http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/-t1.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:06:51 GMT 10 http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Godsgood1/scripture-1.jpg http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/-t1.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/how-does-the-law-apply-to-gentiles-t268.htm Admin We will take a look at how the law does or does not apply to the Gentile. We will tackle the infamous thought- "I am not under the law, I am a New Testament believer. The law is for the Jews only. Jesus died so that I could be set free from the law." What did Paul preach about the law? Let's take a deep search and find out the true stance. Let us keep the understanding that this topic is based totally on one's own personal endeavor, not dependent on any other person's decision ... Who Am I = Bible Study Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:06:51 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/how-does-the-law-apply-to-gentiles-t268.htm#283 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/how-does-the-law-apply-to-gentiles-t268.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-continued-t253.htm Admin THE JEWS PERSPECTIVE--the law is salvation. They believe that the fulfillment of the law is required for salvation. Even if they accept Christ as their Lord and Savior, they still believe that it is mandatory to gain salvation. Christ was not enough. This is totally wrong. Christ is the only way to salvation. He alone guarantees our salvation. 1.) Acts 15:1-2; 4-5--And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, "unless you are circumcised according to the custom ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:16:30 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-continued-t253.htm#268 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-continued-t253.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-continued-t252.htm Admin Ephesians 2:11-22 Jesus Christ has torn down the wall that separated the Jew and Gentile. They are to become one. 1.) vs. 12-13--These Gentiles were excluded from Israel and had no idea of the commandments of God, thus hopeless. But, by the blood of Jesus they have been brought back from where they had been scattered. 2.) vs. 14--Christ is the peacemaker who tore down the wall of division . What was this wall that caused the division between the two? 3.) vs. 15-16--What caused ... Who Am I = Bible Study Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:28:06 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-continued-t252.htm#267 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-continued-t252.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-t247.htm Admin Jew and Gentile One in Messiah Throughout this lesson we have been uncovering the distinction between the children of Israel. We have discovered that they belong to either one of the two kingdoms, the House of Judah or the House of Israel. (Ephraim). We have read scripture and have seen the prophecies fortold in accordance to each house. Now we are going to look into the New Testament and we will see that these two houses take on new or different connatations. Although ... Who Am I = Bible Study Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:38:05 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-t247.htm#262 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-new-man-t247.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-two-who-entered-the-promised-land-part-2-t243.htm Admin Numbers 27:15-18 Joshua was the elected man to replace Moses. He was given the authority to lead the congregation (or all the children of Israel) into the promised land. The Ephramite was responsible for rallying the children of Israel and leading them into the new land. The Ephramite was given the commission by God to lead the congregation into the land flowing with milk and honey. 1.) vs. 18--So the Lord said to Moses, "Take Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and ... Who Am I = Bible Study Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:44:51 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-two-who-entered-the-promised-land-part-2-t243.htm#258 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-two-who-entered-the-promised-land-part-2-t243.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-two-who-entered-the-promise-land-t241.htm Admin Recipients of the Promise When it was time to enter the promised land, only two were determined and knew the strength and loyalty of their God. After being in slavery for so long in Egypt and seeing the awesome miraculous acts which Yaweh performed in their deliverance from their enemies, they were excited about the new frontier which their Lord was about to take them. Unfortunately the rest of their brethren were not so convinced. They lived by man not by God. They relied on their strength ... Who Am I = Bible Study Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:19 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-two-who-entered-the-promise-land-t241.htm#256 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-two-who-entered-the-promise-land-t241.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/part-2-ruth-and-naomi-t240.htm Admin Ruth 3:13-17 "Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a close relative; and may his name be famous in Israel! And may he be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age; for you daughter-in-law, who loves you, who is better to you than seven sons, has borne him." Then Naomi took the child and laid him on her bosom, and became a nurse to him. Also the neighbor women gave him a name, saying, "There is a son born to Naomi." And they called ... Who Am I = Bible Study Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:43:27 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/part-2-ruth-and-naomi-t240.htm#255 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/part-2-ruth-and-naomi-t240.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ruth-and-naomi-obedient-gentile-is-part-of-the-linage-of-christ-t239.htm Admin We are going to see how the book of Ruth can be used prophetically in regards to the church. One could call the church, Ruth. It is through this gentile woman Ruth that Jesus the Messiah would be born in to this world. She refused to leave her Jewish mother-in-law Naomi and chose to serve the God of Israel. The book of Ruth tell of the story of Naomi and her family who left Israel because of a famine. Naomi, along with her husband and two sons went to Moab, which was a pagan land ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:33:19 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ruth-and-naomi-obedient-gentile-is-part-of-the-linage-of-christ-t239.htm#254 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ruth-and-naomi-obedient-gentile-is-part-of-the-linage-of-christ-t239.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-first-coming-was-the-beginning-of-the-gathering-t177.htm Admin Jesus Sends His Disciple to Gather the Lost Sheep of Israel (Ephraim) Jesus came to bring the lost house of Israel unto Himself. He even commanded His disciples to do the same thing. His coming was the beginning of the Father’s plan to bring the two kingdoms together under the reign of the everlasting King. John 10:14-16 His sheep will know Him. He was talking to the House of Judah. He told them He not only was sent to them, He was also sent to bring those sheep, which were ... Who Am I = Bible Study Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:37:19 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-first-coming-was-the-beginning-of-the-gathering-t177.htm#192 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-first-coming-was-the-beginning-of-the-gathering-t177.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-house-one-kingunity-prevails-t176.htm Admin The reunion of the two kingdoms occurs, under the headship of one King. The King is the only one capable of uniting the two kingdoms. His power an authority is so awesome. The magnitude of His power causes the two brothers to forget their animosity towards each other, realizing both of them were to blame, each of them had short comings. But with this King there shortcomings will be forgotten and made whole or perfect. The King is Jesus Christ the “True” Firstborn, to which His Kingdom will ... Who Am I = Bible Study Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:00:44 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-house-one-kingunity-prevails-t176.htm#191 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/one-house-one-kingunity-prevails-t176.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ephraim-the-prodigal-son-t141.htm pjpearl50 The prodigal son parable can be seen in a whole new light when you are aware and are learned in the two houses, Israel and Judah likened to siblings, brothers and sisters alike. Here we will be looking at them as brothers, one who has kept His Father’s ways and one who has flagrantly followed after the world. Luke 15:11-32 In many ways you can see the correlation between Ephraim and the prodigal son. The son had lost his way and exchanged his lifestyle for the ways of the pagans. After ... Who Am I = Bible Study Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:50:46 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ephraim-the-prodigal-son-t141.htm#156 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ephraim-the-prodigal-son-t141.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/neither-house-has-it-all-together-t140.htm pjpearl50 Isaiah 8:13-14 The Lord would become a sanctuary, but both houses would stumble over Him. Both Houses have received a partial hardening. Neither one recognizes Him, thoroughly. The House of Judah does not acknowledge Him as their Messiah, but understands His heritage. Israel does not recognize, His Heritage but know Him as their Messiah. Both have received a partial hardening. 1.) Jesus is the Root, the life source, of the Olive tree that we desire to be grafted into. As the Root ... Who Am I = Bible Study Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:54:40 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/neither-house-has-it-all-together-t140.htm#155 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/neither-house-has-it-all-together-t140.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-unredeemed-house-of-jacob-t131.htm Admin The House of Jacob who have not confessed Jesus Christ still have a purpose in the redemptive plan of God. Romans 11:1-10 Some of the Israelites accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior. They were the remnant left (the branches who had not been cut off). They were the one’s still seeking God in truth. Once again you can see that the law or works cannot save you. It is grace alone. Romans 11:11-15 1.) With their hardness God is bringing salvation to the gentiles. And in exchange this ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 18 Oct 2008 15:38:22 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-unredeemed-house-of-jacob-t131.htm#146 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-unredeemed-house-of-jacob-t131.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/other-prophecies-concerning-the-two-houses-t126.htm Admin Zechariah 8:23 " Thus says the lord of hosts, In those days ten men from all the nations will grasp the garment of a Jew, saying "Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you." 1.) 10 me from all nation(Ephraim) will take a hold of a Jew(Jesus) and tell Him that they will go with Him. Jeremiah 11:10-11 They have turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers who refused to hear My words, and they have gone after other gods to serve them; the house ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:28:17 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/other-prophecies-concerning-the-two-houses-t126.htm#141 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/other-prophecies-concerning-the-two-houses-t126.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaiah-s-prophecy-part-2-t112.htm pjpearl50 Isaiah 11:10 Jesus will stand as a banner or the gentiles (goy) who are seeking Him and His resting place is glorious. Isaiah 11:11-12 vs. 11 1.) The Lord will recover hsi remnant for the second time as when he did in Egypt. 2.) He will bring them forth from all corners of the Earth vs. 12 1.) He will assemble the outcast of Israel A. assemble (acaph)--to gather and take away, remove, withdraw; to be gathered to one's fathers; to gather (harvest) B. outcasts (dachah)--to ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:52:43 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaiah-s-prophecy-part-2-t112.htm#126 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaiah-s-prophecy-part-2-t112.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaiah-s-prophecy-part-1-t110.htm pjpearl50 Isaiah 2:2-3 All nations will come to Jerusalem, to the house of the God of Jacob. Isaiah 4:2 During the Millennium Reign, Christ, the Branch, will be beautiful and glorious. Those of the house of Jacob who escapt the wrath of God and His judgment upon the earth, meaning those who accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Isaiah 7:1-9 Here we can definitely see that there are two separate kingdoms. Ephraim and Judah. In fact, Ephraim is waging war against its brother, ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:42:54 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaiah-s-prophecy-part-1-t110.htm#124 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaiah-s-prophecy-part-1-t110.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ezekiel-s-prophecy-part-2-t101.htm Admin Ezekiel 4:1-6 A.) Israel is to be held captive for 390 years. B.) Judah is to be captive for 40 years. C.) Here we can easily see that Ezekiel is prophesying to two different houses. Their punishments are of a different magnitude. Ezikiel 4:12-15 This prophecy tell us two things about the House of Israel. 1.) They will not be obedient to God's law and in this disobedience they will forget God's laws and commandments, thus defiling themselves. 2.) This ... Who Am I = Bible Study Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:57:08 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ezekiel-s-prophecy-part-2-t101.htm#115 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ezekiel-s-prophecy-part-2-t101.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ezekiel-s-prophecy-t100.htm Admin The Scattering of the House of Israel Although my personal belief is the Ezekiel mostly prophesied about the House of Judah. He still also gave many prophecies in reference to the House of Israel/Ephraim Ezekiel the prophet was sent to the House of Israel to prophecy to them. Ezekiel 1:3 The word of the LORD came expressly unto Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the river Chebar; and the hand of the LORD was there upon him. It is clear from ... Who Am I = Bible Study Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:26:31 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ezekiel-s-prophecy-t100.htm#114 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/ezekiel-s-prophecy-t100.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/hosea-s-prophecy-part-2-t94.htm Admin Hosea 2:1-5 1.) "Contend with your Mother"--represents the National Name encompassing the whole entire of Israel. House of Israel received the name because they inherited it from a firstborn blessing. God is telling Judah to tell their sister Israel that they are no longer married to the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob. They are no longer hsi wife. And He is no longer their husband. Their adulterous behavior had forced a divorce and their divorce papers are served. Hosea ... Who Am I = Bible Study Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:36:20 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/hosea-s-prophecy-part-2-t94.htm#108 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/hosea-s-prophecy-part-2-t94.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/hosea-s-prophecy-part-1-t93.htm Admin God's Plan for the House of Israel In the book of Hosea, God elabrates on His plan for the House of Israel. At first it appears that God is dealing harshly with Israel. But, in the end God's love is so innumerous that He alludes to His final redemptive plan for His adulterous Israel. God begins His plan by telling Hosea to marry a prostitute. God also tell Hosea what to name his children, whom he had with the prostitute. Hosea 1:1-5 1.) Jezreel--means God will scatter or sow ... Who Am I = Bible Study Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:33:16 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/hosea-s-prophecy-part-1-t93.htm#107 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/hosea-s-prophecy-part-1-t93.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/israel-s-return-t26.htm pjpearl50 Does the House of Israel Ever Return From Assyria 2 Kings 17:22-24--For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they did not depart from them, until the Lord removed Israel out of His sight, as He had said by all His servants the prophets. So Israel was carried away from their own land to Assyria, as it is to this day. Then the king of Assyria brought people from Babylon, Cuthah, Ava, Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:22:17 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/israel-s-return-t26.htm#29 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/israel-s-return-t26.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/judah-returns-home-t25.htm pjpearl50 1.) The King of Persia desired that those of Judah should return to their land Jerusalem. And there erect altars and places of worship. Not so that they could worship pagan gods but, so that they could worship the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 2.) The scripture plainly states that it was those who belonged to the House of Judah that returned from the captivity of Babylon. Remember however, there are a few from the other tribes who sided with Judah when Jeroboam set up pagan altars ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:16:13 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/judah-returns-home-t25.htm#28 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/judah-returns-home-t25.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-southern-kingdom-is-captured-by-babylon-t24.htm pjpearl50 Judah Falls Under the Same Sin as Israel The house of Judah fell under the same disobedience that the House of Israel fell under. They too began to worship other gods. This made God jealous and He took His hands off of them and, thus, they also fell into the bondage of a pagan nation. Jeremiah even prophesied about the disregard of Judah. Jeremiah 3: 6-7---The Lord said also to me in the days of Josiah the king; "Have you seen what backsliding Israel has done? She has gone up on ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:52:56 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-southern-kingdom-is-captured-by-babylon-t24.htm#27 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-southern-kingdom-is-captured-by-babylon-t24.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-northern-kingdom-is-defeated-by-assyria-t23.htm pjpearl50 The Assimilation of Israel The captivity of the House of Israel took place over a period of time. It occurred in phases, under the rule of different kings on both sides. God allowed the House of Israel to be taken over completely by Assyria. The people had fallen into sin and refused to follow the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. First Phase of the Assyrian campaign against the Northern kingdom, Israel. 2 Kings 15:27-29--(new living translation) Pekah son of Remaliah ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:40:06 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-northern-kingdom-is-defeated-by-assyria-t23.htm#26 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-northern-kingdom-is-defeated-by-assyria-t23.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/a-house-divided-two-kingdoms-emerge-t22.htm pjpearl50 Northern and Southern Kingdoms [b] Solomon the woman chaser: Solomon the son of David received the kingdom and ruler-ship of Israel. It was with his misbehavior that we begin to see the split of the tribes of Israel. Solomon had a problem with women. He couldn't resist them!!! God asked Solomon to turn from the women. He warned Solomon that the women whom he was lusting after would turn him towards false gods. [b]1 Kings 11:1-13 Solomon's ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:32:34 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/a-house-divided-two-kingdoms-emerge-t22.htm#25 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/a-house-divided-two-kingdoms-emerge-t22.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/how-does-the-bloodline-work-t21.htm pjpearl50 Throughout my studies I am more convinced that it passes from the father. This is taken from a scientific and biblical standpoint. These are some of the reasons. 1.) Through science it has been determined that the blood is not passed by the mother. Rather it is created by the sperm implantation of the father. EX. Hen egg. An egg not fertilized brings forth no offspring. However, when the fertilized blood vessels appear they form an embryo. ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:17:53 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/how-does-the-bloodline-work-t21.htm#24 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/how-does-the-bloodline-work-t21.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/christ-is-the-firstborn-t20.htm pjpearl50 Jesus Christ is the only begotten son of God.  God call Him His firstborn. He elected to send His firstborn son to the earth so that He could give life to all His other children. Psalm 89:27--"I also shall make him (My) firstborn, The highest of the kings of the earth." What Happens to Ephraim After His Blessing: The significance of the Abrahamic Patriarchal blessing which was handed down accordingly: to Isaac, then to Jacob, then to Joseph, then to Ephraim: seems to end ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:06:48 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/christ-is-the-firstborn-t20.htm#23 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/christ-is-the-firstborn-t20.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/importance-and-benefits-of-the-birthright-of-the-firstborn-t19.htm pjpearl50 First born Birthright Benefits: 1.) Double Portion-- the firstborn received a double portion of inheritance. 2.) Family supremacy--the ruling head of the family. Gen.24:65 and 27:29,37. 3.) Received the father's blessing--Gen. 27:27--38 4.) Spiritual leader and priest of the family--Gen. 354:3--7 5.) Belonged to God--Exodus 13:2---"Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:56:58 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/importance-and-benefits-of-the-birthright-of-the-firstborn-t19.htm#22 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/importance-and-benefits-of-the-birthright-of-the-firstborn-t19.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/bjoseph-s-brothers-plot-against-him-b-t18.htm pjpearl50 Joseph's brothers wanted Joseph dead. Rueben was the only brother who desired to see Joseph spared. It was as if he did not want to cause his father anymore grief. He knew that Joseph was Jacob's favorite. The deception of the brothers is found in Genesis 37:18-36.  Jacob sent Joseph to find his brothers who were shepherding the flock. When the brothers saw him from a distance they began their plot. Genesis 37: 18-24---Now when they saw him afar off, even before he came near them, they ... Who Am I = Bible Study Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:49:42 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/bjoseph-s-brothers-plot-against-him-b-t18.htm#21 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/bjoseph-s-brothers-plot-against-him-b-t18.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaac-gives-the-promise-to-jacob-t11.htm pjpearl50 Genesis 28:3-4 And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people; and give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave unto Abraham. now officially the promise of Abraham and Isaac now belonged to Jacob. Isaac blessed him and told him he would be a multitude of people. ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:26:22 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaac-gives-the-promise-to-jacob-t11.htm#14 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaac-gives-the-promise-to-jacob-t11.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-promise-is-passed-to-jacob-t10.htm pjpearl50 Jacob the "supplanter" played Esau for all he was worth. He took from Esau his birthright and his blessing. Thus, not only did Esau give up the two, he also gave up what came with them, the eternal promise. The promise which God gave to Abraham and Isaac. Jacob not only supplanted or underhanded the birthright and blessing he also received the promise. God now is the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Bowl of Beans or The Promise? Genesis 25:28-34. And Isaac loved Esau ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:58:36 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-promise-is-passed-to-jacob-t10.htm#13 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/the-promise-is-passed-to-jacob-t10.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaac-the-second-connector-of-the-promise-t9.htm pjpearl50 Isaac Receives the Multitude Blessing Genesis 17:19, 21 19. And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him. 21. But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year. Genesis 21:12 From Isaac shall Abraham's seed be called---named and or proclaimed Offering of Isaac: Genesis ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:50:21 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaac-the-second-connector-of-the-promise-t9.htm#12 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/isaac-the-second-connector-of-the-promise-t9.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/abraham-multiplied-biologically-t8.htm pjpearl50 Genesis 12:1-3---Now The Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make they name great; and thou shalt be a blessing. And I will bless them that bless thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 15:1-4--After these thing the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, "Do not be afraid, ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:27:06 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/abraham-multiplied-biologically-t8.htm#11 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/abraham-multiplied-biologically-t8.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/christ-is-the-seed-of-abraham-t7.htm pjpearl50 The Promise Given By Faith Galatians 3:15-18 The inheritance of blessing did not come from the law, which wasn't existent until 430 years later, it came from a promise received because of faith. That promised seed was Christ. Galatians 3:19-29 All believer of Christ are Abraham's descendents and receive all the blessings or promises given to Abraham , simple because they or we believed. Jesus was with God in the beginning. Thus, God's plan in the beginning was drawn up, with Christ ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:20:48 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/christ-is-the-seed-of-abraham-t7.htm#10 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/christ-is-the-seed-of-abraham-t7.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/are-we-saved-by-law-or-faith-t6.htm pjpearl50 Read John 8:31-40 Every one who lives under the law alone, becomes a slave to the law. A slave is not given inheritance, but a child is. We are children purchased and set free from the curse of the law, given a eternal inheritance. We live by the works of Abraham. For Abraham's obedience through faith brings about the truth. Read Galatians 3:1-9 Those who are of faith are the sons of Abraham. God has justified the gentiles by faith and has blessed them. The Jews have never refuted ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:11:48 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/are-we-saved-by-law-or-faith-t6.htm#9 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/are-we-saved-by-law-or-faith-t6.htm http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/who-in-the-world-am-i-t5.htm pjpearl50 Study done at Lion of Judah in Moore, Ok [center]Teacher---Rena Ross Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have you noticed the change of venue that the church is experiencing? Have you seen the prevalence of revealed hidden truths? God is now unleashing those things which He has kept hidden for thousands of years. Have you seen ... Who Am I = Bible Study Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:09:24 GMT http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/who-in-the-world-am-i-t5.htm#8 http://changinggearsforgod.forumandco.com/who-am-i-bible-study-f6/who-in-the-world-am-i-t5.htm