tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76705199698169836782012-02-11T03:36:28.071-08:00A special site for my notes about my personal Bible study.(Also see www.biblestudy4women.wordpress.com)JPSnoreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-87879190735755666132011-09-11T11:33:00.000-07:002011-09-11T11:33:59.112-07:00

Because... What do you think? For curosity? To know what the future holds? To watch God work out His plan in our world today?

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As I finish with my personal study of the book of Revelation, and all things about the end of days I am struck by a new thought....in a few weeks I am going to visit Israel - aside from the Lord Jesus Christ, the land of Israel, and the Holy city of Jerusalem are the focus of all of end time prophecty!! Rev. 20 is about the Millinnium....1000 years with the center of it all in Israel and

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-6048225159122541782011-04-26T13:16:00.000-07:002011-04-26T13:24:16.568-07:00

Revelation Chapter 20 – The MillenniumChapter 20 of Revelation describes the Millennium reign of our Lord Jesus Christ. Read the chapter. Additional verses:The KING is Coming! 1 Chron.16:31-33Overview of the Millennium. For 1000 years we will have:1. Perfect ‘One World Religion: Jer. 31:33, 34; Mal.1:11; Ezek 36:25-282. Perfect King – Perfect “One World Government”: Ps. 2:7-12; Jer. 23:5-6; Lu

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-82622661578428978082011-04-23T11:05:00.001-07:002011-04-23T11:07:18.081-07:00

I have used this site for several months for my notes on the study of the book of Revelation that I have been doing, but if you are interested in some of my 'general thoughts' about things spiritual go to my blog www.biblestudy2women.blogspot.com once in a while.

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-88626619993562318032011-04-10T12:02:00.000-07:002011-04-10T12:04:19.129-07:00

Revelation 18 and 19I used as a resource Dr. Jeremiah’s book..Escape the Coming NightUse the Stop! Look! Listen! technique.REV. 18.Note all the verses that give us understanding with ‘because’ or ‘for’ when it means ‘because’. Vs 3, 5,7,8,9,10,11,15, 17, 19.Note the information given to us in vs 14 and 20.Why the judgment of Babylon? Vs 3, 5,12,13, 28.Notice the very definite….the word “anymore”

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-64669409110828825502011-04-10T12:00:00.000-07:002011-04-10T12:01:44.124-07:00

CHAP 161. What is the judgment and how does it correspond to the plagues of Egypt? : First Bowl - Second Bowl - Third Bowl - Forth Bowl vs 9…notice ‘they did not…’ - Fifth Bowl – notice ‘they did not…’ - Sixth Bowl - Seventh Bowl (vs 17-21 is Armageddon) How did man respond? - 2.Why might God have used the same ‘plagues’ for both Egypt and the end times?3.Notice that Jesus speaks in 16:15.4.

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STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!Study Rev. 14 and 15Use the basic Stop! Look! Listen technique on these two chapters. STOP! Slow down as you read through these two chapters. There are many words/concepts/symbols that are difficult to understand. I don’t think I can study the book without getting some help from outside sourcesLOOK ! There are many different ideas about what all this symbolism means… I try

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-56787759396221444672011-03-10T16:54:00.000-08:002011-03-10T16:58:01.196-08:00

I have really enjoyed this study...fascinating stuff!! Here is the outline I used to study this.STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!Study Rev. 12 and 13Use the Stop! Look! Listen technique on these two chapters. These chapters describe the last 3 ½ years of the Tribulation.STOP! Slow down as you read through these two chapters. There are many words/concepts/symbols that are difficult to understand.LOOK!

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-37054949680546246322011-03-07T16:09:00.000-08:002011-03-07T16:15:00.797-08:00

If we have a study this spring or summer - What Would You Like to Study Next? We might study a book of Scripture – check one[ ] Luke – 2-3 months[ ] Genesis – 4+ months[ ] Jude 2 weeks[ ] 1, 2,3 John – 3 weeks[ ] Go back and study more prophecy?We might do a prepared study such as one by Dr. Jeremiah, Kay Arthur, etc.. list one you would like us to consider__________________________.

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-76627095680854006332011-03-07T13:36:00.000-08:002011-03-07T13:37:26.846-08:00

STOP! LOOK! LISTEN!Study Rev. 10 and 11 STOPI ask: Why no 7th trumpet until Rev. 11:15? The sixth trumpet sounded at the beginning of Rev. 6Stop and read. Note any words that I do not understand. Mark verses with ‘because, for, and but.”Note. I read today a commentary about Revelation that said….”Revelation should be called the 5th Gospel. Matt., Mark, Luke, and the Gospel of John all speak of

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-40899997436358454252011-03-07T13:33:00.000-08:002011-03-07T13:34:22.247-08:00

Go to this site for a reliable commentary.http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-65268454410745879442011-03-05T07:40:00.001-08:002011-03-05T07:40:56.751-08:00

For those of you who are beginning to stock pile food because of increasing costs...go to this sites for some hints. http://www.comcast.net/slideshow/finance-saveatwarehouseclubs/1/

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MAKING TIME FOR STUDYING: PART 1Posted on | March 1, 2011 Sage Cohenhttp://pathofpossibility.com(This is a modified article by Sage Cohen “Making Time for Writing.” …she posts a blog to writers…giving them ideas for improvement. This one was about having enought time… I changed the words ‘write” to "study," etc…It is her article with the words changed. Iwill leave this on this site for only a

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STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! Chapter 6This is how I study each of these chapters... STOPRead Chap 6 Remember that the Book of Revelation is the ‘Unveiling of Jesus Christ” or the “Revealing of Jesus Christ."Note any words I do not fully understand.List any titles for Jesus. What do they represent?LOOK! Read the chapter again.How is this chapter “the unveiling of Jesus Christ?”Look up/study any words or

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-58184453131226436062011-02-03T17:27:00.000-08:002011-02-03T17:31:21.153-08:00

Here are the notes I used to study Chapter 5 of Revelation:STOP!Read Chapter 5. Note all the titles for God/Jesus. The book of Revelation is the ‘unveiling’ of Jesus…we see it here.LOOK!Notice: Only Jesus has the ‘title deed’ to the earth, rolled up in a scroll with the official 7 seals as the Roman Empire required of wills. I know that Jesus lived during the time of the Roman Empire and all

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-46007744191124112852011-01-28T14:26:00.000-08:002011-01-28T14:29:26.869-08:00

As I studied chapter 4 and moved on to chapter 5 I realized that there really is no time divide between the two, and they both take place in heaven at about the same time. I also realized that many scholars seem to think that believers will receive the 'rewards' promised throughout Scripture during this time....so before I went on to chapter 5 I studied the 'rewards.' Here is a part of it.We all

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-19446991224102751792011-01-22T05:04:00.000-08:002011-01-23T04:42:05.272-08:00

As I study the Book of Revelation I am particularly interested in Chapter 4. Born-again believers will see the events of Chapter 4!! Here is the study outline that I am using for my personal study. Remember.....the book of Revelation is the "unveiling of Jesus Christ".STOP! LOOOK! LISTEN!STOP!Read chapter 4. Always look for the words “because” ‘but” and ‘for’ (when it means ‘because). Note every

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-20754249892993270412010-12-31T10:15:00.000-08:002010-12-31T10:16:15.965-08:00

The Alpha and Omega – Comes as a Baby to BethlehemHappy Birthday Jesus! Thank You for coming in the form of a human to bring salvation to me. I wonder if we have become somewhat desensitized to the story of the birth of Jesus.Jesus. Yes Jesus came as a baby to save us from our sins. That is the wonderful message of Christmas. He had to come so that He could die for us.We form the scene of

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-25520228814336561172010-12-19T10:01:00.000-08:002010-12-20T12:51:31.433-08:00

Christmas and its Connection with the Book of RevelationAs I sat in my pew today, listening to a wonderful sermon about the baby Jesus I was struck with the thought that the Christmas story is really the prologue to the book of Revelation.“The Revelation of Jesus Christ” is what we call it. The ‘revealing’ of the King of Kings returning to the earth as He has promised. First He had to come as a

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-50463707057709293722010-12-07T11:42:00.000-08:002010-12-07T11:54:27.171-08:00

Even before we actually sit down together and study Revelation I am finding some very exciting things in the book. I personally have never studied Revelation in detail, and knew that I was into many hours in the book as we undertook this subject.....as Chapter 1 promises...I am already blessed to be studying the book of Revelation. Here are two things that I have learned.First of all...the Book

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-60080797103490044452010-12-02T04:36:00.000-08:002010-12-02T04:41:34.356-08:00

A thought provoking question before we begin. So many of us are studying the End Times. Many of us believe that we are the generation that will experience the Rapture...do you? If you answered yes ....then I ask myself, and you...."so what?" If we believe that our time here is limited, that the trumpet could blow in the next year or two....how is our life different? Do we act like we believe it?

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-32213637656921364392010-11-13T09:57:00.000-08:002010-11-19T14:12:04.036-08:00

RAPTUREWe don’t have all the answers….but….The word Rapture is not in Scripture. It is coined from the Latin term “napiemur” to portray the experience of being ‘snatched away.’ This is what is going to happen one day soon as the people of God disappear from the earth and immediately meet Christ to stand before the judgment seat. (Jack Van Impe Dictionary pg 68).Do you believe that we may be in

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-79650888885899332152010-09-28T10:36:00.000-07:002010-12-02T04:34:52.575-08:00

A thought provoking question before we begin. So many of us are studying the End Times. Many of us believe that we are the generation that will experience the Rapture...do you? If you answered yes ....then I ask myself, and you...."so what?" If we believe that our time here is limited, that the trumpet could blow in the next year or two....how is our life different? Do we act like we believe it?

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-86176241327715896182010-08-27T11:41:00.000-07:002010-09-04T10:36:21.161-07:00

Important Question: Will you come to Jesus today? As we studied the last book of Revelation last night at church, our pastor read the verse..."Come"....Jesus says "Come". He said that we should be asking people just one simple question... "Will you come to Jesus today?' I got to thinking about that and decided...how easy. Add it to your Facebook entry once a week. Add it to your taped voice mail

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Random Thoughts….Church on Sunday(Introductory remarks…what started out as a simple question to me has caused me several hours of study…as usual….wonderful nuggets of truth are now cemented in my brain…now I can pass them on to others…see what you think…)Why go to church? What does Scripture say about attending church on a regular/weelky basis?I was visiting with my sister in California and

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-63295731980857419802010-04-29T08:46:00.000-07:002010-10-24T14:29:25.211-07:00

What does Scripture say about prayer .... and thankfulness?I know when some of you read this you will think I really have lost my mind with this one...This week I increased my praying and ability to say thanks to the Lord....and want to share it with you... I have increased my praise and thanks to God in an easy way.Those who know me closely will tell you that I travel often. When I am on the

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-57130474118411881142010-03-05T07:53:00.000-08:002010-09-11T13:28:34.833-07:00

I have just had my 65th birthday and do not consider myself a "grouchy little old lady" (at least not the "grouchy" part). I just need to vent about some things going on in the church community today.Weekly worship sure has changed since I was a little girl back in the 50's going to church on Sunday....dressed in our best. (In fact, for many churches they have changed the terminology from "

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-86281757024474587132009-12-21T12:51:00.001-08:002009-12-21T12:51:53.588-08:00

Israel, Read the Sign by Rabbi Aron MossQuestionWhat does the word Zion mean and what are its origins? (I was asked this by my Rastafarian friend.)AnswerThe name Zion holds the secret to the power of Israel. If you understand this name, you understand the magic of the Holy Land. The word Zion appears 154 times in the Hebrew Bible and has several connotations. Zion can refer to the Land of Israel,

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-83022238635608574052008-10-06T12:24:00.000-07:002008-10-06T12:26:49.367-07:00

(For those who did travel along with me in September – forgive me if I have confused the sequence of the various stops. We saw soooooooo very much and my notes are incomplete. I remember what we saw, just not the exact sequence. I guess I will just have to take better notes on the next trip! And I have not included any pics - having trouble loading them.)Our last day:The most special of all sites

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(For those who were on the trip with me, my notes are not complete, and as you know, everything tends to run together sometimes. I have been home a few days not...I am not sure of the exact order of these events....so don't e-mail me with corrections :) )First stop today is the Mt. of Olives overlook. What a view of the ancient walls of the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock! It is a clear,

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-1869266107329115132008-10-03T05:29:00.000-07:002008-10-03T10:37:08.663-07:00

I will continue with the days in Israel but...a side-bar. I was reminded of a poem that I wrote several years ago about my travels to Israel. It is dedicated to the pastors and friends that I have traveled with to the Holy Land.We have traveled the Holy Land together many times.In heat and cold, sun and rain. Even in the snow!We have traveled by plane, bus, boat, by foot. Even by camel!We have

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-9316403811637476872008-10-02T05:01:00.000-07:002008-10-02T05:05:04.425-07:00

After a rest in the air conditioned gift shop at Masada – we were all back on the bus to drive north to visit En Gedi. This beautiful narrow green crevice in the dry brown canyons of the desert was where David hid out from Saul, and later confronted Saul in a cave. A beautiful waterfall is reached by hiking up a narrow path along a stream. Wild deer and rock badgers are frequently seen along the

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-81029207049661438382008-10-01T04:49:00.000-07:002008-10-01T05:23:22.216-07:00

Today we leave the area of the Sea of Galilee and travel almost the entire length of Israel, to the Dead Sea. Several stops along the way.My interest this trip has been looking at the geography in relation to the twelve tribes of Israel. The area of the Sea of Galilee belonged to Napthali on the west and Manasseh on the East. Most of the drive south, along the Jordan River will be the land of

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-32128275298032957192008-09-30T17:24:00.000-07:002008-09-30T17:49:21.469-07:00

The start of another clear, warm, day. There is colorful bogenvilla plants everywhere. The roses are just about finished for the season. The date palms are full and loaded with bunches of dates, often covered with plastic bags to keep them from falling to the ground. Acre after acre of olive trees.First stop is the Mt. of Beatitudes where there is a beautiful church that over-looks the Sea of

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-72088610574103172882008-09-29T06:23:00.000-07:002008-09-29T06:27:34.378-07:00

A beautiful clear sunny day on the Sea of Galilee. A boat ride takes us to the center of the lake/Sea. The engines are turned off and the Pastor gives a message. We sing two hymns. It is always a very moving experience to sit in the quiet, bobbing gently up and down and to think we are on the same sea that Jesus walked upon – and where he stilled the storm. The geography has not changed much in

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-45539935151132289482008-09-28T13:42:00.000-07:002008-09-28T13:46:08.801-07:00

Arrived at the airport in Tel Aviv. A beautiful evening. The next morning the adventure truly begins as we drive a short distance to the ruins of Joppa. The significance of this site is that in this area Jonah began his trip that lead to Nineveh, and that this was the city of Peter and Dorcas. Peter raised to life a gentile woman who as noted for her service to the widows. (This was the first

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-3804274547870480402008-09-26T14:24:00.000-07:002008-09-26T14:27:57.966-07:00

For those who might be interested in what a typical trip to the Holy Land might encompass I will give a summary of the trip I just completed….my fifteenth trip!!Many people have looked at me as though I am crazy when I say I this is my fifteenth trip. No I am not Jewish, nor do I have relatives in Israel. My first trip was in 1991 – it was breathtaking, little did I know that I would return

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-14064269679088948592008-09-08T07:23:00.000-07:002008-09-08T14:36:22.544-07:00

Thank You Lord for another trip to Israel!I leave this week for my 15th trip to the Holy Land. I am truely blessed! My focus for this trip will be the twelve tribes. I believe that we will have to opportunity to visit the Temple Institute in Jerusalem. If you are interested in anything about the Temple, or the rebuilding of the Temple, be sure to go to their web site. www.templeinstitute.org.This

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-78790866947345761572008-07-23T08:22:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:30:13.299-07:00

1.The only tribe nor given any land was Levi. 2.The tribe of Mary was Judah.3.Hannah was married to an Ephramite.4.No tribal affiliation is given to some of the women, such as Rahab, but because of where they lived we think that Rahab was from the tribe of Benjamin, though she married into Judah.5.Mary and Martha lived in Bethany in the area of Benjamin, near the tribe of Judah.6.Mary Magdalene

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-57163710748530181402008-07-21T13:38:00.000-07:002008-07-23T08:29:17.763-07:00

1.Why study the Tribes? Discussed in previous blog.2.Family Tree:Great grandparents – Abraham and SarahGrandparents – Isaac and RebekahParents:Jacob and Leah(6): Issachar, Judah, Simeon, Reuben, Levi and Zebulum.Jacob and Rachael (2): Benjamin and JosephJacob and Zilpah (2): Asher and Gad.Jacob and Bilhah (2): Dan and Naptali.3.The tribe of Jesus and David was Judah.4.The tribe of Moses was Levi.

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-6488563257573804542008-07-17T15:53:00.001-07:002008-07-17T15:53:24.233-07:00

My dear friend Olivia from Knoxville has just started her own blog. Be sure to stop by to see her writings. I am sure you will be blessed.http://lookingeast-andup.blogspot.com/

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My dear friends of the Women’s Bible Study at Chilhoweehills Baptist Church in Knoxville TN have recently started a twelve month study about the twelve tribes of Israel. Meeting once a month, each tribe is researched by a different woman of the group, who presents her findings to the other ladies.My assignment is Issachar. “Who the heck is Issachar and why should I spend hours and hours of time

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-348475568742309122008-07-08T13:42:00.000-07:002008-07-08T13:43:48.278-07:00

1.What was the tribe of the only Queen of Israel (Athaliah)?2.What was the tribe of the only female Judge of Israel?3.Jesus chose Capernaum as His base of operation. What tribal area?4.Jesus grew up in Nazareth. What tribal area?5.Modern day geography. What tribe is associated with Gaza, Jerusalem, Ramala, Masada, Quamran, Serdodt(the area that is under daily rocket attack), and Tel Aviv?6.What

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-80919087236047397922008-07-04T06:46:00.000-07:002008-07-04T06:48:57.445-07:00

(When speaking of the tribes of the women of Scripture, if the bloodline is not mentioned, think “tribe by marriage” or “tribe by primary geographical area.)The answers will be given in later postings1.Why study the Tribes? (Think about why you might want to study your own “tribe” (genealogy.)2.List the fathers and mothers of the tribes (14 tribes). Why are there fourteen tribes?3.Name the

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-66335897544295099262008-07-01T11:57:00.000-07:002008-07-01T11:59:37.422-07:00

Please return to this site to see the new series: Women of the Holyland: The Tribes and Geography. This series will examine each of the Tribes of Israel with focus on the geographical location, and the women associated with the family group.

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As I wrote my book "Women of the Holyland: Walk Where They Walked" I thought about all the wonderful people that I had traveled with over the years.This book is dedicated to the pastors and friends that I have traveled with to Israel. We have traveled the Holy Land together many times.In heat and cold, sun and rain. Even in the snow!We have traveled by plane, bus, boat, by foot. Even by camel!We

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-76379812739143992462008-04-24T15:20:00.000-07:002008-04-24T15:21:42.555-07:00

Something to Think About:Just this week an economic genius on a major news program predicted that if the cost of jet fuel continues to rise, that within a few years, overseas travel by plane will be cost prohibitive for the average person. My grandparents came to this country in 1904 by ship. Trans global travel by ship my make a resurrection. How does this affect you? If you have dreamed about

JPSnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7670519969816983678.post-42908898887234524312008-03-19T16:36:00.000-07:002008-03-19T16:38:27.651-07:00

Yotvata, Jotbathah. The Israelites stopped here for water on their wilderness wanderings. Twenty eight miles north of Eliat, this modern city and active archaeological site may be the oasis of Deut. 10:7. Where there is water there are men, women and children.Zareph Area north of Tyre. Here a widow assisted the prophet Elijah with food and water in a time of drought. A stranger, Elijah, called to

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Western Hill of Jerusalem. The north-south hill spur west of the Tyropoeon Valley, parallel to the Temple Mount and the City of David. Hezekiah incorporated part of this area when he extended the city walls in the late eighth century B.C. Many families lived on this hill in elegant homes. The southern part of this hill is called “Zion Hill” by some.Western Wall, Wailing Wall Remnant of part of

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Upper Room T raditional site of the Last Supper of Jesus. Did women prepare the meal? Were women present when Jesus washed the feet of the disciple, or spoke about the bread and the wine as symbols of His body? At a traditional Passover meal the mother of the family would have played a prominent part in the ceremony by saying prayers. After the death of Jesus, the disciples, including women,

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Ps. 137: 1-6 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, {saying,} "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." How can we sing the LORD'S song In a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget {her skill.} May my tongue

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Ps. 137: 1-6 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, {saying,} "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." How can we sing the LORD'S song In a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget {her skill.} May my tongue

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Deu 7:7-8 The LORD did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any of the peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but because the LORD loved you and kept the oath which He swore to your forefathers, the LORD brought you out by a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.Tabgha Western shore of Sea

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Isaiah 43:1 But now thus says the LORD, who created you O Jacob, and He who formed you O Israel; ‘fear not for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name, you are Mine.’Safed One of Israel’s four holy cities. Located on the northern hills above the Sea of Galilee. This may be the city referred to by Jesus when He spoke about “a city on a hill.” Tomb of Chana and her seven sons, who were

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Isaiah 41:8-9 But you Israel are My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the descendants of Abraham My friend. You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest regions, and said to you , ‘You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away.’”Quamran, Khirbet Quamran Never mentioned in Scripture, but important to the transmission of Scripture to us today.

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Zechariah 12:2-3 (Says the LORD) “Behold I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all the surrounding peoples, when they lay siege against Judah and Jerusalem. And it shall happen in that day that I will make Jerusalem a very heavy stone for all peoples; all who would heave it away will surely be cut to pieces, though all nations of the earth are gathered against it.”Palestine Name for the

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Psalm 122:6a Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.Nain The woman of the city of Nain was weeping at the casket of her dead son on the way to the burial when Jesus stopped in his travels and raised him from the dead. She did not approach Jesus to ask for the miracle. He never indicated that she had any faith. He had compassion on her, saw her sorrow, and raised her son. Many people were witnesses

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Mt. Arbel see Arbel.Mt. of Beatitudes North western area of Sea of Galilee, near Capernaum and Tabgha. Crowds of men, women and children would have heard the message that Jesus preached the “Sermon on the Mount.” Matthew. 5. Har Ha’osher.Mt. Carmel Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal (1 Kin. 18:21-40). Jezebel almost single handedly turned the nation of Israel into pagan worshippers

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Genesis 12:3 "And I will bless them that bless thee and curse him that curseth thee; and in thee shall all nations of the earth be blessed."Machareus, Machaerus Eastern side of Dead Sea in Jordan (Moab), not far from Arnon River. Ruins, El Mashnaka, of one of the major building projects of Herod the Great reveals what seems to be a castle dungeon. A fortress/palace. John the Baptist may have

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Deut. 32:8-10 “When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, When He separated the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples According to the number of the sons of Israel. For the LORD'S portion is His people; Jacob is the allotment of His inheritance. He found him in a desert land, And in the howling waste of a wilderness; He encircled him, He cared for him, He guarded him as

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It is summer and time for all of us to hit the road. I will be gone until the 1st of July. Enjoy reviewing my other blogs: www.biblestudy2women.blogspot.com, www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com and www.jeannesant.blogspot.com.

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Kafin Cana See Cana.Kedesh, Kadesh-barnea City of Abraham and wives on their journeys. Fifty miles east of the Mediterranean Sea and fifty miles southwest of Beersheba. Hagar, Sarah’s made fled into the desert near Kadesh-barnea. God called her by name and spoke to her (Gen. 16:7-14). She named the place where she stopped, Beer Lahoi Roi (tThe Well of One Who Lives and Sees Me”.Moses and the

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Jesus Boat Site A two-thousand year old boat, similar to the ones Jesus must have used was found perfectly preserved in the mud not far from Magdala at Kibbutz Nof Ginnosar on the Sea of Galilee. Found in 1986 after a severe drought exposed shoreline of the Sea of Galilee. About eight yards long and two yards wide, this boat would have held over a dozen men. A modern museum was opened to house

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Visited the “Jerusalem Model” a scale model of Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. It includes streets, Temple Mount, homes, etc… After seeing so much of Jerusalem in such a short time this is a great site to see, to pull it all together. To me, this site itself, is another miracle from God to us to help us better understand the past.No words can express a visit to the Garden of Gethsemene. There are

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One of the most moving sites on this trip is the “pit” of the church of St. Peter of Galluctu. This is where Jesus was brought from the Garden of Gethsemane to the home of the High priest. He was probably lowered down a narrow shaft that opened up into a small area used as a cell. (See the photos of the mosaic depicting this.) As we stood in the cave-like space, I tried to imagine what it was

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To Bethlehem. Changed to a different bus and tour guides at the checkpoint to get into this Palestinian controlled area. Not all tour groups get to see Bethlehem. Seeing the site of the birth of Jesus is amazing. Many think this is the original site.This was one of the highlights of this trip for me. I had been to Bethlehem on previous trips, but we also were able to go ‘downstairs,’ beneath the

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(A suggestion: be sure to go to www.jerusalemshots.com for great photos.)Overnight at Dead Sea. Lot and his women!! Death and distruction and yet the grace of God to save a handful.Masada in the morning. What a site! I remember the story of the widow woman and children that were left behind after all the death at Masada. I wonder if the leader at Masada planned to have these left alive so that

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Drive southwest from Tiberius toward coast – Caesarea Maritime. Saw Jezreel Valley, Megiddo, Nazareth and Mt. Tabor from the bus. I wonder if as a boy Jesus was in this valley. Nazareth is located on the northern side of Jezreel Valley. Did He and his buddies climb Mt. Tabor? Did they go to the springs that we call “Gideon Springs.” Did the people speak of the springs as having been the site of

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Day 3Up early – the time change gets most of us up and wide awake at 3 a.m. We saw sunrise and thousands of black birds flying in circles overhead. Literally thousands. Two fisherman close to where we were standing, were pulling in their nets by hand which had trapped several small fish. (Probably the “Peters fish” that we will eat later.) Boat ride to center of Sea of Galilee after breakfast.

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Lets take a break from our A-Z travel log and go on to something new.For the next few days I will post my journal from a trip that I took to Israel in 2005. As part of course work for my MRS (Masters in Religious Science) at the Harvest Institute for Biblical Studies in Knoxville TN, we had to not only go to Israel, but submit a journal of our day to day experiences during the trip. (I have taken

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Jabbock, River On eastern side of Jordan river in present day Jordan. Site where Jacob,wives and children camped, and Jacob wrestled with “the man”(Gen. 24:22ff).Jebel Dahy. Biblical area of Hill of Moreh.Jabesh Gilead, Jerash., tel-Abu Kharaz. East of Jordan River across from Beth Shan.When Jabesh Gilead refused to join in the punishment of the tribe of Benjamin, their men were killed and

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Hazor See Tel Hazor.Hebron City of Abraham and wives on their journeys (Gen. 13:18). First capital of the Davidic Kingdom. Caleb was given Hebron by Joshua (1400 B.C.)(Josh 14:13). Caleb’s daughter, Achsah, and wives lived here. Achsah was given as wife to Othniel for taking the city of Debir. She later requested land and water springs from Caleb (1 Chr. 2:49; Josh. 15:13-17; Judg. 1:12-13).

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As you travel the land of Israel reflect on the promise made by God to return the people to the land: "I will bring back my exiled people Israel; they will rebuild the ruined cities and live in them. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their own fruit. I will plant Israel in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land I have given them."

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If you do not have a camera –borrow one. You will probably take 100-300 photos Film is not too expensive – but bring at least 5 rolls with you. BUT...don't let the taking of photos become your main focus. Stop and consider where you are and what you are seeing. You may never get the chance again to actually be at that particular site.Sleep on the airplane (both directions). Get some type of sleep

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Lets take a little side trip away from the cities of the Holy Land to give some advice about travel to Israel. After a dozen trips to Israel I would like to share some suggestions to make your trip more enjoyable.Bring wash cloths – Hotels do not have wash cloths/face cloths. I go to Wal Mart and purchase a pack of 15 washcloths for about $5 and take them with me – I use them and throw them

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Abigail - Carmel, HebronAnna - Jerusalem, Temple MountAthaliah - Jerusalem, Temple MountBathsheba - City of David, Jabel Arkyela, JerusalemBernice and Drusilla - Caesarea MaratimeDaughter of Jaius - CapernaumDaughters of Philip - Caesarea MaritimeDeborah, prophetess - Mt Tabor,Deliah - Gaza, Valley of SorekDorcas/Tabitha - JoppaElizabeth -En KarimHagar - Beer Lahai Roi, Beersheba, Kedesh,

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Geography of the Holy Land must be important to God because He mentions it so often. Can you identify the location associated with these women? Answers tomorrow. Abigail Anna Athaliah Bathsheba Daughter of Jaius

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Women were godly, like Hannah and Mary.Women were evil, like Athaliah and Jezebel. Women led men astray. Solomon’s wives led to his downfall (study 1 Kings. 11:3-4). How the king lived and worshipped influenced the life of the people. The nation followed the example of the king – walking with God, or following idols. Wives had a great influence on the kings.God often used behind-the-scenes women

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As we begin our study of the women of the Holy Land, remember:So many woman! Many unnamed and unnoticed! Women are seen everywhere. Every mention of “the people, children of Israel, the congregation, the crowd, the multitude, town, cities,” etc…all include women and children. Where the men went, there were women. Where there were armies or navies, there were women. Women were witness and

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As I was studying this morning I came across several interesting verses. As we prepare to study the Holy Land, and some prepare to visit the Holy Land, think about its importance.Look these up verses (Be sure not to use a paraphrase version, but a "real Bible” such as KJ, NKJ, NAS, NIV) :Ps. 132: 13-14; 1 Kings 9:3; 2 Chron. 7: 14-18. Now ask, "Is the Presence of God still in Jerusalem at the

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One of the main themes of this blog will be the land of Israel. I have a heart to encourage women to travel to the Holy Land and to have their lives changed forever. I believe that God wants his children to travel to Israel. The poem that follows is an overview of the experience of travel to the Holy Land:The book “Women of the Holy Land: Walk Where They Walked” is dedicated to my friend and

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