Eternity Where?

 

Eternity Where?

What You Do With Jesus Determines Where You Spend Eternity

     The most important question for anyone is eternity where? What anyone does with Jesus determines where they will spend eternity. If you get saved, repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again, you spend eternity in peaceful heaven forever. If you reject Jesus, you spend eternity in hell and the lake of fire with the devil and his angels forever. There's no in between (purgatory) where someone can pay money or pray you out of purgatory to graduate to heaven. Purgatory is not in the bible and makes no sense; Someone once said if purgatory exists I sure wouldn't want to be the last one in purgatory with no one to pay or pray me out. 

     Don't wait to answer the most important question eternity where? Right now accept Jesus and be assured that you will spend eternity in peaceful heaven. Eternity is too long and hell is too hot. According to James 4:14 our life on this earth is only a vapour that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away and is followed by eternity in either heaven or hell (forever and ever and ever and ever). 2 Corinthians 6:2 says I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee; behold, now is the accepted time, behold, now is the day of salvation. 

     Notice the choice of heaven or hell for eternity pictured above. Trust Jesus and go to heaven; trust anything else and go to hell. Choose heaven with unimaginable joy, not hell a place of horror; choose heaven with only the faithful few, not hell with many wicked sinners; choose heaven a place of eternal bliss, not hell a place of unending torment; choose heaven with the obedient there, not hell with the devil and the disobedient there; choose heaven with no desire to escape, not hell with no way of escape; choose heaven that people can forfeit or gain, not hell a place to avoid. 

     Eternity where is the most important question for anyone on this earth. When we think about eternity where? (the following questions are meaningless). 1) Will the economy get better? 2) Will Putin start World War III? 3) Will Ohio State win another football game? 4) Will Kyrie get vaccinated? 5) Will Biden send help to Ukraine? 6) Will the Green New Deal happen? 7) Are we all going to have to convert to electric cars? These questions don't matter when we ask the question eternity where? If we cleaned up the whole world and everybody started flying on electric jets to stop pollution, ate organic food, never cut down a tree, and never killed an owl or frog, everyone's still going to leave this earth and spend eternity somewhere. 

Take Time To Read The Poem Eternity Where?

Decide Right Now Where You Will Spend Eternity

Choose Jesus And Live Forever In Peaceful Eternity

Eternity where? It floats in the air

Amid the clamor or silence; It ever is there

The question so solemn eternity where?

Eternity where? Oh Eternity where?

With the redeemed ones in glory or with the devil in despair

With one or the other; Eternity where?

Eternity where? It's well worth the care

O shall we; O can we venture to dare

O not until we settle the issue; Eternity where?

Eternity where? Oh Eternity where?

Friends sleep not nor take in the world any share

Till you answer the question eternity where?

With your soul is it well; Eternity where?

In heaven or hell

Eternity where?

Some Blessed Thoughts About Eternity

     Our first blessed thought about eternity is that the word eternity occurs only one time in the bible at Isaiah 57:15 that says For thus saith the high and lofty one that inhabiteth eternity whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Someone once asked with such a great subject as eternity, Why do you think God only put the word eternity in the bible once. Someone answered Because it's so big, there isn't enough room for another one. 

     Now notice that God inhabiteth and lives in eternity. Eternity is not limited by time. Psalm 90:4 says for a thousand years in thy sight (Lord Jesus) are but as yesterday when it is past and as a watch in the night. How comforting that according to 2 Corinthians 5:8 when saints leave this earth and are absent from the body, they are present with the Lord. Therefore saints like the Lord Jesus inhabit eternity whenever they leave their earthly bodies. According to time, saints receive their glorious glorified bodies at the rapture; but according to eternity, when a saint leaves his earthly body, he can move into eternity (instantly ahead untold number of years and immediately receive his glorified body).

     Here's some interesting thoughts about eternity. Rejoice and praise Jesus while you say John Newton's blessed words from Amazing Grace; When we've been there ten thousand years bright shining as the Son, we've no less days to sing God's praise then when we first begun. And what about the man that asked God in heaven's eternity, God what is time like in heaven? God replied a minute is like a million years and a million years is like a minute. Then the man asked God what is money like in heaven? God replied a penny is like a million dollars and a million dollars is like a penny. Then the man asked God Can you give me a penny? God replied in a minute. 

     Notice the words in the blessed picture above describing the length of eternity. Compared to this life on earth, the idea of forever praising Jesus in peaceful eternity brings great joy, peace, and strength. It's been said that if a single bird could take a single grain of sand and fly to heaven with it and do that once every thousand years until every grain of sand on every seashore of every ocean of planet earth; until all the sand was removed; Eternity would have just begun. 

Eternity Where?

Be Like Peter, Paul, And John And Definitely Know 

That You Will Spend Eternity With Jesus In Peaceful Heaven

     Be like Peter, Paul, and John and definitely know that you will spend eternity with Jesus in peaceful heaven. Like Peter say 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to His abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that fadeth not away reserved in heaven for you. Like Peter, after salvation you will get a witness and know that your salvation is eternally reserved in heaven for you. 

     Like Paul say 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. Like Paul, after salvation you will get a witness and become persuaded that God will keep your salvation eternally for you in heaven. 

     Like John say 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Like John, after salvation you will get a witness and definitely know that you have eternal life with our Lord Jesus. 

     Remember it's better to accept Jesus as your Lord and get saved than to die like an atheist who faces the everlasting torment of hell. Don't die like an atheist who rejects Jesus and fears hell. Before the infidel Hobbs died, he said I am about to take my last voyage, a great leap in the dark. Before the atheist Voltaire died, he said I'm abandoned by God and man; I shall die and go to hell. Before another unknown french atheist died, he said Hell is a refuge that hides me from God's frown. Jude 13 describes these atheists that reject Jesus as raging waves of shame foaming out their own shame, wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. According to Matthew 25:41 these atheists that rejected Jesus will hear Jesus say at the judgment of the nations Depart from me ye cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels. They will learn that according to Hebrews 10:31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 

     Right now answer the most important question on this earth that is Eternity where? Take heed to the warning from Matthew 6:19; Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth where moth and rust doth corrupt and where thieves break through and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven (give to the poor according to Mark 10:21) where neither moth nor rust corrupt and where thieves do not break through nor steal. Choose to accept Jesus as your Lord and receive eternal peace. 

Eternity Where?

Choose To Dwell With The Lord Jesus

The I AM That Inhabiteth Eternity With Peace

     Choose to accept and dwell with the Lord Jesus called the I AM that inhabiteth eternity with peace. The Jews said to Jesus at John 8:57 Thou art not yet fifty years old, and hast thou seen Abraham? Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I AM. Jesus is the I AM THAT I AM God who appeared to Moses in the burning bush at Exodus 3:13. The I AM Lord Jesus was not I was or I shall be. Jesus is the I AM God who ten million years ago was called I AM and a million or a billion years from now will forever be called the I AM God who inhabiteth eternity. The Lord Jesus is from everlasting to everlasting. The Lord Jesus always has been and always will be. Jesus proclaimed at Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty God. 

     Choose the Lord Jesus and inhabit peaceful eternity in heaven. You will be with Jesus and His seven blessed I AM's pictured above. How comforting that at John 6:35 Jesus said I AM the bread of life; at John 11:25 Jesus said I AM the resurrection and the life; at John 10:11 Jesus said I AM the good shepherd; at John 14:6 Jesus said I AM the way, the truth, and the life; at John 8:12 Jesus said I AM the light of the world; at John 15:1 Jesus said I AM the true vine; and at John 10:7 Jesus said I AM the door of the sheep.

     Remember it's very important to make a decision about the question Eternity where? One billion years from now everyone that ever lived on this earth is going to be alive somewhere (either in heaven or in hell). Every person will spend eternity somewhere. Therefore take heed to the wise instruction from Bob Jones Sr. who said I have to live forever somewhere so I better figure out how to live. I better figure out where I'm going to live in eternity. 

Read Another Blessed Poem About Eternity

Choose Jesus And Live Forever In Peaceful Eternity

Eternity stupendous theme; compared with our life is like a dream

Eternity how awful the sound; O deep where our thoughts are drowned

But an eternity there is; a dreadful woe or an eternal bliss

And swift as time fulfills its round; We to eternity are bound

What countless millions of mankind; have left this fleeting world behind

They're gone; But where? Oh stop and see; They're gone to a long eternity

And is eternity so near; and must we very soon be there

O sinner where wilt thou flee; or how will you avoid eternity

Canst thou bear to dwell; in all the fiery deeps of hell

And is death nothing then to thee; death and a dreaded eternity

Ye gracious souls with joy look up; with Jesus you rejoice your glorious hope

This everlasting bliss secures; God and eternity will be yours

     If you're saved today, shout for joy. The saints will be with Jesus forever in a wonderful city in a glorious glorified body where they'll be no sickness, no trouble, no burdens, and no problems (Revelation 21:4); We'll be perfect and happy forever and ever and ever and ever and ever. This is eternity for the child of God. Nothing in this world is better than the glorious eternity with our Lord Jesus in heaven. Notice the wise words of 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light affliction which is but for a moment worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

     This has been a great blessing today to write about eternity where? I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes all over this earth 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) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name. 

Warnings From The Word Of God About Money

 

Warnings From The Word Of God About Money

1) The Limitations Of Money

     The Word of God tells us that money by itself is not evil; the love of money is the root of all evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 says For the love of money is the root of all evil; which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Everyone has to make a choice; Either you will love and worship the Lord Jesus or you will love and worship money and this world. Matthew 6:24 says No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon (riches and money). Right now get saved and choose Jesus instead of this troubled world with the love of money that ends in misery and death. Repent, decide to stop sinning, confess everywhere that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again. 

     Avoid gambling at the casinos and buying lottery tickets where people only think about and worship money. People playing slot machines and the roulette wheel in casinos and people who buy lottery tickets daily only worship and think about money with no thought about Jesus. In fact the Word of God defines idolatry and covetousness as the greed for money. Therefore avoid casinos that promote idolatry with the love of money; You don't see ministers in casinos preaching the Word of God because gamblers rejoice about money instead of the Lord Jesus. Today choose to love the Lord Jesus by reading the Word of God daily, attending a local church, praying, and witnessing about Jesus everywhere.  

     Notice Solomon's warning about the love of money at Ecclesiastes 5:10 that says He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase; this is also vanity. When goods increase, they are increased that eat them; and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much; but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.

     But according to the Lord Jesus, there is a way to be wealthier than a billionaire. According to God's Word at 1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain (greater than all silver, gold, and money in this world). For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment (clothes) let us be therewith content. Therefore when you are happy with the Lord Jesus and His Word (that is Jesus) you are richer than the wealthiest billionaire tycoon on this earth. In other words, money has limitations and can not give anyone eternal peace; only Jesus can give anyone eternal peace that passeth all understanding. Jesus promised at John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 

     The Word of God tells us that money only gives people temporary pleasures that fade away. Proverbs 23:5 warns Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.  But the pleasures with Jesus are for evermore. According to Hebrews 11:25 the pleasures of sin with money only last for a season. But Psalm 16:11 promises Thou wilt shew me the path of life. In thy presence (Lord Jesus) is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Choose pleasures for evermore with Jesus instead of the fading pleasures for a season from the love of money.

     Read the following limitations about money; Remember, there are some things money can buy but there are also many things that money can not buy. Money can buy a house, but not a home. Money can buy a bed, but not sleep. Money can buy a clock, but not time. Money can buy a book, but not knowledge. Money can buy food, but not an appetite. Money can buy you friends, but not love. Money can buy clothes, but not beauty. Money can buy medicine, but not your health. Money can buy amusement, but not eternal joy with Jesus. Money can buy luxury, but not peace. And money can buy a passport to everywhere on this earth, but it can't get you to heaven.  

Note The Worthless Endless Cycle From The Love Of Money

Paper makes money; Money makes banks

Banks make loans; Loans make poverty

Poverty makes rags; Rags make paper

Paper makes money

Warnings From The Word Of God About Money

2) The Language Of Money

     Did you know that money has a language and talks? Ecclesiastes 10:19 says A feast is made for laughter and wine maketh merry, but money answereth all things.  This is why people in the world say money talks. For example if a man tells a truck driver to move his truck and the truck driver says No. When the man pulls out a $100 bill to pay the truck driver to move his truck, the truck driver will say Yes I'll move the truck right away. Money talks and persuades people to obey any command. But when you get saved with Jesus like Brother Bob who had to choose between millions of dollars from my family or Jesus, Jesus is better and Brother Bob chose Jesus with eternal peace. 

Even Though Money Talks 

Money Has Limitations

Money talks but it doesn't stay around long enough 

to hold a conversation

Money talks and says Bye Bye

As soon as you get a hold of it, its gone

     Some people spend half their life trying to get money and the other half of their life trying to stop people from taking their money. This reminds me of the rich fool who died after he built bigger barns to enjoy his food and be merry. Luke 12:16 says the ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully. And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do; I wlll pull down my barns, and build greater, and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee; then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

Don't Be A Stingy Rich Fool

Instead Invest Your Money In Something For God

Use Your Money To Bless Poor People, Widows, And Orphans

     Remember the best way to use your money is to invest it in something for God. Give your money to poor people, widows, and orphans. Remember Luke 6:38 says Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Have pure religion in your life according to James 1:27 and visit the fatherless (orphans) and widows in their affliction, and keep yourself unspotted from the world. Jesus told us that we will have eternal treasure in heaven (defined as the storehouse where tithes are sent) when we give to the poor at Mark 10:21.

Warnings From The Word Of God About Money

3) The Loss Of Money During The Tribulation

     According to Ecclesiastes 7:12 money is called a defence (defined as a shadow that is temporary and fades away). Don't trust in your money to save you from trouble. During the tribulation in the future Ezekial 7:19 tells us They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed; their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of the Lord; they shall not satisfy their souls; neither fill their bowels; because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity. 

     Kings and rich men living during the seven year tribulation will try to hide their money in underground dens, caves, and tunnels. Revelation 6:15 says And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains. And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of Him (Jesus) that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of His wrath is come, and who shall be able to stand?

     Notice what God will say to rich fools who trusted in their money for salvation at James 5:1. Go to now ye rich men, weep and howl, for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your gold and silver is cankered and the rust of them shall be a witness against you and shall eat your flesh as it were fire; Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days. These rich fools will learn that their money will be worthless in the day of the great wrath of the Lord during the tribulation.

     Notice how the Word of God warns people to not trust in uncertain riches. 1 Timothy 6:9 says But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 1 Timothy 6:17 says Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded; nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy. And Proverbs 11:4 says Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. 

     Notice what Cornelius Vandebilt (the richest man on earth in 1877) said about money. Cornelius Vanderbilt said I don't care half so much about making money as I do about making my point, and coming out ahead. The love of money did not bring happiness to Cornelius Vanderbilt who said when he died, "The cares and worries of two hundred million dollars are too much for any man to carry. It's not worth worrying if investment deals will succeed or result in large losses".

Remember A Little With Jesus' Peace Is Better 

Than The Riches Of Many Wicked

     The Word of God tells us that a little with the peace and contentment from Jesus is better than the riches of many wicked. Psalm 37:16 says A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. Proverbs 15:16 says Better is little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. Proverbs 16:8 says Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. Remember little is much when God is in it. One person plus Jesus is more powerful than the mightiest army on this earth. 

     Don't be like the rich young ruler pictured above who chose the love of money instead of Jesus. Notice that the love of money made the rich young ruler sorrowful. Even though the rich young ruler did not commit adultery, kill, steal, or bear false witness, he refused to follow Jesus and give his money to the poor which only made him sorrowful (Luke 18:23).

Warnings From The Word Of God About Money

4) Lessons About Money From Simon 

And The Lame Man At The Beautiful Gate

     Now let's learn some lessons about money from two bible characters. First notice that Simon the sorcerer tried to buy the Holy Ghost from Peter with money. Peter told Simon at Acts 8:20 Thy money perish with thee because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money. Thou hast neither part not lot in this matter; for thy heart is not right in the sight of God. Simon learned that there isn't enough money stacked high all over this earth to buy the blessings of God with Jesus. You can't buy the Holy Ghost with money. Your money can't save you. Only trusting in Jesus by faith can save anyone. You don't pay money for the gift of salvation. You receive the gift of salvation by faith. Ephesians 2:8 says For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.

     Next, the lame man at the Beautiful gate learned that the Lord Jesus with the joy of walking, leaping, and praising God was better than alms of silver and gold. This lame man rejoiced when Peter said at Acts 3:6 Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee; In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. We learn from this story that a poor man can have the blessings of God without a dime in his pocket. 

     Notice what Henry Ford had to say about the love of money. Henry Ford said I was happier when I was doing a mechanic's job making a meager wage. Henry Ford realized that his money wasn't the source of his happiness. When the Titanic sank, a millionaire's $300000 stored on the Titanic could not save his life. This man learned that his money was like fools gold that appeared real but in the end was worthless. 

Read The Wise Words Below About Money's Testimony

Dug from the mountainside or washed in the glen

Servant am I or master of men

Earn me I bless you; Steal me I curse you

Grasp me and hold me and evil shall possess you

Lie for me, die for me, covet me, take me

Angel or devil, I'm just what you make of me

     I close out this bible study by stating again that money is not bad; the love of money is the root of all evil. We need money to buy food, pay rent, and bless poor people. But remember don't trust in money to save you from the troubles of the earth. Put your trust daily in Jesus Christ crucified to overcome this troubled world. Psalm 62:10 says Trust not in oppression and become not vain in robbery; If riches increase, set not your heart upon them. Remember that Mark 4:18 warns that trusting in deceitful riches will choke out the Word where that person will become unfruitful.

     Don't be like Achan pictured above who loved money and died because he hid a Babylonish garment, 200 shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold worth 50 shekels in his tent (Joshua 7:20-26). Instead choose to daily trust the Lord Jesus for your needs without money and get all your needs met with great peace and blessings. Right now rejoice and say Isaiah 55:1 Ho every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye buy, and eat; yea, come buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness. 

     I pray in Jesus name that this little bible study blesses multitudes all over this earth 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) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name. 

Withstood Or Stood With

 

Withstood Or Stood With

Avoid The Crowd That Withstood Jesus

Join The Few That Stood With Jesus

     Which side are you on? Avoid the crowd that withstood Jesus and join the few that stood with Jesus. Jesus said at Luke 11:23 He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. Either you are for Jesus or against Jesus; there is no middle ground. In other words people that remain lukewarm (not hot or cold) neutral, neither accepting or rejecting Jesus have rejected and withstood Jesus (Revelation 3:15-16). Right now get saved and receive peace and life while you join the few that stood with Jesus. Repent, decide to stop sinning, confess that Jesus is God, and believe the gospel that Jesus died for you on the cross, was buried, and rose again. 

     Our lives affect everyone around us. If we join the few that stood with Jesus, people everywhere will also decide to live for Jesus. But if we deny Jesus or remain neutral, enjoying the fading pleasures of this world, people around us will reject Jesus, experience trouble, and end up in hell. Remember Romans 14:7 says For none of us liveth to himself and no man dieth to himself. People watch us daily so remember that you might be the only example of Jesus to someone. Be a good example living holy each day for our Lord Jesus.  2 Corinthians 3:2 says Ye are our epistle, written in our hearts, known and read of all men.  On the other hand, if you're going to hell rejecting Jesus, don't take everybody else with you.

     When somebody says I'm not going to get saved with Jesus; I'm not hurting anybody but myself; They don't realize that they're hurting their wife, kids, family, and all their friends. I've never met a person that regretted getting saved with Jesus. Jesus always makes a person better and blessed.

     The scriptures that mention the words "withstood" and "stood with" occur at 2 Timothy 4:14 that say Alexander the coppersmith did me (Paul) much evil; the Lord reward him according to his works. Of whom be thou ware also; for he has greatly withstood our words. At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me. According to these scriptures, we see that Alexander the coppersmith is forever remembered because he greatly withstood Paul. Many people say I wish I was mentioned in the bible; But you wouldn't want to be Alexander the coppersmith who was remembered only because he withstood Paul and Jesus.   

People In The Bible That Withstood The Preacher, God's Word, And Jesus

Avoid This Crowd That Withstood Jesus

1) Lot's Family

     First let's look at people in the bible that withstood the preacher, God's Word, and Jesus. Lot's family withstood Lot, God's Word, and Jesus. Two angels warned Lot that God was going to destroy Sodom because of sin; God told Lot to warn his family to leave Sodom and not look back. First when Lot warned his sons in law to leave before destruction, they withstood Lot and called him crazy. Genesis 19:14 says And Lot went out and spake unto his sons in law which married his daughters and said, Up, get you out of this place, for the Lord will destroy this city; But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law. Notice what happened to people that withstood God like Lot's sons in law; When Sodom was destroyed, the sons in law died and were destroyed.

     Then Lot's wife disobeyed and withstood God's warning to not look back at Sodom. Genesis 19:26 says But his wife looked back from behind him (Lot) and she became a pillar of salt. Remember who is the only woman in the bible that is not named, wasn't buried, you can find her grave clothes in the grocery store (salt), and Jesus said remember her (Luke 17:32); The answer is Lot's wife.

     Finally, Lot's daughters withstood the Lord Jesus by committing incest with their father Lot to create the wicked Ammonites and Moabites. Genesis 19:34 says And it came to pass on the morrow that the firstborn said unto the younger; Behold I lay yesternight with my father; let us make him drink wine this night also and go thou in and lie with him that we may preserve seed of our father. Don't be like Lot's family; Instead choose Jesus and life; Avoid the crowd that withstood Jesus.

People In The Bible That Withstood The Preacher, God's Word, And Jesus

Avoid This Crowd That Withstood Jesus

2) Elymas or Bar-jesus

     Next we see Elymas or Bar-jesus who withstood Paul, God's Word, and Jesus. Elymas the sorcerer withstood Paul and tried to stop the salvation of Sergius Paulus the deputy on the isle of Paphos. Elymas suffered and became blind because he withstood Paul and God's Word. But Sergius Paulus got blessed and saved because he stood with Paul. Take time to look at the anointed painting pictured above by Raphael that shows Paul pointing to blind Elymas while Sergius Paulus gets saved while sitting on his throne. 

     Acts 13:6 speaks about how Elymas withstood Paul while Sergius Paulus got saved. And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus, which was with the deputy of the country Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; Who called for Barnabas and Saul and desired to hear the Word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. 

     Acts 13:9 goes on to say Then Saul (who is also called Paul) filled with the Holy Ghost set his eyes on him.  And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? And now behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. Then the deputy when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord. 

     Don't be like Elymas who withstood Jesus and tried to stop the salvation of Sergius Paulus. Instead choose Jesus and life. Avoid the crowd that withstood Jesus and persecuted the preacher for witnessing salvation with Jesus. Unlike Elymas, rejoice when anyone gets saved for Jesus; Today Jehovah witnesses like Elymas try to prevent people from getting saved for Jesus. One time Brother Bob witnessed Jesus to a cashier at Boston Market restaurant and the cashier got gloriously saved. But a Jehovah witness got angry and told the cashier that Jesus was not God. I told that Jehovah witness too late, the cashier is saved forever with the Lord Jesus while I gave the cashier a KJV bible.  

People In The Bible That Withstood The Preacher, God's Word, And Jesus

Avoid This Crowd That Withstood Jesus

3) Jannes And Jambres

     Next we see Jannes and Jambres (Pharoah's magicians) who withstood Moses, God's Word, and Jesus. Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses by imitating the plagues sent by God to Egypt. When Aaron's rod became a serpent before Pharoah, Jannes and Jambres' rods also became serpents. But Aaron's rod swallowed up Jannes and Jambres' rods.  Jannes and Jambres could imitate plagues but could not remove plagues. Pharoah had to request from Moses that God remove any plague. But the Lord Jesus was greater than Jannes and Jambres who could not imitate the plague of lice. Finally Jannes whose name means vexation and Jambres whose name means a fake foamy healer admitted at Exodus 8:19 that the plagues were the finger of God. 2 Timothy 3:8 says Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth; men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith; But they shall proceed no further for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. Don't be like Jannes and Jambres; Instead choose Jesus and life; Avoid the crowd that withstood Jesus. 

     Because Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses and the Lord Jesus, they died in the Red Sea for their rebellion. Take time to read the following three scriptures that tell us what happened to people that withstood the preacher, God's Word, and Jesus. 2 Chronicles 36:16 warns But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord arose against his people, till there was no remedy. Proverbs 29:1 says He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed and that without remedy. Finally Psalm 105:15 says Touch not mine anointed and do my prophets no harm. 

People In The Bible That Withstood The Preacher, God's Word, And Jesus

Avoid This Crowd That Withstood Jesus

4) King Saul

     Next we see King Saul who withstood David, God's Word, and Jesus. One day King Saul withstood David and became jealous of David when he heard the women saying at 1 Samuel 18:7 Saul hath slain his thousands and David his ten thousands. And Saul was very wroth and the saying displeased him and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands and to me they have ascribed but thousands and what can he have more but the kingdom. And Saul eyed David from that day and forward. And Saul went crazy and lost his mind for rebelling and trying to kill David which eventually led to Saul consulting a woman with familiar spirits causing his death. 

     When Saul withstood David, Saul withstood God because David was a man after God's own heart. Because of Saul's rebellion when he withstood David, God told Saul at 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue; the Lord hath sought him a man after His own heart (David) and the Lord hath commanded him to be captain over his people because thou hast not kept that which the Lord commanded thee. 

     Unlike Saul, don't be jealous of other preachers. If you don't have a kind word to say about a preacher remain silent. Just preach about Jesus and His Word in the pulpit and pray for all preachers. Remember if you say anything bad about fellow preachers, like Saul you'll go crazy, suffer trouble, and might even die. Usually when a preacher slanders another minister in the pulpit, the other minister usually never retaliates and probably is the blessed man of God. Remember woe unto you when all men speak well of you; But you are blessed when all men speak evil of you for Jesus and the gospel's sake. Don't be like King Saul. Instead choose Jesus and life. Avoid the crowd that withstood Jesus. 

People In The Bible That Stood With The Preacher, God's Word, And Jesus

Join These Few That Stood With Jesus

1) Aaron and Hur

     Now let's look at people in the bible that stood with the preacher, God's Word, and Jesus. Always stand with and support preachers for Jesus and God will greatly bless you. Aaron and Hur stood with Moses, God's Word, and Jesus. When Joshua fought the Amalekites, every time Moses lifted up his hands in prayer, Joshua won the battle. But when Moses let down his hands, the Amalekites won the battle. But, because Aaron and Hur stood with Moses by holding up Moses' hands, they experienced victory along with Joshua and Moses. Be like Aaron and Hur; Join the few that stood with Jesus and experience victory in every area of your life.

     Exodus 17:10 tells us how Aaron and Hur helped Moses and Joshua get the victory; So Joshua did as Moses had said to him and fought with Amalek; And Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass when Moses held up his hand that Israel prevailed and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses' hands were heavy and they took a stone and put it under him and he sat thereon and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands. The one on the one side and the other on the other side and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. 

     Notice that Aaron and Hur were humble and not in the spotlight while they helped Moses and Joshua get the victory. The world usually does not recognize the few that stood with Jesus; But God in heaven will remember these faithful few and reward them greatly with blessings forever in heaven. The heroes on this earth who selfishly promoted their fame will be forgotten in heaven; But the humble christians that lifted up our Lord Jesus and prayed for the preachers that ministered Jesus will be rewarded and remembered forever in heaven. 

People In The Bible That Stood With The Preacher, God's Word, and Jesus

Join These Few That Stood With Jesus

2) Andrew

     Next we see Andrew who stood with Peter, God's Word, and Jesus. Andrew was a humble disciple that stood with Jesus and helped witness Jesus to 8000 lost souls. Andrew wasn't in the spotlight but led Peter to Jesus. If it wasn't for Andrew, Peter wouldn't have gotten to meet Jesus and get saved. Because Andrew was responsible for Peter's salvation, Peter saved 3000 lost souls after Pentecost. And then Andrew introduced Jesus to a little boy that had two fish and five loaves of bread that Jesus used to feed 5000 people. Therefore because humble Andrew stood with Jesus, 8000 lost souls were blessed. Be like Andrew and join the few that stood with Jesus. You'll be greatly rewarded in heaven and rejoice forever with the many saints that got saved because of your good works for Jesus. Jesus promised at Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be (these rewards will occur at the bema judgment seat when Jesus appears in the clouds after the rapture of his saints).

People In The Bible That Stood With The Preacher, God's Word, And Jesus

Join These Few That Stood With Jesus

3) Ham, Shem and Japheth

     Next we see Noah's sons Ham, Shem, and Japheth who stood with Noah, God's Word, and Jesus. Ham, Shem, and Japheth stood with Noah and helped build the ark that saved mankind from the flood. Noah wouldn't have completed the ark without the help of Ham, Shem, and Japheth. They stood with Noah because they got into the ark believing that a flood would occur on earth. Noah's sons were blessed and survived the flood because they ignored the persecutions and mockings from the unbelieving world that accused Noah of being crazy for building an ark in a land where it never rained. Even though the world overlooked Ham, Shem, and Japheth, the Lord Jesus blessed them with life and peace because they stood with God's man Noah. Be like Ham, Shem, and Japheth and join the few that stood with Jesus while you experience eternal life and peace with our Lord Jesus. 

     I pray in Jesus name that children can be like Ham, Shem, and Japheth and support their parents who serve our Lord Jesus. Children, when your parents attend church, attend church with your parents. When your parents witness Jesus everywhere, help witness Jesus to lost souls everywhere with your parents. Don't be like Eli's sons (wicked Hophni and Phinehas) who disobeyed and withstood their father Eli by laying with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation (1 Samuel 2:22). The sins of Hophni and Phinehas led to Eli's death, their death, and the loss of the ark of God. Don't be like Samuel's sons (wicked Joel and Abiah) where according to 1 Samuel 8:2-3 And his (Samuel's) sons walked not in his ways but turned aside after lucre and took bribes and perverted judgment. This created rebellion in Israel and Saul becoming king against God's will.

People In The Bible That Stood With The Preacher, God's Word, and Jesus

Join These Few That Stood With Jesus

4) Elisha

     Next we see Elisha who stood with Elijah, God's Word, and Jesus. Elijah told Elisha if you see me when I get caught up in God's chariot to heaven, you'll receive a double portion blessing. Elisha stood with Elijah and followed Elijah everywhere at Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho, and Jordan (2 Kings 2:1-13). When they both slept, Elisha put his hand on Elijah's arm and if Elisha felt Elijah's arm move, Elisha would awake and jump up so he kept seeing when Elijah got caught up in the chariot. And when swing low sweet chariot happened, Elisha saw Elijah go up to heaven in the chariot and received the double portion blessing. 

     Like Elisha, if you join the few that stood with Jesus, you'll receive a double portion blessing that is exceeding abundantly above all that you ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 promises Now unto Him (Jesus) that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Like Elisha, daily abide and keep living for Jesus and you can receive anything you pray for because your requests will be in the perfect will of God. Jesus promised us at John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

Stand With Jesus Because Jesus Will Always Stand With You

     For my final thought today stand with Jesus because Jesus will always stand with you. Like Paul. christians can say 2 Timothy 4:17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me and strengthened me that by me the preaching might be fully known and that all the Gentiles might hear and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. If we stand with Jesus we can always be comforted that Jesus will always stand with us. Jesus promises at Hebrews 13:5 I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. Jesus also promises at Matthew 28:20 Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Now rejoice and proclaim 2 Timothy 4:18 And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me unto His heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 

     And when we proclaim everywhere that I'm on the Lord's side, we can rejoice and claim the promise of 2 Timothy 2:11 that says It is a faithful saying, For if we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him; If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will deny us; If we believe not, yet He abideth faithful; He cannot deny Himself. 

     Say the following three scriptures to give you strength when you suffer for Jesus. These scriptures will give you strength and peace to overcome the troubles of this world. Romans 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction which is but for a moment worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day. 

     I pray in Jesus name that this bible study blesses multitudes all over this earth 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) 604-7133. Till we all meet again soon to lift up our Lord Jesus, everyone have a blessed day in Jesus name.