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Welcome to BIBLE PAGES by Peridot Path !

As of this writing it is still Winter , but later on today the season will change over to Spring .  With that in mind , let's take a tour of some selected Scriptures about the Winter season , and enjoy some  photos of God's creation along the way.  Have a blessed time !

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Genesis 8 : 22 

[ God is speaking to His servant Noah. ]

22 “While the Earth remains,

Seedtime and harvest,

Cold and heat,

Summer and winter,

And day and night

Shall not cease. "

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Psalm 74 : 16 - 17

16 " The day is yours, and yours also the night;

you established the Sun and Moon.

17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the Earth;

you made both summer and winter."

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Psalm 147 : 15 - 18 

15 " He sends his command to the earth;

His word runs swiftly.

16 He spreads the snow like wool

and scatters the frost like ashes.

17 He hurls down His hail like pebbles.

Who can withstand His icy blast?

18 He sends his word and melts them;

He stirs up his breezes, and the waters flow."

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Isaiah 55 : 8 - 11 * * * Eight ~ 8 ~ 8th

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ISAIAH  55 : 8 - 11

8  “For My thoughts are not your thoughts,

Nor are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD.

9  “For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

So are My ways higher than your ways

And My thoughts than your thoughts.

10  “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,

And do not return there without watering the earth

And making it produce and sprout,

And providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;

11  So will My word be which goes out of My mouth;

It will not return to Me empty,

Without accomplishing what I desire,

And without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it. "

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Theme based Bible studying can be quite helpful , so BIBLE PAGES by Peridot Path is now starting a series that is all about numbers.

At this time we'll focus on the number 8 .

The Scriptures that will be included here will be beneficial for you to know , and to have in your heart , so may it be a blessing to you today , and in the future. 

The following links are for whole chapters from the Bible that are well worth reading.

Please note that once you have arrived at the link site , you can go to the upper area of the page and choose whichever Bible translation that you prefer. You can also do a parallel selection of any verse that you want to do some more studying about. Explore and enjoy !

PSALM   8     :    🔗    biblehub.com/nasb_/psalms/8.htm      🔗

PROVERBS    8  :   🔗       biblehub.com/nasb_/proverbs/8.htm               🔗

ROMANS   8   :    🔗     biblehub.com/nasb_/romans/8.htm  🔗

JOSHUA  1 : 8   English Translation 

" This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success."

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JOSHUA 1 : 8  Parallel Bible Translations Page Link :

🔗          biblehub.com/joshua/1-8.htm            🔗

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🔗      JOSHUA  1 : 8      LEXICON  :      biblehub.com/lexicon/joshua/1-8.htm     🔗

The LEXICON is a chart that has Strong's Concordance definitions that translate from the original Hebrew to English , for the Old Testament. If you go to the New Testament , the Lexicon will show you the Greek to English translations. Enjoy !

 

OLD TESTAMENT :

PSALM   27 : 8

PSALM   62 : 8

NEW TESTAMENT : 

ROMANS   8 : 8 

ROMANS   8 : 37

EPHESIANS   5 : 8

HEBREWS   13 : 8

JAMES   2 : 8 

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May God's Word be your food for life , everyday !

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May the good seeds of His Word fulfill every good purpose for which it was sent into your life !

Share God and His Word today.

 

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Word of God ~ Eight ~ 8th

 Blessings to you , reader !  Thank you for enjoying some time with God and His Written Word .

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May this richly colored Gladiolus remind you of God's eternal love , and that His Commandments direct us to love , also.

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I John 4 : 8

" The one who does not love does not know God , because God is love."

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 At this time , we are going to focus on Scriptures that have the number eight in them. This is one method that you can use to help you remember certain verses or topics that are related. As of this writing , it is the month of August , which is the eighth month of the year. With the various items that will be brought up , this post can be enjoyed any time of the year , so enjoy !  😊

 Mankind has decided , in different cultures , to assign natural elements to represent certain things , however we must keep a few things in mind . The God of Genesis - the God of the Bible - created all of the seen and unseen things , and of all that He has created , we are to never look at any created thing as something to worship , pray to , or hold any suspicions about.And we are not to look to any created thing to be any so-called guide. To those who belong to God , the only guide we are to put our trust in is God , our Counselor - period.

Unfortunately , people have a tendency to want to believe in the potential for good outcomes as they develop their connections to the natural part of creation . Some even hold to the belief that certain numbers can bring about good luck , or even bad luck , depending on such things as a calendar date or the outcome of certain events .  

God never intended for people to have their lives guided by nature or by any number system . However , God did fully intend for humanity to know Him thoroughly , in the fullness of truth , through His Spirit and His Written Word. This is possible for you , so let's explore leaving the worthless behind , and pursue the God who knows and loves you ! 

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PSALM 62

5  " For God alone my soul waits in silence and quietly submits to Him,

For my hope is from Him.

6  He only is my rock and my salvation;

My fortress and my defense, I will not be shaken or discouraged.

7  On God my salvation and my glory rest;

He is my rock of [unyielding] strength, my refuge is in God.

8  Trust [confidently] in Him at all times, O people;

Pour out your heart before Him.

God is a refuge for us. Selah."

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 11  " God has spoken once,

Twice I have heard this:

That power belongs to God.

12  Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindness and compassion,

For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work."

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I would like to draw your attention to the last verse :

12 " . . .  For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work."

When every person is brought before the Lord , He will be examining each life to see if that person valued Him as their God , Savior , Guide , Counselor , Provider , Helper etc , or if that person chose the worthless and the non-eternal , and maybe even the wicked , to see them through this lifetime. 

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The Book of Revelation has a very blunt section in it where the sins of mankind

have become so dark and unrelenting that judgment will befall those who chose to

live contrary to God . Here's the verse :

REVELATION 9

20 " The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent even then of the works of their hands, so as to cease worshiping and paying homage to the demons and the idols of gold and of silver and of bronze and of stone and of wood, which can neither see nor hear nor walk;  

21and they did not repent of their murders nor of their sorceries (drugs, intoxications) nor of their [sexual] immorality nor of their thefts."

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ROMANS  8

🔗    biblehub.com/amp/romans/8.htm    🔗

The ENTIRE eighth chapter of Romans is a great place to start reading , then you can get the truth into your heart and see if you need to make Jesus your Savior ; or if He is your Savior , are you living a life that is demonstrating the daily abiding in the Spirit of Christ and bearing the fruits thereof ?

ROMANS 8

 9 " However, you are not [living] in the flesh [controlled by the sinful nature] but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God lives in you [directing and guiding you]. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him [and is not a child of God].  

10 If Christ lives in you, though your [natural] body is dead because of sin, your spirit is alive because of righteousness [which He provides].  

11 And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you."

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28  " And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. "

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Pray for the God of life , truth and faith to help you to 

 draw nearer to Him , day by day. 

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📜  1 Thessalonians 5:17  " Pray without ceasing. " 🌴

 

 

Psalm 148 ~ Praise !

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Let's enjoy Psalm 148 .

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The Word of God says to meditate on His Word and on His creation , 

       so for a while let's set aside some time to do just that .   :)

Wisdom that Prevails ~ Proverbs 15 : 33

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I'll start you with the newest edition of the

" LITTLE WISE OWL " series .  :)

🔗      https://biblehub.com/parallel/proverbs/15-33.htm      🔗

The above link will take you to Bible Hub's parallel Bibles web page for Proverbs 15 : 33.

Sometimes you'll find that many translations have nearly identical wording , but as you read through the listings , you may find a translation or two that God enables you to receive some new clarity and understanding that you were not enjoying up to that point.

May God bless you as you explore His Word !  :)

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🔗    Amplified Bible    🔗

 
" Every man’s way is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs and examines the hearts [of people and their motives]. "
Proverbs 21 : 2 

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To sum the above Scriptures up , in combination with how people choose to live compared to His Word ,  it can be described as being polar opposite. God has given us His Holy Spirit , His Holy Son Jesus , His Holy people and His Holy Word in order to instruct us into every pathway that includes and exalts His Wisdom , but people still consistently turn and go the other way.

When some person or nation is told to repent , they are being instructed in the ways of Wisdom so they can do a 180 degree turnaround , and immediately go away from any and all destructive directions , so they can walk in the ways of knowledge and wisdom that only God provides .

That is what it means to humble one self before God .

That's what it means to repent.

That's what it means to treasure God's knowledge and wisdom above our own . To exalt His ways above all of the the world's corrupted versions of knowledge and wisdom will disable the death that comes from this world ; and in turn it will make a pathway for life and eternal life.

 But be prepared , as you seek God's face then you will gain favor in His sight ; but you will also fall out of favor with this world. Look at what Jesus said that you can expect :

 " ... you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved."

That verse can be found in Mark 13 : 13          🔗    New King James Version     🔗

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I would like to urge every person and nation to thoroughly know what God has said in His Word , and to properly know the intentions that goes with His Words. Too many people have decided that their interpretation of His Words should prevail over what He said and what He meant by what He said - and that is dangerously wrong . So be careful ! 

I'll give an example of what I mean . Many are saying that if you hate a sinner's sins , then you are not walking in the love that God and Jesus taught.  What a horrendous error !!  God never tolerated sin .  Instead , He loved sinners enough to tell them to repent of their sins ; and Jesus told His Church to tell others that very same message. God NEVER said to be inclusive of those who prefer sin  ; but He did say to preach the message that people must repent of their sins.  Jesus died to save people from the penalty of death for their sins so they could live with God forever. God included sinners in His plans for eternity by sending His Son Jesus to die on the cross for those sins , so they could be cleansed of their guilt and become righteous in His sight. One CANNOT keep a grip on sin and have a Savior who saves from the penalty of sins . They are in contradiction !!

 Please listen to the instruction that comes from the Spirit of Wisdom :

Humble yourself . Get rid of your ways , and prefer His ways instead ; then you'll have life and honor before God and others ... forever !  

Remember , Church is not where you are or who you are with , but rather it is the the people who have received the cleansing of Jesus' blood for their sins so they can be eternally connected , by His Holy Spirit , to the Head of the Church , which is Jesus the Christ. As the Church abides in Christ Jesus  , and stays faithful and fruitful - even unto death - then His Church will be raised to eternal life. No other "church" will spend eternity with God . Only those who have exalted His Wisdom above their own will prevail over sin , death and this world. 

Make Jesus the Christ your way , today !!

John 14 : 6 

  6 " Jesus answered,  ' I am the way and the truth and the life.  

No one comes to the Father except through Me.' " 

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1 - Genesis 1 & John 1 ~ SPRING

 Have a blessed time , reader , as you read God's Word and enjoy some beautiful photos of God's creation in the Springtime !   :)

The Gospel of John  1 : 1 - 3

1  " In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  

2  He was with God in the beginning. 3  Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. "

Genesis  1

1  " In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  "

For the full details of God creating His creation , you can go to the following link : 

https://biblehub.com/bsb/genesis/1.htm

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As you look at the following photos , please remember that " Mother Nature " , 

" Mother Earth " ,  and "Nature" did NOT create what God alone created .  

Nehemiah 9:6
" You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. "

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One of the ultimate Spring time symbols , the Tulip !

The Tulip is the flower of the year for 2022 , so enjoy !

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What a beautiful blue on these spring time flowers !

I believe one of the names that this plant goes by is Liver Flower ..... which certainly belies its beauty.

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                             And one more symbol of Spring , the Ornamental Cherry Blossom !

Flowering trees , regardless of what type they are , truly bring a unique beauty to Spring that cannot be matched at other times of the year.  As with any season , Spring has a melding of other seasons that peaks in and out , but it prevails eventually.  :)

Enjoy God's creation by taking good care of it , always !

May God , the Creator , bless you  -  every season .  :)

Psalm 5 ~ June 5 : Israel

 God bless you , readers , as you enjoy Psalm 5 from the Bible ; and some of Israel's history.

June 5th is the anniversary date of the famous Six Day War , where Israel gained territories for the sake of unification , religious freedom and security from those who surrounded her , especially with animosity.  From  June 5 - 10 , 1967 , Israel obtained the entire city of Jerusalem - which included the famous Western Wall ; the Gaza strip , the Sinai Peninsula , the so-called  "west bank" , and the Golan Heights.

Some of the above mentioned places remain within Israel's  jurisdiction , while some areas have been given over to others to control - with restrictions. The so-called "west bank" is a term the world has used to defy Israel's God given boundaries that He set for them , as mentioned in the Old Testament. The world wants all to remember that the eastern portion of Israel's God given land was actually the western portion of Jordan prior to the Six Day War. It is best for all to remember that God created the nation of Israel , and her boundaries - and that includes her one and only capital , Jerusalem.

By God's grace , what is critically within Israel's complete control is Jerusalem , the Western Wall and the Golan Heights.

Since Jerusalem and the Western Wall have become a part of the state of Israel , her people have enjoyed praying and worshiping freely , where they belong. The nation of Israel  faces annual risks from acts of violence and from those who want to remove her status as a Jewish state , but God has kept her so far. It is imperative that Christians and Jews keep their hearts , actions and prayers for Israel and the Jewish people.  

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The above picture is of Jewish worshipers at Israel's Western Wall.

If you click on the photo to enlarge it , you can see the pieces of paper that have been stuffed into the crevices of these ancient stones. They are prayer requests , some of which have come from Israel's many visitors and supporters.

The photo is from pixabay user : reijotelaranta 

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                                                                   PSALM    5

 For the choirmaster, to be accompanied by flutes. A Psalm of David. 

 https://biblehub.com/bsb/psalms/5.htm 

1  " Give ear to my words, O LORD;

consider my groaning.

2  Attend to the sound of my cry,

my King and my God,

for to You I pray.

3  In the morning, O LORD, You hear my voice;

at daybreak I lay my plea before You

and wait in expectation.

4  For You are not a God who delights in wickedness;

no evil can dwell with You.

5  The boastful cannot stand in Your presence;

You hate all workers of iniquity.

6  You destroy those who tell lies;

the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit. 

 

7  But I will enter Your house

by the abundance of Your loving devotion; a

in reverence I will bow down

toward Your holy temple.

8  Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness

because of my enemies;

make straight Your way before me.

9  For not a word they speak can be trusted;

destruction lies within them.

Their throats are open graves;

their tongues practice deceit.b

10  Declare them guilty, O God;

let them fall by their own devices.

Drive them out for their many transgressions,

for they have rebelled against You. 

  

11 But let all who take refuge in You rejoice;

let them ever shout for joy.

May You shelter them,

that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

12  For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous;

You surround them with the shield of Your favor. "

Footnotes:

7 a Forms of the Hebrew chesed  are translated here and in most cases throughout the Scriptures as loving devotion ; the range of meaning includes love , goodness , kindness , faithfulness , and mercy , as well as loyalty to a covenant .

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