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We would like to have our website link placed on your Review & Links page. We will place a link to your site on our link page.

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Dear Friends ,

We have a new address. Our page is about news that should interest all of God’s called out ones. This page could have been stopped. God provided a larger site free.

You can see the site here: http://ezekielwatchman.tripod.com/ezekielwatchman/

Let me know what you think!

Larry

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Why not include a link to http://www.prophecymadeeasy.com ? Your brother in Christ, Glen Walker

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I am emailing to request permission to make 180 copies of "The Hebrew Mind VS The Western Mind" by Brian Knowles. This would be used as a handout in our Single Adult Sunday School Class. This would not be for sale or used for profit in anyway. We would like to use these material 2-9&10,2002. Southeast Christian Church is a large indepentent church located in Louisville Ky. Please let me know what we need to do regarding this request. If you have questions please call me at (502) 253-8022 or fax me at (502) 253-8076 My e-mail is kanderson@secc.org Thank you so much for your help.

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I cannot find this article in your website. This article was listed in the Journal.

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This article was listed in the Journal and I cannot find it on your website.

La Parole De Vie B.P.4150 Libreville, Gabon Tel. 241.264255 paroledevie60@hotmail.com Jan-Feb-March 2002 News Letter Dear in Christ,

Greetings to you in the name of Jesus. Once again the Lord has permitted us to come into your home with the testimonies of what He is doing. We are wishing you all a blessed Feasts of Passover and The Feast of Unleavened Bread. Those of you are previleged to celebrate this year's Feasts please remember those of us in Libreville Gabon who cannot afford money to celebrate. We want you to assist us with some gift offering to enable us celebrate with you. Last year we were able to celebrate The Feast Of Tabernacles just because a sister from Bermuda sent us a sum of $300.00. No doubt our heavenly Father blessed her. We have invited some friends and please if the Lord impresses you to assist us please do. As we commemorate our freedom from sin let us live our remaing life in honour of He who sacrificially surrendered His life for our redemption.

We just concluded our 3 days seminar for which we hosted 2 Sabbaterians from the USA. It was a wonderful time as we study indept in His Word. Though we did not accept all that they taught, but their visit has created many impacts in our society. They don't accept the keeping of the Creator's Holydays. They told us it is no longer necessary to observe these Holydays because they are just shadows and keeping them is to return again to bondage. We showed them several passages from the bible were it was stated that years after the resurrection of Jesus that the disciples continue to observe them. They told us vehemently that they cannot work with us nor give us the PC's , Printer with copy/scaner and the Monitor that they brought to us. They adviced us that it will be for our own good if we abandon the Holydays. They said that they cannot support us with the payment of our rents, and the $250.00 monthly support for me and the money promised to my wife to start a trade. Really, these are very tempting but the truth was clearly stated in the bible. We refused all these good offer because of the truth we have found. We must obey God rather than man. We however thanked them for their visit and reaffairmed our stand on the truth. They have since gone back to the USA but only gave us the 50 copies of bibles they came with. We want you to help us in our search for perfection. Brethren, we are in need of all these that we refused as we cannot compromise the truth. Can some one help us with the PC's, Printer and the Monitor? I would like to begin with the topic "GREAT OPPORTUNITY HERE"! I AM STAYING! Acts 17:16-while Paul waited--- at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. Years ago, a shoe manufacturer sent two salesmen down under to the Australians out back region to see if they could open up some business opportunities among the aborigines. After a few months, the main office received telegraph reports from both sales men. One said." No business here. Natives don't even wear shoes! I'm returning" The other reported "Great opportunity here. Natives don't wear shoes! I'm staying". This little story makes a big point about our attitude towards winning souls for Christ. We can either view our present location naturally and pessimistically, and say there is "no business here", or we can view the same situation spiritually and optimistically as a "great opportunity. Consider the verse above from the account of Paul's visit to Athens. If two evangelists had been sent to Athens, I'm sure one of them looking at the all those idols and concluding "No opportunity here" But Paul's response was just the opposite. He was stirred up or excited as another translation puts it to see that they were very religious seeking after God so much that they had even erected a statue" to the unknown God" His conclusion was "Great opportunities here! They are misled and confused, but still seeking after God". A man was moved by his business to a very religious town. He told a friend he saw no opportunity for the gospel because there was already a Church on every corner. His friend said, "get to work. Religious people need the gospel too. We must never forget that the "good news" first went out to the very religious nation that was already looking for the Messiah. We must always remember that wherever the Lord locates us is His land of opportunity for the gospel. You are welcome to Gabon to spread the message of salvation. If you cannot come send your prayers, literature, fund, bibles, even evangelical equipment. Gabon has about 40 distinct ethnolinguistic groups. FANG-(5) groups 445,000,ESHIRA-PUNU(4)290,000 KOTA-TEKE(9)275,000,NJABI-MBETE(5)255,000,MYENE(6)103,000, OKANDE and other smaller groups 96,000,PYGMIES 11,000; other African peoples 45%, FRENCH 15%. Some one wrote from the USA asks, "where is Gabon?" Asia, Africa, MidEast, -where? Is this question not enough to convince you that our country is still in the dark. The Sabbath truth must be circulated here. Greater number of the populace have not been exposed to the life changing gospel. Syncretism(mixing Christianity and non Christian religious) and universalism (all will ultimately be saved)are wide spread. My dear brethren we should not fold our hands and watch our people perish. Help us bring our people to the truth. Some Pastors here are members of secret cults and are deceiving people who are after signs and wonders. We have freedom of gospel, but pray that many years of neglect by evangelical missions may be made good. Islam is the fasted growing religious group. The conversion of the President to Islam in 1973 initiated this growth. Mosques are scattered in every locations. Pray that concern of believers at this development may stimulate vital and effective evangelism among Muslims and non Muslims alike. Unreached peoples are many, there is spiritual needs every where. We need to build an orphanage, skill acquisition institute, through this we can penetrate every where(such institution has never being establish) and show them the love of Jesus. The Fangs are the dominant people in Gabon, but many parts of their areas has never being evangelised. Some areas in the East are closed to Protestant mission works. The strong Bwiti movement among The Fang is a mixture of paganism with Christian elements and has never being challenged by vigorous biblical evangelism. This we want to do if you will uphold our hands. The various Pygmy tribes are little known or understood and spiritually neglected Brethren, the needs here are enormous. We are determined to reach the entire country and those around with the message of salvation. FELLOWSHIP OF PRAISE/PRAYER

Praise God for the commencement of translation into French some correspondence lessons. Let us thank God for the conversion of 8 prisoners in our state prison, 5 young men and 3 ladies who accepted the truth as we evangelise them every Monday. Ask God to touch the prison officials to release them for baptism. We need also funds to print tracts and lessons in the local languages of Gabon. Remember bro. Praise God for the salvation of a fetish priest and a traditional ruler. Pray that they will remain faithful. Ask for a break through as we prepares to reach the youths during the May 27th children day. May God bless all of you who network with us to reach the lost in Africa for Christ. Let me know that you are praying for us and that you are standing with us in your prayers and support.

Thanks for caring and for sharing.

Yours in the blessed hope,

Michael & Stella Porter

PRAYER CONVERSATION WITH GOD

Have you ever said, “well, all we can do now is pray”? Sometimes, instead of beginning with prayer, we resort to it after all our other resources have been used. When we come to the end of our selves, we come to the beginning of God. We don’t need to be embarrassed that we are needy. God doesn’t demand that we pray with eloquence or in King James English. Our feeble, stumbling prayers are heard by God. A cry, a sigh, a “help!” are prayers, according to the bible.

Prayer is for every moment of our lives, not just for times of suffering or joy. Prayer is a place, a place where you meet God in genuine conversation.

Frank C. Laubach, a missionary, said “Prayer at it’s highest is a two-way conversation” and stated that listening to God’s replies is the important part.

OUR PRAYER MODEL Jesus is the supreme model of a person devoted to prayer. He was constantly in an attitude of prayer, and never more urgently than when in the face of suffering. An amazing thing in Scripture is how much time Jesus spent in prayer. He had only three years of public ministry, but He was never too hurried to spend hours in prayer. He prayed before difficult tasks and crisis in His ministry. No day began or closed in which He was not in communion with His Father. He prayed long and often. He prayed briefly when He was in a crowd. He prayed a little longer when He was with His disciples; He prayed all night when He was alone.

We pray so haphazardly. Snatches of memorized verses spoken hastily in the morning. Then we say good bye to God for the rest of the day. At night we push through a few sleepy petitions. That is not the example of the prayer Jesus gave. The scriptures say, "Pray without ceasing" 1 Thessalonians 5:17, this should be the motto of every true follower of Jesus. No matter how dark and hopeless a situation might seem, never stop praying. "SOMETIMES, INSTEAD OF BEGINNING WITH PRAYER, WE RESORT TO IT AFTER ALL OUR OTHER RESOURCES HAVE BEEN USED."

For us, prayer should not be merely an act, it should be an attitude of life. Do we pray for God's will? Or do we demand our own way? Prayer needs to be an integral part of our lives, so that when a crisis comes we have we have the strength and faith to pray for God's will.

PATTERN FOR PRAYER

Jesus frequently prayed alone, separating Himself from every earthly distraction. We need to have a place --- a room or corner in our room or yard or garden--where we can regularly meet God alone. This does not contradict the admonition to "pray without ceasing" but rather it expands it. Jesus prays with great earnestness . At Gethsemane, in the earnestness of His praying, He agonised with God until His sweat became like "drops of blood." (Lk.22:44) The force of His prayers was increased during times of extreme suffering. When we know someone in need, pray. When we know someone in pain, pray. The story is told of a missionary and his family who were camped outside on a hill. They had money with them and feared an attack by roving thieves. After they prayed, they went to sleep. Months later an injured man was brought to the mission hospital. He asked the missionary if the soldiers guarding him and his wife that night. "We intended to rob you," the man said," but we were afraid of the 27 soldiers. According to the story, the missionary, when he was back in his homeland, related this story. A member of his church told him, "that night we had a prayer meeting. There were 27 of us praying. " prayers have no boundaries.

Selfishness is part of human nature, but today self-centredness has been raised to state-of-the-art levels. But Jesus said that we are to pray not only for ourselves but also even "for those who persecute you." (Mt.5:44) We are to forgive our enemies and plead for them, asking God to lead them to Christ. "PRAYER IS FOR EVERY MOMENT OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUST FOR TIMES OF JOY OR SUFFERING" Persecution, whether it is physical, social or mental, is one of the worst types of pain, but those who persecute us are to be the objects of our prayers. Jesus, in words uttered from the cross, said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (Lk.23:34)

Christian teachers through the ages have urged the importance of prayer in the lives of believers. One wise man said, "If Christians spent as much time praying as they do grumbling, will would soon have nothing to grumble about."

THE POWER OF PRAYER Few of us have learned how to develop the power of prayer. We have not learned that a person has more strength when he is at prayer than when he is in control of the most powerful military weapons ever developed. Effective prayer is offered in faith. From one end of the bible to the other, we find the record of people whose prayers have been answered-- people who prayed fervently and whom God answered. Prayer is more than a wish; it is the voice of faith directed to God. One of my favourite verses is: "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and no doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." (Jas.1:5-6)

Jesus said, "I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mk11:24) I have heard many stories of prayers being answered for a loved one miles away, and Bible teaching, church history and Christian experience all confirm that prayer does work.

CREATIVE SILENCE

It is reported that during World war11, R.G. LeTourneau, an industrialist, received an order from the government to build a complicated machine for lifting aeroplanes. No machine of this type had yet been designed, and LeTourneau and his engineers could not come up with a plan. After sometimes everyone was becoming tense. Finally, on a Wednesday evening, LeTourneau told his staff he was not going to continue to work but was going to a prayer meeting. He said, "I've got a deadline with God." He went to the prayer meeting, sang the hymns and prayed. Afterward as he was walking back to home, the design of the machine in complete detail came into his mind. He needed time with God and creative silence to bring the design to the surface.

Sometime we tried so hard to solve the problems of our health, our children, our business, our future, that we become agitated or depressed: "Be still, and know that I am God." (Ps.46:10)

PRAYER IS A PLACE IN YOUR HEART

Prayer is a place where we need to spend time if we are to learn it's power. A Preacher I knew gradually lost his faith. In a world of suffering we could no longer feel the presence of God in his life. He had spent his life studying and pursuing an understanding of God, and now he had only a sense of betrayal and emptiness. His prayers seemed to bounced off an invisible barrier. The man expressed his anguish to an old friend whom he had known since childhood. He told his friend he thought knew what Moses would have felt like if the burning bush had stopped burning and had gone up in a puff of smoke. He had said for him there was no more burning bush or the sense of God' presence in his life.

His friend, a rancher, confided that often he too felt that way. "But," he said, "I realised a while back that the burning bush is always there, it's always burning. But I hadn't been spending much time in that part of the pasture." Prayer is "that part of the pasture" where the bush is burning. If we are to be powerful in prayer, we must spend time in the pasture.

Prayer is not just for emergencies. Prayer is a place in the heart. Prayer is a way of life. Can we begin to spend time in prayers like Jesus in order to obtain a result.

Michael Porter

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Can anyone come to the "One God" seminars held in Seattle on the 26th - 28th for just one of the days? I can not make it for any other day except the 27th. Can I pay at the door, and how much for one day?

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I would like to contect by, E-Mail, Brain Knowles

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We learned about your web site at Sabbath services this week from Jim Aschenbrenner, and your site adds to our understanding that the exclusivity of our original affiliation and some of its offshoots is in serious error. There even seem to be Messianic Jewish people who have truth and have not assimilated the Babylonian doctrines that saturate the Catholic/Protestant dogmas.

There is much more that we could talk about on a personal basis, and what all has transpired over the years since you were sent from Wichita to DC. How wonderful to be in contact again with a brother!

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I see that you have a wide variety of interesting articles. I thought that you might find my web site interesting. The first lines of my site read:

The purpose of this web site is to share with you why I as a Christian Sabbath keeper who observed a Friday sunset to Saturday sunset Sabbath for many years, now believes that the Sabbath day is simply 12 hours in length, beginning at dawn on Saturday and ending at dark (Note: When I say the word “hour”, I do not mean 60 minutes. An hour is 1/12 of the period of daylight. Longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. I will explain this in greater detail later). --

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<a href="http://sabbathday.homestead.com/ACASEFORTHE12HOURSABBATH.html"><font color="#0000ff“>A CASE FOR THE 12 HOUR SABBATH</a>

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Thank you for this website! I have been involved with the Churches of God since the early 1980s and have become disappointed with all the scisms in these groups. I have seen so much false prophsey and false pride( as well as outright sin) that I simply waked away from it all in disgust.

Your Association if a breath of fresh air ands I will continue to read the articles and am interested in receiving your newsletter.

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Hi, You may be interested to add the following link to your Links page: www.messageweek.com

Message of the Week shares FREE weekly multimedia video clips promoting life-changing words of hope and encouragement.

In a few weeks we will be streaming the video clip "Take a Break" which is a redo of the video clip of two years ago titled "The Sabbath Rest". Clips are available in Real and Windows Media formats.

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To: Mr. Brian Knowles:

You mentioned that you don't believe that Christians today are not required to observe the Holy Days mentioned in the Bible including the Sabbath. I have been reading such ideas in Mr. Martin's ASK website as well. I can see the logic in Mr. Martin's doctrinal studies. But how about Heb 4:9? Back in WWCG we have been taught that this verse means there is still a keeping of the Sabbath for the people of God. And in Revelation, it is the commandment keepers that will be saved from the terrible plagues that is prophesied to happen and will be given entrance to the Kingdom. We need some answers to these questions as we want to believe and practice what God really wants us to. We are not under any minister at the moment since we have been enlightened about the actual things that happened in WCG back in the 70s. We have been studying your articles as well as others. Questions come to mind so we hope that you will reply the soonest. Thanks so much.

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i'm a student in high school an i'm doing a project on different religions. One of them is Christianity. My suggestions is to include more on the history of christianity, but other than that the website is good!

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Hi Ken,

I noticed "What's Wrong with Islam?" advertised in The Journal, but the GODWARD site doesn't have it - how can I get a copy? Have you seen <www.plaintruth.org> ? Do you know if this Muslim anti-christian site is connected with any ex-WCG person?

I also would like a copy of Brian's book "... no shepherd". Can I buy a copy from ACD? Would you like the money first?

Kind regards, John Buchner

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When is it celibrated this year? Do you have a calendar of this event and other days of importance?

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Please read, verify, forward. Intergalactic Association of Mankind

The Two Witnesses: Men or Nations?

Rev. 1—“This is the revelation which God gave to Jeshua the Messiah, so that he could show his servants what must happen very soon.” (CJB) Rev. 11—“Also I will give power to my two witnesses; and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, dressed in sackcloth.” Zech. 4—“Those are the two who have been anointed with oil; they are standing with the Lord of all the earth.” Many have asked the question within themselves, and of others, “When the Messiah reveals what must happen in the end of days, how will we not know the identity of His representatives”? We agree that this information is pivotal in understanding what will happen to His servants in the coming holocaust, yet it remains an open question and one for the wildest speculation. Believing that one speculation is as good as another, I reasoned that the best anyone could hope for was an interesting study and at worst it would remain a mystery. Guided by the two fundamental principles in a search for truth, to “prove all things”, and “the Bible interprets its own symbols”, there are compiled here the results of a simple word study. Since so much of Revelation is written in metaphorical and allegorical symbol I have included personal critical comments, current events, and related scriptures for clarity. The numbers are from Strong’s Concordance, with italic presentation to signify the Greek. Rev. 11—“These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks (menorah) standing before the Lord of the earth.” #2132- zayith- Olive, probably from an unused root [akin to #2099- Ziv to be prominent; brightness] an olive, tree, branch, berry, (as yielding illuminating oil), Olivet. Gen. 8—“Then the dove came to him in the evening, and behold, a freshly plucked olive leaf was in her mouth; and Noah knew that the waters had abated from the earth.” A chosen sign. Ps. 52—“But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever.” Symbolic of trust for assured continuance. Olive trees endure. Ps. 128—“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways. Your wife shall be a fruitful vine…your children like olive plants all around your table. Prosperous and enduring. Is. 17—“In that day it shall come to pass that the glory of Jacob shall wane…yet gleaning grapes will be left in it, like the shaking of an olive tree, two or three at the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in its most fruitful branches,” says the Lord God of Israel. The remnant of a nation after a calamity. Jer.11—“What has My beloved to do in My house, having done lewd deeds with many? And the holy flesh has passed from you. When you do evil, then you rejoice. The Lord called your name Green Olive Tree, Lovely and of Good Fruit. With the noise of a great tumult he has kindled a fire on it, and its branches are broken.” His beloved is named an olive tree. Hosea 14—“I will be like the dew to Israel; he shall grow like the lily, and lengthen his roots like Lebanon. His branches shall spread; his beauty shall be like an olive tree, and his fragrance like Lebanon. Those who dwell under his shadow shall return…” Rom. 11—“And if some of the branches [Israel] were broken off, and you [Gentiles], being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree…v. 24, For if you were cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree, how much more will these, who are the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?” Gentile peoples are grafted into the nation of Israel. #4501- Menorah, Lampstand, Candlestick, Chandelier: Lev. 24—“Aaron shall be in charge of it (menorah) from evening until morning before the Lord continually; it shall be a statute forever in your generations.” A witness of God’s presence. Ex.27—“And you shall command the children of Israel that they bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually…It shall be a statute forever to their generations on behalf of the children of Israel.” On behalf-- in the sense of nearness. I Sam. 3—“And it came to pass at that time, while Eli was lying down in his place, and when his eyes had begun to grow so dim that he could not see, and before the lamp of God went out in the tabernacle of the Lord where the ark of God was”… it is safe to assume that at some point the lamp of presence must have gone out i.e., Samuel’s prophecy regarding Eli and his corrupt sons. Later, 30K killed in battle, national defeat, the Ark of the Covenant taken, Eli and his sons die. Rev. 1—“I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death…The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in My right hand, and the seven golden lampstands; The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches.” To Stand: #5975 - amad, abide, confirm, be employed, endure, serve, stand (by, fast, firm, still, up) #2476 -Histemi, to stand (by, forth, still, up). #4716 - Stauros, from the base of #2476; a stake or post (as set upright), i.e. a POLE OR A CROSS as an instrument of capital punishment) figurative; exposure to death, i.e. self-denial. By now it should be obvious that the two witnesses are two nations that take a stand with “the Lord of the earth” to prophesy of the righteousness of his way. They are anointed of God to carry his message of destruction to those that have been the cause for their mourning. They are, for descriptive purposes, invincible. The have a supreme command of weaponry and the power of economic sanctions. If you simply take these attributes and plug them into the current events, chilling parallels emerge. How often have we recently heard the phrases, “axis of evil”, “all nations need to stand against terror”, “we are taking a stand”; etc., etc. “And anyone who does not take his cross [take a stand] and follow after me is not worthy of me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake [my namesake/flock] will find it.” Matt. 10:38 Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen: Is. 21—“As whirlwinds in the South pass through, so it comes from the desert, from a terrible land. A distressing vision is declared to me; the treacherous dealer deals treacherously, and the plunderer plunders. Go up, O Elam! Besiege, O Media! All its sighing I have made to cease. Therefore my loins are filled with pain; pangs have taken hold of me, like the pangs of a woman in labor. I was distressed when I heard it; I was dismayed when I saw it. My heart wavered, fearfulness frightened me, the night for which I longed he turned into fear for me. Prepare the table, set a watchman in the tower, eat and drink. Arise, you princes, anoint the shield! For thus has the Lord said to me: “Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he sees.” And he saw a chariot with a pair of horsemen, a chariot of camels, and he listened diligently with great care. Then he cried, “A lion, my Lord! I stand continually on the watchtower in the daytime; I have sat at my post every night. And look, here comes a chariot of men with a pair of horsemen! And he answered and said, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen! All the carved images of her gods he has broken to the ground.” Oh, my threshing and the grain of my floor! That which I have heard from the Lord of hosts, The God of Israel, I have declared to you.” #738—ariy- a lion, (in the sense of violence) from #717-arah- to pluck, gather. Rev. 14--Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven (in a Gulfstream?), having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth-to every nation, tribe tongue, and people-saying with a loud voice, “fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.” And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.” (CJB—“She has made all the nations drink the wine of God’s fury caused by her whoring!”) Rev. 18-- After these things I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was illuminated with his glory. And he cried mightily with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a habitation of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird! (CJB “For the nations have drank of the wine of God’s fury caused by her whoring—yes, the kings of the earth went whoring with her, and from her unrestrained luxury the worlds businessmen have grown rich.) A recent program on the History channel dealt with the beginnings and development of the skyscraper as part of their “Modern Marvels” series. One segment of the program focused on the architectural, symbolic, and philosophical aspects of what these buildings mean to the modern world. Phrases such as “monuments to man’s genius and tenacity”, “a celebration of economic power”, “landmarks of Capitalism”, “a nation’s concept of it’s identity in concrete, glass, and steel” made it very clear that the modern Babylonian/Capitalist corporate system truly does praise “their gods made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, wood and stone,” Dan. 5:4. Can there be any doubt that the fall of the World Trade Center on 9/11 is a fulfillment of this prophecy and signals the beginning of the death of a system by which 1% of the world population controls 99% of the wealth. They live in great mansions while the third world rakes through a garbage dump. The Bottomless Pit Rev. 11:7--Now then they finish their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them, overcome them, and kill them. According to my research, there are three things that have made modern warfare possible; the development of dynamite by Alfred Nobel, oil, and steel. The sky has been darkened with a permanent brown cloud by the smoke from this “bottomless pit”[the petroleum culture/economy] and a war making power beyond imagination a the legacy of this “beast”. An alliance of powers will defeat the two witnesses and then make celebration over them because they are so hated. How often in current events have we heard the questions and speculations on why the rest of the world hates us so? Rev. 11:8,9—“When they finished their witnessing, the beast coming up out of the Abyss [bottomless pit] will fight against them, overcome them and kill them; and their dead bodies will lie in the main street of the great city whose name, to reflect its spiritual condition, is “Sodom” and “Egypt”—the city where their Lord was executed on a stake.” (CJB) Is there any city in our world culture to which the symbols of Sodom (violence and perversion), Egypt (economic and political slavery), and Jerusalem (religious and political corruption) do not apply?

Flee to the Mountains Matt. 24:15—“So when you see the abomination that causes devastation spoken about through the prophet Daniel standing in the Holy Place (let the reader understand the allusion), that will be the time for Judah to escape to the hills.” (CJB) Dan. 8:11—“He exalted himself as high as the Prince of the host; and by him the daily sacrifices were taken away, and the place of His sanctuary was cast down.” (NKJV) Rev. 13:5,6—“Then he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven. And it was granted to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them.” (NKJV) The key term here is the “Holy Place”. There is only one holy place, God’s office. Is. 66—“Heaven is my throne,” says Adonai, “and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house could you build for me? What sort of place could you devise for my rest? Didn’t I myself make all of these things? This is how they all came to be.” (CJB) When you see the world being ruled by a council of government with a President at its head this prophecy will be fulfilled. For what is a President, a Prime Minister, a Secretary General, but an elected king with limited power. And whoever assumes the office that belongs to God alone blasphemes against God. When this happens, GET OUT OF DODGE, leave the city. There will not be much time between then and destruction very similar to what happened at Sodom and Gomorrah. See Matt. 24, Mark 13, Luke 21. 1260 days, 1290 days, the 1335th day Dan. 12:7—“I shall be for a time, times, and half a time; and when the power of the holy people has been completely shattered (scattered) all these things shall be finished”, Matt. 24:36—“But of that day and hour no one knows”. We are not given an exact timeline for the occurrence of these events. There are 3 ½ years between the time the two witnesses “take a stand” to begin their testimony, and their defeat. After their death you could guess that there will be tribulation. Matt. 25:1-13—“The kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom…and while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. The Tigris and the Euphrates Rev. 9:13—“And I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar which is before God, saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates. So the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year, were released to kill a third of mankind.” Rev. 6—“And I looked, and behold, a white horse. And he who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer. When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come and see.” And another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword. When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” And I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius; and do not hurt the oil and the wine. And I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.” Rev. 17:12—“Then the sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates.” The Tigris and Euphrates have become a popular catch phrase among some of the military and members of the press. This coming war in this area of the world is a trigger event that will, according to this research, set in motion the end time events. ( Matt. 24, Mark 13, Luke 21; the parable of the fig tree.) This area of the world figures so prominently in scripture from Nebuchadnezzar to today that the signs and symbology are irrefutable. Saddam Hussein considers himself a reincarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, and has, in times, past launched a billboard campaign with his portrait and the king’s side by side. Recently, the Al-Queda launched an advertising campaign in the Arab world that featured an image of Bin Laden riding a white horse and wielding a scimitar above his head. The four horsemen of the Apocalypse are about to ride. Biological weapons of pestilence are in abundant supply. The greatest war machine in the history of mankind is on the move. I had opportunity to be involved in one of the first Y2K conferences offered in the U.S.. At that time, when the fear and information were new I investigated very seriously all the implications of all of the critical factors that would be involved in the collapse of major components of supply. The interruption of electricity alone would have disastrous and deadly consequences .The food supply in the cities is limited to the ability of the infrastructure to deliver it. If any event disrupts this supply chain the food stores will be empty in a matter of days. Even gold and silver would be worthless without anything to buy. There are millions of pets that, in the event of that type of crisis, would be dumped for lack of food. And for sentimental reasons, they would be allowed to run free and breed unrestrained. There are over 4 million animal attacks a year, now, without any crisis factors. Many viewed the Y2K crisis as a joke but many others, as I do, have concrete knowledge about the dangers of a culture so far out on a limb. Conclusions: Matt. 13:41—“The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness.” Matt. 24:36-44—“For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking...and they did not know until the flood came and took them away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be…one will be taken and the other left… one will be taken and the other left…therefore you also be ready… We know that there is nothing anyone can do to save themselves short of trust in God and being written in the book of Life. At the same time it would be imprudent to stand on the tracks with a 70 mph freight train approaching and expect God to stop it just for you. And that’s my point, prudence. We need more research, more investigation, and more evidence to show that I could be wrong. Use your own judgment, debate, consider, but most of all communicate. I pray that I am wrong and hope that I am right. I would delight in being labeled a “crackpot” and discredited on the basis of Biblical proofs. Until then I hope that I have scared the hell out of you. It scares the hell out of me! We have an incredible responsibility before God in the care of His flock. He will provide but we must do our part. God Bless. I Thess. 5:3—“When people are saying, “Everything is so peaceful and secure,” then destruction will suddenly come upon them”. Jerry Gage 480-610-0499 gages@red7usa.com

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Hello,

I know you're sick of WCG doctrinal questions. But if you have the stomach for it, can you address this one, even briefly? This is not an urgent topic, just rather odd in a demented sort of way.

First I have to confess that I am a lapsed WCGer, surfing around websites associated with remnants of the 'mother ship.' I've come across one group (claiming to have the 'only true doctine,' naturally) that makes an eye-popping statement. One has to note, also, that this is brazenly self-serving, considering the group.

They say that the 'fruit' Christ talked about in Matthew 7:15-23 refers only to doctrine. They claim that it matters only what a minister teaches, not what his works are. And it's up to the members to adjust to, or ignore, or overlook a minister's failings, weaknesses, and sins, no matter how spectacular they may be.

However, I don't remember that ever being taught in WCG. Did I just sleep through all those sermons and miss that part? It seems to me that we were taught just the opposite, but it's been a long time now and I don't want to assume anything.

Thanks, Chris

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Hello ACD Correspondent- I am new as a theology student and would like to find an answer to some questions that I have about the Old Testament laws concerning 'clean & unclean'meats,etc. Why in Judges 15:19 does God answer Samson's prayer for water by placing it in the jawbone of an ass? esp.when He commanded Israel in Lev.11:11 & vs.24-39 not to even touch the carcases of unclean animals and Samson was under a Nazarite vow according to Judges 13:5? And why do the Sabbath keeping churches not keep this part of Lev.11(only the part about not eating the unclean animals? I know that many byproducts of these animals are used in making and producing many household items(ie,soaps,and clothing,etc.) Regards-Andy Howard

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Is the book "Primitive Christianity in Crisis by Alan Knight still available and if so is there a volume discount.

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“My Covenant” – Search Compiled by David Perry .. rv217@juno.com YHWH's Eternal/Everlasting [My] Covenant from Gen.- Rev., is just exactly that. We desperately need the proper divisioning of what is Law [as in “Book of the Law” Dt.31:26, Col.2:14, Gal.3:10,19] and what is Covenant [as in “Book of the Covenant” Ex.19:5 -24:8, Jer.31:31-33, Heb.8:7-10, 9:15]. Understanding that this 'imposed' [Heb.9:10] Levitical Priesthood Bo/tL-[now reconciled to YHWH Eph.2:15-16], Supported /Enforced the 'agreed' {"IF" Ex.19:5 - "Will" :8}Melkizidec Bo/tC - NOT the other way around. Still leaving the Melkizidec Priesthood Covenant‘s’ [Eph.2:12, Heb.9:15], containing the intact unaltered -10 Commandments of Ex.20., containing The 7th Day Weekly Feast (Lev.23) DIERCTLY attached to The Annual Sabbath Feasts unto Yahweh of Ex.23/Lev.23. Directly concerning the most ignored Covenant/Commandments #3, #4, #5: Ex 3:14 [Jn.8:58] And God <'elohiym> said <'amar> unto Moses <Mosheh>, I AM <ha yah> THAT I AM <ha yah>: and he said <'amar>, Thus shalt thou say <'amar> unto the children <ben> of Israel <Yisra'el> Jas 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. (Ps.68:4, Isa.12:2, 26:4, 38:11) NKJV (Ex.6:2,3,6,8, Ps.83:18) BBE (5796 verses) WEB Heb 13:8 Yahshua [Christ] the same yesterday, and today, and for ever. 2424. Ihsouv Iesous, ee-ay-sooce' of Hebrew origin (3091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus. See Hebrew 03442 (Yeshuwa`) .. [Yahshua] 01961. hyh hayah, haw-yaw - a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit (one-)self, require, X use. 03068. hwhy [YHWH note: Hebrew written right to left] [Yahweh] Y@hovah, … (5796 verses) World English Bible from 1961; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God:--Jehovah, the Lord. Compare 3050, 3069. [Note: there are no “J’s” in Hebrew (or Greek) ever .. or English till 17th century] 03050. hy Yahh, yaw [note: Ps.68:4, Isa.12:2, 26:4, 38:11 NKJV]contraction for 3068, same as; Jah, the sacred name:--Yah, [the Lord], most vehement. Compare names in "-iah," "- jah." NOTE: “Yahweh” “Yahshua” – RNKJV – www.eliyah.com Hallelu-Yah – Praise Yahweh Comm’t #3-Ex 20:7 Thou shalt not take <nasa'> the name <shem> of the LORD <Y@hovah> [Yahweh] thy God <'elohiym> in vain <shav'>; for the LORD <Y@hovah> will not hold him guiltless <naqah> that taketh <nasa'> his name <shem> in vain <shav'>. [Note **Yahweh** is THE only Covenant/Commandment Name ... ‘Lord/God’ are titles not names] 07723. awv shav', shawv …[‘vain’]- shav {shav}; from the same as 7722 in the sense of desolating; evil (as destructive), literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, objective; also adverbially, in vain):--false(-ly), lie, lying, vain, vanity [note ‘vain’ also .. to bring to nothing (ie: non use) As in Not Used or Taught in Worship] Comm’t #4-Ex 20:8 Remember <zakar> the sabbath <shabbath> day <yowm>, to keep it holy <qadash>. 9 Six <shesh> days <yowm> shalt thou labour <`abad>, and do <`asah> all thy work <m@la'kah>: 10 But the seventh <sh@biy`iy> day <yowm> is the sabbath <shabbath> of the LORD <Y@hovah> thy God <'elohiym>: in it thou shalt not do <`asah> any work <m@la'kah>, thou, nor thy son <ben>, nor thy daughter <bath>, thy manservant <`ebed>, nor thy maidservant <'amah>, nor thy cattle <b@hemah>, nor thy stranger <ger> that is within thy gates <sha`ar>: Comm’t #5-Ex 20:12 Honour <kabad> thy father <'ab> and thy mother <'em>: that thy days <yowm> may be long <'arak> upon the land <'adamah> which the LORD <Y@hovah> thy God <'elohiym> giveth <nathan> thee. 01. ba 'ab, awb - a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application):--chief, (fore-) father(-less), X patrimony, principal.. Names in "Abi-"- Abba ab-bah' of Chaldee [/Hebrew] origin (2); father as a vocative:--Abba. Ro 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. {ie: Heavenly FATHER-Yahweh} – Who Also Said: as instruction we should [Comm’t #5] Honour - Le 23:1 And Yahweh [the LORD] <Y@hovah> spake <dabar> unto Moses <Mosheh>, saying <'amar>, 2 Speak <dabar> unto the children <ben> of Israel <Yisra'el>, and say <'amar> unto them, Concerning the Feasts <mow`ed> of ‘Yahweh’ { the LORD } <Y@hovah>, which ye shall proclaim <qara'> to be holy <qodesh> convocations <miqra'>, even these are My Feasts <mow`ed>. [Comm’t #5 “Honor thy Father…” in Heaven (Mt.5:16)]-(Note: Lev.23:2-3/:4 & on = Gen.2:3/Gen.1:14) Sabbath [Hence-Gen.2:3] & Annual Sabbath ‘Covenant’ Feasts Declared From Creation: Ge 1:14 And Yahweh [God] <'elohiym> said <'amar>, Let there be lights <ma'owr> in the firmament <raqiya`> of the heaven <shamayim> to divide <badal> the day <yowm> from the night <layil>; and let them be for signs <'owth>, and for seasons <mow`ed>, and for days <yowm>, and years <shaneh> {[( Note: Gen.1:14 …the YHWH Declaration of Intent from Creation!!)]} #04150. dewm mow`ed, properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite purpose); technically the congregation; by extension, the place of meeting; also a signal (as appointed beforehand):--appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) … feast … Feast{ Note: *Lev. 23:1-44* }, (appointed, due) Season { Note: *Gen.1:14* }, …solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed) Genesis to Revelation Continuity of the Covenant/Commandments ALSO include via Comm’t #5 anything “My”: Ge 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: … ‘image’- representation, ‘likeness’- same response Ge 6:18 But with thee [Noah] will I (re-)establish my covenant; and thou shalt come into the ark, thou, and thy sons, and (wives) Ge 9:9 And I, behold, I (re-) establish my covenant with you [Abraham], and with your seed after you; Ge 17:2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. Ge 17:4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. {many...: Heb. multitude of } **Ge 17:7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee Ge 17:9 And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. Ge 18:19 "For I have known [<yada`> instructed/taught] him, …that he may command his children and his household after him, that they keep the way of Yahweh, to do righteousness and justice, that Yahweh may bring to Abraham what He has spoken to him." Gen 26:5 Abraham 085 obeyed my voice 06963, and my charge 04931, my commandments 04687, my statutes 02708, and my laws 08451. > Ex 6:2 And Elohim spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am Yahweh > ** 6:3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of El Shaddai, but by my name Yahweh > was I not known to them. [ statement or … rhetorical question?] Gen.18:19, 22:14, 26:5 compare with Ex.20:7 > Ge 17:1; 35:11; 48:3; Ex 3:14; Ps 68:4[ YAH – NKJV ]; 83:18; Joh 8:58; Re 1:4 > **Ex.6:3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of El-Shaddai, but by my name >[YHWH-Yahweh] was I not known to them? [Note “?”] ALERT- Gen. 22:14 !!! <Yahweh yireh> RNKJV – www.eliyah.com > **Jn.8:58 (Yahshua) said …, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. [RNKJV (<ha yah>Ex.3:14)] Ex 6:5 I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant. ** Ex 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: [Note: Ex.19:5 – 24:8 is the ‘ Book of the Covenant ’ – including the so-called ‘10 commandments’ of Ex.20 ( statutes ) AND the Weekly/Annual Sabbath Feasts of Ex.23/Lev.23 ( judgments/right-rulings)] Gen 1:14 And God 0430 said 0559 , Let there be lights 03974 in the firmament 07549 of the heaven 08064 to divide 0914 the day 03117 from the night 03915; and let them be for signs 0226, and for seasons 04150, and for days 03117, and years 08141: Lev 23:2, 4 Yahweh said saying - These [are] the feasts 04150 of (the LORD) YHWH 03068, [even] holy 06944 convocations 04744, which ye shall proclaim 07121 in their seasons (feasts, appt’d times (beforehand), La Mowed/ims ) 04150. Le 23:1 And the LORD <Y@hovah> spake <dabar>,unto Moses <Mosheh>, saying <'amar>, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel <Yisra'el>, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts <mow`ed> of the LORD <Y@hovah>, which ye shall proclaim to be holy <qodesh> convocations <miqra'>, even these are my feasts <mow`ed>. 3 Six <shesh> days <yowm> shall work <m@la'kah> be done <`asah>: but the seventh <sh@biy`iy> day <yowm> is the sabbath <shabbath> of rest <shabbathown>, an holy <qodesh> convocation <miqra'>; ye shall do <`asah> no work <m@la'kah> therein: it is the sabbath <shabbath> of the LORD <Y@hovah> in all your dwellings <mowshab>. 4 These are the feasts <mow`ed> of the LORD <Y@hovah>, even holy <qodesh> convocations <miqra'>, which ye shall proclaim <qara'> in their seasons <mow`ed>. 5 and onward … the Memorials and Annual Sabbath Feastdays Note: the ‘ye shall proclaim’ part in verses 2 & 4 – these are consecutive, sequential, concurrent instructions ** Lev. 26:15 And if ye shall despise my statutes, or if your soul abhor my judgments [ Ex. 20/21- 23], so that ye will not do all my commandments, but that ye break My Covenant: 1Ki 6:12, 02708 chuqqah {khook-kaw'} statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed statute 77, ordinance 22, custom 2, appointed 1, manners 1, rites 1; 104 04941 mishpat {mish-pawt'} judgment, justice, ordinance – { right – rulings } judgment 296, manner 38, right 18, cause 12, ordinance 11, lawful 7, order 5, worthy 3, fashion 3, custom 2, discretion 2, law 2, measure 2, sentence 2, misc 18; 421 04687 mitsvah {mits-vaw'} commandment -commandments 177, precept 4, commanded 2, law 1, ordinances 1; 181 01285 b@riyth {ber-eeth'} covenant, alliance, pledge -covenant 264, league 17, confederacy 1, confederate 1, confederate 08451 torah {to-raw'} law, direction, instruction - law 219 Gen 26:5 Abraham 085 obeyed my voice 06963, and my charge 04931, my commandments 04687, my statutes 02708, and my laws 08451. Lev 18:5 Ye shall therefore keep 08104 my statutes 02708, and my judgments 04941: which 0834 if a man 0120 do 06213 , he shall live 02425 in them: I [am] Yahweh [the LORD] 03068. Lev 19:37 Therefore shall ye observe 08104 all my statutes 02708, and all my judgments 04941, and do 06213 them: I [am] the LORD 03068 Lev 20:22 Ye shall therefore keep 08104 all my statutes 02708, and all my judgments 04941, and do 06213 them: that the land 0776, whither I bring 0935 you to dwell 03427 therein, spew you not out 06958 [Rev.3:16] ** Lev 26:15 And if ye shall despise 03988 my statutes 02708, or if your soul 05315 abhor 01602 my judgments 04941, so that ye will not do 06213 all my commandments 04687, [but] that ye break 06565 my covenant 01285: Le 26:25 And I will bring a sword upon you, that shall avenge the quarrel of my covenant: and when ye are gathered together within your cities, I will send the pestilence among you; and ye shall be delivered into the hand of the enemy. NOTE! - This is increasingly happening TODAY for this said same reason! **>De 9:15 So I turned and came down from the mount, and the mount burned with fire: and the two tables of the covenant were in my two hands. [10 Comm’ts only? Note – member of the family is not the entire family] my statutes, my judgments Deu 11:13 And it shall come to pass, if ye shall hearken 08085 diligently 08085 unto my commandments 04687 which I command 06680 you this day 03117, to love 0157 the LORD 03068 your God 0430, and to serve 05647 him with all your heart 03824 and with all your soul 05315, Deu 11:22 For if ye shall diligently 08104 keep 08104 all these commandments 04687 which I command 06680 you, to do 06213 them, to love 0157 Yahweh [the LORD] 03068 your God 0430, to walk 03212 in all his ways 01870 [ie Covenant], and to cleave 01692 unto him; Ex 25:16 ..put <nathan> into the ark <'arown> the testimony (covenant- Bo/tC) <`eduwth> which I ‘shall(?)’ [Hebrew is present tense – CSBR/The Jerusalem School www.csbr.net] give <nathan> thee. [Heb 9:4] (Note: Hence – The Ark of the ??? …Bo/t Covenant!) 5414 nathan, naw-than' - a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.):--add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, X avenge, X be ((healed)), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit,… Jg 2:1 And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you Jg 2:20 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; 2Sa 23:5 he hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure: for this is all my salvation, all my desire 1Ki 11:11 Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. 1Ki 19:10, 1Ki 19:14 And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life Ps 50:16.. unto the wicked, God saith, What hast thou.. to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? Ps 89:3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, Ps 89:28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him. ** Ps 89:34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. [incl’s -Book of the Covenant Ex19:5 – 24:8] **Isa 8:16 Bind up the Covenant [testimony], seal the Torah [law] among my disciples. Mt.19:17 – Rev.12:17 Isa 54:10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee. Isa 56:4 saith the LORD unto the eunuchs that keep my sabbaths, … and take hold of my covenant; Isa 56:6 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant; Isa 59:21 As for me, this is my covenant with them, saith the LORD; My spirit that is upon thee, and my words which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth, nor out of the mouth of thy seed, nor out of the mouth of thy seed's seed, saith the LORD, from henceforth and for ever. OT Prophesy of New Covenant Language Jer 11:10 They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers. Jer 31:31 Behold, … saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah Note: No other House ie as in .. House of Athens or House of Gentiles .. Compare to Mt.15:24 and Eph.2:12 (Ezk.36:26-27) Jer 31:32 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD: Jer 31:33 But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law [‘Same’] * - in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; [New]* - and will be their God, and they shall be my people. [Same]* ** Num. 15:15 One ordinance shall be both for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth with you, an ordinance forever in your generations: as ye are, so shall the stranger be before Yahweh. Jer 34:15 And ye were now turned, and had done right in my sight, in proclaiming liberty every man to his neighbour; and ye had made a covenant before me in the house which is called by my name: [Eph. 2:12,19] Ezk 36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them. Statutes – Ex.20 + Judgments Ex.(21-) 23 = Book of the Covenant Ex.19:5-24:8 … (at the very least!) Lev.26:15/Rom.7:25 Ezk 44:7 In that ye have brought into my sanctuary strangers, uncircumcised in heart, and uncircumcised in flesh, to be in my sanctuary, to pollute it, even my house, when ye offer my bread, the fat and the blood, and they have broken my covenant because of all your abominations Dan. 8:12 an host was given him against the daily sacrifice by reason of transgression, and it cast down the truth to the ground Dan. 9:4 And I prayed unto the LORD my God, and made my confession, and said, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping the covenant and mercy to them that love him, and to them that keep his commandments Dan. 11:27 And both these kings' hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed. - 28 Then shall he return into his land with great riches; and his heart shall be against the holy covenant; and he shall do exploits, and return to his own land. 29 At the time appointed he shall return, and come toward the south; but it shall not be as the former, or as the latter. 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. 31 And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate. {maketh...: or, astonisheth} Dan 11:32 And such as do wickedly 07561 against the covenant 01285 shall he corrupt 02610 by flatteries 02514: but the people 05971 that do know 03045 their God 0430[elohiym {el-o-heem'}] shall be strong 02388 , and do 06213 [exploits]. [ 1Jn.2:3-6 ] 07561 rasha` {raw-shah'}to be wicked, act wickedly, to be guilty, be condemned – [Note Wicker – Twisted] 06213 `asah {aw-saw'} to do, fashion, accomplish, make - to act, act with effect, effect 02514 Flatter - divide, give, (have, im-)part(-ner), take away a portion, separate self, … Comment – Flattery - such as – you’re a moral person, you don’t have to do that, it was just a guide/a tutor, that was for the Jew, that was done away, we’re not under that, etc. evidencing the Error, lumping everything Law into everything Covenant. Zec 11:10 And I took my staff, even Beauty, and cut it asunder, that I might break my covenant which I had made with all the people. Mal 3:1 I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me [John the Baptist]: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD Ro 11:27 For this is my covenant unto them, when I shall take away their sins. [OT Ref] Sins? – Breaking Covenant! Heb.9:15 Consider: If the Sinai Cov’t had never been broken they/we would still be under that [then] same Sanctification of Ex.19:10-11… this Huge point of the Book of the Covenant is contrasted against the Transgression [Gal.3:19] that evoked the Book of the Law [Gal.3:10] Heb 8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. Heb 8:8 For finding fault with them (the disobedient), he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: {Note: again No other House} Heb 8:9 Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord. Heb 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my [Cov’t] laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people [Jer 31(Ezk.36:26-27)] Heb 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my [same Cov’t] laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them; [Jer 31:31-33 (see above)] Hbr 12:24 And 2532 to Yahshua [Jesus]2424 the mediator 3316 of the new 3501 covenant 1242, and 2532 to the blood 129 of sprinkling 4473, that speaketh 2980 better things 2909 than 3844 [that of] Abel 6. Note: Paul tying the “old” [original] Covenant to creation, which is essentially the same as the “new” [renewed] Covenant as per the same “My Laws” (Jer.31) continuity of the same unchanging Yahweh, mediated and ratified thru Yahshua’s Blood that we claim thru faith to cover our sins and walk in newness of life - (Lk.22:20, Eph.2:12, 1Cr.5:8) ** The PASSOVER’s [Ex.12/Lev.23] re-New-ed Covenant Blood Lu 22:19 And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me." Note: at/on/is Passover! .. Ex.12/Lev.23:5 ! Lu 22:20 Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, shed for you. Note: Established ‘in fact’ on Passover by THE Passover [Yahshua] conjuncting the Feast of Unleavened Bread, First Fruits and countdown to ‘Shavuot’ [Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)] i.e. as per Covenant (Ex.23/Lev.23) Compare: Ex 24:8 And Moses took the blood, sprinkled it on the people, and said, "This is the blood of the covenant which [the LORD] ‘Yahweh’ has made with you according to all these words." Heb 10:29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of [God] ‘Yahweh’ underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified ‘a common thing’ [Note: a definition of ‘despise’], and insulted the Spirit of grace? Heb 13:20 Now may the [God] ‘Yahweh’ of peace who brought up our [Lord Jesus] ‘Yahshua’ from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, ~Original~ “Old” in that it was: A] External - Book & Stone, B] National - 12 Tribes & Converts, C] Sacrifices - Ox, Sheep, etc, D] Circumcision – Flesh ~Re-New-ed~ O.T. Prophecy (NEW) Jer.31:31-34 (Heb.8:10) “My (same Cov’t) Laws” .. Written in Mind & Heart ”New” in that it IS: A] Internal - Mind & Heart, B] Individual – Who so ever will, C] Sacrifice – Messiah, D] Circumcision – Heart Consider: 2Co 3:11 For if that [part] which is done away was glorious, much more that [part] which remaineth [not replaceth!] is glorious. Ro 3:21 But now the righteousness [Covenant] of Yahweh [God] without the [Ceremony and Sacrifices of the Book of the Law] law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Compare: Lev. 26:9 'For I will look on you favorably and make you fruitful, multiply you and confirm My covenant with you. Gal. 3:17 And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by Yahweh [God] in Yahshua [Christ], that it should make the promise [Eph.2:12] of no effect. Eph 2:15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances (not Covenant!! Eph.2:12); for to make in himself of twain [from the two ie. The ‘one man’ {(v:14) from - Jew and gentile v:11} and the now ‘strife- less’ Covenant ] … (making) one new man , so making peace 16 that he might reconcile both unto Yahweh [God] in one body by the cross, having slain [Covenant? V:12] the enmity thereby… 2Pe 3:16 as also in all his [Paul’s] epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures. :17 You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of [lawlessness] the wicked; [ie Lawlessness/No Covenant Law] Consider: **Mt 7:13-23 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: {strait: or, narrow} 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. … 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will [Cov’t]of my Father 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity [Lawlessness (Dan.11: 32)]. 2307. yelhma thelema, thel'-ay-mah - from the prolonged form of 2309; a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination:-- desire, pleasure, will. 458. anomia anomia, an-om-ee'-ah - from 459; illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case) wickedness:--iniquity, X transgress(-ion of) the law, unrighteousness Please read the above in it’s entirety and ask yourself : What group of people would call the Messiah, Lord/Master? .. Definitely including the professing Judeo-Christian Church. What is the ‘will’ of Yahweh? .. Certainly to Keep Covenant. Ex.19:5-24:8 is the Marriage Cov’t now Heart written .. Jer.31:31-33 What unobserved ‘law’ is this? .. Again the Everlasting “My Covenant” … Dan.11: 32 … Compare class-action statements such as: ‘We’re not under law, we’re under Grace’, type/antitype/shadow verbiage, ‘That was for Jews, we’re not Jews’, ‘Freedom in Christ’ With: 2Pe 2:(15),19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage./2Ths.2:8-12, Gal.3:10,19/Ex.19:10, Heb.9:10/Eph.2:12,19, Rm.4:16/Jn1:12, Mt.19:17/Rv.12:17 Comment: Statements such as “We’re not under the Law, we’re under Grace” .. fail to tell the WHOLE truth, for while it is true we are no longer under ‘against us’ law of ceremony and sacrifice ordinances of the “Book of the Law”… those that would be saved are saved under the laws of Scriptural Covenant ratified in the Covenant Blood of the Israelite Mediator – Yahshua – to suppose otherwise is the lie of another Gospel - ** 2Pe 2:19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. [2Pet.3:16] - Mt 6:33 .. seek first the kingdom of YHWH [God], and His righteousness [Covenant]; and all these things shall be added …Until we accept Yahshua, we are all guilty of Sin {ie breaking Original (as re-outlined in the Sinai) Cov’t Ex.19:5 -24:8, et.al. *New Cov't Jer.31:31-33 att'n 'My Law'*} and the provisions of remedy (never sought/now not appropriate) contained in the Book of the Law and are (therefore still) in need of the sin sacrifice (OT), that ‘all in all’ NT sacrifice; keeping Sabbath (Num.28:9-10), Annual Feasts, Sin Atonement, ie Keeping Covenant is administered, mediated and IS YHWH’s Passover – Yahshua ha Meshiach (Messiah)** Scriptural Verification - Heb 9:15 And for this cause he (‘Yahshua’) is the mediator of the new testament [covenant], that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament [Covenant], they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.. {Note: not revision or replacement of the Covenant “My Laws”} Conclusion - YHWH’s “ My Covenant ” is the Creation thru Apocalypse, ‘Everlasting/Eternal Covenant’ of Scriptural continuity of ‘My Statutes’ Ex.20 & ‘My Judgments’ Ex.23 - including the everlasting ‘sign’ of the Sabbath(s) [Ex.31:13], identified as in fact the 7th Day Weekly Feast & the Annual Feasts. (Gen.1:14, 2:3/Lv.23:1-3, 4… – Ex.20 & 23 – Rev.12:17, 22:14) ***SIGN .. Ex.31:13 07676. shabbath, shab-bawth' intensive; intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath:--(+ every) sabbath. **[including Annual] Point – You can postulate all variables of projected understanding/prophesy of who the wicked are, what they will do, and their coming Judgment..- most certainly they will not be keeping Covenant .. it therefore would behoove us to earnestly seek the truth of keeping Yahweh’s ‘My’ Covenant to avoid the logical conclusion of being included in the Judgment of the Lawless. Mt.7:13-23 Argument #1 – Am.5:21 & Isa.1:14 – “your appointed feasts My soul hates” – Answer - Your pollutions of My Feasts vs: “My” pure Covenant Feasts [Note: the modern replacement feast pollutions of X-mas, Easter, etc] Proof - Am.5:26/Isa.1:13 Argument #2 - "Not everyone who knows, understands all the commandments will, or is even able, to keep them." Answer - At First .. that's why we are to Die Daily, Mature, Contend Earnestly, Strive for the Mark .. What Mark? .. YHWH's Mark, ie {Katuba (Marital)} Covenant!! As in “Bride of …” Proof - 1Pe 1:16/Lev.20:7 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. It's not a bestowed commodity, … it’s a led as we are willing process, a guided as we yield journey Sunday Keepers note: Conferenced SDA’s and other Sabbath Keepers also do Not yet observe Covenant Annual Sabbath Feasts Recommended books – ‘Holy History’ – SDA Elder John L. Vandenburgh – Bible Explorations PO Box 10965 Terra Bella, Ca. 93270 e-Mail – john1844@lightspeed.net ‘…Festivals in Scripture…’ Vol.1&2 – Samuele Bacchiocchi - Biblical Perspectives, 4990 Appian Way, Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103 e-Mail - sbacchiocchi@qtm.net , Website - http://www.biblicalperspectives.com ‘The Seven Festivals of the Messiah’ – Ed Chumney – P.O. Box 81 Strasburg, Ohio 44680- e-Mail chumney@hebroots.org [.com] -

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It's interesting to found your site. I think we have much similar belief and hope for Kingdom of G-d. You have many great articles that help me for my study on some area of Bible too, thanks! But what your position regarding Trinity dogma/doctrine of Christian? I mention you believe Jesus/Yahshua as prophet. But there's no enough clear clue for any connection with Jesus is G-d or Man-God dogma/doctrines. Do you have any connection to WCG movement or Christadelphian? Anyway, nice to know you and may G-d bless your works. Love in Christ. UFM

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I just downloaded your article on the One God Seminar recently held in Tyler, TX. Thank you very much for making this article available. This subject, Is God One, is one of the most important subjects that we can study. Thanks again.

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Please increase the numbers of people able to log onto the Virtual Church broadcast for the coming holy days. We were unable to get on Trumpets. Thank you for these opportunities to hear sermons/discussions, etc.

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I been reading the bible and come to notice maybe its just me but saul,whom became paul is so far off what he says and what hes seen and what happen here and to whom he his very wronge or wasn't even there when somethings happened..am i reading this wronge or what?

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Thanks Jon for sharing your story. Most of us that love the truth be it by "HWA" or "GTA" or whoever, God gets the credit. We love the truth because we know the word of God (Jesus), believe the word of God (Jesus) and it is accounted as righteousness. (Gal 3:6 KJV) Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Another Plain Truth writer Keith Stump who was rumored to be a ghost writer for HWA was and is a false brother. Glad to see you loving the truth. I'm looking forward to Part 2. I like the way you use humor to your story! When I look at my life I have to laugh at the things I did. God is a wonderful creator and we are his creation. Your Brother Tom Parker

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I may be in Seattle this weekend, and wanted to know if you have a place to meet for Sabbath? If so, time, location and directions would be helpful, if an old trouble maker like me would be welcomed.

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I have ck stub dated 9/23/03. Still have received nothing. Especially interested in Article by Gary Arvidson on US being Ephraim.

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Our little fellowship group would like to ask ACD (specifically Brian Knowles) if we could have permission to make available his excellent article (see above) on our website. please advise thank you John Marmero, Jr. Nick Viola Long Island COG Fellowship lichurchofgodfellowship@juno.com

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Suggest you add to your weblinks page the ETHIC website: Evangelistic Two-House Information Center at www.israelite.info - Includes many articles and studies on Israel in history and prophecy, including many articles by your guest speaker, Steven M. Collins. Website maintained by the editor of Collins' books. Will exchange links with you if you wish. Thanks!

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Kindly send, via e-mail, the sequel of the above-mentioned article of Mr. Brian Knowles. The title of the article is "The Seven Noachian Laws Amplified."

Thank you so much.

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Kindly send, via e-mail, the sequel of the above-mentioned article of Mr. Brian Knowles. The title of the article is "The Seven Noachian Laws Amplified."

Thank you so much.

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Ken, do you have a "contact us" place on your website? What do I use just to send a message? I got your message andhope you got mine. I have been gone for two weeks in Colorado visiting Matt, my youngest son and family. Yes I still am riding two wheels and am sorry I was not here to visit when you came through, but come over any time and we'll break some bread and tip a couple of cold ones. I promise to stop when Sherry and I are over, but you you are certainly here anytime. Do you still have your new bike; how is your better half, Joann?

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Greetings Brethren from East Africa. My name is George Lemi, one of scattered brethren in Tanzania who still hold fast to the truth once obtained through WCG! I recently organised those members who are without a leader, who originated from WCG but decided to stop attending the church due to the changes in Doctrines. We are a small, but growing group with more coming back again to the faith. We need encouragement and both spiritual and material support from fellow believers like you. Of importance is any financial support to enable us pay for the assembly hall, and enable me to visit these brothers who most happens to be scattered. In addition, Iam translating some of the literatures that helped us to know the truth into Kiswahili - the national language. most brothers do not speak english. I will need to print these literatures for their edification. God bless you and expect to hear from you soon. Shalom, Lemi

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I did not know anything about the Feast in Montana until 3 weeks prior to the Feast. Had I known I would liked to have have been there. How was the Feast and are there plans for another next year?

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I'm currently looking at your website as a result of reading some follow up article material on bible study.org. which listed your website among other things. It may have even been an article by Ken Westby as I've noticed that he has written answers to questions at various times on that site --- I think --- from memory but I'm not exactly sure as I wasn't particularly concerned or taking note of who belongs to what group at that site as it seems to be a loose amalgamation or association of various formerly WCG but now 'split-off' groups as yours also seems to be. In saying what I've just said I'm in no way putting a negative twist on things but am genuinely interested in finding the truth wherever it may lie. In any case my suggestion also comes in the form of a question, but please take note , I'm not an expert in homepage presentation --- :) --- in fact I havent the 'foggiest' clue in how a homepage is even made. However, bearing that in mind, is it possible to have that entire left hand side, I suppose you would call it 'block' with the large ACD heading --- shrinkable --- or have a 'button' to make it at least hideable or retractable so that it doesn't interfere or distract when reading a selected article. I know it's probably only a personal preference thing, and you can't please 'all of the people all of the time', and so I offer this suggestion --- 'tongue in cheek' so to speak but I find it just a little disrupting in not being able to see all of the article at once and would prefer a full page view instead of constantly having to slide it across to see all of it. But that's just me I guess and it's only a suggestion/question and I suppose it might be considered trivial to all the other questions I might have asked about your website and 'may' yet ask, but there you have it, anyway.

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Hi! I tried submitting a question but it came up with front page error message.

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Hi , I see you have cashed my check for the book about King Davids tomb as of OCT 12th -- no book has arrived . I tried contacting you about 4 days ago using your other form and got no reply.

Please let me know what is going on

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Since noah new what were the clean creatures from the unclean.It would seem that the dietary laws were in place. if a person suspects they may be an israelite.how do they fit in?

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Since noah new what were the clean creatures from the unclean.It would seem that the dietary laws were in place. if a person suspects they may be an israelite.how do they fit in?

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Noah knew the difference between the clean and unclean meats,it appears the law was in effect in noahs time.please comment.

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