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The Cherubim

Published: August 7, 2007
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Ezekiel chapter 1 talks about four Cherubim. In v.10 he said that the four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion on the right side:and they had the face of an ox on the left side, and the four also had the face of an eagle. Then in v.14 of chapter 10 it said that every one had four faces, the first face was the face of a cherub,and the second face was the face of a man,the third the face of a lion,and the fourth the face of an eagle. And the cherubim were lifted up. These were the living creatures that I saw by the river of Chebar.

I just want to know if they are talking about the same angels, because from what I read in chapter 28 it seems as it was Satan and I am a little confused. Help me out.


Spiritually Ahead Of My Husband

Published: August 6, 2007
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My husband and I have 2 young children together and have both been believers for about 6 years. In that time I have grown a lot as a Christian and am very passionate about God. I am not afraid to admit that I am obsessed with God and His Kingdom.

My husband has been slower in his growth and is mostly living for what this world can offer him. He worries about money and possessions and doesn’t feel he needs to tithe. As his wife I feel very differently and feel I would like to give all myself to God and trust in Him to provide for us.

I also have taken an interest in End Times Prophecy and want to talk to my husband about it, but he shuts me off whenever I bring it up. It seems he is turning a blind eye, but I think he may be scared. I love my husband very much and do not want to live without him, however I feel torn between him and God. How can I live my life pleasing to God and to give Him glory, and also be a good, supportive wife to my husband, without him feeling like I am leaving him behind? What does the Bible say about this?


Enthusiastic Evangelist

Published: August 5, 2007
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Thanks again for allowing God to use you for my learning and understanding. Since I have been coming to this site, I have been able to witness in a way that I have never been able to before. I have received so very much more understanding and I am able to bring it to them in a way that they seem to get it.

I personally have always been a boisterous person. I look at so many things logically and I don’t have a problem voicing my opinion to anyone. I feel a sense of urgency when I get around certain people and I can barely control myself when it comes to talking about the Lord. It’s like I can almost see that someone belongs to his family and I get excited about sharing with this person the good news of their birthright.

My husband always tells me, “calm down”, but I often feel that a particular person has to hear the truth and I have to tell them. My current question is can a person effectively witness if they have a personality like mine?


Earthquakes And Famines

Published: August 5, 2007
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Why do you say the end is near when there has been no increase in earthquakes? The year of 2007 has had lower than average major earthquakes than previous years. Also, the only places where there are famines are in Africa and thats been happening there for a long time already. There has been no increase in famines anywhere else in the world.


Syria Versus Israel

Published: August 3, 2007
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With all the talk about summer war with Israel and now the time table been moved to November could it be said that an attack by Syria or one of its proxies will be the cause of a terminal attack against the Syrian Capital? Especially if WMD are used against the House of Israel?

Is this the battle that happens around or just before the Trib?


The Book Of The History Of The Kings

Published: July 28, 2007
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Our bible study group is studying the 2nd book of Kings. Could you tell me what book is referred to when it says “The rest of the events of (name of King) and his deeds are recorded in the Book of The History of the kings of Israel, (or Judah)”.

We don’t know if it is referring to these books, or another.


Does God Use Evil Spirits?

Published: July 26, 2007
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My question is from 1 Samuel 18:10 where God sends an evil spirit upon Saul. I am confused about God using an evil spirit. I can’t think of another place where He does this. I know that God had a conversation with Satan about Job so I guess this could be something similar. Can you shed some light on this for me?


Serah, Daughter Of Asher

Published: July 26, 2007
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As I was reading Numbers I wondered why in chapter 26 verse 46 it mentions Asher’s daughter when Moses and Aaron were taking a census of all the males 20 years old and up for the purpose of going to war. When I Googled her I went to a website that says in Rabbinical literature that Serah was the daughter of Ashers second wife and not of his blood. She is the only female mentioned in this chapter and I was wondering if you knew anything about her and what the significance of her being mentioned here is.


Thy Kingdom Come, Follow-Up

Published: July 26, 2007
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I have followed your series with interest and feel till now you have been pro Israel, but on the article of the 1000 year millennium it appears you are saying that it is the church and not Israel in God’s program. If I have read this correctly what do you feel that God’s program is for Israel in the future? What do you do with God’s Covenant with Abraham and David’s covenant that they would have a kingdom and nation forever?

If we are the Bride of Christ for a thousand years and He is the King over the world, why would the Bride, having been given glorious garments of white linen at the rapture, even be in the presence of a sinful world?


The Mediterranean 10

Published: July 26, 2007
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Could (the Mediterranean 10) be the “Ten Horns” of the beast rising from the sea?