Small Bible Facts

Jehovah derives from the Hebrew letters YHVH. Ancient Jews regarded this name as being too sacred to even speak. Instead, they used Adonai, which means 'my Lord.' This is a humungous difference from the way most of us consider His name to be sacred.

'God' in ancient times was 'Elohim.' It indicates His omnipotence, and emphasizes His care and personal concern for His creation and His intimate and close relationship to it.

Jesus was more closely pronounced 'Yeshua'. He was Jewish, with a Jewish/Hebrew name. His name has been translated into other names, with 'Jesus' probably being the most recognized. 'Yeshua' means 'Salvation', and was translated into its literal meaning, instead of the actual name.

Numbers	Meaning Implied
3	trinity
4	corners of the earth
5	grace
7	completion, perfection
10	perfection
666	the false trinity
777	the perfect trinity
888	Father, Son & Holy Ghost

The longest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 119. The Bible's longest chapter is about the Bible; almost every verse is a tribute to the power, profit, marvel, and dignity of Jehovah's precious Word. The shortest verse in the Bible is John 11:35. It states, "Jesus wept." The middle chapter of the Bible is Psalm 117. Its message is to "praise the Lord."

The Old Testament prophecies nearly 300 times of Jesus' first coming. The New Testament prophecies nearly 300 times of Jesus' 2nd coming.

The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch (Acts 11:26). This was initially an attempt to laugh at us for following a dead man.

Concerning prophesies, the Old Testament is the New Testament concealed and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.

The Old Testament contains 613 commandments and laws; 365 are negative and 248 are positive. Those who think that all teaching and preaching must be only positive would not have been pleased with Moses and the Hebrew prophets.

In Old Testament times, men walked around with Deuteronomy 6:4 written down, attached to a headband, and worn on the forehead or arm.

Hades is where departed spirits reside between death and final judgement. It has 2 sides for Paradise (for comfort and rest) and torments.

During the Mosaic age, the Levites (Aaron's descendants) were given the duty of the priesthood. Once a year the high priest had to enter the Holy of Holies in order for the sins of the Israelites to be forgiven. Before entering the Holy of Holies, this high priest had to already be forgiven of his sins. He also had to have a string tied to him in which someone outside of the room had to hold on to the other side of. If the high priest did not have his sins forgiven before entering the Holy of Holies, the Lord would strike him dead on the spot. The purpose of the string was so that his dead body could be dragged out of the Holy of Holies, because no one else could enter therein.

In Psalm 119:11 we have the greatest thing on earth (God's Word) laid up in the greatest human vessel (man's heart) with the greatest result (the determined avoidance of sin).

Scripture is profitable in 4 ways:

1. It teaches us.
2. It tells us when we are wrong.
3. It corrects us when we sin.
4. It gives instructions in righteousness.

1. We are to look back to Calvary.
2. We are to look inwardly. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. (1 Corinthians 11:28)
3. We are to look forward to His 2nd coming.

The Isrealites referred to the manifest presence of God as the skekinah glory of God.

Roman Catholicism had its first universal pope in the year 606. This happened after the rules of the eldership were changed by man and one of the elders became more powerful than the others. Elders were never intended to rule over more than one congregation.

The wisest man of all time, King Solomon, was very promiscuous and actually let his many wives and concubines cause him to serve other God's in his latter days.

Leaven is used to symbolize sin in the Old Testament. The New Testament uses the word to symbolize malice and wickedness, in contrast to sincerity and truth.

Offering	Meaning Implied
grain/meat offering	Done as a gift presented to God as an act of worship. Surprisingly, it was the one offering that did NOT consist of meat. In Hebrew, the word translated 'meat' is 'present.' Because this offering was the product of the soil and the result of human labor, it symbolized the consecration to God of the fruit of one's labor. Its different ingredients symbolized the Holy Spirit, prayer and praise, and the eternal covenant relationship between the worshiper and God.
sin offering	Done for a sin of omission, or for a sin done through ignorance. The sin offering was not a voluntary sacrifice. Read Leviticus 2.
peace offering	Given for fellowship. Part of this offering was laid on the altar and burned as a gift to the Lord, part was given to the priest, and the remainder was eaten by the worshiper. This offering expressed not only glory, peace and gratitude, but also sharing, joint participation, fellowship and friendship.
burnt offering	Expressed dedication. The term is meant to signify 'that which ascends to Yahweh.' The entire sacrifice was consumed by fire on the altar. Thus, the Israelite was taught that entire consecration is essential to true worship.

the Woes of Revelations
1 Woe	Repent! The kingdom is at hand.
2 Woes	Get your stuff right. I'm on the the way.
3 Woes	Its too late to repent. I'm here! This one is meant to save man and punish satan.

Names for God	Meaning Implied
El Roi (Genesis 16:13)	God who sees
El Shaddai (Genesis 17:1)	the Almighty, All-Sufficient God
Jehovah-Jireh (Genesis 22:14)	The LORD will provide.
El Elohe Israel (Genesis 33:20)	the God of Israel
El Bethel (Genesis 35:7)	the house of God
Jehovah-Elohay (Exodus 15:2)	the LORD my God
Jehovah-Rapha (Exodus 15:26)	the LORD who heals
Jehovah-Nissi (Exodus 17:15)	The LORD will protect; He is my banner.
Jehovah M'Kaddesh (Exodus 31:13)	the LORD that sanctifies you
Jehovah-Eloheenu (Deuteronomy 6:4)	the LORD our God
Jehovah-Shalom (Judges 6:24)	The LORD is peace.
Jehovah-Ra-ah (Psalm 23:1)	The LORD is my shepherd.
Jah (Psalm 68:4)	the LORD
Jehovah-Hoseenu (Psalm 95:6)	the LORD our maker
Jehovah-Gmolah (Isaiah 35:4)	the LORD of recompenses
Jehovah-Sabaoth (Isaiah 51:15)	the LORD of hosts
Jehovah-Tsidkenu (Jeremiah 23:6)	the LORD our righteousness
Jehovah-Makkeh (Ezekiel 7:9)	the LORD who strikes
Jehovah-Shammah (Ezekiel 48:35)	The LORD is present.
Alleluia (Revelation 19:4)	Praise Yahweh.
Adir	Strong One
Adon Olam	Master of the World
YHWH Tzevaot	God of the Universe
Avinu Malkeinu	Our Father, Our King
Boreh	the Creator
Ehiyeh sh'Ehiyeh	'I Am That I Am' OR 'I Shall Prove To Be What I Shall Prove To Be'
Elohei Avraham, Elohei Yitzchak ve Elohei Ya`aqov	God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob
El ha-Gibbor	'God the hero' or 'God the strong one'
Emet	Truth
E'in Sof	Endless, Infinite
Ro'eh Yisra'el	Shepherd of Israel
Ha-Kaddosh, Baruch Hu	The Holy One, Blessed be He
Kaddosh Israel	Holy One of Israel
Melech Malchei ha-Melachim	King of King of Kings to express superiority to the earthly rulers title
Hamakom	the Omnipresent
Magen Avraham	Shield of Abraham
Ribbono shel 'Olam	Master of the World
Tzur Israel	Rock of Israel
Elyon	Most High

Breakdown of Old and New Testament

Prayer is conditional. Prayer . .

• . . is to be directed to God (Matthew 6:9).
• . . is for God's children, not for alien sinners.
• . . must be prayed in faith (Mark 11:24; James 1:5).
• . . must be in accordance with the will of God (1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 26:39,42).
• . . must be prayed persistently (Luke 18:7).
• . . must be in Christ's name (John 14:13).
• . . Prayers should be prayed in the deepest of reverence.