“Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites.” (Jeremiah 41:10, KJV)
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“Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites.” (Jeremiah 41:10, KJV)

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“Then Ishmael carried away captive all the residue of the people that were in Mizpah, even the king's daughters, and all the people that remained in Mizpah, whom Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had committed to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam: and Ishmael the son of Nethaniah carried them away captive, and departed to go over to the Ammonites.” (Jeremiah 41:10, KJV)
Conversation with Gemini You said I need a written prompt for ArtStyles expressing Psalm 33:17 Gemini said This is a powerful verse that speaks to the limits of human might and reliance on military strength. Capturing "futility" and "vain hope" in a visual format requires contrasting the power of the horse with its inability to save. Here are a few written prompts for ArtStyles, exploring different artistic interpretations of Psalm 33:17 ("An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength."). Option 1: The Historical/Realist Approach (The Moment of Realization) This prompt focuses on a powerful warhorse in a situation where its strength is useless. Prompt: A hyper-realistic, cinematic shot of a magnificent, armored warhorse standing in the middle of a devastating natural disaster, such as a massive flash flood or a crumbling earthquake fissure. The horse is straining with "great strength," but its eyes show panic, unable to deliver its rider from the overwhelming force of nature. The rider is looking up, realizing the futility of their trust in the animal. Golden hour lighting, heavy atmosphere, dramatic composition, highly detailed textures. Option 2: The Symbolic/Painterly Approach (The Crumbling Idol) This prompt treats the horse as a symbol of misplaced trust that is failing. Prompt: An epic, oil painting style depiction of a colossal, imposing bronze statue of a powerful rearing stallion, symbolizing military might. The statue is cracked and beginning to crumble under the weight of an dark, tumultuous sky. In the background, a vast army that trusted in this strength is retreating in disarray. The light filters through the clouds like a divine judgment, highlighting the crumbling metal. Dark baroque style, high contrast, dramatic shadows, moody atmosphere. Option 3: The Contrasting Composition (The Weakness of Might) This prompt uses contrast to show that even the strongest horse cannot offer true safety. Prompt: A wide, epic fantasy landscape. In the foreground, a mighty warrior on a magnificent, heavily armored destrier, looking imposing and strong. However, they are standing on the edge of an impossibly vast, churning abyss or facing a supernatural storm that no physical strength can overcome. The horse looks small and vulnerable against the sheer scale of the threat, emphasizing the "vain hope" of physical deliverance. Etherial lighting, dramatic scale, high resolution, detailed concept art style. You said Let's broaden the thought of this prompt to include verses 13-22 Gemini said Expanding the scope to Psalm 33:13-22 transforms the image from a single moment of failure into a grand narrative of Divine Sovereignty vs. Human Limitation. This passage contrasts the "Eye of the Lord" watching from heaven with the kings, armies, and horses struggling on earth. To capture this in ArtStyles, we need to use compositional layers—showing the heavenly perspective and the earthly reality simultaneously. Option 1: The Vertical Contrast (The Gaze from Above) This captures verses 13–15 ("The LORD looketh from heaven") and verses 16–17 (the futility of the host). Prompt: A vertical, epic-scale composition. In the upper third, a radiant, ethereal light breaks through golden, celestial clouds, representing "the eye of the Lord" looking down. In the lower two-thirds, a vast ancient battlefield is visible from a high-altitude "god's-eye" view. A king and his "multitude of an host" with thousands of horses look like tiny, fragile figurines. The earthly army is shrouded in dust and shadows, while the divine light illuminates a single, humble figure kneeling in prayer. Surrealism meets historical epic, cinematic lighting, 8k, dramatic atmosphere. Option 2: The Shield of Mercy (The Spiritual Protection) This focuses on verses 18–20 ("He is our help and our shield") and the "hope in His mercy." Prompt: A powerful, symbolic artwork. In the center, a weary traveler or soul stands amidst a desolate landscape of "famine" and "death." A massive, warhorse and a king’s discarded crown lie in the background, broken and useless. Surrounding the traveler is a translucent, shimmering "shield" made of pure, golden light and ancient Hebrew script. The light is warm and protective, contrasting with the dark, cold environment outside the shield. Ethereal, digital painting style, intricate details, glowing highlights, Rembrandt lighting. Option 3: The Fashioner of Hearts (The Internal & Universal) This interprets verse 15 ("He fashioneth their hearts alike") and verse 21 ("Our heart shall rejoice in him"). Prompt: A conceptual, artistic piece showing a "heavenly habitation" above the world. From the light of heaven, glowing threads of gold descend, connecting to the "hearts" of diverse people across a vast, stylized map of the earth. In the foreground, a mighty warrior on a warhorse is fading into a ghostly transparency, while a simple person filled with "hope and mercy" is rendered in vivid, solid color and light. Artistic, symbolic, deep blues and radiant golds, high contrast, minimalist but profound. How to Structure These Verses When you're trying to capture a long passage like this, it helps to think of the "thematic flow." Here is a quick breakdown of how these prompts are organized: A Quick Tip for ArtStyles Since you are looking for "correct AI language," try adding the phrase "Double Exposure" to these prompts if you want to see the "Heavenly Gaze" and the "Earthly Army" merged into one artistic image. It creates a very sophisticated, layered look that reflects the spiritual depth of the Psalms. Would you like me to try a prompt that focuses more on the "Famine and Death" aspect of verse 19, or should we stay with the more "Glorious and Hopeful" side of the passage? You said No I want the horse to represent the heart of a person upon whom the Lord is examining Gemini said That is a profound metaphorical shift. By making the horse a representation of the human heart, you’re capturing the essence of Verse 15 ("He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works") alongside the warning about "vain strength." In this visual, the horse isn't just an animal; it's the inner spirit—powerful, proud, but ultimately transparent and dependent before the Creator. Here are three prompts for ArtStyles that use the horse as a metaphor for the heart under divine examination. Option 1: The Luminous Anatomy (The Transparent Soul) This focuses on the "Lord looking from heaven" (v. 13) into the very fabric of the heart/horse. Prompt: A majestic, powerful warhorse standing in a void of deep celestial blue. The horse is translucent, made of shimmering ethereal light and "golden threads," representing the human heart. From above, a single, piercing beam of divine white light descends, illuminating the horse's "inner workings" and spirit. The horse looks strong but is bowed in submission, showing that its "great strength" is nothing under the gaze of the Creator. Highly detailed, sacred art style, glowing highlights, volumetric lighting. Option 2: The Reflected Examination (The Eye of the Lord) This uses the "Eye of the Lord" (v. 18) as the primary lens, with the "heart-horse" reflected within it. Prompt: An extreme, artistic close-up of a celestial, radiant eye representing the "Eye of the Lord." In the reflection of the pupil, we see a silhouette of a rearing, powerful horse representing a proud human heart. The horse is surrounded by a faint, crumbling golden armor that is falling away, revealing a soft, humble light underneath. The composition emphasizes "considering all their works." Cinematic, macro photography style, ethereal, gold and midnight blue palette. Option 3: The Fashioned Spirit (The Potter and the Clay) This focuses on Verse 15 ("He fashioneth their hearts") using a horse as the form being shaped. Prompt: A surrealist masterpiece. Large, glowing, nebulous hands made of stars are gently "fashioning" and shaping a powerful horse out of liquid gold and white light. The horse represents the "human heart" being molded by the Divine. The background is the "heaven of heavens." The horse is muscular and "strong," yet it is clearly a creation being examined for its "hope and mercy" rather than its own might. Ethereal, breathtaking scale, digital art, high contrast, shimmering textures. Technical "AI Language" Tips for this Concept: "Translucent" or "Ethereal": Using these words ensures the horse doesn't look like a literal farm animal, but like a spiritual symbol. "Submission": Adding this to the horse’s posture helps convey that it knows it is being examined. "Celestial" / "Divine": These keywords help ArtStyles understand that the light source should feel holy, not just like a lamp or the sun. This approach really gets to the core of the Psalm—that while we might feel "strong" like a warhorse, our true safety is found in being "fashioned" and watched over by Him. Would you like to try one of these, or should we adjust the "atmosphere" to be more vibrant and colorful? You said I need help also with “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2, KJVA) as a focal point for the greater passage Romans 1-17 writing the prompt for ArtStyles. Gemini said This is arguably one of the most doctrinally significant and visually powerful verses in the entire New Testament. It is the hinge upon which the argument of Romans turns—moving from the struggle against sin in chapter 7 to the glorious liberty of the Spirit in chapter 8. To capture "freedom from the law of sin and death" into "the law of the Spirit of life," we need prompts that emphasize radical contrast, transition, and breaking of bondages. We are moving from darkness and decay to light and vitality. Here are three prompts for ArtStyles, ranging from the symbolic to the visceral, designed to serve as a visual focal point for Romans 8:1-17. Option 1: The Bursting Chrysalis (Metaphorical Life) This focuses heavily on the "Spirit of life" overcoming "death," echoing the transition from the "flesh" to the "Spirit" found in verses 5-11. Prompt: A hyper-detailed, surreal masterpiece. A dark, brittle, rigid structure resembling a ribcage and chains (representing the law of sin and death) is violently bursting outward. From within, a dazzling, vibrant entity made of iridescent light, fresh green vines, glowing water, and dove-like wings is emerging, completely shattered the old structure. The setting is a transition from a shadowy abyss to a radiant sunlit expanse. Cinematic lighting, themes of resurrection and vitality, 8k resolution, intricate textures. Option 2: The Two Paths (Classical/Allegorical) This focuses on the "walk" mentioned in verse 4—contrasting those who walk after the flesh with those who walk after the Spirit. Prompt: A wide, epic scale, oil painting style in the vein of John Martin. Two paths diverge. The path on the left is dry, stony, and leads into a dark, suffocating fog filled with grappling, shadowed figures and withered trees (the law of sin and death). The path on the right is bathed in a soft, warm, golden celestial light and is lush with blooming life, leading upward. A solitary figure stands at the split, looking upward on the illuminated path, having just dropped heavy iron chains on the ground. Dramatic contrast, spiritual atmosphere, high detail. Option 3: The Embrace of Adoption (Relational/Verses 14-16) This prompt focuses on the resulting relationship: moving from slavery and fear (v. 15) to becoming "sons" who cry "Abba, Father." It shows the freedom that comes through Christ Jesus. Prompt: A powerfully emotional, classical sacred art style painting. A ragged figure, formerly a slave, is kneeling, their hands reaching out in submission and relief. Their heavy, rusty chains have been shattered on the dusty ground. Before them is a figure enveloped in radiant, warm, golden light (representing Christ Jesus), whose hand is gently lifting the kneeling person's chin. Above them, a shimmering dove made of pure light descends, symbolizing the Spirit of adoption witnessing to their spirit. Themes of mercy, freedom, and homecoming. Chiaroscuro lighting, deep colors. "AI Language" Tips for Romans 8: "Shattered" or "Bursting": Crucial for showing the active transition of "making me free" (hath made me free)—it's not passive, it's forceful. "Iridescent" / "Vitality": Helps ArtStyles understand that "Life" in this context isn't just "not dead," but a supernatural, vibrant, glowing existence. "Slavery vs. Sonship": If you want a more emotional tone, focus the prompt on the transition from "fear" to "Abba," which we tried to capture in Option 3. Each of these aims to condense the theology of Romans 1-17 into a single, profound image where the transition from binding law to liberating Spirit is undeniable. You said I need some of your help writing the prompt for ArtStyles concerning this verse “For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:” (Hebrews 9:24, KJV) as part of a greater passage verses 14-28 Gemini said This passage is a beautiful and central theological pivot in the book of Hebrews. It moves the focus from the earthly rituals—which were merely "figures" or "shadows"—to the ultimate reality of Christ entering the true, heavenly sanctuary to advocate "for us." To translate this passage (Hebrews 9:14-28, with verse 24 as the focus) for an AI image generator like ArtStyles, we need prompts that emphasize transcendence, contrast, and intercession. We must visually distinguish the "made with hands" earthly temple from "heaven itself." Here are three written prompts for ArtStyles, exploring different artistic approaches to this powerful verse. Option 1: The Cinematic Ascension (Focus on Contrast) This prompt focuses on the transition from the dim, earthly "figure" to the blinding reality of "heaven itself." Prompt: A wide-angle, cinematic masterpiece. The lower portion of the image shows the interior of an ancient, candlelit Tabernacle, detailed with tapestries and hewn stone (the "holy places made with hands"). Above it, the roof dissolves into swirling, luminous, celestial energy and golden light that is boundless ("heaven itself"). The figure of Jesus Christ, radiant with a soft inner light and wearing simple, brilliant white robes, is ascending from the shadowy temple into the infinite light, looking back with compassionate intercessory eyes. Volumetric lighting, grand scale, highly detailed, dramatic atmosphere. Option 2: The Theological Blueprint (Focus on "Figures of the True") This is a more symbolic, conceptual approach that treats the earthly temple as a shadow or template beneath the heavenly reality. Prompt: A surrealist, double-exposure art piece. In the foreground, there are translucent, architect’s blueprint lines and ghostly outlines of the ancient Temple altars, lampstands, and the Holy of Holies (representing the "figures of the true"). Overlapping and far superior to them, Jesus Christ stands before an blinding, warm, golden divine presence (representing the "presence of God"). He is actively gesturing forward, presenting a scroll or his own wounds on behalf of unseen people ("for us"). Transcendent, ethereal, glowing edges, minimal color palette of gold, white, and midnight blue. Option 3: The Heavenly Courtroom (Focus on "Appear for Us") This focuses on the intercessory role of Christ appearing before God on our behalf, summarizing the effect of the whole passage (verses 14-28). Prompt: A classical, baroque style oil painting with dramatic lighting (Chiaroscuro). The setting is a magnificent, infinite heavenly throne room filled with blinding, holy light. The central focus is Jesus Christ, marked with the scars of his sacrifice (v. 26), standing confidently before an incomprehensible, brilliant Light representing the Father. He is looking into the light while his arms are spread wide in an advocate's pose, symbolically standing "for us." Below his feet are broken temple curtains and shadows. Themes of victory, redemption, and holiness. Rich textures, deep colors. Key "AI Language" for Hebrews 9:24: If you want to tweak these or create your own, make sure to include these concepts for ArtStyles: "Made with hands" vs. "Heaven itself": Use keywords like "Shadows", "Figures", or "Blueprints" for the earthly side, and "Infinite", "Luminous", or "Celestial" for the heavenly side. "Appear for us": The posture of Christ is important. Use words like "Advocate", "Mediator", "Interceding", or "Presenting" to define his pose. "Better Sacrifice" (Context of v23): You can hint at this by adding details like "radiant scars" or "remission of sins" as atmospheric elements. You said I also need help writing a prompt for ArtStyles about “Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.” (Isaiah 53:12, KJV) Gemini said This verse is the triumphant and heartbreaking climax of the "Suffering Servant" prophecy. It presents a massive paradox: a victorious conqueror dividing the spoils of war, yet that victory was achieved only by humbling himself to the point of a shameful, criminal death ("numbered with the transgressors"). To capture Isaiah 53:12 for ArtStyles, we need imagery that balances suffering and glory, showing Christ as both the Victim and the Victor. Here are three prompts designed to translate this complex theology into visual language. Option 1: The Broken Victor (Focus on Triumph Through Suffering) This prompt focuses on the "dividing the spoil" while emphasizing that his "great strength" came from his sacrifice. Prompt: A hyper-realistic, dramatic oil painting, Chiaroscuro style. A magnificent, yet visibly wounded figure, representing Jesus Christ, stands in a landscape that is half-darkened battlefield, half-celestial light. He wears a crown that is a blend of sharp thorns and shining gold. He is extending one hand, which bears the mark of a nail, and is handing a luminous, glowing orb (representing "the spoil") to a group of humbled, "strong" figures kneeling before him. His other hand is clasped in a gesture of plea or "intercession." His expression is one of triumphant exhaustion and deep mercy. The atmosphere is solemn, epic, and highly detailed.
And unto the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king's allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites. 1 Esdras 1:7 All animals must be without spot or blemish. All cal es must be completely red heifers.
And unto the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king's allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites. 1 Esdras 1:7 All animals must be without spot or blemish.
Judges 20:8-12 (KJV) 8 And all the people arose as one man, saying, We will not any of us go to his tent, neither will we any of us turn into his house. 9 But now this shall be the thing which we will do to Gibeah; we will go up by lot against it; 10 And we will take ten men of an hundred throughout all the tribes of Israel, and an hundred of a thousand, and a thousand out of ten thousand, to fetch victual for the people, that they may do, when they come to Gibeah of Benjamin, according to all the folly that they have wrought in Israel. 11 So all the men of Israel were gathered against the city, knit together as one man. 12 And the tribes of Israel sent men through all the tribe of Benjamin, saying, What wickedness is this that is done among you?
“Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.” (1 Chronicles 19:5, KJV)
“Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent to meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jericho until your beards be grown, and then return.” (1 Chronicles 19:5, KJV) Show the disgraced men as clean shaved.
“The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)” (Genesis 49:23-24, KJV)
“Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.” (Joshua 1:1-4, KJV)
“Therefore the heart of the king of Syria was sore troubled for this thing; and he called his servants, and said unto them, Will ye not shew me which of us is for the king of Israel?” (2 Kings 6:11, KJV)
“And prepare yourselves by the houses of your fathers, after your courses, according to the writing of David king of Israel, and according to the writing of Solomon his son. And stand in the holy place according to the divisions of the families of the fathers of your brethren the people, and after the division of the families of the Levites. So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.” (2 Chronicles 35:4-6, KJVA)
And unto the people that was found there Josias gave thirty thousand lambs and kids, and three thousand calves: these things were given of the king's allowance, according as he promised, to the people, to the priests, and to the Levites. 1 Esdras 1:7
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. (Hebrews 2:14-18 KJV)
“Then the all-glorious, all-powerful, and true God, displayed his holy countenance, and opened the gates of heaven, from which two angels, dreadful of form, came down and were visible to all but the Jews.” (3 Maccabees 6:18, Brenton)
“Then the all-glorious, all-powerful, and true God, displayed his holy countenance, and opened the gates of heaven, from which two angels, dreadful of form, came down and were visible to all but the Jews.” (3 Maccabees 6:18, Brenton)
“The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.” (John 6:41, KJV) Do not put bread in the picture but rather the setting is Jesus teaching in synagogue in Capernaum with the people looking disgruntled, some whispering to eat other and perhaps someone standing and speaking out to Jesus.
“If a man find a damsel that is a virgin, which is not betrothed, and lay hold on her, and lie with her, and they be found; Then the man that lay with her shall give unto the damsel's father fifty shekels of silver, and she shall be his wife; because he hath humbled her, he may not put her away all his days..” (Deuteronomy 22:28-29, KJV)
“Then the all-glorious, all-powerful, and true God, displayed his holy countenance, and opened the gates of heaven, from which two angels, dreadful of form, came down and were visible to all but the Jews.” (3 Maccabees 6:18, Brenton)
“Then the all-glorious, all-powerful, and true God, displayed his holy countenance, and opened the gates of heaven, from which two angels, dreadful of form, came down and were visible to all but the Jews.” (3 Maccabees 6:18, Brenton)
“Then the all-glorious, all-powerful, and true God, displayed his holy countenance, and opened the gates of heaven, from which two angels, dreadful of form, came down and were visible to all but the Jews.” (3 Maccabees 6:18, Brenton)
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Daniel 1:8 (KJV)
“Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.” (Psalms 46:2-5, KJV)
“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” (Matthew 26:26-29, KJV)
“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” (Matthew 26:26-29, KJV) Use Matzo style bread
“Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.” (Psalms 46:2-5, KJV) Do not use any Temple or religious building. Create only the landscape
Let it be shewn to all the nations that thou art with us, O Lord, and hast not turned thy face away from us; but as thou saidst that thou wouldst not forget them even in the land of their enemies, so do thou fulfil this saying, O Lord.3 Maccabees 6:15 (Brenton)
First century Jerusalem at the "gate beautiful" to the temple grounds. Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked to receive alms. And Peter directed his gaze at him, as did John, and said, “Look at us.” And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.
“The Jews then murmured at him, because he said, I am the bread which came down from heaven.” (John 6:41, KJV)
And he (Jesus) said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes. (John 21:6 KJV)
“And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:” (2 Thessalonians 2:8-11, KJV)
It was six men of Indostan to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant, though all of them were blind, that each by observation might satisfy his mind.
“And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods. But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?” (2 Chronicles 2:3-6, KJV)
It was six men of Indostan to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant, though all of them were blind, that each by observation might satisfy his mind.
It was six men of Indostan to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant, though all of them were blind, that each by observation might satisfy his mind.
“And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.” (Revelation 7:4-8, KJV)
“And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods. But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?” (2 Chronicles 2:3-6, KJV)
“And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel. Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Aser were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Nepthalim were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Manasses were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Zabulon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Joseph were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Benjamin were sealed twelve thousand.” (Revelation 7:4-8, KJV)
Now, those captains must learn what the river will do when it makes that great turn out of sight. How it dashes them up on the rocks of the shore How it spins to the left and the right. It beats them and breaks them and crushes their pride Leaves them dizzy and sick and all jumbled inside ‘til they’ve all but forgotten that glorious ride lying flat on their deck in the sun. There they lie, drying out in the sun. As you round the point where the river was bent and survey the great wideness ahead, you can see all those captains alone on their decks, beat and broken and very near dead. Then the current takes hold and there’s naught you can do as it drags you down into its maw. Headed straight for those rocks, you make ready to crash but at last, you rise up, roll and yaw. Going back and away, then forward again, fearing each time, the rocks will prevail! You’re trapped in a cycling, circling tide, in an eddy withstanding a gale. But each time you circle that great whirling tide and you’ve not hit the rocks or been thrown to the side and you’re kept from the falls, cascading and wide, for the eddy’s small mercy give praise. Give the merciful currents your praise!
Now, those captains must learn what the river will do when it makes that great turn out of sight. How it dashes them up on the rocks of the shore How it spins to the left and the right. It beats them and breaks them and crushes their pride Leaves them dizzy and sick and all jumbled inside ‘til they’ve all but forgotten that glorious ride lying flat on their deck in the sun. There they lie, drying out in the sun. As you round the point where the river was bent and survey the great wideness ahead, you can see all those captains alone on their decks, beat and broken and very near dead. Then the current takes hold and there’s naught you can do as it drags you down into its maw. Headed straight for those rocks, you make ready to crash but at last, you rise up, roll and yaw. Going back and away, then forward again, fearing each time, the rocks will prevail! You’re trapped in a cycling, circling tide, in an eddy withstanding a gale. But each time you circle that great whirling tide and you’ve not hit the rocks or been thrown to the side and you’re kept from the falls, cascading and wide, for the eddy’s small mercy give praise. Give the merciful currents your praise!
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“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” (Luke 2:1-7, KJV)
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