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Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders The following is presented in support of our fifth and final view that the 24 elders represent the 24 divisions of the Old Testament Scriptures. “The identity of these elders is considered by some brethren to be a reference to the office of the Church's priesthood, and by others as a reference to the books of the Hebrew Scriptures. A quick glance at the title page of Lesser or like English translations of the Hebrew Bible will show that the Jews...

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Peel Me Back by Judy Hicks God peel me back That which I’ve known ‘me’ to be. Until I reach raw honesty and authenticity with You – Connected and intimate. Help me unravel these decades of ‘sound bites’ of existence – Until I know and connect once again with You as my source. You’re the one who planted this spirit in the womb With intention and purpose for good. Help me develop the capacity and wisdom To hear and yield only to Your direction. Uncover, as only You can do, with detailed...

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Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders continued. We continue with our examination of the texts in support of the 3rd view that the 24 elders represent the Church in its glorified condition. Rev. 5:5 “One of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David…” The Apostle Paul representing one course of the priesthood steps forward to identify Jesus as the Worthy one who fulfills these two roles: “It is evident that our Lord sprang out of...

Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders We would now like to present scriptural support for the 3rd view in our study in which it is believed that the 24 elders represent the Church in its glorified condition. As was stated in our previous post, the identity of these “elders” is considered by some brethren to be a reference to the office of the church’s priesthood and by others a reference to the books of the Hebrew Scriptures. A quick glance at the priesthood in the typical temple of...

PROFESSING GOD'S PROMISES INTO OUR LIVES PROFESSING GOD'S PROMISES INTO OUR LIVES When you speak and release a decree, your words carry power, and it.............................

Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders continued. 4) Another possibility that many Bible students favor is that the twenty four elders represent 24 Old Testament prophets. This seems like a likely solution at first glance, even though there are more than 24 prophets in the Old Testament (I believe there are 29). Some solve that problem by stating that there are only 24 prophets that have spoken about restitution, and this again is a possibility, although there are some difficulties and...

Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders continued. 3) As was stated in our previous post of the five most predominant views as to whom the twenty four elders represent the most widely held is that they represent the Church in the glorified state. Our Futurist friends naturally hold to this view, because it is the belief of many of them that the Church is glorified before any of the visions of the Revelation from Chapter 4 and on have their fulfillment. These expositors believe that the...

Words and Phrases The Twenty Four Elders “Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders ...” (Rev 4:4) A quick search of the internet will reveal that there are various opinions held as to who precisely these elders are; in fact on this very forum we have found several. While the predominant view appears to be that they are the raptured (?) or glorified saints, i.e. the church, others suggest they are the twelve Patriarchs or tribal leaders of...

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"For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and dense darkness [all] peoples, but the Lord shall arise upon you [O Jerusalem], and His glory shall be seen on you." - Isaiah 60:2 He's rising upon you right now! You have purpose in His Kingdom; what you do with this seed and the year ahead (2019) will be determined by you. If you keep the seed (your destiny, business, family) in your hands, God cannot activate the fullness of His blessings and goodness. This year, determine in your soul...

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