Today’s readings – Jun 18:-
NEW TESTAMENT: Acts 4:1-22
OLD TESTAMENT: Nehemiah 10,11
– Begin of daily reading for Jun 18 – Day 170
NEW TESTAMENT
Acts 4:1-22
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Peter and John before the Council
4 And as they spake unto (spoke to) the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,
(NOTE: Sadducee = A member of a Jewish sect or party of the time of Yeshua Ha-Mashiach that denied the resurrection of the dead, the existence of spirits, and the obligation of oral tradition, emphasizing acceptance of the written Law alone)
2 Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus (Yeshua) the resurrection from the dead.
(NOTE: resurrect = Restore a dead person to life)
3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide (evening).
4 Howbeit (But) many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand (5,000) .
5 And it came to pass on the morrow (the next day), that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
(NOTE: scribes = Jewish learned leaders trained to write and teach the Torah, the law of God)
6 And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred (relatives) of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye (you) done this?
8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit), said unto them, Ye (You) rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent (disabled) man, by what means he is made whole (well);
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ (Yeshua Ha-Mashiach) of Nazareth, whom ye (you) crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole (by the authority and power of Yeshua] this man stands here before you in good health).
(NOTE: crucify = Put someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment for criminals)
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of (rejected by) you builders, which is become the head of the corner (the chief cornerstone).
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned (uneducated) and ignorant men, they marvelled (were amazed); and they took knowledge of them (and began to recognize), that they had been with Jesus (Yeshua).
14 And beholding (seeing) the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred (discussed) among themselves,
16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath (has) been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it (For the fact that an extraordinary miracle has taken place through them is public knowledge and clearly evident to all the residents of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it).
17 But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth (again) to no man in this name.
18 And they called them, and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus (Yeshua).
19 But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto (pay attention to) you more than unto God, judge ye (you).
20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.
22 For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed (shown).
OLD TESTAMENT
Nehemiah 10
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The People Agree to Obey (continuation)
10 Now those that sealed were, Nehemiah, the Tirshatha, the son of Hachaliah, and Zidkijah,
2 Seraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah,
3 Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,
4 Hattush, Shebaniah, Malluch,
5 Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
6 Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
7 Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
8 Maaziah, Bilgai, Shemaiah: these were the priests.
9 And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;
10 And their brethren (brothers), Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,
11 Micha, Rehob, Hashabiah,
12 Zaccur, Sherebiah, Shebaniah,
13 Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.
14 The chief of the people; Parosh, Pahathmoab, Elam, Zatthu, Bani,
15 Bunni, Azgad, Bebai,
16 Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,
17 Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur,
18 Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,
19 Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
20 Magpiash, Meshullam, Hezir,
21 Meshezabeel, Zadok, Jaddua,
22 Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
23 Hoshea, Hananiah, Hashub,
24 Hallohesh, Pileha, Shobek,
25 Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
26 And Ahijah, Hanan, Anan,
27 Malluch, Harim, Baanah.
The Vow of the People
28 And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters (gatekeepers), the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves from the people of the lands unto the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, every one having knowledge, and having understanding;
29 They clave to their brethren (joined with their fellow Israelites brothers), their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God’s law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes;
30 And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, not take their daughters for our sons:
31 And if the people of the land bring ware or any victuals (bring merchandise or any grain) on the sabbath day to sell, that we would not buy it of them on the sabbath, or on the holy day: and that we would leave the seventh year, and the exaction (demand) of every debt.
32 Also we made ordinances for us, to charge ourselves yearly with the third part of a shekel for the service of the house of our God;
33 For the shewbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.
34 And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the Lord our God, as it is written in the law:
35 And to bring the firstfruits of our ground, and the firstfruits of all fruit of all trees, year by year, unto the house of the Lord:
36 Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God:
37 And that we should bring the firstfruits of our dough, and our offerings, and the fruit of all manner of trees, of wine and of oil, unto the priests, to the chambers of the house of our God; and the tithes of our ground unto the Levites, that the same Levites might have the tithes in all the cities of our tillage.
38 And the priest the son of Aaron shall be with the Levites, when the Levites take tithes: and the Levites shall bring up the tithe of the tithes unto the house of our God, to the chambers, into the treasure house.
39 For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, unto the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.
Nehemiah 11
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The People Occupy Jerusalem
11 And the rulers of the people dwelt (lived) at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell (live) in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell (live) in other cities.
2 And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell (live) at Jerusalem.
3 Now these are the chief of the province that dwelt (lived) in Jerusalem: but in the cities of Judah dwelt (lived) every one in his possession in their cities, to wit (namely), Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants.
4 And at Jerusalem dwelt (lived) certain of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjamin. Of the children of Judah; Athaiah the son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalaleel, of the children of Perez;
5 And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Colhozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni.
6 All the sons of Perez that dwelt (lived) at Jerusalem were four hundred threescore and eight (468) valiant (brave) men.
7 And these are the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jesaiah.
8 And after him Gabbai, Sallai, nine hundred twenty and eight (928).
9 And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city.
10 Of the priests: Jedaiah the son of Joiarib, Jachin.
11 Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, was the ruler of the house of God.
12 And their brethren (brothers) that did the work of the house were eight hundred twenty and two (822): and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchiah.
13 And his brethren (brothers), chief of the fathers, two hundred forty and two (242): and Amashai the son of Azareel, the son of Ahasai, the son of Meshillemoth, the son of Immer,
14 And their brethren (brothers), mighty men of valour (courage), an hundred twenty and eight: and their overseer was Zabdiel, the son of one of the great men.
15 Also of the Levites: Shemaiah the son of Hashub, the son of Azrikam, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Bunni;
16 And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God.
17 And Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, was the principal to begin the thanksgiving in prayer: and Bakbukiah the second among his brethren (brothers), and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
18 All the Levites in the holy city were two hundred fourscore and four (284).
19 Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon, and their brethren (brothers) that kept the gates, were an hundred seventy and two (172).
20 And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance.
21 But the Nethinims dwelt (lived) in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims.
22 The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God.
23 For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.
24 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king’s hand in all matters concerning the people.
25 And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof,
26 And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet,
27 And at Hazarshual, and at Beersheba, and in the villages thereof,
28 And at Ziklag, and at Mekonah, and in the villages thereof,
29 And at Enrimmon, and at Zareah, and at Jarmuth,
30 Zanoah, Adullam, and in their villages, at Lachish, and the fields thereof, at Azekah, and in the villages thereof. And they dwelt (lived) from Beersheba unto the valley of Hinnom.
31 The children also of Benjamin from Geba dwelt (lived) at Michmash, and Aija, and Bethel, and in their villages.
32 And at Anathoth, Nob, Ananiah,
33 Hazor, Ramah, Gittaim,
34 Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
35 Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.
36 And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin.
– End of daily reading for Jun 18 – Day 170
> COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW BOOK (New Testament): Nil
BOOK OVERVIEW (New Testament): Acts (28 Chapters) (Original language: Greek)
Timeline: Between AD 61 and 64
Author: The apostle Luke.
Objective / Purpose: Luke wrote this book to describe what transpired after Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) resurrection. He also described the development of Christianity. Luke was a Gentile doctor who traveled with Paul.
Audience / Attendees / Spectators / Listeners: Although addressed to Theophilus, it is meant for all followers of Jesus (Yeshua).
> COMMENCEMENT OF A NEW BOOK (Old Testament): Nil
BOOK OVERVIEW (Old Testament): Nehemiah (13 Chapters) (Original language: Hebrew)
Timeline: Between 445 and 420 B.C.
Author: Not known. Possibly Ezra.
Objective / Purpose: The story of Jerusalem’s restoration and Israel’s return from Babylonian captivity was carried over into this book. Nehemiah left Susa in Elam and went to Jerusalem in Judah to oversee the reconstruction of the city walls by the Jews. He was the governor of Judah.
Audience / Attendees / Spectators / Listeners: The Returned People of Judah from Babylonian Exile.
> TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READINGS OVERVIEW:-
NEW TESTAMENT:-
Acts 4:1-22:-
1) Peter and John before the Council
OLD TESTAMENT:-
Nehemiah 10:-
1) The People Agree to Obey (continuation)
2) The Vow of the People
Nehemiah 11:-
1) The People Occupy Jerusalem
> TODAY’S READING TOPICS (New Testament): Acts 4:1-22: 1) Peter and John before the Council
> TODAY’S READING TOPICS (Old Testament): Nehemiah 10,11: 1) The People Agree to Obey (continuation) 2) The Vow of the People 3) The People Occupy Jerusalem
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crucify meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: crucify = Put someone to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient punishment for criminals)
resurrect meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: resurrect = Restore a dead person to life)
Sadducee meaning in the Bible
(NOTE: Sadducee = A member of a Jewish sect or party of the time of Jesus Christ (Yeshua Ha-Mashiach) that denied the resurrection of the dead, the existence of spirits, and the obligation of oral tradition, emphasizing acceptance of the written Law alone)
THE ORGINAL HEBREW NAME OF THE MESSIAH
The video below is done by a Jewish Hebrew language lady teacher. Her name is Ayelet. She is born and raised in Israel. Hebrew is her native language. In this video, we will be able to learn the correct pronunciation of the Messiah’s original name in Hebrew:-
VIDEO: Jesus – Yeshua in Hebrew – Hebrew Word of the Day (59 secs) – by The WORD in HEBREW
In Hebrew: מָשִׁיחַ (H4899) = Mashiach = Messiah (English) / Anointed One
In Hebrew (full name): יְהוֹשׁוּעַ הַמָשִׁיחַ = Yahushua Ha-Mashiach = Yahushua The Anointed One. NOTE: Yeshua יֵשׁוּעַ (H3442 = He will save) is a shortened form of Yehoshooah / Yahushua יְהוֹשׁוּעַ (H3091 = God / Yah saves). Yahushua as spelt in this manner depicts that the Messiah came in the name of His Father, Yah יה / יָהּ (H3050) as in John 5:43).
In Greek = Christos
In English = Christ = Messiah = Anointed One
GUIDE TO BE A BELIEVER / TO BE SAVED
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