It's Revelation Time

     Brother Bob wants all my friends everywhere to sing the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus. God's Word promises that if anyone sings this song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus, they will receive victory over the devil, beast, his image, mark, and the number of his name. This might not make any sense to our natural minds, but just do what the Word of God says and get victory over the devil while you sing the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus. Jesus showed Brother Bob that the devil hates the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus because this special song will give any saint total victory over the devil.

     Look above and see a blessed picture of the saints in heaven with harps singing the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus on a sea of glass mingled with fire. Revelation 15:2 says that when these saints sing the song of Moses and the Lamb they receive victory over the devil. Revelation 15:2 says And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb.

     I pray in Jesus name that all my friends memorize the words of the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus and I claim that when they sing this song they also will receive victory over the devil like the tribulation saints. Right now sing the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus listed at Revelation 15:3 and receive total victory in your lives making the devil flee from you. Say Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

     Pictured above David is playing a harp like the tribulation saints on the sea of glass. When David played the harp for King Saul, evil spirits departed from Saul. Also when the saints on the sea of glass mingled with fire play harps, evil spirits and the devil flees. One day soon all God's saints will play harps and sing the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus, causing evil spirits and the devil to flee forevermore.

     The picture above is found in the bible at 1 Samuel 16:23 and says And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. Notice also that when David sang and played the harp, Saul was well and healed. In Jesus name, Lord Jesus heal my friends everywhere that sing the song of Moses and the Lamb Jesus. Ephesians 5:19 says Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.

     Pictured above we see that after Jesus was resurrected, Jesus appeared to his disciples and was flesh and bones; not flesh and blood. This is because 1 Corinthians 15:50 says flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. The picture above is discussed at Luke 24:36: And as they spake, Jesus Himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. And He said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

     You might say Brother Bob why can't flesh and blood inherit the kingdom of God? Jesus showed Brother Bob the reason that the blood of Jesus is on the earth and not in the kingdom of God is because the blood of Jesus defeats the devil who is on the earth and can not enter the kingdom of God. Revelation 12:11 promises that saints overcome the devil on this earth by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus), and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

     Also the blood of Jesus is not in the kingdom of God because Jesus only had to shed His blood once at the cross of Calvary on this earth to remove the saints' sins forevermore. Unlike continual animal sacrifices offered by priests to remove sins, Jesus was sacrificed and shed his blood at the cross once on this earth to remove sins. The old testament priests daily stood offering sacrifices that could not remove sin. But Jesus proved that His one sacrifice at the cross removed sins forevermore when Jesus sat down (no longer standing daily) by the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:11 says And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins; But this man (Jesus), after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God.

     Pictured above we see 2 Corinthians 5:8 that says We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. What a blessing to know that when any saint leaves their earthly body, they immediately are present with the Lord Jesus in the kingdom of God.

     Since Hebrews 13:8 says Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever, when any saint leaves his earthly body, that saint will be with Jesus even if it requires the saint to go forward in time one billion years to the kingdom of God. No saint will be floating in purgatory separated from Jesus for a time period. Rejoice and sing when we've been there 10000 years bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we first begun.

     When any saint arrives at the kingdom of God they will know their friends and family who got saved with the Lord Jesus on this earth. Rejoice and say 1 Corinthians 13:12 that proves that saints will know one another in the kingdom of God. Say For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part;  but then shall I know even as also I am known. What a blessed homecoming in the kingdom of God when we shall see and know all our loved friends rejoicing forever at the heavenly reunion. Get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again. Don't miss the soon open air campmeeting with our Lord Jesus during the rapture.

     Remember it's important to tell people everywhere to get saved. First, one must repent and decide to stop sinning to be saved. 2 Corinthians 7:10 says For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh. Second, one must confess that Jesus is God to be saved. Romans 10:9 says That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Third, one must believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for them, was buried, and rose again to be saved. Romans 1:16 says For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. 

     The gospel is defined at 1 Corinthians 15:1: Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand: By which also ye are saved (note the gospel will save a person), if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

     I pray in Jesus name everyone who reads this will now go out and witness and win souls to our Lord Jesus Christ. An effective way to witness is to ask people How do you get saved? You would be amazed at how many people will say if I go to church, get baptized, pray, or be a good person, I'll be saved. Going to church, praying, getting baptized, and doing a million good deeds will not save a person. Good people without Jesus go to hell and only saved sinners with Jesus go to the kingdom of God.

     The other day Jesus used Brother Bob to save the cashier at the Boston Market restaurant. The cashier thought she would be saved by praying, going to church, being good, and getting baptized. Brother Bob and the cashier rejoiced when the cashier got saved, repented, confessed that Jesus is God, and believed that Jesus died on the cross for her sins, was buried, and rose again. It amazed Brother Bob to see a Jehovah Witness upset that the cashier confessed that Jesus is God, but Brother Bob said to himself, too late Jehovah Witness, this cashier is saved forevermore with Jesus. Jehovah Witnesses are not saved and don't believe that Jesus is God. Jesus said at Luke 15:10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. In other words, innumerable angels, saints, and the Lord Jesus Himself rejoiced when this one cashier sinner got saved. 

     To close out today's bible study, Brother Bob wants to show his friends everywhere how blessed marriage is between a man and a woman. Hebrews 13:4 says Marriage (between a man and woman) is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Pictured above we see that Paul was comfortable to live in the same house with a husband and wife named Aquila and Priscilla. Acts 18:1 says After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome: and came unto them. And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.

     Twenty years ago Brother Bob was preaching at the home of his good friends who were husband and wife. After I preached until 1 AM that night, the husband and wife asked Brother Bob to sleep on the couch while they slept upstairs. I must say it was a blessing to sleep on that couch for the night in that married couple's home. The husband came down at 4 AM in his robe to bless me with food and we rejoiced in the Lord Jesus.

     Now notice how different it would be if Brother Bob was asked to sleep overnight with two unmarried people or a single man or woman. Brother Bob would not be comfortable sleeping overnight at the home of two unmarried people or a single man or woman. People would accuse Brother Bob of committing adultery, being a homosexual, or being a fornicator, ruining his witness for Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 says Abstain from all appearance of evil. Therefore notice how blessed marriage is between a man and a woman. This is why the devil is trying to promote everything but the blessed marriage between a man and a woman.

     For my final thought today, notice how today's world is calling good evil and evil good. Gambling is called social fun. A bar is called a lounge. A thief is called a shrewd financier. And a dirty show is called pleasing entertainment.

     I saw a guy the other day with a shirt that said drink, party, sex, repeat. This man left out one word death that should have been at the bottom of his list. After seeing this shirt, Brother Bob has decided one day soon to get a shirt that says Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Life. Romans 8:13 says For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. I pray in Jesus name that anyone reading this will choose Jesus and eternal life today. The pleasures of sin are only for a season according to Hebrews 11:25. But according to Psalm 16:11 there are pleasures forevermore with Jesus. Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence (Jesus) is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.

     I pray in Jesus name that the bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.

Respect The Blood Of Jesus And Receive Life Part Two

     Respect the blood of Jesus and receive life. God always removes sin when He is presented with a sacrifice of the blood of an innocent animal. The Lord Jesus is called the innocent Lamb of God whose blood shed at the cross of Calvary can save anyone and remove their sins forever. John 1:29 says The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God (Jesus), which taketh away the sin of the world. 1 John 1:7 says  But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. Tell the devil I am crucified with Jesus Christ and that the blood of Jesus has overcome you devil, cleansed me from all my sins, and evil must pass over me.

     Pictured above we see that after Adam and Eve sinned, God had to cover and remove their sin and shame of nakedness with coats of skins from the blood of innocent animals. At first, Adam and Eve sewed themselves fig leave aprons to cover their sin and shame of nakedness. Genesis 3:7 says And the eyes of them both (Adam and Eve) were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. But the fig leaves were not good enough to cover Adam and Eve's sin and shame of nakedness.

     When God saw Adam and Eve covered by fig leaves, Genesis 3:9 says And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he (Adam) said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself. Adam and Eve's fig leaves could not remove their sin and cover the shame of their nakedness. There's no blood in a fig leaf to remove sin. The only way God could cover and remove Adam and Eve's sin and shame of nakedness was with coats of skins from the blood of innocent animals. Genesis 3:21 says Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins (the hide skins of animals), and clothed them.

     When God clothed Adam and Eve with innocent animal skins, did that make Adam and Eve a cave man and a cave woman? No, it made Adam and Eve a covered man and a covered woman. Covered by the blood of innocent animals. There's no blood in a fig leaf. It took coats of  animal skins and the blood shed from innocent animals to cover sin and remove Adam and Eve's sin and shame of being naked.

     The following scriptures prove that only the blood of the innocent Lamb of God Jesus can remove sin and daily give us victory over the devil. Hebrews 9:22 says And almost all things are by the law purged (cleansed) with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Remission refers to the complete cancellation, dismissal, or sending away of sin and its legal debt. Remission implies a release from bondage, like a prisoner being set free or a financial obligation being cancelled.  

      Leviticus 17:11 says For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul. Jesus is the innocent Lamb of God who willingly shed His own precious blood at the cross of Calvary to cleanse christians from their sins.

The Difference Between Expiation, Atonement, And Propitiation

     Expiation means cleaning up and removing the sins of mankind that occurred when Jesus took away our sins at the cross of Calvary. Expiation involves performing an action by offering a sacrifice to correct a past wrong that removes any guilt. The primary focus of expiation is taking away or nullifying the guilt incurred by a transgression. Jesus' death on the cross of Calvary is the ultimate, one time sacrifice that pays the penalty for sin and removes the guilt of believers, allowing for reconciliation with God. Hebrews 10:14 says For by one offering He (Jesus) hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified (free from the guilt of sin).

     Atonement means fixing a relationship that occurred when Jesus made peace between God and men because Jesus died on the cross of Calvary. Expiation is the specific act of paying the penalty to cleanse sin and guilt. Atonement is the result, outcome, and state of being reconciled and at one with God because Jesus died for our sins at the cross of Calvary. Expiation is a means to achieve atonement.

     Propitiation means satisfying and appeasing God's anger against sin that occurred when Jesus took sinners' punishment for sins at the cross of Calvary, thereby satisfying, appeasing, and removing God's anger against sin. Propitiation refers to the specific belief that Jesus Christ's death on the cross of Calvary was an atoning sacrifice that appeased God's righteous wrath against sin, thereby reconciling humanity to God. In this view, God Himself provided the means of propitiation, demonstrating both His justice (which demands sin to be punished) and His love (providing a way for sinners to be saved).

     Now that you understand the meaning of propitiation rejoice while you study the three scriptures with the word propitiation. Romans 3:24 says Being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God. 1 John 2:2 says And He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 1 John 4:10 says Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Remission means removal of guilt and a penalty where the offender is treated as though the offense had never been committed, freeing them from the divine punishment they would otherwise face.

The Difference Between Justification, Sanctification, And Glorification

     Justification is a one time instantaneous legal act where God declares a sinner righteous when he gets saved, repents, decides to stop sinning, confesses that Jesus is God, and believes the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for him, was buried, and rose again. During justification God is the judge that declares the verdict of a christian to be not guilty. Justification is not earned by works, but is based solely on faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. Jesus Christ's righteousness is imputed (credited) to the christian's account through faith. After justification, a christian receives Jesus Christ's perfect righteousness (Just As If The Christian Never Sinned). Justification delivers a christian from the penalty of sin called eternal condemnation.

     Sanctification is the ongoing, progressive work of the Holy Spirit to make a christian more like Jesus Christ. Unlike the one time event of justification during salvation, sanctification is a lifelong journey of spiritual growth and maturity. Sanctification happens over a process of time while a christian walks by faith by means of the Holy Spirit. While justification is entirely God's work, sanctification involves the christian actively cooperating with God to fight sin and practice godliness. Sanctification delivers a christian from the power of sin and its daily control over his life.

     Justification occurs prior to sanctification. Christians can only become sanctified after they have been justified (saved with Jesus and the Holy Spirit). A justified christian will always show evidence of salvation through the process of sanctification.

     Glorification is the final stage of salvation and the ultimate fulfillment of the christian's journey. Glorification follows justification (being declared righteous by God) and sanctification (the lifelong process of becoming holy). Glorification is the complete and permanent removal of sin from a christian's nature, making them perfect in holiness. During glorification christians receive immortal, incorruptible bodies modeled after the glorified body of Jesus after His resurrection. Glorification marks the end of all pain, sickness, death, and the very presence of sin. Glorification enables christians to dwell forever in the direct presence of God, seeing Him face to face. Glorification is a future event that happens when a christian is raptured. Glorification delivers a christian from the presence of sin that never exists in the kingdom of God.

     Justification was past tense where christians have been saved from the penalty of sin in hell and the lake of fire. Sanctification is present tense where christians are saved from the power of sin during their life in this world. Glorification will be future tense where christians will be saved from the presence of sin in the kingdom of God.

Christians Are Blessed By Expiation, Atonement, Propitiation

Justification, Sanctification, And Glorification

Because Of Grace; God's Redemption At Christ's Expense

Get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, 

Confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel

That Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again 

     Pictured above we see another example where only Abel's offering of the blood of an innocent Lamb was acceptable to God to remove sin. Cain's offering of his fruits and vegetables from his garden by good works was rejected by God and did not remove sin. Genesis 4:3 says And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock (the blood of an innocent Lamb) and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

     There's no blood in a turnip. There's no blood in a tater. It takes the blood of the innocent Lamb of God Jesus to cover and remove our sins forever. Pictured above Cain learned that his offering of the fruit of his ground to God by good works was rejected by God. Good works without faith in the Lord Jesus can't save people. Repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus saves people. 

     Ephesians 2:8 says For by grace are ye saved through faith (in Jesus alone); and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. You don't work to be saved. You work because you are saved. I would not work my soul to save for this my Lord has done but I would work like any slave for love of his dear Son. We do good works after salvation to let others see Jesus where later at the bema judgment seat after the rapture we will receive rewards for our good works. Ephesians 2:10 says For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

A Preacher Once Said That The Two Greatest Things In Life Are

1) Be saved and know it

2) Be in the perfect will of God and know it

     The following scriptures prove that good works without faith in the Lord Jesus can not save anyone. These scriptures prove that only repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus can save anyone. Titus 3:5 says Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His (Jesus') mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. Romans 4:5 says But to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him (Jesus) that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 2 Timothy 1:9 says Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.

A Final Revelation About Abel's Offering To God

     Abel realized that God would only accept a sacrifice of an innocent Lamb for a blessed offering. His brother Cain offered the fruit of the ground that was not pleasing to God. Cain said All the labor of my hands can fulfill thy law's demands while Abel said Nothing in my hand I bring simply to the cross I cling. 

     But note that Abel brought more than one lamb hoping that Cain would get saved and offer a lamb instead of the fruit of the ground. Note that Genesis 4:4 says And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings (note that Abel brought many firstlings lambs so Cain could also please God with a blessed offering) of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering. Unfortunately Cain rejected Abel's extra firstling lamb and went to hell trying to please God with works instead of faith in the crucified Lamb of God Jesus. Jude 11 places Cain in hell when it links Cain to Korah (Core) who went down alive into the pit (hell) after the earth opened up and swallowed Korah (Core) because of his rebellion against Moses. Woe unto them. for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.

     I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name. 

Respect The Blood Of Jesus And Receive Life Part One; Forgiving 70x7

     The blood of the Lamb Jesus is the most powerful weapon to overcome and defeat the devil. Revelation 12:11 says And they overcame him (the devil) by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus), and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Pictured above we see that the children of God in Egypt believed that the blood of the Lamb Jesus on their door would protect them from the angel of death and any plague. God blessed the children of God in Egypt and caused the angel of death to pass over their houses when that angel saw the blood of the Lamb Jesus. 

     But the angel of death killed the firstborn children of the Egyptians because the Egyptians did not have the blood of the Lamb Jesus on their doors. Exodus 12:13 says And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where you are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.

     I pray in Jesus name that anyone reading this bible study will tell the devils daily that I am crucified with Jesus Christ according to Galatians 2:20. While you look by faith with your heart at Jesus Christ crucified daily say with Jesus' stripes I am healed according to Isaiah 53:5. Then ask the angels of God to daily in Jesus name send the blood of Jesus over yourself, your home, car, and anywhere you travel. Finally tell the devils daily that the blood of Jesus that is the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever according to Hebrews 13:8 has overcome and defeated the devils.

      The blood of Jesus will protect people from any plague. Psalm 91:10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.

     The blood of Jesus is our greatest protection against the devils and this wicked world. Get saved with Jesus and overcome the devils and any trouble in this world. Get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again. 1 John 5:11 promises that Jesus will give you eternal life. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

     Pictured above we see that when the angel of death in Egypt saw the blood of the Lamb Jesus on the Jews' houses, the angel of death had to pass over that house and the Jews lived. But the firstborn children in the Egyptians' houses were killed by the angel of death because there was no blood of the Lamb Jesus on the Egyptians' houses. The blood of Jesus is important to God and we must respect the blood of Jesus. God only looks to see if a person is covered by the blood of the Lamb Jesus when God's judgment comes to destroy sin.

     The angel of death did not come by each house and say knock knock, Does Moses live here? Does Pharaoh live here? Does a Jew live here? Does an Egyptian live here? Are you black? Are you white? Are you Baptist, Methodist, or Catholic? What are you? Friends in any nation, it's not what you are. It's if the blood of the Lamb Jesus is on your door and body by faith that will save you from the devils, death, and any plague. God's Word says at Exodus 12:13 And the blood shall be to you for a token (sign) upon the houses where you are: and when I see the blood (of the Lamb Jesus) (not a person's race, country, riches, or religious denomination), I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt.

     The bible tells us at Exodus 12:29 And it came to pass, that at midnight the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle. And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead.

     Notice that the only Egyptians that went to heaven were the firstborn Egyptian babies and children. Jesus promised that little children before they can understand to choose Jesus and innocent babies will live peacefully in heaven forevermore. Matthew 19:14 says But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. Tell that abortion crowd that they're just filling heaven with little roses that'll bloom for ever in the kingdom of God.

     Pharaoh and the Egyptians told God, Why are you so cruel and mean, killing our firstborn sons? God told Pharaoh and the Egyptians, Don't blame God. Look at the blood of the Lamb Jesus on the Jews' houses. Pharaoh, Egyptians, all you had to do for your firstborn children to live was to put the blood of the Lamb Jesus on your doors. The angel of death would have passed over your houses if you put the blood of the Lamb Jesus on your doors.

     Notice that it was the blood of the Lamb Jesus that was the difference between the Jews and the Egyptians. The blood of the Lamb Jesus on the Jews' doors gave them life. No blood of the Lamb Jesus on the Egyptians' doors gave them death. Exodus 11:7 tells us But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the Lord doth put a difference (this difference was the blood of the Lamb Jesus) between the Egyptians and Israel.

     Notice how important it is to respect the blood of the Lamb Jesus to receive life and escape the troubles of this wicked world. This is why Psalm 2:12 says Kiss the Son (Jesus), lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him. Because God respects the blood of Jesus highly that removes sin, we must also respect the blood of Jesus to avoid God's wrath and judgment when sin is destroyed.

     The bible tells us that great punishment is given to people who count the blood of the Lamb Jesus as an unholy thing. Hebrews 10:29 says Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the spirit of grace? For we know Him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge His people. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

     Remember friends everywhere, Jesus is no respecter of persons. The Egyptians like the Jews could have placed the blood of the Lamb Jesus on their doors by faith and lived. Today any person in any nation can come to Jesus and live after salvation. Get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died on the cross for you, was buried, and rose again. Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

     One day God's going to tell sinners in hell who rejected Jesus, don't complain to me and say my punishment is greater than I can bear. Don't holler to me about how unfair I am. Just look at my Son Jesus hanging out yonder on the cross of Calvary shedding his blood for sinners. You could have accepted the Lord Jesus and let the blood of the Lamb Jesus cover and remove all your sins.

Why Did Jesus Say To Forgive 70x7?

     To close out today's bible study, let's see how valuable the blood of the Lamb Jesus is to God. You might say what does the picture above saying 70x7 tell us. To understand the meaning of 70x7, let's look at some bible scriptures that use the numbers 70 and 7.

     First, let's look at what happened to Cain after he slew Abel. Genesis 4:15 says And the Lord said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the Lord set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. God said 7 fold vengeance would be taken against anyone who slayed and shed Cain's blood.

     And five generations later, another man named Lamech slew a man to his wounding, and another young man to his hurt. After Lamech killed these two men, Lamech told his two wives, if Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. Genesis 4:23 says And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice, ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt. If Cain shall be avenged sevenfold, truly Lamech seventy and sevenfold. God said 77 fold vengeance would be taken against anyone who slayed and shed Lamech's blood.

     Peter asked Jesus at Matthew 18:21, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Notice how valuable the shed blood of Cain, Lamech, and especially the Lord Jesus is to God. But God values and respects the blood of the Lamb Jesus 7 times more than Lamech's blood and 70 times more than Cain's blood. Friends, like God, we also need to respect the blood of Jesus that has cleansed us from all our sins.

     Notice that Jesus said to forgive 70x7 instead having 70+7 vengeance against your enemies. The multiplied forgiveness of 70x7=490 blessings to our enemies with Jesus is greater than the 70+7=77 vengeance under the law. Romans 10:4 says For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth. The vengeance under the law was only a schoolmaster to reveal sin and bring sinners to Jesus by faith. Galatians 3:24 says Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. After salvation with Jesus we forgive our enemies 70x7 (seventy times seven) instead of returning 70+7 (seventy and sevenfold) vengeance.   

     Jesus said at Luke 6:27 But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also. Respect the blood of Jesus and receive life because Hebrews 2:3 says How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him.

Why Does The Blood Of Jesus Speak Better Things Than The Blood Of Abel?

     The blood of Jesus that speaks about forgiveness of sin and love to our enemies is greater than the blood of Abel, Cain, and Lamech that speak about vengeance to our enemies under the law. 1 John 1:7 tells us how the blood of Jesus cleanses, forgives, and removes sin. But if we walk in the light, as He (Jesus) is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. Therefore we can rejoice and say Hebrews 12:24. And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling (Jesus' precious blood shed at the cross of Calvary), that speaketh better things than that of Abel. After Cain killed his brother Abel, Abel's blood cried out for vengeance (Genesis 4:10). But Jesus' blood speaks better things than Abel's blood and tells us to have mercy and forgiveness to everyone (even our worst enemies) forgiving 70x7.

     The Lord Jesus' instruction to forgive 70x7 (490 times) is understood to be a symbolic call to limitless forgiveness rather than a literal mathematical cap. 70x7 forgiveness for 490 times is a number intended to be beyond human tracking. Jesus used this figure to suggest that if you are keeping a tally, you haven't truly forgiven. The goal is to lose count rather than to keep score. In Jesus time, some religious leaders taught that one only needed to forgive three times. By offering a large number like 490, Jesus moved the conversation from a legalistic rule (how much is required) to a blessed principle of unlimited grace.

     Hebrew words have numerical values with alphanumeric meanings called Gematria. The numerical value for the Hebrew word tamim that means perfect, complete, or finished is 490. This links the number 490 directly to the concept of a perfect or finished forgiveness that holds no grudges. Christians should extend forgiveness to others as abundantly as they have received it from the Lord Jesus. 

     I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes everywhere with great joy, peace, and strength. Feel free to email Brother Bob anytime at rz9tlm@gmail.com or write to Brother Bob Malkin, 2233 Pinetree Lane, Apt. N., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. (614) 746-7071. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.