “from the LORD of Hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion,” means that God had not left Zion. The Shechinah still rested between the Cherubim and the Holy of Holies. While this is so, God is still with His People — “Immanuel.” Sadly, Judah took little advantage of the Glory and Grace that were in their midst.)
John 3:16 (KJV)
16 For God so loved the world (presents the God kind of love), that He gave His Only Begotten Son (gave Him up to the Cross, for that’s what it took to redeem humanity), that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life.
16 For God so loved the world (presents the God kind of love), that He gave His Only Begotten Son (gave Him up to the Cross, for that’s what it took to redeem humanity), that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life.
Matthew 4:1-11 (KJV)
THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS IN THE WILDERNESS
1 Then (immediately after the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Him) was Jesus led up (urgently led) of the Spirit (Holy Spirit) into the wilderness (probably close to Jericho) to be tempted of the Devil (as the Last Adam, He would be tempted in all points like as we are [Heb.4:15; I Cor. 15:21-22, 45, 47]). 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterward hungry (other than Christ, three men in the Bible fasted forty days and forty nights: Moses [Deut. 9:9, 18, 25; 10:10], Joshua [Ex. 24:13-18; 32:15-17], and Elijah [I Ki. 19:7-8]). 3 And when the tempter (Satan) came to Him, he said, If You be the Son of God (since You are the Son of God), command that these stones be made bread (Christ was tempted to use His Power for His Own benefit, which He was to never do). 4 But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds out of the Mouth of God ([Deut. 8:3]; man is a spiritual being as well as a physical being; therefore, dependent on God). 5 Then the Devil took Him up (a powerful force) into the Holy City (Jerusalem), and set Him on a pinnacle of the Temple (its highest point, which Josephus stated, was about 700 feet from the ravine below), 6 And said unto Him, If You be the Son of God (since You are the Son of God), cast Yourself down (literally spoken): for it is written, He shall give His Angels charge concerning You: and in their hands they shall bear You up, lest at any time You dash Your foot against a stone (derived from Psalms 91:11-12). 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, you shall not tempt the Lord your God ([Deut. 6:16]; to tempt God is to question His Word, which casts doubt on His ability to do what He has promised). 8 Again (the third temptation), the Devil took Him up into an exceeding high mountain (not definitely known, but probably Nebo), and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them (showed them to Him, not in a physical sense, but rather in a spiritual sense); 9 And said unto Him, All these things will I give You, if You will fall down and worship me (the temptation was that Christ abrogate the Cross, through which He would regain all things). 10 Then said Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan (presents Christ for the first time Personally addressing Satan): for it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve (Satan desires that mankind worship and serve him; we are to worship and serve the Lord Alone). 11 Then the Devil left Him (“departed from Him for a season,” meaning that there would be other temptations [Lk. 4:13]), and, behold, Angels came and ministered unto Him (in what manner they ministered, we aren’t told).
THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS IN THE WILDERNESS
1 Then (immediately after the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Him) was Jesus led up (urgently led) of the Spirit (Holy Spirit) into the wilderness (probably close to Jericho) to be tempted of the Devil (as the Last Adam, He would be tempted in all points like as we are [Heb.4:15; I Cor. 15:21-22, 45, 47]). 2 And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, He was afterward hungry (other than Christ, three men in the Bible fasted forty days and forty nights: Moses [Deut. 9:9, 18, 25; 10:10], Joshua [Ex. 24:13-18; 32:15-17], and Elijah [I Ki. 19:7-8]). 3 And when the tempter (Satan) came to Him, he said, If You be the Son of God (since You are the Son of God), command that these stones be made bread (Christ was tempted to use His Power for His Own benefit, which He was to never do). 4 But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceeds out of the Mouth of God ([Deut. 8:3]; man is a spiritual being as well as a physical being; therefore, dependent on God). 5 Then the Devil took Him up (a powerful force) into the Holy City (Jerusalem), and set Him on a pinnacle of the Temple (its highest point, which Josephus stated, was about 700 feet from the ravine below), 6 And said unto Him, If You be the Son of God (since You are the Son of God), cast Yourself down (literally spoken): for it is written, He shall give His Angels charge concerning You: and in their hands they shall bear You up, lest at any time You dash Your foot against a stone (derived from Psalms 91:11-12). 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, you shall not tempt the Lord your God ([Deut. 6:16]; to tempt God is to question His Word, which casts doubt on His ability to do what He has promised). 8 Again (the third temptation), the Devil took Him up into an exceeding high mountain (not definitely known, but probably Nebo), and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them (showed them to Him, not in a physical sense, but rather in a spiritual sense); 9 And said unto Him, All these things will I give You, if You will fall down and worship me (the temptation was that Christ abrogate the Cross, through which He would regain all things). 10 Then said Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan (presents Christ for the first time Personally addressing Satan): for it is written, you shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve (Satan desires that mankind worship and serve him; we are to worship and serve the Lord Alone). 11 Then the Devil left Him (“departed from Him for a season,” meaning that there would be other temptations [Lk. 4:13]), and, behold, Angels came and ministered unto Him (in what manner they ministered, we aren’t told).
1 Corinthians 15:21-22,45,47 (KJV)
21 For since by man came death (refers to Adam and the Fall in the Garden of Eden, and speaks of spiritual death, separation from God), by Man came also the Resurrection of the dead. (This refers to the Lord Jesus Christ Who Atoned for all sin, thereby, making it possible for man to be united once again with God, which guarantees the Resurrection.) 22 For as in Adam all die (spiritual death, separation from God), even so in Christ shall all be made alive. (In the first man, all died. In the Second Man, all shall be made alive, at least all who will believe [Jn.3:16].)
21 For since by man came death (refers to Adam and the Fall in the Garden of Eden, and speaks of spiritual death, separation from God), by Man came also the Resurrection of the dead. (This refers to the Lord Jesus Christ Who Atoned for all sin, thereby, making it possible for man to be united once again with God, which guarantees the Resurrection.) 22 For as in Adam all die (spiritual death, separation from God), even so in Christ shall all be made alive. (In the first man, all died. In the Second Man, all shall be made alive, at least all who will believe [Jn.3:16].)
NECESSITY
45 And so it is written (Gen. 2:7), The first man Adam was made a living soul (the natural body); the last Adam (Christ) was made a quickening Spirit. (The word “last” is used. No other will ever be needed. “Quickening” refers to making all alive who trust Him.) 47 The first man (Adam) is of the earth, earthy (materialistic): the Second Man (Christ) is the Lord from Heaven (a vast difference between the “first man” and the “Second Man”).
45 And so it is written (Gen. 2:7), The first man Adam was made a living soul (the natural body); the last Adam (Christ) was made a quickening Spirit. (The word “last” is used. No other will ever be needed. “Quickening” refers to making all alive who trust Him.) 47 The first man (Adam) is of the earth, earthy (materialistic): the Second Man (Christ) is the Lord from Heaven (a vast difference between the “first man” and the “Second Man”).
Genesis 2:7 (KJV)
7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground (proclaims the physical body made of clay), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (the “breath of life,” which comes from God, pertains to the soul and spirit of man; this was done with the first man, Adam, God breathing the soul and the spirit into man, and thereafter it comes automatically at conception); and man became a living soul (man is a soul, has a spirit, both which reside in the physical body; the soul addresses the body; the spirit addresses God; the physical body addresses the world).
7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground (proclaims the physical body made of clay), and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life (the “breath of life,” which comes from God, pertains to the soul and spirit of man; this was done with the first man, Adam, God breathing the soul and the spirit into man, and thereafter it comes automatically at conception); and man became a living soul (man is a soul, has a spirit, both which reside in the physical body; the soul addresses the body; the spirit addresses God; the physical body addresses the world).
Romans 8:2, 11 (KJV)
2 For the Law (that which we are about to give is a Law of God, devised by the Godhead in eternity past [I Pet. 1:18-20]; this Law, in fact, is “God’s Prescribed Order of Victory”) of the Spirit (Holy Spirit, i.e., “the way the Spirit works”) of Life (all life comes from Christ, but through the Holy Spirit [Jn. 16:13-14]) in Christ Jesus (any time Paul uses this term or one of its derivatives, he is, without fail, referring to what Christ did at the Cross, which makes this “life” possible) has made me free (given me total Victory) from the Law of Sin and Death (these are the two most powerful Laws in the Universe; the “Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus” alone is stronger than the “Law of Sin and Death”; this means that if the Believer attempts to live for God by any manner other than Faith in Christ and the Cross, he is doomed to failure). 11 But if the Spirit (Holy Spirit) of Him (from God) Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you (and He definitely does), He Who raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies (give us power in our mortal bodies that we might live a victorious life) by His Spirit Who dwells in you (we have the same Power in us, through the Spirit, that raised Christ from the dead, and is available to us only on the premise of the Cross and our Faith in that Sacrifice).
2 For the Law (that which we are about to give is a Law of God, devised by the Godhead in eternity past [I Pet. 1:18-20]; this Law, in fact, is “God’s Prescribed Order of Victory”) of the Spirit (Holy Spirit, i.e., “the way the Spirit works”) of Life (all life comes from Christ, but through the Holy Spirit [Jn. 16:13-14]) in Christ Jesus (any time Paul uses this term or one of its derivatives, he is, without fail, referring to what Christ did at the Cross, which makes this “life” possible) has made me free (given me total Victory) from the Law of Sin and Death (these are the two most powerful Laws in the Universe; the “Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus” alone is stronger than the “Law of Sin and Death”; this means that if the Believer attempts to live for God by any manner other than Faith in Christ and the Cross, he is doomed to failure). 11 But if the Spirit (Holy Spirit) of Him (from God) Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you (and He definitely does), He Who raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies (give us power in our mortal bodies that we might live a victorious life) by His Spirit Who dwells in you (we have the same Power in us, through the Spirit, that raised Christ from the dead, and is available to us only on the premise of the Cross and our Faith in that Sacrifice).
Deuteronomy 9:9, 18, 25 (KJV)
9 When I was gone up into the Mount to receive the tables of stone, even the tables of the Covenant which the LORD made with you, then I abode in the Mount forty days and forty nights, I neither did eat bread nor drink water:
18 And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which you sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger.
25 Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down at the first; because the LORD had said He would destroy you.
9 When I was gone up into the Mount to receive the tables of stone, even the tables of the Covenant which the LORD made with you, then I abode in the Mount forty days and forty nights, I neither did eat bread nor drink water:
18 And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which you sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke Him to anger.
25 Thus I fell down before the LORD forty days and forty nights, as I fell down at the first; because the LORD had said He would destroy you.
Deuteronomy 10:10 (KJV)
10 And I stayed in the Mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also, and the LORD would not destroy you.
10 And I stayed in the Mount, according to the first time, forty days and forty nights; and the LORD hearkened unto me at that time also, and the LORD would not destroy you.
Exodus 24:13-18 (KJV)
13 And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the Mount of God. (Evidently, Moses was instructed by the Lord to take Joshua with him. It is doubtful that Joshua was able to go into the very Presence of God as did Moses; nevertheless, he at least went part way, and evidently stayed the entirety of the time, because we find him coming down with Moses, when, some forty days later, Moses descended from the mountain [32:17].) 14 And he (Moses) said unto the Elders (70 men), Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man have any matters to do, let him come unto them (the latter two were left in charge). 15 And Moses went up into the Mount, and a Cloud covered the Mount. (Evidently, Moses stopped when he arrived at the Cloud.) 16 And the Glory of the LORD abode upon Mount Sinai, and the Cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day He called unto Moses out of the midst of the Cloud. (Moses evidently waited until the Lord called him.) 17 And the sight of the Glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the Mount in the eyes of the Children of Israel. (It looked like the entirety of the top of the Mountain was on fire, with this being seen by all of the Children of Israel.) 18 And Moses went into the midst of the Cloud (Joshua stayed at the edge of the Cloud, and did not go further), and got him up into the Mount: and Moses was in the Mount forty days and forty nights (without food or water; so the Lord had to miraculously sustain him).
13 And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the Mount of God. (Evidently, Moses was instructed by the Lord to take Joshua with him. It is doubtful that Joshua was able to go into the very Presence of God as did Moses; nevertheless, he at least went part way, and evidently stayed the entirety of the time, because we find him coming down with Moses, when, some forty days later, Moses descended from the mountain [32:17].) 14 And he (Moses) said unto the Elders (70 men), Tarry ye here for us, until we come again unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur are with you: if any man have any matters to do, let him come unto them (the latter two were left in charge). 15 And Moses went up into the Mount, and a Cloud covered the Mount. (Evidently, Moses stopped when he arrived at the Cloud.) 16 And the Glory of the LORD abode upon Mount Sinai, and the Cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day He called unto Moses out of the midst of the Cloud. (Moses evidently waited until the Lord called him.) 17 And the sight of the Glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the Mount in the eyes of the Children of Israel. (It looked like the entirety of the top of the Mountain was on fire, with this being seen by all of the Children of Israel.) 18 And Moses went into the midst of the Cloud (Joshua stayed at the edge of the Cloud, and did not go further), and got him up into the Mount: and Moses was in the Mount forty days and forty nights (without food or water; so the Lord had to miraculously sustain him).
Exodus 32:15-17 (KJV)
MOSES
15 And Moses turned, and went down from the Mount, and the two Tables of the Testimony were in his hand: the tables were written on both their sides; on the one side and on the other were they written (the Ten Commandments, written by the “Finger of God” [31:18]). 16 And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables. (The Law began with the Judgment of God, even as all Law must begin with the Judgment of God.) 17 And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp. (It seems that Joshua has waited for Moses for the entirety of the 40 days and 40 nights. He did so about halfway down the mountain. He will now accompany Moses to the base of the Mountain.)
MOSES
15 And Moses turned, and went down from the Mount, and the two Tables of the Testimony were in his hand: the tables were written on both their sides; on the one side and on the other were they written (the Ten Commandments, written by the “Finger of God” [31:18]). 16 And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables. (The Law began with the Judgment of God, even as all Law must begin with the Judgment of God.) 17 And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp. (It seems that Joshua has waited for Moses for the entirety of the 40 days and 40 nights. He did so about halfway down the mountain. He will now accompany Moses to the base of the Mountain.)
1 Kings 19:7-8 (KJV)
7 And the Angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for you. (This was a journey not ordained of God. In fact, it would be a round-trip of approximately 500 miles, all of it out of the Will of God. And yet, in this wayward journey, the Lord would never leave Elijah’s side. How many wayward trips have all of us taken? And yet the Lord never leaves us nor forsakes us. The fact is: every journey of fear is too great for us. The reason is: our energy is from the flesh and not the Spirit.)
7 And the Angel of the LORD came again the second time, and touched him, and said, Arise and eat; because the journey is too great for you. (This was a journey not ordained of God. In fact, it would be a round-trip of approximately 500 miles, all of it out of the Will of God. And yet, in this wayward journey, the Lord would never leave Elijah’s side. How many wayward trips have all of us taken? And yet the Lord never leaves us nor forsakes us. The fact is: every journey of fear is too great for us. The reason is: our energy is from the flesh and not the Spirit.)
ELIJAH GOES TO HOREB
8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the Mount of God. (Horeb was about 180 miles from where he had sat under a “juniper tree.” Evidently, the food prepared for him by the Angel was supernatural, and provided a supernatural strength.)
8 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the Mount of God. (Horeb was about 180 miles from where he had sat under a “juniper tree.” Evidently, the food prepared for him by the Angel was supernatural, and provided a supernatural strength.)
Deuteronomy 8:3 (KJV)
3 And He humbled you, and suffered you to hunger, and fed you with Manna, which you knew not, neither did your fathers know; that He might make you know that man does not live by bread only, but by every word that proceeds out of the Mouth of the LORD does man live. (These very words were uttered by Christ to Satan regarding the temptation in the wilderness [Mat. 4:4]. Every “Word” in the Bible is important. We must as well understand that the Bible is the Word of God, which means that it doesn’t merely contain the Word of God.)
3 And He humbled you, and suffered you to hunger, and fed you with Manna, which you knew not, neither did your fathers know; that He might make you know that man does not live by bread only, but by every word that proceeds out of the Mouth of the LORD does man live. (These very words were uttered by Christ to Satan regarding the temptation in the wilderness [Mat. 4:4]. Every “Word” in the Bible is important. We must as well understand that the Bible is the Word of God, which means that it doesn’t merely contain the Word of God.)
Psalms 91:11-12 (KJV)
11 For He shall give His Angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. (This shows how much Satan knows the Bible, but yet he still thinks he can circumvent the Word of God. Angels did constantly help Christ [Mat. 4:11; Lk. 4:10–11]. However, Satan corrupted the Scripture by omitting “in all your ways,” and inserting in its place “at any time.” The Messiah’s path through the desert of the Wilderness was one of dependence upon God. Satan’s effort in the temptation was to move Him to independence, but he failed. Christ walked a path of perfect submission, obedience, and dependence; likewise, all those who walk after Him in like dependence and faith can be assured of His Victory.) 12 They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone. (Satan attempted to get Christ to commit the sin of presumption, which means to twist the Word of God in order that it mean something that God did not intend.)
11 For He shall give His Angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. (This shows how much Satan knows the Bible, but yet he still thinks he can circumvent the Word of God. Angels did constantly help Christ [Mat. 4:11; Lk. 4:10–11]. However, Satan corrupted the Scripture by omitting “in all your ways,” and inserting in its place “at any time.” The Messiah’s path through the desert of the Wilderness was one of dependence upon God. Satan’s effort in the temptation was to move Him to independence, but he failed. Christ walked a path of perfect submission, obedience, and dependence; likewise, all those who walk after Him in like dependence and faith can be assured of His Victory.) 12 They shall bear you up in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone. (Satan attempted to get Christ to commit the sin of presumption, which means to twist the Word of God in order that it mean something that God did not intend.)
Luke 4:10-11 (KJV)
10 For it is written, He shall give His Angels charge over You, to keep You (a misquote from Psalms 91:11-12; the correct quotation is, “to keep you in all Your ways,” which refers to the “Ways of God”; protection is guaranteed under those circumstances, but not as Satan said): 11 And in their hands they shall bear You up, lest at any time You dash Your foot against a stone (Satan again misquoted the Text by adding the words “at any time,” which changes the meaning altogether; this tells us that Satan knows the Word very well, and to his own advantage subtly changes it to make it say something it originally did not say; as well, if one is to notice, Satan didn’t quote the Thirteenth Verse in the 91 st Psalm, for it predicts his destruction by the Lord Jesus Christ).
Let's Close In Prayer
10 For it is written, He shall give His Angels charge over You, to keep You (a misquote from Psalms 91:11-12; the correct quotation is, “to keep you in all Your ways,” which refers to the “Ways of God”; protection is guaranteed under those circumstances, but not as Satan said): 11 And in their hands they shall bear You up, lest at any time You dash Your foot against a stone (Satan again misquoted the Text by adding the words “at any time,” which changes the meaning altogether; this tells us that Satan knows the Word very well, and to his own advantage subtly changes it to make it say something it originally did not say; as well, if one is to notice, Satan didn’t quote the Thirteenth Verse in the 91 st Psalm, for it predicts his destruction by the Lord Jesus Christ).
Let's Close In Prayer
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