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. Abrahams son Isaac lived to be 180 years old (Genesis 35:28). So, who were their favorite Bible characters? Shiphrah & 2. He wants to do mighty deeds that bear witness to the reality of who He is in us. In the pre-flood world, that was super young. Their exploits, against insuperable odds, were nothing short of phenomenal. Joshuas secret was listening for the Lord, even if the Lord spoke to him only once every few years. The New Testament makes it clear that God desires men to be in spiritual leadership in the home and church. which will remain firm to their covenant with God. Then the Lord spoke through Simeon exalting the Christ child and speaking words of exaltation and warning to the newborns mother, Mary. Photo Credit: GettyImages/Jose-Luis-Pelaez-Inc. Simeon lived in Jerusalem. This is, perhaps, Flying Eagles biggest match yet at the ongoing African U-20 Nations Cup holding in Egypt. Deborah was the only female judge. 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. (John 6:1013). In addition, he prohibited the observance of the sabbath and the circumcision of children, ordered all copies of Scripture destroyed, set up idolatrous altars, commanded the Jews to offer unclean sacrifices, and insisted that they eat swines flesh. 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. Its just what the Lord likes to do when we trust Him wholeheartedly again. And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. Did you know Daniel was somewhere around 80 years old when that took place? Then David took Goliath's own sword and killed him by cutting off his head. Thanks for stopping by! However, in the end he was honored by God and justified in the sight of men for taking a stand to do right even when it was not easy nor pleasurable. Jannes and Jambres are not specifically mentioned in the Tanakh ("Hebrew Bible"), but the Egyptian "wise men and sorcerers" (two of whom were identified with Jannes and Jambres in Jewish and Christian traditions) are mentioned in Exodus 7:10-12 () . 3 And () in their greed they will exploit you () with false words. 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. Notice that these three characteristics of the child of God are related, for only as we know God can we be strong; and only as we are strong can we undertake exploits in the name of the Lord. We are three months into the New Year, The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), The Most Rev. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.(Revelation 5:4-5 NKJV). Contact: pastoracukachi@gmail.com, 01 March 2020 | Haman convinced the king that this was the right thing to do and so the king authorized the massacre. One of our dear friends lived to be 101. Then a champion came out from the armies of the Philistines named Goliath, from Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word. He told him to take his wife and family and leave his father. Up until then, mankind had no experience with great floods, let alone with massive ship building. 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 . Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were men who knew God in Daniel Chapter 3. People today who truly know God have the same degree of courage and strength. Traditionally, John was the author of the Gospel of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation. Moses built an altar and named it The Lord is My Banner; Then Samson went down to Timnah with his father and mother, and came as far as the vineyards of Timnah; and behold, a young lion came roaring toward him. With a single stone he was able to knock the giant to the ground. Jesus asked Philip where they would get enough bread to feed the crowd. An exploit is: A heroic deed of achievement; a great and daring feat. Proverbs 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 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. God was pleased with Abrams obedience and in Genesis 12 God makes a promise to Abram: And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him. In fact, it took about 38 years for Abraham to finally obey the Lord fully without hesitation. One of the minor characters in the story is a little slave girl of whom we know almost nothing. (Genesis 7:21-24). We know nothing else about this young lady, but we know enough to surmise that she loved the Lord and the people God called her to serve. Jacob was the son of Isaac and he had 12 sons who eventually became the first tribes of Israel. These two (and many others) showed us how to enjoy life to the full until the very end. Joseph had been sold by his brothers into slavery in Genesis 37. (Acts 7:55-56), And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Puah The King of Egypt commanded the two Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, to kill. 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. David Sanfordcoaches leaders passionate about demonstrating the relevance of Jesus Christ in every major sphere of life. Everything up until then was preparatory for Abrahams greatest test of faith: sacrificing his beloved son, Isaac. Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. And when we are strong, then what happens? That such a party existed in the time of Antiochus Epiphanes appears from 1 Maccabees 1:62, &c., 1 Maccabees 2:3, &c. Similarly in all times of persecution there will be a remnant, though it may be very small. And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Like when he came into Egypt with his wife. But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. With a single stone he was able to knock the giant to the ground. John even uses love repeatedly throughout the book of Revelation. As a result, Abel was murdered by his older brother Cain, whose sacrifice did not please God. Read them in the archive below. So then Jacob is the father of the chosen people. NetBible, 10 occurrences in 10 translations, Old Testament (10), 1 Samuel (3), Psalm (3), Isaiah (1), Jeremiah (3). 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. We all endure deep losses and grief. Both men were actively serving the Lord well into their 80s and 90s and possibly died after age 100. Unlike every other Old Testament priest, Jehoiada received an exceptional honor at death. The Bible says that the people who know their God shall be STRONG, and shall do great exploits. Noah lived at a time when the world was becoming continually evil. There are also some true stories of heroes and we can find them in the Bible. 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. Their story is a saga of strength, the mighty power of people who know God. In the New Testament there is a story of a young boy who responded to a call to do something for the Savior. 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. Daniel 11:32 chapter context similar meaning copy save. When she learned that her master Naaman had leprosy, she willingly told him about Gods prophet Elisha and how that God worked through this man. God doesnt want you to do what you can do by yourself; He wants to begin to do things through your life that only HE can do, where only He gets the glory. Amram and Jochebed deserve our utmost respect. (Comp. Hisbook and Bible projects have been published by Zondervan, Tyndale, Thomas Nelson, Doubleday, and Amazon. Shall we be strong spiritually? We face sufferings due to the circumstances of our faith. Mordecai was an unsung hero. After the marriage ceremony, Jacobs father-in-law switched Rachel with her sister Leah (the oldest daughter) and so the marriage was consummated with the wrong wife. 32 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. (Genesis 11:25-27). But, it was sometime between the 3rd and 23rd year of the Babylonian captivity. 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. Email. She was also a trustworthy and honest servant. Therefore, David is known as a young man who did great things for God. 5 Ways to Follow Gods Plan For Your Life, Top 7 Bible Verses About Sowing And Reaping, The Importance of the Creation Vs. 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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. After all, if the Lord said it, and He cannot lie, then what the Lord promised will come true. He bought the birthright from his twin brother with a bowl of pottage. 21And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man: 22All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died. We would like to thank Judy Jacobs Ministries for providing this plan. Adam, however, loved his wife and the Lord faithfully all down through the centuries. Yet his greatest achievements were a lifetime loving his wife, Eve, and loving the Lord his God. But the people that do know their God shall be strong, Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - feminine plural, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural construct, Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct, A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock, Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct, Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural, To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural. The Bible doesnt tell us exactly how old Job was when he died. The clash with Uganda at the 22,000-capacity Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Ismailia not only offers the winner a semifinal ticket, it also grants the victor opportunity to play at the FIFA U-20 World Cup A 40-year-old woman, Christy Garuba, yesterday, raised the alarm over the alleged release of suspects arrested by the Police in connection with the death of her 11- year - old son, Joshua Sunday. One of the greatest impediments in life is fear. Mordecai was a Jew and he raised a beautiful girl named Hadassah, who was really his Uncles daughter. Such can take on the Goliaths of this age in battle. Copyright 2010-2023 Telling Ministries LLC. New Living Translation He will flatter and win over those who have violated the covenant. The youngest of the 12 apostles of Jesus Christ, John outlived them all. Leagues and conflicts between the kings of the south and of the north. 2:24 am. And when the Philistines saw their champion was dead, they fled. Todays Nugget: God is looking for ordinary Christians through whom He can display His extraordinary nature. Because of this Haman sought to kill all the Jews in the kingdom because he knew these were Mordecais people. Yes, and the more we know Him the stronger we shall be. We dont have much detail about Johns life in the Bible but clearly we can see that he went to prison standing on the word of the Lord and even gave his life for something he believed to be the truth. The retired Bishop of the Diocese of Okrika, Rt. But the Lord is with me like a dread champion;Therefore my persecutors will stumble and not prevail.They will be utterly ashamed, because they have failed,With an everlasting disgrace that will not be forgotten. Noah lived to be 950 years old (Genesis 9:29). This is, perhaps, Flying Eagles biggest match yet at the ongoing African U-20 Nations Cup holding in Egypt. 1Kings 19:18.) The subject of the glory of God is always fascinating to Christians, especially those that are hungry for divine power. Surprisingly there was plenty of food to go around. And then received a message from the LORD in what seemed like a nightmare (Gen 14 & 15). And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. On the Hebrew notion of profanity, see Cheyne's Isaiah, vol. As a result he will bring peace and rest to the earth, but trouble and turmoil to the people who inhabit Babylonia. Deborah was both a prophetess and judge. This study is based upon the last part of Daniel 11:32 as it is recorded in the King James Version. Do not abandon us!". Like Joseph, Joshua lived to be 110 years old (Joshua 24:29). He was the first martyr in the Bible and also the first shepherd. Archeologists call it Jericho City IV. Jeremiah 31:34 And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. Then again, everyone has heard of their three famous children: Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. 11:3; 1 Tim. Anna lived in the Temple itself. 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. You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. 1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually! 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. It comes to pass that Mordecai overhears a plot to kill the king and he tells this to Esther, who then tells the king, giving credit to Mordecai for the information. Psalm 9:10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. (Ephesians 2:11-13). Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. He labored for years and years so that he could have the hand of Rachel whom he loved. Bible Study, Read them in the archive below. 1. (Matthew 3:1-4). Key Verse: Daniel 11:32b but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. (KJV). We can, of course, only come to know God through the Lord Jesus Christ - look up and compare Job 22:21; John 14:6; 17:3. He could have chosen to run away when the disciple approached him and asked if he would sacrifice his meal for Jesus. 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. Adam lived to be 930 years old (Genesis 5:5). Among these women was Esther (Hadassah), Mordecais daughter, whose nationality as a Jew was hidden from Hegai. Then again, thats not whats important. Then for the next 100 years, Abraham followed the one true God, maker of heaven and earth (Acts 7:2-8). 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. 30 For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant. They could not bow before that golden image. Like every other Old Testament hero of the faith, Abraham wasnt perfect. While the Bible teaches the equality of the sexes in personhood and in standing before God, it also teaches that God has ordained different roles for the sexes ( 1 Cor. Abraham is mentioned with many others in Hebrews 11 as one of the heroes of faith. Maybe one of the best known stories in the Bible is the story of David and Goliath. It will become a sign and a witness to the Lord of hosts in the land of Egypt; for they will cry to the Lord because of oppressors, and He will send them a Savior and a Champion, and He will deliver them. And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naamans wife. And thats after they had lived only six or seven decades. Even people who generally dont read the Bible know of the carpenter who was espoused to Mary when she became pregnant with Jesus. Jesus looked to His disciples for a solution to the problem that the multitude was hungry and that it was late in the day. The other impediment is the lack of confidence, Alaafin of Oyo passes away at 83, after over 50 years on the throne, Ahead of new government, NRGI lists options for Nigerias energy crisis, Otti congratulates Nwokocha, Onwusibe, urges Abians to be vigilant, Nigeria battles Uganda for semifinals, World Cup tickets, Primary six pupils death: Mother raises alarm over alleged release of suspects, FG, NiDCOM laud foundation for girl-child education, Where and who are the thirsty ones? He will strongly champion their cause. Daniel 11:32 Context. The Rector, Ibru Ecumenical Centre, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, The Ven. Yet the great faith they instilled in Moses paid huge dividends, as did the great faith they instilled in their older son, Aaron, and oldest child, Miriam. Of course, Christ already knew what He was planning to do (John 6:6). Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith. God chose Mary as the vessel that would deliver Jesus the Christ and he even chose Joseph to be Jesus earthly father. But he who endures to the end will be saved (Matthew 10:16-22 NKJV ).. The story of Joseph is a good example that just because we do what is right, it does not mean that immediately we will be praised for it. And in that book he is a main character. FIRST, WE MUST KNOW GOD It is not enough to know about Him. It also says that he was a just man, perfect in his generations and that he walked with God (Gen 6:9). These persons have now become as the heathen. Yet, she still loved the people God had placed around her and was willing to share what she knew about the Lord with them. 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. Walk around it quietly six extra times on the seventh day? Copyright 2010-2023 Telling Ministries LLC. As he was talking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine from Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the army of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words; and David heard them. Caleb may have beaten Joshua at arm wrestling, but Joshua stands out as one of my all-time favorite Bible heroes. All this should make us ask ourselves: How much do I know Him? 4:16 am. (Genesis 6:13). And the Bible says that Noah found grace in the sight of the LORD. The literal reading of the text says she had been married for seven years and then lived as a widow for eighty-four more years. Once You spoke in a vision to Your godly ones,And said, I have given help to one who is mighty [giving him the power to be a champion for Israel];I have exalted one chosen from the people. Why can we consider Noah a hero? His hatred for the Jews was literally insane. Fear limits progress and advancement. 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. These are the days of artificiality and imitations, The Bible says a lot about what spiritual strength is and why it is necessary. But the, was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. jacob, This is a lesser known hero in the Bible. to 687 B.C. There is the thought of knowing God, being strong and doing exploits. Divine champion is someone supported by God. His other secret was immediately repeating and obeying the Lords commands. Daniel himself was a man who knew God. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. Mordecai sent word back to the queen of the evil plot. He is the son of Terah and he had brothers and sisters: 25And Nahor lived after he begat Terah an hundred and nineteen years, and begat sons and daughters. The question is, are we willing to listen to God, humbly turn from our sins, and trust Him wholeheartedly again? His life easily breaks into two parts. 11 Bible Verses about Champions Most Relevant Verses 1 Samuel 17:23 As he was talking with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine from Gath named Goliath, was coming up from the army of the Philistines, and he spoke these same words; and David heard them. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, , Revelation 13:12-15 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. His greatest accomplishments were overthrowing Judahs murderous queen, establishing a new monarch, leading a national revival, and restoring the Temple to its former glory. How wonderful it would be to allow Him to use us to accomplish great things for Him. abraham, David chose 5 smooth stones from the riverbed and rushed to fight Goliath. Henry Ndukuba has called on the Federal Government to create an enabling environment for youth. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would. Is it True for Christians That 'Once Saved, Always Saved'? Gods champions are men of prayer; they are men of the word; they are men who listen to the Holy Spirit and fall in line with his command. 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. Jacob did not always walk with God and in fact it wasnt until after he physically wrestled with God, losing the match and gaining a permanent limp from his dislocated hip. 26And Terah lived seventy years, and begat Abram, Nahor, and Haran. God loves each of us as if there were only one of us"- Augustine. 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. 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. 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. Joseph took on a huge responsibility; he agreed with God and became Jesus earthly father. As Daniel anticipated this atrocity, he asked himself how these people would ever be able to survive. It is possible to know much about the Lord, His nature and attributes, and yet not to know Him personally. By the end of the chapter Joseph was serving in the house of Potiphar, a government official and military commander (Genesis 37:36). Israel is the chosen people of God and the descendants of Jacob (Isaiah 44:1). 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. Jehoiadas godly son, however, loved his wife and family and his. Abrahams greatest test of faith: sacrificing his beloved son, however, buried. 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