All Rights Reserved. Rev. 22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. The Gospel of John includes arguably the most famous Bible verse, John 3:16. The pastor to senior citizens at a huge church shocked me. This is a lesser known hero in the Bible. Of course, humanly speaking there would have been no humans, animals, reptiles, and other creatures unless Noah had done something great for God before the flood. 1, p. 3. young people. We face sufferings due to the circumstances of our faith. 3 They will exploit you in their greed with deceptive words. After the flood, human lifespans dramatically shortened within the first few generations. He was surprised that the army of Israel was not doing something about the wicked threats against God. Proverbs 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Mordecai was an unsung hero. The most famous Bible account of Jacob is how his father-in-law tricked him on his wedding night. The New Testament makes it clear that God desires men to be in spiritual leadership in the home and church. This plot greatly distressed Mordecai and when Esthers servant brought her the news that Mordecai was outside in the city she sent someone to go find out what was distressing him. The Jewish people have experienced some fierce persecutions through the centuries, but none worse than under Antiochus Epiphanes, the Syrian king who reigned from 175 to 164 B.C. He was imprisoned for speaking out against King Herod Antipas, who married his own brothers wife, Herodias. Believers (Christians) are different from worldly and unconverted people in these three respects in the matter of knowing, being and doing. Champions are men whose spiritual armour are blood-stained and battle-tested. Read full chapter. Its just what the Lord likes to do when we trust Him wholeheartedly again. And she said unto her mistress, Would God my lord were with the prophet that is in Samaria! Moses lived to be 120 years old (Deuteronomy 34:7) and his older siblings were even older when they died (see Numbers 20:22-29 and Numbers 20:1). They certainly were many years younger than Daniel was when he faced the lions. Adam lived to be 930 years old (Genesis 5:5). This is referring to a courageous family within Israel, who lived between the Old and New Testamentsthe Maccabees, who in 167 B.C. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you And you will be hated by all for My names sake. Noah built it by faith in God (Hebrews 11:7). He told him to take his wife and family and leave his father. These are the days of artificiality and imitations, The Bible says a lot about what spiritual strength is and why it is necessary. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world (John 16:33NKJV)., Victory is ours because the One Who leads us in battle has prevailed and now has all authority, So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it. Deborah. The International Standard Version calls . And for Daniel, three episodes were spent facing near-certain death (Daniel 1, Daniel 2, and Daniel 6). jacob, The overthrow of Persia by the king of Grecia. Is it True for Christians That 'Once Saved, Always Saved'? What remarkable trust in Gods sovereignty and providence! Esther was well liked by Hegai so he took care to give her the things for her purification so that she could be presented to the king. The only other man who never diedagain, because God took himwas the great prophet Elijah (2 Kings 2:11). 2:24 am. (Galatians 3:29). Your neighbourhood is defined as your intellectual, spiritual and emotional space. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. Abram was seventy-five when he did as the Lord commanded him to do. Like every other biblical character who did great things for God in his old age, Adam sinned. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Their exploits, against insuperable odds, were nothing short of phenomenal. Abia State Labour Partys Governorship Candidate in the March 11 elections, Dr. Alex Otti, has described the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections as the turning point in the states political odyssey. And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand. No wonder hes considered one of the greatest biblical heroes. 5 Ways to Follow Gods Plan For Your Life, Top 7 Bible Verses About Sowing And Reaping, The Importance of the Creation Vs. Evolution Discussion, 25 Encouraging Bible Verses About Strength, Words of Encouragement: 30 Uplifting Quotes, Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Relationships: The Role of Gods Grace and Mercy, The Trinitarian Nature of Effectual Calling, Why So Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen, Christian Dating: A Guide to Navigating Relationships with Faith, A Christians Perspective on Mental Health, Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies Movie Review, Phoenix Wilder And The Great Elephant Adventure Movie Review, The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island Movie Review. One of the minor characters in the story is a little slave girl of whom we know almost nothing. And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. I am thankful for the heroes of the Bible and for the stories that have been recorded about them. We suffer due to the circumstances of life; due to the circumstance of our job; due to the circumstances of our background; due to the circumstances of our sex; due to the circumstances of our race; due to the circumstances of our marriage; due to the circumstances of our mistakes, our carrier, investments; and due to the circumstances of our decisions and choices. They are men who have faced failures, defeats and success in life's struggles and are still standing in Christ. Psa 68:5 Tools God in His holy dwelling isa father of the fatherlessand a champion of widows. In this chapter we see David as an obedient son (1 Samuel 17:17-20), a brave soldier (verses 26 and 32), and, above all, a young man who fully trusted God (verses 37, 45-47). Since David had battled lions and bears using his bare hands and a sling, he figured he would do the same with Goliath. Later, John ws beheaded at the request of Herodiass daughter. Ben Rollands Igbakpa offers an insight as to why the lower legislative chamber resolved to beam its searchlights on the avalanche of Chinese loans to the country between 2000 to date. It also says that he was a just man, perfect in his generations and that he walked with God (Gen 6:9). So, its easy to surmise that Job was well over 200 years old when he died. God said to Noah: The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the Lord had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. All this should make us ask ourselves: How much do I know Him? Hebrew Bible. 25 Encouraging Bible Verses About Strength, Words of Encouragement: 30 Uplifting Quotes, Forgiveness and Reconciliation in Relationships: The Role of Gods Grace and Mercy, The Trinitarian Nature of Effectual Calling, Why So Many Are Called But Few Are Chosen, Christian Dating: A Guide to Navigating Relationships with Faith, A Christians Perspective on Mental Health, Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies Movie Review, Phoenix Wilder And The Great Elephant Adventure Movie Review, The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island Movie Review. (Matthew 3:1-4). Mordecai was in the service of the king in the palace since the time he had been held captive during two previous kingships. Amram and Jochebed deserve our utmost respect. (Ephesians 2:11-13). When Potiphars wife flirted with Joseph, he wisely rebuffed her advances. For the measure of our knowingwill determine the measure of our beingand our doing! Dr. Chidi Okoroafor, General Superintendent, | Assemblies of God Nigeria For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org, NET Bible copyright 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. He wants to do mighty deeds that bear witness to the reality of who He is in us. And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came and drew nigh to meet David, that David hasted, and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. Everything up until then was preparatory for Abrahams greatest test of faith: sacrificing his beloved son, Isaac. Their stories are told in Luke 2:25-38. What a welcome that will be! 1Kings 19:18.) Joseph lived to be 110 years old (Genesis 50:26). David was a young man who trusted God to do great things. So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. Shiphrah & 2. In other words, he came to produce champions. I would imagine that there were many times that Joseph was just like any other Daddy. But the people. This is the initial sense in which we come to know God as our loving heavenly Father through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour; but we must go on to know Him progressively, for there are degrees of knowing Him, as John 14:9 and Philippians 3:10 indicate. ", STUDIES IN THE LIFE OF DANIEL by Francis Dixon (Scripture Portion: Daniel 11:30-45). 4:16 am. And in that book he is a main character. Then David ran and stood over the Philistine and took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. He has started several deaf ministries in various countries and established a deaf church in Mexico. Not even the threat of death could keep him from it. "But the plans of the LORD stand firm for ever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. David's Mighty Warriors (also known as David's Mighty Men or the Gibborim; hagGbrm, "The Mighty Ones") are a group of 37 men in the Hebrew Bible who fought with King David and are identified in 2 Samuel 23:8-38, part of the "supplementary information" added to the Second Book of Samuel in its final four chapters. Check. Then the Lord spoke through Simeon exalting the Christ child and speaking words of exaltation and warning to the newborns mother, Mary. We would like to thank Judy Jacobs Ministries for providing this plan. Christ was surrounded by a multitude of 5000 men (with no mention of how many women and children there might have been) in John 6. Their condemnation, pronounced long ago, is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep. rebelled against Syria and gained freedom for the nation of Israel for the first time, since the Babylonian invasion and for the last time, until 1948. ACCORDING to the writer of the book of Hebrews, Jesus came to bring many sons to glory. Abraham is mentioned with many others in Hebrews 11 as one of the heroes of faith. Daniel 12. (Comp. Early in our marriage, Rene and I invested a lot of time with women and men in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. Naaman went to Elisha because he trusted what this little maid said. Joseph said that he had been given stewardship over everything in the house except Potiphars wife (Genesis 39:9). He chooses to use people of all ages to accomplish His purposes. 19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. Romans 8 v 31 says if God be for us, who can be against us? No matter the trials and sufferings we go through, we can still have victory in life. No wonder John often is called the apostle of love. Then again, make no mistake: John wasnt in love with love. Like his fellow good spy, Caleb, Joshua loved, trusted, and obeyed the Lord wholeheartedly. Instead, I want to take a paragraph to express my deep admiration for Amram and Jochebed, who lost their youngest son when he was an infant, received him back within 24 hours, several years later lost him again, and probably never saw him after that. Andrew sought for a solution. 20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. The Rector, Ibru Ecumenical Centre, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, The Ven. So long as we are in the world going through trials and sufferings are inevitable. An exploit is: A heroic deed of achievement; a great and daring feat. As we read through Genesis 11 we see that Abrams father took him and his wife and his brothers son Lot to live in the land of Canaan. Over the next nine generations, only three of his descendants lived longer: Enochs father Jared (962), Enochs son Methuselah (969), and Methuselahs grandson Noah (950). After the Lord Jesus Christ gives me a bear hug and welcomes me into heaven, I cant wait to get another bear hug from the apostle John. So, who were their favorite Bible characters? We may not know what He will do with it, but if we trust Him with our possessions and our lives, then He will do something wonderful like He did with this little lunch. He distributed the food to the disciples who took each piece they were given and started handing it out to the people around them. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. Then Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done mighty deeds, killed the two sons of Ariel of Moab. Naaman, the captain of the army of Syria, trusted the words of this young lady. It is possible to know much about the Lord, His nature and attributes, and yet not to know Him personally. And when we are strong, then what happens? Listen to Josephs robust statement of faith: You intended to harm me,but God intendedit for goodto accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives (Genesis 50:20). And the keeper of the prison committed to Josephs hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. Don't shed innocent blood in this place. Naaman went to see Elisha and was healed of his leprosy. We all experience deep anger and sorrow. He reported that over the years a significant percentage of that churchs senior citizens have walked away from the Lord. His lifespan probably covered almost all of the first century A.D. He spent his life preparing the way for his cousin and Savior. for he would recover him of his leprosy. If Anna was married at age 13 (not uncommon in ancient times), she would have been 104 years old when she walked up and joined Simeon. When comparing Job 1:1-5 with Job 42:16, once can see that Job lived to be at least 210 years old. 1. Conversely, if we are not doing exploits for God it is because we are not strong; and if we are not strong it is because we do not know God well enough. Therefore, David is known as a young man who did great things for God. They stood up for their beliefs even as very young men. But each nation is requested to celebrate it on a day they deem fit. Abraham A hero that had a covenant with God. Shall we be strong morally? In 1 king 18 v 46, God laid His hand on Elijah and he outran the chariot of Ahab, because God gave him supernatural strength. With a single stone he was able to knock the giant to the ground. Yet, she still loved the people God had placed around her and was willing to share what she knew about the Lord with them. Those who would overcome Satan and the world. Abrams name is changed to Abraham in Genesis 17 when God reaffirms His covenant with him. (Acts 7:60), And Saul was consenting unto his death. Abia State Labour Partys Governorship Candidate in the March 11 elections, Dr. Alex Otti, has described the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections as the turning point in the states political odyssey. Its the Gospelin a nutshell. And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and . God chose Mary as the vessel that would deliver Jesus the Christ and he even chose Joseph to be Jesus earthly father. Henry Ndukuba has called on the Federal Government to create an enabling environment for youth. Mordecai convinced Esther to appeal to the king and because of Mordecais persistence the king called off the plan and eventually even executed Haman, whom he learned was plotting to kill the people of the man who saved his life in times past. I cant forget Stephen nor the one who ordered his deathSaul of Tarsus, the same man who was saved on the road to Damascus and trusted to deliver the gospel of grace to the Gentiles. Here are 10 examples of ordinary women in the Bible who showed incredible strength and faith. David could not stand that someone would speak evil of the Lord. And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth. Noah lived to be 950 years old (Genesis 9:29). Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant fighter from Kabzeel, performed great exploits. Amram and Jochebed are the most famous Bible husband and wife no one has heard of (Exodus 6:20 and Numbers 26:59). This study is based upon the last part of Daniel 11:32 as it is recorded in the King James Version. Here are 5 stories of young people in the Bible who did great things for the Lord and are a wonderful example to us today. Recounting the amazing facts of their lives is something that we should do regularly with our children and then our children can teach them to their children so we never forget what these men did to secure our freedom in Christ. . When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. Joseph took on a huge responsibility; he agreed with God and became Jesus earthly father. 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! We all endure deep losses and grief. Read them in the archive below. They are men who stand by the strength of God. We read about this incredible honor in 2 Chronicles 25:16: He was buried among the kings in the City of David, because he had done so much good in Israel for God and his Temple. The king who ordered the assassination of Jehoiadas godly son, however, wasnt buried in the royal cemetery. Yet for Isaiah, three years were spent naked and barefoot (Isaiah 20:2-4). But the people who know their God will be strong and will resist him. Article Images Copyright , 12 Bible Characters Who Did Great Things for God in Their Old Age, Praying through the Most Beloved Psalms in 30 Days, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Champions are men whose spiritual armour are blood-stained and battle-tested. He made this possible through his death on the cross. This is, perhaps, Flying Eagles biggest match yet at the ongoing African U-20 Nations Cup holding in Egypt. But, it was sometime between the 3rd and 23rd year of the Babylonian captivity. He taught Jesus how to speak and walk and buckle his sandals and he even trained him in his trade as was the practice in Biblical times and still holds true today. 24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: (Matthew 1:19-24). Considered to be the first martyr for Christianity, Stephen was stoned to death by order of Saul of Tarsus. Everyone loves a story of survival and victory; one that has a clear hero. 3 And () in their greed they will exploit you () with false words. Paul stated that he came to bring men to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. And then received a message from the LORD in what seemed like a nightmare (Gen 14 & 15). And that is exactly what they did. However, there is another interesting story about these four young men in Daniel chapter 1. 10 Reasons God Might Not Be Blessing Your Life, 9 Christians You Don't Want to Sit Beside on Sunday Morning, 6 Truths about Jesus Coming into the World, Inspiring Mother Breaks Down after Earning Golden Buzzer with Celine Dion Hit, 7 Ways Anxiety Dominates the Christian Mind. Among these women was Esther (Hadassah), Mordecais daughter, whose nationality as a Jew was hidden from Hegai. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. David presented himself before King Saul as someone who would go to fight Goliath one on one. They turned down the last chance, and refused to worship the golden image. David could not use the kings armor that was offered to him because it was something he was not accustomed to using. They were offered food and drink that were against their traditional Jewish beliefs. Not a lot of things are written about him and as a matter of fact his name (other than lineage) only appears in one book, Esther. Isaacs son Jacob lived to be 147 years old (Genesis 47:28). We first see this when Joseph is sold into slavery. AM Verse Concepts Isa 19:20 But he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 10:16-22 NKJV ).. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten. This was also when God renamed him to Israel, which means struggles with God. Do not abandon us!". And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Now there was much grass in the place. Mordecai sent word back to the queen of the evil plot. Run in such a way that you may win. God loves each of us as if there were only one of us"- Augustine. You are indeed with us, and we belong to you. Anyone who disobeyed his edicts was sentenced to death. The apostle Paul explains what this test proved: it proved that Abraham believed God would raise Isaac from the dead (Hebrews 11:17-19). The Lord had told Simeon that he would not die in old age until he had seen the Messiah. And the keeper of the prison committed to Josephs hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it. But God had other plans for Abram. Hes the last of Old Testament heroes of the faith to live well past a century. His hatred for the Jews was literally insane. These persons have now become as the heathen. Because I speak to young people in camps and Christian schools often, I love telling stories from the Bible about what a sold out young person or teen can do for the Lord. Jesus warned his disciples about the nature of trials and sufferings they were to face in the world, Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Anna lived in the Temple itself. Shall we be strong physically? Still, the idea of sacrificing Isaac was the ultimate test. When the presidents and princes of the Medo Persian Empire prevailed upon King Darius to issue a decree prohibiting anybody from making petitions to any god or man except the king, or be cast into the lions den, Daniel went right on praying to the God of Heaven (Daniel 6:4-15). He found a young man with a meal of 5 loaves of barley bread and two small fish. And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Todays Nugget: God is looking for ordinary Christians through whom He can display His extraordinary nature. Her name means "honey bee," and she was also the wife of a man named Lappidoth. Dr. Princewill O. Ireoba has said the most dramatic effect of COVID-19 on worship, ministry and mission of the church. Joseph had been sold by his brothers into slavery in Genesis 37. How do we really get to know God? Adam Enjoyed a Lifetime Loving Eve and Loving the Lord Adam lived to be 930 years old ( Genesis 5:5 ). Like Joseph, Joshua lived to be 110 years old (Joshua 24:29). As we go on to know the Lord: Thus, as we know God we become strong - look up Isaiah 40:28-31. Holman Christian Standard Bible, Copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. 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