The holy meme Bible created by the Almighty Shrek himself.
Basically, I'm translating the bible to meme language.
Enjoy!

Chapter 5
The sweet taste of hypocrisy
 
Texas was a fine place to eliminate morons from the human experience. But first, a final test to see if he was correct about his powers. 
Nom was driving a stolen car. He needed to get off the road and get some sleep, before he was forced to test his powers against the might of the Texas Highway Patrol. He saw the glowing sign of the Grand Hyatt ahead. It was next to a municipal airport. 
How perfect. He thought. I'll dump the stolen car in the long-term parking lot, get a rental, and then check in for some sleep. Who knows? Perhaps I will find an ideal lab rat along the way.
Nom pulled into the parking lot and rented a luggage carrousel. Loading his gear, he left the lot ticket in the stolen car, and walked into the airport. Conveniently, a trash can by the door accepted the keys to Tripp's father's car. 
Thanks to the Patriot Act, Nom knew that he wouldn't have a choice but to register the rental in his own name—a convincing fake ID would take too much time. The woman at the counter for Enterprise Rental quickly had him on the road in a late model Ford Fusion. Since Nom was from another state, it was easy to claim he had just flown in for the week. Why, if the feds checked out his little fib, they would see that he did have cousins in the area. The flight bit could be seen as an oversight by an airport worker.

 

Nom knew he would need to do a number of experiments to get even a basic idea as to the scope of his powers. He could kill, but could he simply maim? Could he reverse one of his wishes, or alter it? Was there a range limit to his gift? His efforts to study that last one with Tripp had not exactly been precise. Could he eliminate multiple people at one time, or could he only effect one? Was there a limit on how gruesome a death he could inflict, or on how slow of a death?
The irony was that the power of death made Nom feel alive for the first time in years. Probably since around the time that he had lost his faith and become an atheist. The old saying, ignorance is bliss, is only true if you are ignorant of your ignorance. 
Nom had once been ignorant of the fact that there was no god. In his upbringing, Nom had been taught that the King James version of the Bible, and it alone, was the answer. Whether it be the pocket copy he carried, or the study Bible on his night stand, that book was literally the user manual to the universe, written by the coder who had engineered everything, and who was actively in control to that very moment. 
Any answer he needed was simply a Strong's Concordance search, or a browse through the Spurgeon or Scofield Commentary away. What need was there to know anything, or even think for himself, when it was all just a few pages away?
Christianity was easy: simply blindly believe. Reject the information reality fed you, and obey regardless of the consequences. After all, the afterlife was the real life. Atheism was hard, the consequences were real, and the answers had to be won rather than simply given. Faith was easy, just be a good little robot, and do what the bronze age myth told you to do. Knowledge and reality had to be studied and interpreted through reason. It was back breaking never ending work. 
Nom put in a reasonable start and effort at being a good atheist. He obsessively self-educated himself. After getting two undergrad degrees, a masters, and studying for a second one, he admitted to himself that he was miserable. 
What was the point? What could he possibly accomplish, regardless of his credentials? Nom's great dream was to start a national movement to finally crush religion through its greatest weakness, children. Nom wanted a law, one that made it so that no child could ever be brain washed into a cult as he had been. True freedom was not freedom of religion, but freedom from religion. All children would be legally entitled to a public, secular education, regardless of their parents' wishes. No child would even be exposed to religion until they were an adult and could legally consent. In Nom's mind, religious educators were worse than pedophiles. They did not only defiled the bodies of children, but they destroyed young growing minds.
It was a task that Nom threw himself into. For a while it seemed that the American people were ready to potentially embrace a change of this magnitude. The Affordable Care Act was passed, the first black President of the United States was elected, and for the first time in US history almost a quarter of the population identified as non-religious. In those moments, it actually looked as if the modern political dark ages of the US, started by Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon, were at an end. Nom took a minor civil service job to support himself while he completed his education. He would need government experience before he could found the non-for profit he dreamed of using to spearhead his vision.
Then the walls came tumbling down. For years the most ill-educated and moronic fools that the GOP could muster rallied the forces of the TEA Party. Behind the scenes, using their demented senior citizen activists, they managed to take over most of the municipal level governments in the US and use that power base to take over state level and national governments. 
Their average budget proposal called for a slash to social welfare programs for the neediest of Americans. Why should the US Government feed the people it impoverished? Mass incarceration, slashed regulation, gutted unions, an unlivable minimum wage—if this caused poverty who cared? After all, that same money could be spent on a wall. One that would remove twelve percent of the economy by deporting innocent people. Even better, it could be spent on new military toys, like aircraft carriers. The US already spent more than all of its allies and enemies combined, what was a bit more waste? Then they could take the rest, and give subsidies to corporate profits through tax cuts. 
Funnily enough, many of the Republican voters were themselves beneficiaries of the very programs they elected Republicans to eliminate. When newly elected Republicans tried to do exactly that, suddenly, their voters were in the media spotlight protesting. 
If the American populace could manage to vote in the most regressive regime since Herbert Hoover, what hope did Nom have of achieving his wish in even ten lifetimes? He could have gone to his grave a happy man knowing he had simply started the ball rolling on protecting minors from religion, but to work already knowing that the bet was a loser? Who could do that?
One of the turning points in his evangelical faith had been when he had discovered that having the faith of a mustard seed did not mean that he could literally levitate mountains. Most modern Christians would claim that Bible verses were metaphorical, but Nom had been raised to literally interpret the Bible. It was a soul crushing revelation that God was not a genie, with the Bible as his lamp. The election of 2016 crushed his faith in saving mankind just as thoroughly.
In many ways Nom had been slowly coming to the conclusion that the only way to save humanity was to cleanse it. The world was overpopulated, polluted, and corrupt. Morons bred like rabbits. The natural forces that had restrained the human population since it began had been curbed thanks to modern technology. In the US, Nom's native country, a cult had long existed that worshiped the common man. That same cult cursed learning and intelligence. The folk wisdom of a plumber about economics was somehow more valuable than someone with an actual degree in the subject.
What the US needed was an apocalypse. Nom was sure if the rest of the Western World would benefit from the same. The same trends that had destroyed the US were now appearing in Europe. The UK had voted to succeed from the EU, racist and anti-immigrant parties were on the rise in central Europe in a wave not seen since the 1930's, and regressive conservative parties were winning election after election. It was building to the same crescendo America had seen only a few short years before.
The woods around Nom's childhood home in northern Michigan were occasionally set on fire by the DNR. The native bird, Kirtland warblers, were only capable of breeding in the aftermath. Not that they needed ash and desolation; they needed a specific species of pine tree. Those trees were short-lived, and had a problem: their pine cones had a coating that had to be burned off before they released their seeds. No fire, no trees. No trees, no birds. 
Nom was convinced that the same must be true for humanity. He was not sure if he needed to burn down the whole forest, or just a grove, but humanity needed to lose a lot of stupid people so that its best and brightest could flourish without all the dead wood. 
Taking his rental car to the Grand Hyatt Nom checked in and decided to start experimenting…

Death, a Biography, is a fictional horror novel. It is crass, violent, profane, and not meant for the light hearted reader. Imagine living in a world surrounded by fools. For years your frustration grows, and no matter what you try to do you cannot free yourself from the preverbal ideocracy. Nom DePlume is just such a man, only one day he is granted the dearest wish of his heart. Nom, a grad student working as a truck driver is: intelligent, well educated, and the sort of person who always can find a reason to have a chip on his shoulder. One day while driving in Texas he finds that he has the ability to wish death on those he hates. Being scientifically minded, Nom proceeds to experiment searching out the scopes of his new found powers. He begins in Texas, a state he despises. As he moves on from each experiment, he picks his prey to match some facet of modern western life that he hates. Each receive a fate customized to match what Nom feels they did wrong. Nom then travels home to Michigan after initially defining his new role in life. In Michigan he uses his powers to settle a few old scores and family business. A run-in with an old friend convinces him that he is being selfish for not using his god like powers to better mold humanity. The end of the book sees him taking on the leader of the free world. Nom now personifying Death, learns that he has a true foe, Life.Nom will return.

In space, a person can be seen floating looking towards a green and blue planet .

James: is this really Dxd when seen through outer space. This body really feel nice I should thanks ORIGIN for the gift now where I should go according to ORIGIN now in this time except God no human being are born so I should just tour around the world.

when I enter the sky unexpectedly I saw a big castle like thing in the sky with my curiosity when I reach the place I saw man in mid thirties seeing me with curiosity.

James: Hello is this place built by you. Why the way I am James Lucifer can know who are you.

(Biblaic God POV)
When I was watching over the world I saw some one descend from space. When looked carefully he can be described a tall young man with well toned body which is unknowingly releasing a strong pressure which is more stronger ophis . he had a handsome which can make any valkary in Asgard fall in love him.
(POV END)  #I WILL CALL BIBLAIC GOD AS BIBLE.

Bible: Hello, myself Yehowah! nice to meet you. I had been living for long time are you new here sir I had never seen in you in this world sir.

James : well you can say that this world is made by friend . I m a Traveller so I thought it can make good place for travel. you can call me universal God.

hearing my answer cold chill run down in Bible god's body but he somehow remain in his poker face.
Bible: sir it is my honor to meet you what this planet have nothing to watch only some animals and humans . they can't gain interest to come here sir.

James: Bible you should stop calling me sir just treat me as your brother and still I want remain here to enjoy a care free life.
thats how I and Bible met each other.

TIME SKIP

after sometime I and Bible become good friends we travel every where in earth . he also teach human about church and God presence I never interfere his teaching as I don't want future to change completely. We meet other faction like in Japan, Shinto ,yokai . in Europe Norse faction really Thor and Loki really cute naughty children this I even become their best uncle.

first reaction of these faction that they got scared of my power they even wanted to surrender to me to which I politely decline and declare I don't want come into their affair they also gladly accept. 

Bible also made angels, archangel even give her second daughter Lucifer upon my name I was really happy that time. cute children every where 😍.

one day Lucifer and Gabriel came to me wanting show them my wing to which I gladly accepted.who can reject two cute lolis hehe..

James: now don't be impatient let go to Eden there I will show you. a few moments later

both girls are now having stars In  their eye seeing my beautiful God wings .they really like when sky turn red when my wings appeared they even ask Bible why there is no such phenomenon happen when display their wings.
hehe it really fun to spend time with young Lucifer and Gabriel.

the most shocking moment when one day ophis and great red both came to heaven to talk to me. it really don't similar how great red and ophis fight each other which was shown in series I think this is due to newly born great red who does not disturb ophis.

(Ophis in her cute loli form ask MC)
Ophis: what are you ? You feel familar but different and your power is above anyone i have seen ??
what is the reason you have come to my world are you trying to steal my Home??

(Hearing this I and Great Red facepalm ourselves! Great Red also looking towards me for answer.)
Great Red is also in her mature female form having a sexy curvious body which is cannot by one word i really think why Ophis who born 1st is less mature than Great Red who act more mature well whatever they both have there own charm. 🤤🤤

James: Hello I am James Lucifer or universal God after your father or creator. For some reason i will living here . so Take care of me 😇 say this i can seen different reactions from future wives.

(after listening me they replied at same time)
Ophis/GR: You know our father but how father had left our world long time ago. 

James: well your father or ORIGIN we are actually friends and I want to live an interest life so I get his permission to come . so now you knew I don't want to steal your home can you just stop staring me so intensely.

Ophis : ohh, what why father never after leaving. also this baka red had disturbing my  peace dimensional gap can you help me drive her away.

GR: Hey Ophis don't be that ride I am just touring around dimensional gap. I can't be sleeping all the day that is boring…

James : now now don't fight in heaven just for some small problem now anything I can do for you two beautiful lady's.

after both ophis and great red return to dimensional gap my rest of the day pass normal. some playing with Lucifer and Gabriel . training Michael, azzeal, Uriel etc.

@it is fandic but due to some error its type is change to novel.

All the credit for cover goes to artist! I don't own the cover.

DxD novel's is property of it's original author. all rights are reserved to him only ! except my characters!

our MC traveling through black hole which accidentally leads him to house of ORIGIN(creator God) who later become friend with him and Grant his wish to live in Dxd world. travel with OP MC in his adventurous life.

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WELCOME 

Have you ever read the entire Bible at least once? If you have, share how this experience affected your relationship with God & others. If you have not share what hinders you from doing so & what will you do to overcome that starting this week.

WORD

Acts 17:1-15 New International Version (NIV) says

In Thessalonica

17 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah," he said. 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few prominent women.

5 But other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd.[a] 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, shouting: "These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus." 8 When they heard this, the crowd and the city officials were thrown into turmoil. 9 Then they made Jason and the others post bond and let them go.

In Berea

10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 12 As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.

13 But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. 14 The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

One can make an eternal impact in the lives of others by studying the Bible, applying what you learned & teaching this to others.


2 Timothy 3:16-17 New International Version (NIV) says
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

that all Scripture is inspired by God & is useful teaching, rebuking, correcting & training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be equipped for every good work. This is why we need to study God's word, not merely for knowledge but for transformation.

STUDY GOD'S WORD

As we continue to study the Book of Acts, we follow Paul into chapter 17 where he engaged with all kinds of people that he encounters in his travels. The first place that Paul often went to in different cities was the synagogue. Here in Thessalonica, he gives an account of the Messiah, the promised deliverer of the Jews. Paul refers to the Old Testament to create a 'dialegomai'(Greek) or dialogue from the Scriptures. He explains that the Jesus Christ had to suffer & rise again, as written 


in Isaiah 53:5 New International Version (NIV) says

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
    he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
    and by his wounds we are healed.


& in Psalm 16:10-11 New International Version (NIV) says
10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
    nor will you let your faithful[a] one see decay.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Obviously, Paul studied Scriptures & knew what it says about the promised Messiah. Paul related ancient prophesy from Scripture to the historical event of Jesus death on the cross & His resurrection. Paul proclaimed Jesus with boldness & trusted the Lord for the outcome. Indeed, Paul would preach in the synagogue & would get beaten up after, yet he would do the same thing in the next city they would go to. He was not discouraged even if he faced opposition. He knew what his calling was, to preach the good news first to the Jews & then to the Gentiles. His calling was sure & getting beaten up & opposed to his face did not stop him from continuing on his mission. When you have an impact, you will have an uproar. In the things you are doing for God, are you experiencing an "uproar"? Doing God's work  might mean facing hostility from the very people you are trying to reach out to.

APPLY GOD'S WORD 

We must also check our eagerness in approaching God's word. Do you find the Bible bland & boring? Are you excited to encounter God in His word? 


Psalm 1:1-2 New International Version (NIV) says

BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the one
    who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
    or sit in the company of mockers,
2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord,
    and who meditates on his law day and night.

Though the Bible does not promise a life without problems it is a deep source which God uses to guide you in making wise decisions as you face life's difficulties & challenges. Apply what you learn from the Bible in your life even before you attempt to share it with others!

TEACH GOD'S WORD  

The next group of people that Paul engages within Acts 17, were the Bereans who were more open to Paul's teaching compared to the Thessalonians. In matters of discernment, we must be like the Jews in Berea who not only studied the Scriptures but also used this to examine what was being preached to them. In listening to preachers, we must have an unbiased eye & be opened to the truth that a preacher teaches but always go back to Scripture & check for ourselves what we heard from the preacher against what the Bible says. Is this how we view the speakers we encounter? With an unbiased eye but a discerning spirit? We need to be careful because there are many false teachers & many more will arise. Like Paul, are you willing to take a beating for something you believe in? It is so hard to teach what you do not believe in, so make sure that you know why you believe what you believe & teach. One of the greatest hindrances to God using you to teach others about the Bible is your unwillingness to apply God's word. Have a self-check, is your Bible knowledge making you arrogant? Beware that it does not, as 


1 Corinthians 8:1 New International Version (NIV)

Concerning Food Sacrificed to Idols

8 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that "We all possess knowledge." But knowledge puffs up while love builds up.

As one grows deeper in the knowledge of Christ & the Bible, one should be more understanding, loving & humble. Is this true for you? The Thessalonians did not accept Paul's teaching the first time & yet even with the initial resistance, a church was established in Thessalonica. Paul's commitment to teach God's word no matter the personal consequence to him, eventually bore much fruit. The Thessalonians became an example of how lives surrendered to Jesus can become a vibrant church. We too can be an example of how a surrendered life that studies, applies & teaches the Bible can be transformed because of Jesus Christ.

DISCUSSION QUESTION (PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANYMORE HERE YOUR PAST EXPERIENCE, BECAUSE WE ARE NOW AT THE PRESENT TIME)

1. Which part in this process you excel in & where you need help to improve on? 

Mia's answer: In this process I excel in teaching God's word, I need to help to improve in my studying God's word

Kathy's answer: I would excel in encoding in QuickBooks and Excel.  I also excel in issuing invoices.  I also excel in following up dues from the customers or clients.  I need to improve my character skills.  I should be more patient towards other people.  I should learn to control my emotions. 


2. How will you apply our lesson STUDY, APPLY & TEACH  to your next week of your life? 

Mia's answer: i will apply our lesson to my next week of my life

Kathy's answer: I would apply my lesson to my next week of my life by first reviewing my lessons and then study what's my weaknesses and strengths so I could improve them. 


3. To whom will you teach the Bible this week? 

Mia's answer: I will teach the Bible this week to the workshop I will volunteer

Kathy's answer: I would teach Bible to my online network in Toluna PH and webnovel by sharing our own ideas in this Devotional Time Session.


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Lists of thoughts... Random thoughts... (considered as communion to God Almighty!)

That night, Enoch was home with a pile of books next to his person, which he had borrowed from the library. By the dimly lit fire, he was reading on the history of the Kingdom of Flora, curious about its origins. After he had been reborn, he did not spend much time learning about the world and the happenings of the past eleven hundred years. Rather, he focused on the path to becoming a hero, which was currently the most prestigious and noble job in the world. 

In his past life, he also pursued the most prestigious and noble job in the world, the magician. Back then, before his time, magic was convoluted and confusing. The studies of magic were insubstantial and thus, powerful magicians held a great deal of prestige. It wasn't until Enoch revolutionized magic and created a complete system that magicians rose to prominence. 

Enoch was reading a book titled, "The Hero-Kings of Flora," which gave a brief introduction of all the Hero-Kings that had existed in Flora, past and present. 

While the academy touched upon the history of the Hero-Kings in Flora, they didn't go into exact detail. Enoch was curious just what kind of figures these peak existences were and so he decided to study up on them himself. The first person he looked for, though, was the current Hero-King, Mordred.

After looking up the page in the table of contents, he immediately turned to that page to see a portrait of Mordred, looking slightly younger.

"Hero-King Mordred," Enoch read in a soft voice, "Wait, he's only an acting Hero-King?! He's been in office for nine years!" Enoch was surprised. For as long as he could remember, Mordred had been the Hero-King, but he was only a temporary king?! Who is the current king then? Enoch turned the page back to see who was the actual Hero-King.

"Hero-King James," Enoch read, "Skilled in magics and the sword, he is the strongest Hero-King to ever exist so far. After the Third Hero War, he left Flora and there is no set timeframe of when he will return." Strongest Hero-King in existence?! This was an unfathomable type of person! Enoch wondered why he would go missing, but there were very little details about the Third Hero War. It was as if people did not want to talk about the events, or they knew very little of it. This raised some suspicions in Enoch. The world was becoming more and more mysterious since eleven hundred years ago. Enoch thought.

"He is also somebody who can use magic and swords." Enoch commented, just like him. It looked existences like him were still quite rare, even if there was a system of magic. It was understandable, after all. The pursuit of magic was a pursuit of the world's laws. One had to wholeheartedly dive into the study of magic. Somebody who has multitalented like King James were too rare, and would probably be considered sublime prodigies. Learning the sword was easy, but learning magic was difficult. 

Even with the simplified magic system that was created a little over eleven hundred years ago, it still stood that magic was an extremely complex area of study, after all. So much so that many of the top magicians at the time would focus on only one area of magic, such as fire magic, or thunder magic, or even water magic. Only the most wondrous prodigies and peak figures would be adept at multiple, or in even rarer cases, all magics. Enoch used to be the grandfather of magic, so it wasn't surprising that he had mastered every magic there was. Even then, it only fully completed the study of magic about two decades before he passed away.

With the knowledge of magic in his mind, Enoch had a shortcut to becoming a great and powerful hero. However, since he had already mastered magic, he would also learn how to fight in close combat in order to protect himself better. After all, powerful existences who were well versed in magic and physical combat were extremely rare. It was to the point where somebody like Hero-King James could be considered a top tier Hero.

As Enoch read more about James, he became more fascinated. He also become more aware of just how powerful the top tier Heroes were, and just what kind of people they were. He had underestimated the heroes of this age, but it was no matter, Enoch was essentially already halfway to the path of becoming a hero king. He was, after all, a master of magic. He only needed time to becoming a top tier magician, since the only thing he was currently lacking was his mana pool. He only needed to develop and train his mind more so that he would be able to use and store more mana at once. Other than that, he was already the best magician in existence!

Enoch read more about the other Hero-Kings for about a few hours before he went to bed. Michael wanted to meet up with them early tomorrow morning, so it was good to get some rest before the meeting.

The Era of Heroes ushered in after the First Hero slayed the Demon King, who plotted to destroy the world.

Nowadays, young heroes rise up to make the world a better place for friends, family, and love.

d@Xgj%F <***********@*****.org>
To: 2Lifw)r3<***********@****.com>, Ig4(3dl_d2 <***********@*******.com>
Dear Z and A,
I know you two have a lot on your plate. But I hope you find time to study this. I offered L to send him some of my sermon notes so that he can peruse it as it seems that giving him this information would be extremely beneficial for the future. But he rejected it.
He said that he would rather listen to me speak about it personally. Apparently, he wants to believe in it and given his intellectual bias, he may turn deaf ears to the lessons in my notes. He wanted to not only know of what I know but have a chance in believing and he hopes that listening to me would do far more benefit than just reading some letters. I understand his intentions. The best way to learn about something is to believe in it. So he suggested having a personal meeting. I'm wanted to conduct a Bible study but with the way things are now, I guess it will have to wait.
Z, I hope our previous discussions from so long ago, (it feels like it's been another lifetime, right?) have somehow created a foundation of belief. Perhaps what had happened to you is one of the miracles that the Almighty allowed. I firmly believe this. So I am hoping this letter would allow you to better understand what actions to take and that you could pass this information along to anyone who you think could help in this. You have been taking the right steps and I guess it would be attributed to our talks from long ago.
Anyway, here is the draft of a conference message I've prepared to give on one of our upcoming Bible Conferences. Perhaps this may give you some insight on what to do with your life and how you can be of benefit to the lives of others.
Also, that kid from Psalms 1 might also benefit from reading this. I have a feeling that he wouldn't want to attend a Bible study hosted by me because of our 'conflicting' methods.
Best regards,
Calvin Luther Eagle Senior Pastor at Grace From God Ministries
1 Attached File
A Study on Typology (I will be discussing more of this during the Bible Study and explain the key aspects in detail. Treat this study as a primer for the things to be discussed soon.)
Prophecy has always been something that people found intriguing and mystifying.
The Bible contains the most prophecies that have been accurately fulfilled in human history.
For example, the prophecy on Tyre in Ezekiel 26…
In that Prophecy, several prophetic elements that seem extremely unlikely to be fulfilled if we apply the science of probability. For the sake of time, I will only go over several key aspects of the Prophecies and will not deal with any other prophecies made against Tyre on other verses in the Bible.
I have selected five of the 'most intriguing' prophecies that were fulfilled right down to the dot and remind you, that the chapter consists of more elements that have been fulfilled.
As a background, Tyre as a city is composed of two parts. One city in the mainland, called 'Ushu' or Old Tyre, and another city built on a small island about half a mile away from the shore of Old Tyre. This city on the small island is commonly known as Tyre.
In Ezekiel 26, Tyre was supposed to be:
1.       Attacked by Nebuchadnezzar (v. 7)
2.       Attacked by "many nations" (v.3)
3.       The stone and timbers of this city would be thrown in the sea (v.12)
4.       Will be scrapped like a bare rock (v.4)
5.       The Ocean depths will rise over it (v.19)
A popular opinion regarding prophecies is that any prophecy may eventually be fulfilled as time pass by as the things that have been written may be fulfilled by chance. If Chapter 26 of Ezekiel talks about any city, with any conqueror, that is indeed true but this chapter exclusively talks about the city of Tyre.
This prophecy is not talking of any city. No, it's not the city of New Birth Forth or the City of World's Helm. It's taking about the city of Tyre.
And this city is to be attacked by Nebuchadnezzar. Not by Hitler, not by the Fire Nation, not by Team Rocket, but by Nebuchadnezzar. A specific person living in a specific time. And this city would also be attacked by many nations, its stone and timbers would be thrown in the sea and the city will be scrapped like a bare rock and that the Ocean will somehow rise over the city itself. It's interesting how specific it is.
Now, historically, the first aspect was easily fulfilled.
About a decade after the prophecy was believed to be written, Nebuchadnezzar attacked the city and we have evidence to support this historic fact. But Nebuchadnezzar was only able to conquer Old Tyre as the other city on the small island was naturally protected by the sea and Tyre had an impressive fleet of ships.
So none of the other prophecies were fulfilled. Numbers two to five on our prophecy list were not fulfilled during this attack.
Should we now mock the Bible for its inaccuracy?
Be aware, that the remaining clauses of this prophecy are almost impossible to fulfill.
Why would the city be attacked and someone would be so bored as to take the stones and timbers from the wrecked city and throw it on the ocean? Why would they do that to the point of scrapping the ruins of the city to a point that what remains will look like a bare rock? And how will the ocean rise over it?
The fulfillment of the other aspects of the prophecy occurred nearly 200 years later.
The Prophecy was written sometime on 587-586 BC, Nebuchadnezzar attacked it on 573BC, but the fulfillment of prophecy points numbers 2-5 would be on 332BC when a man who conquered nations led an army consisting of armies coming from different nations and attacked the very city of Tyre.
We know this man to be "Alexander the Great."
We know Alexander the Great would force another nation to submit and aid him in his conquest so many nations could easily be fulfilled at this point.
He led his armies and attacked Tyre, conquering Old Tyre once more. But this wasn't enough.
Tyre was arrogant and mocked Alexander for failing once more as the settlers have retreated to their city-island protected by their vast fleet of ships. Seeing as how Tyre remained safe like a turtle and having the sea as a natural barrier with a fleet of ships that even Alexander the Great could not easily destroy, Alexander and his armies came up with an ingenious plan.
A great task of building a man-made bridge from the coast of Old Tyre to New Tyre started. Alexander ordered his men to take the ruins of Old Tyre, throw it to the sea to build a bridge to which they can use to attack the city of Tyre.
In this, Prophecy points numbers 2-4 have been fulfilled. The prophecies which seem almost impossible actually happened.
Many nations came, attacked Tyre, took the ruins of the city and threw it to the ocean to make a small bridge, scrapping Old Tyre like a rock.
But what about number 5?
Well, because of the man-made bridge which supported and allowed Alexander to send his armies to attack Tyre, the topography of the island changed making the bridge leading to Tyre into a peninsula which exists to this day. Because of this change which led to a massive geographic change on the area, the location of the Old Tyre was eventually buried by sand and water ultimately, burying the location of Old Tyre underwater forever.
God sent Nebuchadnezzar and later fulfilled it some 200 years later in the person of Alexander the Great. But the last bit of prophecy would be fulfilled about a thousand years later as the coastline of Tyre changed because of the man-made bridge of Alexander.
Now you calculate the odds of this prophecy being fulfilled? What other nation, since 587 BC, was named Tyre, attacked by a Nebuchadnezzar and later by many nations, and apparently, the entire city structure is thrown to the sea, scraped like bare rock, and later sinks to the ocean? What are the odds of that happening? And remember, I haven't listed ALL the prophecies that Tyre is supposed to fulfill!
Now this may come as an intriguing historical study, but the reason I'm discussing Tyre is to formally challenge whether or not this Prophecy would have only ONE fulfillment or will it be fulfilled again? What if, the verses in the Bible may be foreshadowing something that will happen in the future.
Now, let me clarify, I honestly believe that in Ezekiel 26, most of the prophecies written there have already been fulfilled. What I'm saying, is that we open our exegesis to the possibility that it could be fulfilled again!
How would something that had literally happened be fulfilled again? To argue, I would like to point you to the study of Eschatology, or the interpretation of the End of Times. We call it the Apocalypse, the Last Days and so on. Many camps and theological schools all have different opinions and interpretations as to their fulfillment. And throughout the course of history, there have been several interpretations which the people of that time were sure of because it made sense.
During the time of Apostolic era, if you read the Book of Revelation, you would say, the anti-Christ is Rome.
Hundreds of years later, Martin Luther made the same conclusion during the Reformation period. Their study of the Word led to this conclusion.
Back in World War 2, everyone believed that the Anti-Christ was Hitler. The Jews who suffered so much would certainly think so as well.
During World War 3, everyone then blamed Graden Pouterfisx to be the Anti-Christ as it led to the further destruction of Israel.
Right now, because of the Australian Avarice, many even say that Australia is the Anti-Christ.
And for the Australian natives of today, they would say, Harker or that gamer-turned-terrorist Lowengren is the Anti-Christ. (Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised.)
Others believe, that it's the World Governing Powers, and still some point to that miraculous E-Sport Gamer, Seeker Carlean to be the Anti-Christ as he must have sold his soul to the devil to be that good in Piercing! (Z, as you noticed, I like to add current events like this as a sermon illustrations to draw attention to the younger audience. It really makes most gamers listen to my sermon if I mention famous e-sport players.)
And quite honestly, except those saying its Seeker, the rest had a valid reason to claim that this was the Anti-Christ as they displayed a shocking level of depravity, wickedness, and immorality.
Are we to assume that they were all wrong? Perhaps… Or maybe perhaps from Hitler, all the way to the Australian Avarice, they have been "Types" or signs that will simply point us to a Final Anti-Christ. Perhaps, God, in order to constantly remind us that His Word is True and indeed miraculous, has destined history, as written in the Bible to have several fulfillments, many of which are partial fulfillments or foreshadowing to a final fulfillment?
And it is in this vein, that we find ourselves in the study of Typology.
Typology is the study of signs, symbols and the interpretation of Types.
Let me take a positive example to further cement my case…
You've heard me say several times that I say Samuel in the book of 1 Samuel of a "typology" or a sign that points to Jesus. In many ways, an appropriate approach would be to read 1 Samuel with the assumption that Samuel foreshadows Jesus.
If we go to the prophecy in 1 Samuel 2, God got angry at the current High Priest, Eli, and prophesied to Eli that Eli's lineage would-be priest who wouldn't reach old age and that their line would stop serving in the altar. After that, God gave this prophecy in 1 Samuel 2:35,
"I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who will do according to what is in my heart and mind. I will firmly establish his priestly house, and they will minister before my anointed one always."
Now the immediate assumption as to the fulfillment of this prophecy, if we follow that story, is that we would assume it to be fulfilled through the priest to Samuel. Samuel took over when Eli died, he ministered faithfully and replaced the line of Priest that served in Israel.
According to the Bible, we do not have any records of Samuel ever committing sin, and even on his death, he challenged Israel of this, to which Israel responded that they have noted no sin in Samuel's lifetime. If you think David had a magnificent title, "a man after God's own heart," consider Samuel's title. A man who will do according to God's own heart and mind.
But on the other hand, many would challenge that this verse does not refer to Samuel but to Jesus because of the clause that this priest will "minister before God's anointed ones, always." Which basically implies this priestly line will forever serve God. And only Jesus could fulfill this role.
My interpretation and I hope this congregation's interpretation and conviction, would be that this verse was fulfilled in two ways.
Samuel was the initial fulfillment and is a typology to the final fulfillment, which is Jesus.
The Bible has been doing this several times and using a certain Old Testament verse and make it a sign that eventually points to Jesus. In other words, these verses have more than one fulfillment.
A partial fulfillment of the sign in the form of Samuel, a righteous Priest who was impeccable in actions and wisdom, and later the Great High Priest that we have in Jesus.
1 Samuel also introduces David, a typology of Jesus in the areas of being a King.
But of course, this alone could not be supporting evidence for my theory in the study of Typologies. So let's take a look at another interesting and puzzling verse which shows a unique example of a typology.
We go to Hosea 11:1 and find an interesting phrase here that was used by the Gospel writer Matthew.
"Out of Egypt, I called my Son."
This is a strange verse to use because mainly, according to the context of Hosea 11:1, the son here refers to the nation Israel. Why did Matthew later use this verse to mean Jesus? We all stand with the idea that the Holy Scripture is inerrant. So why would Matthew, in the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, use this verse in its wrong context?
My answer is Typology.
Let us first analyze what's going on in Matthew.
Joseph and Mary had escaped from Bethlehem because of Herod. They lived in Egypt and waited for Herod to die. Upon Herod's death, Joseph returns to Israel and so, Matthew summarizes it in verse 15 of chapter 2, And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: "Out of Egypt I called my son."
Matthew quotes Hosea 11:1 and immediately assumes that this is speaking of Jesus when in actuality, the context rules that we so hardly adhere to, dictates that Hosea 11 is talking about the nation Israel!
Typology easily resolves this issue. If we are to assume that Israel has always been a typology of Jesus, a temporary sign and can have more than one fulfillment in the great passage of time, we can then easily accept this verse.
By accepting that Israel in Hosea 11, represents Jesus, we can actually see that in many ways Israel did foreshadow Jesus.
Jesus, like Israel, stays in Egypt and leaves to return to the Promised Land. Jesus, Like Israel, is sent to the wilderness to spend a passage of time connected with the number of 40. Israel spent 40 years wandering in the desert, Jesus spent 40 days in the desert.
The Gospel records that Jesus was sent to the wilderness to be tempted and tried, wasn't this the case for Israel?
And isn't it interesting, that in the famous encounter between Jesus and the Devil in that same wilderness where Israel was tested, Jesus answered the Devil quoting verses from the book of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy discusses most of the consequences that Israel suffered because they failed. In this Typology, Jesus acts as the perfect version of Israel. He goes out of Egypt, is tempted by the devil in the wilderness exposing Him to hunger, thirst, and the danger of being killed by wild animals.
In Israel's hunger, they complained to God, and the reluctant response of God was to send Manna from heaven, Satan uses this same strategy and tells Jesus to make stone bread, but Jesus quotes from Deuteronomy saying that man shall not live by bread alone.
Jesus fasted in that 40 days in the desert. The Israelites feasted with unlimited manna and even by sending birds which the Israelites can easily capture and eat. I can go on and on, but if you analyze the remaining challenges that Satan poised to Jesus, we find that the Israelites actually failed on all of these temptations. In fact, I would go as far to say that the temptations Jesus faced and the temptations Israel faced were roughly the same!
But it doesn't stop here, if you've read through the Bible, you will know that the moment Israel finally enters the Promised Land, you'll be reading through the Book of Joshua. And in Hebrew, the name for Joshua is Yeshua, the very same name to which we translate the Name, Jesus!
So Joshua becomes a typology, a foreshadowing that the book of Joshua will also repeat in history. We've already seen hints of that! That scene in Joshua 10 where kings in their retreat hid in caves to flee from Israel. Is this not the same vivid imagery explained in the book of Revelation which will be the scene when Jesus returns?
At this point, I argue, that perhaps in the dogmatic ways of our interpretation of Scripture, we have long set aside the possibility that if the Bible is promised to be the Word of God, Inerrant, relevant and true, then would it not be true for all ages? Is it possible to see this foreshadowing's again and again?
I will not be surprised, ladies and gentlemen, that in the near future, the very events we read in the book of Revelation will become a typology! A sign that we may soon see, in anticipation of the Second Coming!
We have long interpreted the book of Revelation and its various events to have passed! How many writers and Bible teachers have risen up to explain how World War Three fulfilled many of the verses in Revelation.
I'm not saying they're wrong. I'm saying they could be right. But in this sense, that what they explained are but typologies and these signs that may repeat itself unto final fulfillment.
So read the Book of Revelation! Read the book of Joshua! Read the Book of Daniel! Of Zacharias, of the many verses and the many books in the Bible which speaks or alludes to the coming end!
We could all come witness to various typologies of events that will have its ultimate fulfillment when Christ return. As for me, I may sound insane, but with the recent events that have been happening, I am certain now, we will bear witness to many foreshadowing's itself! Make no mistake!
Perhaps, in the coming days, chaos will be revealed. And perhaps, in the coming days, someone will rise up perhaps as another foreshadowing of Jesus who will appear in Power and Might! Perhaps, in the days to come, you will all see the Way!
Let's close in prayer…
(A and Z, I do hope this gives us a roadmap of future actions you have to take. Revisit the stories in the Old Testament. I have a feeling that one of our friends may be anticipating the revisiting and fulfillment of the prophecies in Egypt. It might take some time until the Bible study after all. So the specific plans that I have in mind to make the world believe in God  cannot be explained. For now, read and follow the Word. Oh, and if C and G are free, have them visit me here in the Americas.)


An alien race invaded the Earth on June 6, 2128. At the midst of this war, many nations allied with the alien threat and the war nearly wiped out the rebelling humans of the planet. At the edge of mankind's survival, the United Nations Army launched its forces to eliminate the immediate stellar threats that loomed over Earth.

General Seeker Carlean, commander and leader of the mission, risked and gave his life to destroy the immediate stellar threat. The battle was won though Earth lay in ruins. Perhaps mankind will live to see a few years of peace before the alien threat returns to wipe out their existence.

At the immediate aftermath of the stellar battle, the fallen Seeker Carlean awakens and finds himself at aged 17, living the peaceful life he lived 16 years before he died.

So begins a new game in the battle for humanity's survival.

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Cover art by Jayps. http://www.behance.net/Jayps

Those who have left the deepest impression on this sin-cursed earth have been men and women of prayer. You will find that Prayer has been the mighty power that has moved not only God, but man. Abraham was a man of prayer, and angels came down from heaven to converse with him. Jacob's prayer was answered in the wonderful interview at Peniel, that resulted in his having such a mighty blessing, and in softening the heart of his brother Esau; the child Samuel was given in answer to Hannah's prayer; Elijah's prayer closed up the heavens for three years and six months, and he prayed again and the heavens gave rain.

The Apostle James tells us that the prophet Elijah was a man "subject to like passions as we are." I am thankful that those men and women who were so mighty in prayer were just like ourselves. We are apt to think that those prophets and mighty men and women of old time were different from what we are. To be sure they lived in a much darker age, but they were of like passions with ourselves.

[8]We read that on another occasion Elijah brought down fire on Mount Carmel. The prophets of Baal cried long and loud, but no answer came. The God of Elijah heard and answered his prayer. Let us remember that the God of Elijah still lives. The prophet was translated and went up to heaven, but his God still lives, and we have the same access to Him that Elijah had. We have the same warrant to go to God and ask the fire from heaven to come down and consume our lusts and passions—to burn up our dross, and let Christ shine through us.

Elisha prayed, and life came back to a dead child. Many of our children are dead in trespasses and sins. Let us do as Elisha did; let us entreat God to raise them up in answer to our prayers.

Manasseh, the king, was a wicked man, and had done everything he could against the God of his father; yet in Babylon, when he cried to God, his cry was heard, and he was taken out of prison and put on the throne at Jerusalem. Surely if God gave heed to the prayer of wicked Manasseh, He will hear ours in the time of our distress. Is not this a time of distress with a great number of our fellow-men? Are there not many among us whose hearts are burdened? As we go to the throne of grace, let us remember that God answers prayer.

Look, again, at Samson. He prayed; and his strength came back, so that he slew more at his death than during his life. He was a restored backslider, and he had power with God. If those who have been backsliders will but return to God, they will see how quickly God will answer prayer.

[9]Job prayed, and his captivity was turned. Light came in the place of darkness, and God lifted him up above the height of his former prosperity—in answer to prayer.

Daniel prayed to God, and Gabriel came to tell him that he was a man greatly beloved of God. Three times that message came to him from heaven in answer to prayer. The secrets of heaven were imparted to him, and he was told that God's Son was going to be cut off for the sins of His people. We find also that Cornelius prayed; and Peter was sent to tell him words whereby he and his should be saved. In answer to prayer this great blessing came upon him and his household. Peter had gone up to the house-top to pray in the afternoon, when he had that wonderful vision of the sheet let down from heaven. It was when prayer was made without ceasing unto God for Peter, that the angel was sent to deliver him.

So all through the Scriptures you will find that when believing prayer went up to God, the answer came down. I think it would be a very interesting study to go right through the Bible and see what has happened while God's people have been on their knees calling upon him. Certainly the study would greatly strengthen our faith—showing, as it would, how wonderfully God has heard and delivered, when the cry has gone up to Him for help.

Look at Paul and Silas in the prison at Philippi. As they prayed and sang praises, the place was shaken, and the jailer was converted. Probably that one conversion has done more than any other recorded in the Bible to bring people into the Kingdom of God. How[10] many have been blessed in seeking to answer the question—"What must I do to be saved?" It was the prayer of those two godly men that brought the jailer to his knees, and that brought blessing to him and his family.

You remember how Stephen, as he prayed and looked up, saw the heavens opened, and the Son of Man at the right hand of God; the light of heaven fell on his face so that it shone. Remember, too, how the face of Moses shone as he came down from the Mount; he had been in communion with God. So when we get really into communion with God, He lifts up His countenance upon us; and instead of our having gloomy looks, our faces will shine, because God has heard and answered our prayers.

I want to call special attention to Christ as an example for us in all things; in nothing more than in prayer. We read that Christ prayed to His Father for everything. Every great crisis in His life was preceded by prayer. Let me quote a few passages. I never noticed till a few years ago that Christ was praying at His baptism. As He prayed, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Ghost descended on Him. Another great event in His life was His Transfiguration. "As He prayed, the fashion of His countenance was altered, and His raiment was white and glistering."

We read again: "It came to pass in those days that He went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God." This is the only place where it is recorded that the Savior spent a whole night in prayer. What was about to take place? When He[11] came down from the mountain He gathered His disciples around Him, and preached that great discourse known as the Sermon on the Mount—the most wonderful sermon that has ever been preached to mortal men. Probably no sermon has done so much good, and it was preceded by a night of prayer. If our sermons are going to reach the hearts and consciences of the people, we must be much in prayer to God, that there may be power with the word.

In the Gospel of John we read that Jesus at the grave of Lazarus lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, I thank Thee that Thou hast heard Me; and I know that Thou hearest Me always; but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that Thou hast sent Me." Notice, that before He spoke the dead to life He spoke to His Father. If our spiritually dead ones are to be raised, we must first get power with God. The reason we so often fail in moving our fellow-men is that we try to win them without first getting power with God. Jesus was in communion with His Father, and so He could be assured that His prayers were heard.

We read again, in the twelfth of John, that He prayed to the Father. I think this is one of the saddest chapters in the whole Bible. He was about to leave the Jewish nation and to make atonement for the sin of the world. Hear what He says: "Now is My soul troubled, and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour; but for this cause came I unto this hour." He was almost under the shadow of the Cross; the iniquities of mankind were about to be laid upon Him; one of His twelve disciples was going to deny Him and swear[12] he never knew Him; another was to sell Him for thirty pieces of silver; all were to forsake Him and flee. His soul was exceeding sorrowful, and He prays; when His soul was troubled, God spake to Him. Then in the Garden of Gethsemane, while He prayed, an angel appeared to strengthen him. In answer to His cry, "Father, glorify Thy Name," He hears a voice coming down from the glory—"I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again."

Another memorable prayer of our Lord was in the Garden of Gethsemane: "He was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down and prayed." I would draw your attention to the recorded fact that four times the answer came right down from heaven while the Savior prayed to God. The first time was at His baptism, when the heavens were opened, and the Spirit descended upon Him in answer to His prayer. Again, on the Mount of Transfiguration, God appeared and spoke to Him. Then when the Greeks came desiring to see Him, the voice of God was heard responding to His call; and again, when He cried to the Father in the midst of His agony, a direct response was given. These things are recorded, I doubt not, that we may be encouraged to pray.

We read that His disciples came to Him, and said, "Lord, teach us to pray." It is not recorded that He taught them how to preach. I have often said that I would rather know how to pray like Daniel than to preach like Gabriel. If you get love into your soul, so that the grace of God may come down in answer to prayer, there will be no trouble about reaching the people. It is not by eloquent sermons that perishing[13] souls are going to be reached; we need the power of God in order that the blessing may come down.

The prayer our Lord taught his disciples is commonly called the Lord's Prayer. I think that the Lord's prayer, more properly, is that in the seventeenth of John. That is the longest prayer on record that Jesus made. You can read it slowly and carefully in about four or five minutes. I think we may learn a lesson here. Our Master's prayers were short when offered in public; when He was alone with God that was a different thing, and He could spend the whole night in communion with His Father. My experience is that those who pray most in their closets generally make short prayers in public. Long prayers are too often not prayers at all, and they weary the people. How short the publican's prayer was: "God be merciful to me a sinner!" The Syrophenician woman's was shorter still: "Lord help me!" She went right to the mark, and she got what she wanted. The prayer of the thief on the cross was a short one: "Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom!" Peter's prayer was, "Lord, save me, or I perish!" So, if you go through the Scriptures, you will find that the prayers that brought immediate answers were generally brief. Let our prayers be to the point, just telling God what we want.

In the prayer of our Lord, in John xvii, we find that He made seven requests—one for Himself, four for His disciples around Him, and two for the disciples of succeeding ages. Six times in that one prayer He repeats that God had sent Him. The world looked upon Him as an imposter; and He wanted them to know that He was heaven-sent. He speaks of the[14] world nine times, and makes mention of His disciples and those who believe on Him fifty times.

Christ's last prayer on the Cross was a short one: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." I believe that prayer was answered. We find that right there in front of the Cross, a Roman centurion was converted. It was probably in answer to the Savior's prayer. The conversion of the thief, I believe, was in answer to that prayer of our blessed Lord. Saul of Tarsus may have heard it, and the words may have followed him as he traveled to Damascus; so that when the Lord spoke to him on the way, he may have recognized the voice. One thing we do know; that on the day of Pentecost some of the enemies of the Lord were converted. Surely that was in answer to the prayer, "Father, forgive them!"

Hence we see that prayer holds a high place among the exercises of a spiritual life. All God's people have been praying people. Look, for instance, at Baxter! He stained his study walls with praying breath; and after he was anointed with the unction of the Holy Ghost, sent a river of living water over Kidderminster, and converted hundreds. Luther and his companions were men of such mighty pleading with God, that they broke the spell of ages, and laid nations subdued at the foot of the Cross. John Knox grasped all Scotland in his strong arms of faith; his prayers terrified tyrants. Whitefield, after much holy, faithful closet-pleading, went to the Devil's fair, and took more than a thousand souls out of the paw of the lion in one day. See a praying Wesley turn more than ten thousand souls to the Lord! Look at the praying Finney,[15] whose prayers, faith, sermons and writings, have shaken this whole country, and sent a wave of blessing through the churches on both sides of the sea.

Dr. Guthrie thus speaks of prayer and its necessity: "The first true sign of spiritual life, prayer, is also the means of maintaining it. Man can as well live physically without breathing, as spiritually without praying. There is a class of animals—the cetaceous, neither fish nor sea-fowl—that inhabit the deep. It is their home, they never leave it for the shore; yet, though swimming beneath its waves, and sounding its darkest depths, they have ever and anon to rise to the surface that they may breathe the air. Without that, these monarchs of the deep could not exist in the dense element in which they live, and move, and have their being. And something like what is imposed on them by a physical necessity, the Christian has to do by a spiritual one. It is by ever and anon ascending up to God, by rising through prayer into a loftier, purer region for supplies of Divine grace, that he maintains his spiritual life. Prevent these animals from rising to the surface, and they die for want of breath; prevent the Christian from rising to God, and he dies for want of prayer. 'Give me children,' cried Rachel, 'or else I die.' 'Let me breathe,' says a man gasping, 'or else I die.' 'Let me pray,' says the Christian, 'or else I die.'"

"Since I began," said Dr. Payson when a student, "to beg God's blessing on my studies, I have done more in one week than in the whole year before." Luther, when most pressed with work, said, "I have so much to do that I cannot get on without three hours a[16] day praying." And not only do theologians think and speak highly of prayer; men of all ranks and positions in life have felt the same. General Havelock rose at four o'clock, if the hour for marching was six, rather than lose the precious privilege of communion with God before setting out. Sir Matthew Hale says: "If I omit praying and reading God's Word in the morning, nothing goes well all day."

"A great part of my time," said McCheyne, "is spent in getting my heart in tune for prayer. It is the link that connects earth with heaven."

A comprehensive view of the subject will show that there are nine elements which are essential to true prayer. The first is Adoration; we cannot meet God on a level at the start. We must approach Him as One far beyond our reach or sight. The next is Confession; sin must be put out of the way. We cannot have any communion with God while there is any transgression between us. If there stands some wrong you have done a man, you cannot expect that man's favor until you go to him and confess the fault. Restitution is another; we have to make good the wrong, wherever possible. Thanksgiving is the next; we must be thankful for what God has done for us already. Then comes Forgiveness, and then Unity; and then for prayer, such as these things produce, there must be Faith. Thus influenced, we shall be ready to offer direct Petition. We hear a good deal of praying that is just exhorting, and if you did not see the man's eyes closed, you would suppose he was preaching. Then, much that is called prayer is simply finding fault. There needs to be more petition in our prayers.[17] After all these, there must come Submission. While praying, we must be ready to accept the will of God. We shall consider these nine elements in detail, closing our inquiries by giving incidents illustrative of the certainty of our receiving, under such conditions, Answers to Prayer.

The king followed behind James asked him to wait. He wanted to ask James about Alex's transformation. 

At first, James said Alex has the healing type bloodline but Alex showed them a different one. It was an offensive type bloodline of the Fire Pheonix. People having dual bloodlines are rare but not impossible.

There are rumors of people having dual bloodlines by the stroke of luck. Otherwise only the clans from Top-tier kingdoms with pure bloodlines been able to produce their offspring with the dual bloodline. 

He thought Alex was lucky enough to awaken the hidden bloodline and bloodline from his mother. 

But the one Alex showed them was an entirely different one. It was something they never have seen before. 

Normally for one to show to transformation on their body needs people with high bloodline purity. Like heard in legends, bestowed from the source. For example, like the Pheonix bird bestowing Pheonix bloodline for Alex's Ancestors.

So this means Alex had gotten this new bloodline from a source. James looked at the King and knew what he was going to ask.

"You want to ask about his Bloodline right?" James asked the king.

The king nodded. "At first, I had the same doubts of him having a different bloodline. But after speaking with him, I got a surprise." James said.

"Surprise?"

"Yes! I heard that he was asked by an Immortal to become his disciple." James revealed it.

"Whaaaaaat?" the King's shout echoed the whole mansion.

Even the princess and Rose walking behind was dumbfounded. "Disciple of an Immortal" what does that convey? Alex in the future is going to become the same existence at the level. Walking behind the princess, Rose felt her face turning Red. She felt ashamed of thinking Alex as a cripple but now she knows he's at a level she can never reach in her entire life. 

The king didn't know how to react. 

James continued, "I think the bloodline might be a gift from the Immortal."

"Gift from an Immortal! Sigh! Today I am getting shock after shock. Okay, let's go and see him." the king commented.

While walking the king was getting worried. He was worried because the status of James's family was getting bigger and bigger. He was now thinking whether his daughter is qualified to marry into James's family. He felt the urge to tie his relation with James as soon as possible. Otherwise, James will reach a position where he can only look up to.

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Alex woke up feeling dizzy. He tried to recall what happened earlier but the only thing he can remember is getting angry beyond control and after that everything is blank.

He felt his whole body sore and prickling in some places.

*Bam*

The door swung open and James walked in with King behind.

But before they could talk, Lily came dashing and jumped into Alex's embrace.

*Arghhh*

Alex felt like a boulder was thrown on his body. His wanted to cry in pain but controlled himself and smiled at her.

Rose standing behind looked at Alex's ugly smile. She walked forward and took Lily away from him with a smile. Alex feeling relieved gave her a thankful smile and looked at his father.

"How are you feeling? Is your body fine?" James asked with concern.

Alex gave a nod as a reply.

Coincidentally, Alex thought of saying that the Immortal gave him the new bloodline as a gift. Hearing from his mouth relieved the doubt in both of their minds.

Alex checked his status to check whether there is any changes in his body.

[Status:-]

[Name: Alex Redforest]

[Age: 16]

[Race: NetherGate Demon / Human]

[Sex: Male]

[Bloodline: Elvin Blood 9%, Lesser Pheonix Blood 97%, Divine Mammoth Blood 1%, Nether Gate Demon Blood (Sealed)]

[Cultivation: 9th stage of Qi conversion]

{Physique: Early Houtian Stage}

(Soul: Early Manifestation stage}

[Body status: Weak]

[Inventory: 0% used] 

*Sigh*

His body status was weak as expected. But the other change made him afraid.

At first, his Race was Human/ NetherGate demon but now the position changed. It prioritized the demon first and then human. He was afraid that one day the human will vanish from his status.

James and King looked at his worried expression. They thought he was feeling bad like anyone would on their first kill. Alex didn't say he burnt three thugs to death yesterday so James also had the same thought.

The king walked up to Alex and asked, "Alex, If it's okay can you show us your cultivation level." The king even with his cultivation couldn't sense Alex's cultivation. So he was curious to see which level he reached.

"This.... I am currently at peak 9th stage Qi conversion. But I feel like forming a Core soon." Alex replied glancing at Rose. Rose's face again turned red after feeling his glance.

James and the King weren't surprised much. They were already prepared for the answer, so it didn't shock them much. But James was a little surprised. He heard from Laura that Alex's force that day came from External cultivation. That means he was at least capable of fighting the King. But unlike Physique cultivation, Qi cultivation is a step by step cultivation. For him to jump from Body purification stage to peak Qi conversion within a month is a monstrous thing.

Now both were 100 percent sure that Alex was the disciple of an Immortal otherwise they cannot explain his monstrous growth.

The king was planning to act quickly otherwise it will be too late. The King after thinking for a moment asked Alex.

"Alex, What are your plans for after?" 

"Plans? I don't know. Probably the usual." Alex replied in confusion.

"No. I didn't ask about tomorrow. I asked what are your plans for the future?" the King asked again.

"Future? This I don't know. I never thought about that." he replied frankly.

Feeling relieved inside the king suggested, "Then how about joining the Thural Academy?"

"Do we have an Academy in our Kingdom?" Alex asked in confusion.

"No! We don't have the resources to build an Academy. Thural Academy belongs to the Great Thural Empire."

Not waiting for his reply, the king started explaining.

"Unlike our kingdom, Thural Empire is the place where Experts like me are numerous as clouds. Basically its a place where Dragons and Pheonix co-exist."

"As someone online for the throne, I got a free placement to study at the Inner section of the Academy. Your father was a genius back then, but lack of a background, he could only join the outer section of the academy."

"Didn't you say, you were close to forming a core? But without necessary resources, even as a heaven-defying talent, you cannot break through."

"The resources and the method can only be available in the Inner section of the Academy."

"With your talent, I'm 100 percent sure that you will be accepted straight into the Inner section without any recommendation. Even the core section might be possible." The king got excited as he was explaining.

"I was going to send my Daughter Noel and Rose to the Thural Academy. But If you want, you can accompany her and take the entrance test." the King said.

Alex got into thoughts. 

"Alex, I also think you should go to the academy. If you stay here you would probably be stuck at your current level forever. You should spread your wings and fly higher. The outside world is much bigger than you think. There is so much for you to know. And the Academy is the best place to learn everything."

"And your Mother is there," James said. Hearing his last sentence, Alex felt like a hammer hit his head. He felt his inner self yearning to find out the mysterious person who gave birth to this body.

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Finally arriving back at the city, Ben made his way back to the mansion where his generals, Hal, Cloey and his family were waiting. 

"You're late." his mom said, giving him a glare. 

Ben laughed but didn't reply. 

Hal came over and handed him some armour. "Put this on." 

Art looked at the armour and was surprised by its beauty. I was made from black leather but intricate designs were carved in the leather. There was also gold inlaid in the leather, giving it a royal appeal. 

"We worked on it the last few days. We need to properly represent our city and I won't let you wear that ratty old armour." Hal said, pointing at Ben's chest. His armour was worn out in some places. 

"Fair enough." Ben said, taking off his old armour and replacing it with the new. 

Hal helped him with the strapped and gave him some bracers that matched. 

Placing his sword on his back, he checked himself in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction. The armour looked good and though he found the gold a little excessive, he admitted Hal did a good job. 

Ben noticed that Hal was dressed in silver armour that made him look like a king while Cloey had on a beautiful white robe that hugged her body. She also had on a tiara that looked like it was made of ice. 

They both seemed to take this meeting very serious and dressed for the occasion. 

"Deke, did you get dressed up as well?" Ben asked, looking at a shadow in the corner. 

Deke emerged from the shadow and Ben was surprised to see that he had on a new black cloak with black leather armour underneath. His greying hair was combed to the side, making him look respectable. 

"They even got to you, eh? Hahaha." Ben laughed, adjusting his armour again. "Well everyone seems to be ready, so let's go meet the leaders of the new world." 

"Take this seriously, would you!" Katherine chided, slapping the side of his head. 

The generals chuckled but soon turned serious again. 

"If anything happens, contact us. We will bring the entire army if needed." Lance said, his voice grave. 

"I owe those pompous jerks an ass kicking anyway." Colton added. 

"I will. Take care of the city while I am gone." Ben said patting Lance's shoulder. 

Lance nodded and left the other generals. 

Turning to Hal, Cloey and Deke, Ben asked, "Let's go shall we?" 

"Yes lets." Hal said, clapping his hands together. 

The four of them made their way towards teleportation portal. 

"Camelot City, four people." Ben said to the system. 

[Request accepted.] 

A flash of white light appeared and the four of them all disappeared. 

… 

A man in a golden robe with a crown was staring out a window. A man in black armour emerged behind him. "The last person is here, your Majesty." 

"The last ten leaders of Earth are all gathered… in order to survive we need to form an alliance." he face darkened, "Anyone who threatens our survival needs to be destroyed." 

The black armoured man nodded his head but didn't say anything. 

"Let's go meet earth's only hope." the golden robed man said.

---

Arriving at Camelot City, Ben and his entourage were greeted by many soldiers and were guided to a large mansion. They entered a large circular room where a circular table stood, eight people were seated at the table, each with three people behind them. 

"Sorry I am late. Traffic." Ben joked badly, taking a seat. 

He saw Adam and gave him a nod. Nia behind him gave him a wave, causing Ben to laugh. 

"Tch!" 

A man with white armour with a cross carved in the chest plate glared at Ben and his crew. Ben ignored him and glanced around at the rest of the people sitting down. What caught his attention was an asian woman wearing a red dress. She had three men behind her, who were wearing azure, black, and white armour. 

'Four mythical beasts: Vermillion Bird, White Tiger, Azure Dragon and Black Tortoise.' 

Sensing his gaze, the woman in red glanced at him and flashed him a smile. 

Soon a man dressed in golden robes entered the room. His dark blonde hair was short and his features were gentle but his green eyes sparkled with intelligence. Ben used his eyes and found out his class. 

James Lvl. 91
Royal Mage 

'Royal Mage?' Ben wondered what that entailed. 

"My name is James and I am the ruler of this city. I have invited you here today in hope to form an alliance to strengthen humanity's hope of survival." James spoke with a confidence that made people want to follow and listen to him. 

"And you wish to be the leader?" the white armoured man asked. 

"We will make decisions as a council." James said. 

"I have a problem with a few people on this council." his eyes narrowed on Ben and then to Hal and Chloe. 

"Shut the hell up you bible thumper." a man dressed in black spat. 

His eyes were red and he had long black hair. 

Thomas Lvl. 93
Fallen Angel 
Lucifer's Blessing 

'No wonder they are at odds.' Ben smiled, glad someone said something. 

Roberto Lvl. 92 
Angel 
Michael's Blessing 

Roberto stayed calm but a hint of murderous intent shot out of his eyes. "This is a council to ensure humanity's survival, not them." 

He pointed at Hal and Chloe which caused everyone to shift their gazes to them. 

Ben slowly stood up and spoke, "My city accepts anyone who can help us survive. Humans, elves, demons, beasts, and giants, it doesn't matter to me as long as they can help. If that is something that this council can't accept then I have no business being here." 

"Blashemphy! They are invaders of our world and should be eradicated." Roberto yelled, slamming his fists against the table. 

"You are welcome to try but… I will kill you and your entire city." Ben said coldly, his gold eyes slightly glowing. 

Roberto pointed at Ben, "See? He will pick his demons over humans! How can he be apart of this council when he will put them above the needs of us humans?" 

The council seemed to listen to him and seemed to be swayed. 

"I also have demons in my city. I won't kill them because of a crazy man's opinion." Thomas said, a mocking smile on his face. 

"I have beasts in my city. Plus my city is in alliance with Bens." Adam spoke up with his deep voice. 

The Chinese woman spoke up, "Our blessings come from beasts." 

Wang Xia Lvl. 89 
Vermillion Bird

Almost half the council was on Ben's side so Roberto had an unnatural look on his face. 

"The way each of you run your city is of no consequence to the others. We are here to form an alliance, not criticise." James spoke up. 

A dark skinned man spoke up, "Can we just get this over with?" 

Jason Lvl. 88 
Earthshaker 
Poisiden's Blessing 

An indian man also spoke up, "I have no problem with other races being on our side." 

Rajesh Lvl. 99 
Cloud Rider 
Indra's Blessing 

"Me either. Let's continue with this meeting." an man with an Australian accent. 

Lachlan Lvl. 85 
Stone Warrior 
Nargun's Blessing 

"Good. Now I know that the next wave of attacks with be a bug army. It will be difficult for any of us to defend against them." James said, laying out sheets of paper for everyone to read. 

Grabbing the paper, Ben read over the contents before handing it to Deke. It detailed the bugs army and the different kinds of insects.  

"How did you get this information?" a Japanese man asked. 

Katsu Lvl. 92
Shaman 

"One of my soldiers has a god's blessing that gave him information. Now I am giving it to you to prepare." James said. "We need to prepare our troops and assist each other when the time is needed."

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Villa Head Nie, Shen Ming, Leader Zhao, and two other clans took part in the scheme that year.
This was why so many people agreed when the Medicine King Valley suggested keeping the event a secret. Once a significant number of people agreed, the rest would just follow the crowd blindly.
The monk sighed and shook his head. "Amitabha."
"Are you the one that annihilated the Half Moon Villa?" someone asked leader Zhao.
"Don't listen to the demon. I never did such things before. Don't be fooled by them," Leader Zhao tried to explain.
"Let me guess, she killed Shen Ming as well as the people at Half Moon Villa." Ming Shu interrupted their conversation. She smiled and looked at Wei Yunrou. "She is not trying to shut them up. She is taking revenge."
Wei Yunrou sneered when her thoughts were read.
Ming Shu's smile got deeper. "Why are you going against me? Are you crazy?"
Wei Yunrou didn't bother hiding her intentions. She said with anger, "How can Mu Changfeng have a child with another woman? You have to die."
Just great, Ming Shu went to the Half Moon Villa so Wei Yunrou pushed the blame onto her.
"You are really sick." Your illness is quite serious. I have to be a lunatic to win over you.
Ming Shu glanced at Feng Bei.
Feng Bei: "…" 
Why are you looking at me? I am not sick.
"Then why did you want the Five Treasures Bible?"
Wei Yunrou kept silent. She didn't answer the question.
That was Mu Changfeng's property… How could she let it rest in the hands of other people. Not even his daughter could have it.
[Hatred Points are full.]
Ming Shu looked at Feng Bei silently. These Hatred Points must be Hatred Points from the masses. When would she be able to get Hatred Points from Feng Bei?
This was a problem without any solution.
Now, most of the puzzle was solved. Only a small portion remained.
For example, why did Villa Head Nie participate in the event even though he hated the Five Treasures Bible? Did something happen after that which made him hate the Five Treasures Bible?
No one could answer her. Villa Head Nie was dead.
...
Ming Shu beat the people that scolded her the most till they were half dead. Wei Yunrou was included too. I can't kill them but I can hit them!
After beating them, Ming Shu remembered something important. She went to the Alliance Master's study personally and took out some writing materials. Then, she gave everyone a "Five Treasures Bible."
The people who got the fake Five Treasures Bible: "…"
This is the Five Treasures Bible you said you would give us? You might as well not write it. Are you trying to anger us to death?
"Keep it safe. My writings might become very valuable in the future."
Who wants to keep it safe!
Although the words were written very beautifully…
Why do they feel so angry looking at it?
Ming Shu searched Wei Yunrou's body for the antidote and allowed her disciples to be able to move and jump around. As for the rest of the people… let them continue lying on the floor.
The bunch of people lay on the floor. They burned holes in Ming Shu's body with their gazes.
"See you next time."
Ming Shu smiled sweetly at them and waved as if the person who beat them up wasn't her.
"Mu Ling!"
Wei Yunrou suddenly called her.
Ming Shu stopped in her tracks and turned back to look her. Wei Yunrou gave a weird and sinister smile. She didn't say anything.
...
Ming Shu didn't know what happened to Wei Yunrou and her people. She just knew that she was cleared of the charges of killing the entire Half Moon Villa.
However, there were still a lot of people chasing after her. The Five Treasures Bible was like a time bomb.
Ming Shu thought of something very important.
"Harmony System, is Nie Shuang dead?" Although the entire Half Moon Villa was annihilated, as a fake female protagonist, Nie Shuang should be able to live a while longer.
[The mission is written as incomplete.]
That meant that she was not dead.
Let's go find her to get some Hatred Points.
The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Before she could find Nie Shuang, she was lured back to the Five Treasures Immortal Clan by the protector.
The protector was very angry about Ming Shu tying him up and creating such a mess outside.
In the end, he asked Ming Shu to settle the clan's businesses by herself and he went to meditate behind closed doors.
Ming Shu: "…" Why is the life of a leader so hard!
"Leader, do you want us to snatch a young man back to help you settle all these things?"
"Leader, the weather became colder recently. It will be good to have a young man warming your bed!"
"Leader, if you don't mind, you can choose from within the clan too. Look at me. My body is really good!"
"Leader, me me me…"
Ming Shu looked up from a pile of booklets. "Are you all very free?"
The disciples laughed. "Our mission is to protect you!" And at the same time care about your personal life too.
They said it righteously.
"Do I need your protection?" Ming Shu rolled her eyes in her heart but maintained a smile on her face. "When a fight happens, you run faster than anyone else."
She believed that if someone attacked the clan, the disciples would abandon her and ask her to fend for herself.
"Cough cough… that was to allow you to show off your abilities."
"Yes yes, our leader is so powerful. If we don't show your abilities to them, how can we show off our powerful leader and enhance the reputation of our clan?"
Ming Shu knocked on the table and signaled them to keep quiet. "Get an arrest warrant."
"Who are we arresting? The hall master of the Seven Stars Hall? I felt that that hall master is quite handsome, but he wrapped himself up in a cloak on such a hot day. Do you think he has some illness? Leader, why not change to someone else?"
"If the leader likes him, we will go catch him. Who cares about his illness? If he has one, we can try to cure it. If it can't be cured, we can change him afterward."
"Yes yes yes, as long as our leader likes him."
Leader Ming Shu: "…" I haven't even said anything. What the hell are you all thinking?
"Arrest Nie Shuang."
"Nie Shuang? The one from the Half Moon Villa? Isn't that a lady… Leader, don't take things too hard!"
Ming Shu slapped him. "If you continue talking nonsense, I will…"
"Okay, Leader."
"No problem, Leader."
"We will go now. We promise that we will settle it beautifully."
The disciples ran off but they didn't bother hiding their worries for their stupid leader. If there were no successors for the Five Treasures Immortal Clan next time, what would they do?
Ming Shu: "…" Idiots idiots idiots.
After sending the disciples away, Ming Shu pushed the things on the table aside and took out a snack box from below.
She practiced after finishing her food. If she didn't, she would experience the same thing every month. Although practice… didn't make much difference.
From what she heard, she wouldn't have to suffer every month if her practice came closer to the end.
Ming Shu suspected that this was not the case. However, she wouldn't be able to see the ending pages if she didn't practice. Hence, she continued practicing.
"Leader, this is not good!"
"Leader, Leader, something big has happened!"
The shouts outside almost caused Ming Shu to cramp up while practicing. She flicked Little Beastie off her body and jumped down the bed. "What are you all doing bright and early in the morning? If you are sick, go find the chef to get something to eat. Your leader is still alive and well!"
The disciples rushed toward her hurriedly and shouted, "Leader, someone is attacking us!"
"Attack us, then. What are you all shouting for?"
The disciples were excited and not the least worried. "Leader, someone is attacking us!"
"I know."
I am not deaf. Do you have to repeat yourself?


Imagine having the opportunity to be able to enter different worlds created by numerous novels and stories. Which kind of role would you like to play? 

Do you want to be the illustrious protagonist, either good or evil; or just be a supporting role standing behind the protagonists? 

Our villain boss Ming Shu would, however, choose none of the above. Claiming missions from the Harmony System, and driven by her endless passion for snacks, the world traveler, Ming Shu, embarks on the path to make the mission target hate her as much as possible by gaining Hatred Points. But it turns out she is not alone on her journey… 
 


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