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Eph 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Eph 6:13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14 Stand firm therefore, …15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; (NAS unless indicated; Highlighting by MEM)

The history of the birth, life, actions, death, resurrection, ascension and doctrines of Jesus Christ; or a revelation of the grace of God to fallen man through a mediator, including the character, actions, and doctrines of Christ, with the whole scheme of salvation, as revealed by Christ and his apostles. This gospel is said to have been preached to Abraham, by the promise, "in thee shall all nations be blessed." Gal 3:8.

ISBE: (edited)

gos'-pel (to euaggelion): The word gospel is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word which meant "the story concerning God." In the New Testament the Greek word euaggelion, means "good news." It proclaims tidings of deliverance. - It means a gift from God. It is the proclamation of the forgiveness of sins and sonship with God restored through Christ. It means remission of sins and reconciliation with God. The gospel is not only a message of salvation, but also the instrument through which the Holy Spirit works (Ro 1:16).

- "the gospel of God," (Rom 1:1; 1Thess 2:2; 1Thess 2:9; 1Ti 1:11).

- "the gospel of Christ" (Mark 1:1; Rom 1:16; Rom 15:19; 1Cor 9:12; 1Cor 9:18; Gal 1:7).

- "the gospel of the grace of God" (Ac 20:24);

- "the gospel of peace" (Eph 6:15);

- "the gospel of your salvation" (Eph 1:13);

- "the glorious gospel" (2Co 4:4 KJV).

Vine NT: (edited)

[ A-1,Noun,G2098, euangelion ]

Ephesians 6:15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

And your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of peace. The Gospel is so called, because it makes men to be of peaceable tempers and behavior, and gives peace to distressed minds: it directs the way to eternal peace, and publishes peace made by the blood of Christ… the word ετοιμασια signifies a "base", or foundation; and so it is used by the Septuagint interpreters on Zec 5:11; and here it designs a firm and solid knowledge of the Gospel, as it publishes peace by Jesus Christ, which yields a sure foundation for the Christian soldier to set his foot upon, and stand fast on…

The Gospel is termed the Gospel of peace, because it establishes peace between God and man, and proclaims peace and good will to the universe…

BWE Eph 6:14 You have the good news of peace. Wear that like shoes on your feet.

CJB Eph 6:15 and wear on your feet the readiness that comes from the Good News of shalom.

ESV Eph 6:15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.

NLT Eph 6:15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News, so that you will be fully prepared.

RSV Eph 6:15 and having shod your feet with the equipment of the gospel of peace;

Isa 9:6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.

Isa 52:7 How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"

Isa 26:12 LORD, Thou wilt establish peace for us, Since Thou hast also performed for us all our works.

Isa 48:22 "There is no peace for the wicked," says the LORD.

Isa 59:8 JPS The way of peace they know not, and there is no right in their goings; they have made them crooked paths, whosoever goeth therein doth not know peace.

(3) Inward peace was the portion of the righteous who trusted in God … Ps 4:8; Ps 85:8, "He will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints".

(4) Peace was to be sought and followed by the righteous (Ps 34:14, "Seek peace, and pursue it"; Zech 8:16; Zech 8:19, "Love truth and peace").

(5) Peace should be a prominent feature of the Messianic times (Isa 2:4; Isa 9:6, "Prince of Peace"; Isa 11:6; Ezek 34:25; Mic 4:2-4; Zech 9:10).

(1) The gospel in Christ is a message of peace from God to men (Luke 2:14; Acts 10:36, "preaching .... peace by Jesus Christ"). It is "peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ," in Ro 5:1; the King James Version 10:15; peace between Jew and Gentile (Eph 2:14-15); an essential element in the spiritual kingdom of God (Ro 14:17).

(2) It is to be cherished and followed by Christians. Jesus exhorted His disciples, "Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace one with another" (Mr 9:50); Paul exhorts, "Live in peace: and the God of love and peace shall be with you" (2Co 13:11).

(3) God is therefore "the God of peace," the Author and Giver of all good (e.g. Rom 15:33; Rom 16:20; 2Thess 3:16, etc., "the Lord of peace"). "Peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" is a common apostolic wish or salutation (1Cor 1:3; 2Cor 1:2, etc.).

(4) We have also "peace" as a greeting (Matt 10:13; Luke 10:5); the Lord's own greeting to His disciples was "Peace be unto you" (Luke 24:36; John 20:19; John 20:21; John 20:26), and ere He left them He gave them specially His blessing of "Peace" (John 14:27); we have also frequently "Go in peace" (Mark 5:34; Luke 7:50).

Gen 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27 And God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.

Gen 2:17 but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you shall surely die."

Gen 3:22 Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, lest he stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live forever" -- 23 therefore the LORD God sent him out from the garden of Eden, to cultivate the ground from which he was taken. 24 So He drove the man out; and at the east of the garden of Eden He stationed the cherubim, and the flaming sword which turned every direction, to guard the way to the tree of life.

Rom 7:5 For while we were in the flesh, the sinful passions… were at work in the members of our body to bear fruit for death.

Gen 3:15 (To the Serpent) And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel."

Romans 10:15 …Just as it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring glad tidings of good things!"

Next time we will continue with Gospel of peace and our calling and how - we ‘His People’ should in every aspect reflect the nature and values of the ‘Prince of Peace’ to all, in every way, at all times.

Matt 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…

Ps 29:11 The LORD will give strength to His people; The LORD will bless His people with peace.

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Proverbs 3:1 … But let your heart keep my commandments; 2 … And peace they will add to you.

Proverbs 3:13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding.

Proverbs 3:17 Her ways [wisdom] are pleasant ways, And all her paths are peace.

Proverbs 12:20 … [the] counselors of peace have joy.

Proverbs 16:7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

YHVH lead us in Your paths of righteousness for the peace we desire is from You

Phil 4:6 NLT Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Thank You Yeshua for releasing us from our bondage of sin and giving us the blessed hope of you Kingdom.

1. Complete the Beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will…"
2. Prior to 1 Samuel, what made Israel different from other nations?
3. On which hill in Athens did the Apostle Paul preach?
4. Why were the Sadducees especially opposed to the apostles’ teaching?
5. What was Jacob’s name changed to?
6. Who led the Israelites over the Jordan River?
7. Who said, "I am a Hebrew and I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land"?

(Lessons from humility and happiness)

2Cor 12:9 And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 10 Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

Father, in the face of persecutions and difficulties we also, in all humility, have access to Your grace and peace.

Oh the beauty of the Psalmist’ prayers knowing YHVH hears the earnest prayers of His people and grants peace.

Ps 17:1 A Prayer of David . Hear a just cause, O LORD, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my judgment come forth from Thy presence; Let Thine eyes look with equity.

Ps 17:3 Thou hast tried my heart; Thou hast visited me by night; Thou hast tested me and dost find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress. 4 As for the deeds of men, by the word of Thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent. 5 My steps have held fast to Thy paths. My feet have not slipped.

Ps 17:6 I have called upon Thee, for Thou wilt answer me, O God; Incline Thine ear to me, hear my speech. 7 Wondrously show Thy lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Thy right hand From those who rise up against them.

YHVH, just to walk in Your paths, to receive your wonderful lovingkindness and the peace of Your presence.

Do you see God’s hand in your daily life? He is with you always perfecting that which concerns you. Even if you are not aware of it at the time, have you ever looked back and realized that the events of your day worked out better than could be explained by random chance and known that He must have been involved? You are right about this. Therefore take the time to review your day so that you may understand what really happened and give Him thanks for it. This will encourage you and strengthen your faith and confidence in Him. If you do this it will also improve your ability to be aware of His presence and intervention in the moment.  (Adopted from a blog post by Dale Cresap)

Have not I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. (Josh 1:9)

Material in this section is based on various prayer diaries.

If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around the banks will deprive the people of all property - until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered." 

 John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of the brightest minds in the nation at that time. He made this statement: "This is perhaps the assembly of the most intelligence ever to gather at one time in the White House with the exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

12. I am the LIGHT of the world: he that followeth Me...shall have the Light of Life.
(John 8:12).

13. The Name of the LORD is a STRONG tower. (Proverbs 18:10).

14. They drank of that spiritual ROCK that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.
(1 Cor 10:4)

Have a good day!

Thanksgiving Proclamation
President George Washington
City of New York, October 3, 1789

 Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me "to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

Now therefore I do recommend and assign Thursday the 26th day of November next to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be. That we may then all unite in rendering unto him our sincere and humble thanks, for his kind care and protection of the People of this country previous to their becoming a Nation, for the signal and manifold mercies, and the favorable interpositions of his providence, which we experienced in the course and conclusion of the late war, for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty, which we have since enjoyed, for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and diffusing useful knowledge and in general for all the great and various favors which he hath been pleased to confer upon us.

And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech him to pardon our national and other transgressions, to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually, to render our national government a blessing to all the People, by constantly being a government of wise, just and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed, to protect and guide all Sovereigns and Nations (especially such as have shown kindness unto us) and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord. To promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and Us, and generally to grant unto all Mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as he alone knows to be best.

Since we have come upon the time of year wherein we consider the many things we ought to be thankful for, I thought it appropriate that in my letter to you we would discuss thankfulness, and how we go about having a grateful heart. Although more could be written on the topic, I’ve decided to limit myself, and break down the process of coming to that place wherein we are thankful and grateful to God for His many blessings into three steps.

Romans 1:20-21, "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts and their foolish hearts were darkened."

Job 2:10, "But he said to her, ‘you speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?’ In all this Job did not sin with his lips."

Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

Those who cook up stories usually find themselves in hot water

You can’t change the direction of the wind, but you can adjust your sails

One pleasure of retirement is that you never have to be in a hurry; one of its regrets is wondering why you ever were

Live so that when they check your footprints on the sands of time, they won’t find only the marks of a heel

Good, better, best-never let it rest until the good is better and the better best

The Lord said to Moses: "If anyone sins and is unfaithful to the Lord by deceiving his neighbor about something entrusted to him or left in his care or stolen, or if he cheats him, or if he finds lost property and lies about it, or if he swears falsely, or if he commits any such sin that people may do - when he thus sins and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or what was entrusted to him, or the lost property he found, or whatever it was he swore falsely about. He must make restitution in full, add a fifth of the value to it and give it all to the owner on the day he presents his guilt offering. And as a penalty he must bring to the priest, that is, to the Lord, his guilt offering, a ram from the flock, one without defect and of the proper value. In this way the priest will make atonement for him before the Lord, and he will be forgiven for any of these things he did that made him guilty" (Leviticus 6:1-7; ESV).

King David understood the spiritual implications of wrongdoing. When he confessed his sins of adultery and murder he prayed, "Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight" (Psalm 51:6 [English: 51:4]). Under the New Covenant, even though the sacrificial requirements are fulfilled through the Messiah, like David, we still need to admit our wrongdoings to God in order to maintain intimate fellowship with him. We read, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).

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Blessed be YHVH (Genesis 14:20 And blessed be God Most High…)

1. Be shown mercy - Matthew 5:7

2. Israel was not ruled by a King - 1 Samuel 8:5

3. The Areopagus - Acts 17:22

4. They did not believe in the resurrection of the dead - Acts 23:8

5. Israel - Genesis 32:28

6. Joshua - Joshua 3:9-17

7. Jonah - Jonah 1:7,9