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Today's Verse of the Day is From Genesis  1:27 KJV Translation: So God created man in his own image , in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. NKJV Translation: So God created man in his own image , in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. Explore Thomas Nelson's King James Bibles and take your Bible reading further. © Copyright Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Prayer Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Lord , Thank You for this glorious day that only You can create. I remember the Hymn  "Blessed Assurance"  as my prayer testimony: 1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a fore taste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God , Born of His Spirit , washed in His blood , 2. Perfect submission, perfect delight! Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. 3. Perfect submission-all is a rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness , lost in His love . Chorus This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. In Jesus name I pray that all Christ ians feel this song in their indwelling Spirit of God . To those that are secular, come, and enjoy this "Blessed Assurance" of God in your...

April 30 They’re Futile; This Isn’t Joshua 22:10–24:33 ; 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 ; Psalm 60:1–12 If you knew it was time to die, to say goodbye for good, what would you say? How would your final hoorah sound? In an episode of Northern Exposure, Dr. Joel Fleischman is convinced that he is dying. Joel, who is usually conservative, begins risking everything: he drives a motorcycle way too fast without a helmet, gets a ticket that he rips up, and eventually crashes the bike—all while feeling no remorse. He then returns to his office to learn that he is actually fine; his doctor’s initial inclination was incorrect. Almost immediately, he becomes angry that he didn’t know his fate earlier. In his recklessness, he could have prematurely ended his life. The risks you take when you think your life is over are quite different from those you’re willing to take when you think you’re fine. The things you say, the person you are, would be very different if you knew tomorrow were your l...

The Way , Truth , and the Life John 14:6 Excerpt ‎[The word] hodós itself refers to both way and goal. Hence the function of “truth” and “life” is more likely one of elucidation: Jesus is the way as he is the truth and the life . While “ life ” has an eschatological flavor in John ( 11:25 ), these terms serve to effect the redirection to the present that one finds in v. 7 , although they do not involve any conflict with what precedes. No direct models have been found for linking the three terms. At most, we read of the way(s) of truth or life in the OT , and the law is separately called way, truth, and life in rabbinic works, though this does not warrant any antithesis of Jesus and the law in this or other passages. The Gnostic idea of the heavenly journey of the soul can hardly have had much influence, for elsewhere in John hodós occurs only in 1:23 , there is no reference to the heavenly origin of souls or to their return, the orientation is to the coming again of Jesus rat...

The Gospel of John John 1:1 Excerpt ‎... at many points the Greek shows a close connection with Aramaic sources. The writer often uses Aramaic words—for example, Cephas ( 1:42 ), Gabbatha ( 19:13 ), or Rabboni ( 20:16 ), and then explains them for the benefit of Greek readers. Even the meaning of the word Messiah is given a careful explanation in 1:41 . There are also places where the Greek of the gospel follows the rules of Aramaic idiom. Drane, John William. Introducing the New Testament . Completely rev. and updated. Oxford: Lion Publishing plc, 2000. Print.

Ἐξαγοράζω Ephesians 5:16 Excerpt ‎Ἐξαγοράζω is used twice to demand the buying up of the time ( Eph 5:16; Col 4:5 ); this imperative use of the vb., ἐξαγοράζετε τὸν καιρόν, is derived from the wisdom tradition. In contrast to Dan 2:8 LXX this does not mean “gain time for oneself,” but rather buy up the time in taking advantage of all the possibilities at hand, esp. with the double connotation of καιρός as limited period of time ( 1 Cor 7:29 ) and as decisive moment ( e.g. , Rom 13:11 ): the time given by God until the end of the world and the opportunity that is offered which is not to be left unused. Thus Col 4:5 is determined by the missionary motivation and objective of winning those who remain outside, while the more general exhortation in Eph 5:16 , which is probably derived from Col 4:5 , is based on the dangerous, Satanic end time ( cf . 6:12f. , 16 ). Balz, Horst Robert, and Gerhard Schneider. Exegetical dictionary of the New Testament 1990– : 1 . Print.

Job Job, bowed down by calamities he cannot explain, symbolizes every believer who experiences personal tragedy, suffering, and loss. His cry of “Why?” echoes not only through the book , but in our own hearts as well. Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion. electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.

Outline to Revelation Revelation 1:19 Excerpt ‎Many understand this verse to provide the key to understanding Revelation . “What you have seen” is John’s vision of Jesus , found in chap. 1 . “What is now” is reflected in the letters Christ dictates , to be sent to the seven Asia Minor churches, found in chaps. 2–3 . And “what will take place later” is a vision of history’s end, correlated with the O.T. prophet’s vision of that time, found in chaps. 4–21 . Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion. electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.

Threshing and Winnowing  ‎On the right, oxen are driven over freshly cut grain. They are supposed to knock loose the individual grains with their hoofs. Winnowing is depicted on the left. The threshed grain is thrown up so that the light chaff can be blown away by the wind, and the heavier cereal grain falls back to the ground. ‎Threshing: Deut 25:4 ; Hos 10:11 ; 1 Cor 9:9 ; 1 Tim 5:18 ‎Winnowing: Ruth 3:2 ; Isa 30:24 ; 41:16 ; Jer 4:11 ; 15:7 ; 51:2 ; Matt 3:12 ; Luke 3:17

The House of Naaman the Leper, Damascus ‎Outside the east gate of the city of Damascus, on the banks of Abana, is the leper hospital, which tradition tells us occupies the site of Naaman’s house. Naaman was commander-in-chief of the armies of Damascus. He was one of the greatest generals and greatest men of his age, but “he was a leper.” In some warlike expedition he carried away a little Jewish maid, who became his slave. Amid his sufferings the little maid exclaimed, “Would God my lord were with the prophet [Elisha] that is in Samaria! for he would recover him of his leprosy.” Naaman went, but Elisha did not condescend to see him. He simply sent him a message saying, “ Go wash in the Jordan.” The proud Damascene was indignant. He expected that the prophet would come out “and call on the name of the Lord his God , and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in the...

Source of the Fire James 3:6 Excerpt ‎the tongue is only the fuse; the source of the deadly fire is hell itself ( lit. , “Gehenna,” a place in the Valley of Hinnom south of Jerusalem where human sacrifice had been offered [ Jer. 7:31 ] and where continuous burning of rubbish made it a fit illustration of the lake of fire). Blue, J. Ronald. “ James .” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2 . Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 828. Print.

Inscription from Hezekiah's Tunnel ‎Hezekiah, king of Judah, fortified Jerusalem at the end of the 8th century BC, just before the invasion of Sennacherib. As part of his building project, Hezekiah brought water into the city of Jerusalem through a tunnel carved from over half a kilometer of bedrock ( 2 Kgs 20:20 ). A six percent gradient was designed into the excavation to allow water to flow from the Gihon spring into the pool of Siloam ( compare John 9:7) .

Made in the likeness of God James 3:9 Excerpt ‎The fault of invoking curses on fellow human beings is deplorable because they are made in the likeness of God . This is obviously a reference to Gen 1.26-27 . In the Genesis passage two words are used; one is “image” and the other is “likeness.” It is not clear why James chose the second word rather than the first one. In any case there seems to be no need to press for a different sense between the two, as they are obviously meant to have the same meaning. What James wants to communicate here is simply that acting against people who resemble God is the same as acting against God , who created those people. It is logically inconsistent to pretend to bless God and then to curse the representation of God (human beings). In other words, cursing other human beings is in effect cursing God , who created them. Loh, I-Jin, and Howard Hatton. A Handbook on the Letter from James . New York: United Bible Societies, 1997. Print. UBS Han...

Today's Verse of the Day is From 1 Chronicles  4:10 KJV Translation: And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. N KJV Translation: And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. Explore Thomas Nelson's King James Bibles and take your Bible reading further. © Copyright Thomas Nelson Publishers.

April 29 Examine Thy Self Joshua 21:1–22:9 ; 2 Corinthians 13:1–10 ; Psalm 59:1–17 Before advising others on how they should act, self-examination is always necessary. When the Corinthians questioned the authenticity of Paul and his colleagues’ ministry (which is ironic, since he had planted their church), Paul says to them: “Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are unqualified?” ( 2 Cor 13:5 ). None of us are ready for the ministry that Jesus has for us because we’re not worthy of the great gift of salvation He has offered. We are meant to find our identity and calling in Christ and to lead out of the gifts He has given us ( see 1 Cor 12 ). For this reason, Paul makes this claim:     “And I hope that you will recognize that we are not unqualified! Now we pray    to God that you not do wrong in any way, not that we are seen as approve...

April 28 The Subtle Sinner Joshua 19:10–20:9 ; 2 Corinthians 12:11–21 ; Psalm 57:1–58:11 Some sins slip through the cracks—the ones that emerge in hushed tones between like-minded Christ ians . Sometimes these sins seem respectable because they occur out of supposed concerns for the Church or others. But they can leave deep gashes in the life of a community because they often go unchecked. And it’s these sins that Paul addresses shortly before closing his letter to the Corinthians:      "For I am afraid lest somehow when I arrive, I will not find you as I want,          and I may be found by you as you do not want. I am afraid lest somehow              there will be strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, slander,          gossip, pride, disorder” ( 2 Cor 12:20 ). While the Corinthians were guilty of flagrant sins like impurity, sexual immorality, and licen...

Love God , Obey His Commandments Excerpt ‎John is not talking about how we know others have a vital relationship with God . He is discussing how a real faith in Jesus expresses itself in our lives. As we experience love for others and for God , and find ourselves choosing to obey His commandments , we realize that we truly have been born again. Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion. electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.

The Trinity 1 Peter 1:2 Peter laid the theological foundations for this letter of encouragement. “ God ” the Father in His grace had chosen them and God the “ Spirit ” had sanctified them through the atoning blood of God the Son , Jesus Christ . (All three Persons of the Trinity are mentioned in this verse .) Thus Peter greeted his readers with the prayerful wish that they might experience in abundance God’s grace ( charis ) and peace (eirēnē, equivalent of the Heb. šālôm; cf . 5:14 ). Raymer, Roger M. “1 Peter.” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Ed. J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2 . Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 840. Print.

Purity of Heart Matthew 5:8 Excerpt ‎The term Matthew used here means pure or “clean.” It can be used literally of physical cleanness, but Scripture often uses it for moral cleanness and purity. A simple but helpful way of looking at the word is to realize that it implies the absence of impurity or filth. It implies a singleness of purpose, without distraction (akin to the concept of “holiness,” being set apart for a special purpose; see Jas. 4:8 ). Any distracting or corrupting influence a kingdom servant allows into his or her heart makes that person less effective as a servant. The kingdom servant has a heart that is undivided and unalloyed. Weber, Stuart K. Matthew . Vol. 1 . Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2000. Print. Holman New Testament Commentary .

Survey of the field ‎The Egyptian picture shows surveyors who determine the length of a field with a rope. ‎ Num 35:5

The Boldness of a Blind Man Excerpt ‎The blind man is bolder than his parents, who refuse to take any position on their son’s healing because of the known hostility of the religious leaders to Jesus ( cf . vv. 20–23 ). The once blind man openly expressed the obvious fact that the leaders were intent on trying to hide. The blessing of sight restored was so great that nothing the leaders could do would intimidate him. Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion. electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.

A relief in the palace of Sennacherib  A relief in the palace of Sennacherib shows Assyrian forces attacking the fortress of Lachish in Judah during the campaign which marked the end of the Northern Kingdom’s separate existence. Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion. electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.

The Theater in Ephesus This was the primary theater in Ephesus during the lifetime of the Apostle Paul. It held about 25,000 people and was used for theatrical productions as well as civic and religious meetings.

Jerusalem---Chapel of the Ascension ‎Jerusalem. The Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives, built over the rock from which, according to tradition, Jesus rose to heaven. A Byzantine chapel was built over the rock in the 4th century and, like many others, it was destroyed in the 7th century. A new church was built by the Crusaders in the 11th century, only to be destroyed in Saladin’s invasion. Peeping behind the Chapel is the tip of the bell-tower of the Russian Church of the Ascension, built in the 19th century

April 27 Lesson 9 FROM SUFFERING TO GLORY DEVOTIONAL READING: John 1:10–18 BACKGROUND SCRIPTURE : Isaiah 52:13–53:12 ; Luke 24:25–27 , 44–50 ISAIAH 53:3–8 3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. 8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who...

Lesson for April 27, 2014 From Suffering to Glory Isaiah 52:13–53:12 ; Luke 24:25-27 , 44-50 This treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson is written by Sam E. Stone, former editor of CHRISTIAN STANDARD. ______ By Sam E. Stone Chapters 42–53 of Isaiah contain what are called the “Servant Songs.” Isaiah 53 (perhaps the most familiar of them) is quoted six times in the New Testament . It describes not only the ministry of Jesus but his death and burial as well. The fulfillment of these very prophecies is noted in our lesson text taken from Luke 24 . The Picture Isaiah 53:3-8 J. A. Alexander wrote, “Notwithstanding these and other prophecies of the Messiah , he is not recognized when he appears ( Isaiah 53:1 ) . . . His low condition, and especially his sufferings , make him rather an object of contempt ( vv. 4-6 ) . . . . Even they for whom he suffers may mistake his person and his office ”  ( v. 8 ). Isaiah describes vividly the  pain ...

SUNDAY , APRIL 27, 2014 | EASTER SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A              First Reading       Acts 2:14a , 22–32              Psalm       Psalm 16 (UMH 748)               New Testament       1 Peter 1:3–9               Gospel       John 20:19–31 Vanderbilt Divinity Library. United Methodist Revised Common Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.

SUNDAY , APRIL 27, 2014 | EASTER SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER              Old Testament       Ezekiel 37:1–14              Psalm       Psalm 33              Epistle       1 John 5:4–10               Gospel       John 20:19–31 Lutheran Service Book Historic (One Year) Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.

SUNDAY , APRIL 27, 2014 | EASTER SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A               Psalm       Psalm 111 or Psalm 118:19–24              First Reading       Acts 2:14a , 22–32 or Genesis 8:6–16 , 9:8–16              Second Reading       1 Peter 1:3–9 or Acts 2:14a , 22–32               Gospel       John 20:19–31 The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1979) Sunday Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2010. Print.

SUNDAY , APRIL 27, 2014 | EASTER SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A              First Reading       Acts 2:14a , 22–32               Psalm       Psalm 16              New Testamen t       1 Peter 1:3–9               Gospel       John 20:19–31 Consultation on Common Texts. Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2011. Print.

Prayer Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Almighty Father , I come thanking You for allowing me and  family, friends and enemies to see another day and creation from Your grace and mercy . Thank You ! Hallelujah ! On this Sabbath day of Jewish and Seventh Day Adventist worship, I ask that they worship You in holiness and truth. May we Christ ians pray for those that keep the Sabbath because we will celebrate The Lord's Day on the first day--Hebrew-- seventh day Julian Calendar tomorrow. May all have peace and love in their worship services. In Jesus name . Amen.

Today's Verse of the Day is From Isaiah 50:10 KJV Translation: Who is among you that feareth the LORD , that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD , and stay upon his God . NKJV Translation: Who is among you that fears the LORD , that obeys the voice of his servant, that walks in darkness, and has no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD , and stay on his God . Explore Thomas Nelson's King James Bibles and take your Bible reading further. © Copyright Thomas Nelson Publishers.

April 26 Bitter and Betrayed Joshua 16:1–17:18 ; 2 Corinthians 11:24–33 ; Psalm 55 The betrayal of a loved one can shake our world. It can make us feel vulnerable and used, and if we’re not careful, it can cause us to be bitter and suspicious toward others. The psalmist in Psalm 55 experiences such a betrayal from a friend who feared God : “We would take sweet counsel together in the house of God ” ( Psa 55:14 ). The psalmist agonizes over how he was deceived: “The buttery words of his mouth were smooth, but there was battle in his heart. His words were smoother than oil, but they were drawn swords” ( Psa 55:13 ). How does someone move beyond a violation of trust? Instead of growing bitter, the psalmist puts his trust in Yahweh : “Cast your burden on Yahweh , and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved” ( Psa 55:22 ). Similarly, in 2 Corinthians , Paul tells the church in Corinth about his sufferings. Among Paul’s lashings, stoning's, ...

'Darkness' in the Gospel of John John 3:19-20 Excerpt ‎... [darkness] quality regarded as less valuable than light ( Eccles. 2:13 ). Imagery based on darkness is especially prominent in the poetic books where it represents destruction, death, and the underworld ( Isa. 5:30 ; 47:5 ; Ps. 143:3 ; Job 17:13 ; cf . Mark 15:33 ) in a manner similar to that known in other ancient Near Eastern cultures. Conceived as a curse or punishment ( Deut. 28:29 ; Ps. 35:6 ), darkness characterizes the coming Day of the Lord ( Joel 2:2 ; Amos 5:18 ). God’s appearance is often accompanied by darkness ( 1 Kings 8:12 ), which, according to Gen. 1:2 , prevailed prior to creation, although Isa. 45:7 and Ps. 104:20 assert that it was created by God . The Dead Sea Scrolls contrast light and darkness as representing the forces of good and evil, both metaphysically and psychologically; a similar view has been noted in the Gospel of John . Achtemeier, Paul J., Harper & Row and Society...

Word and Law James 1:22-25 Excerpt ‎What James referred to as the “Word” in vv. 18, 21, 22, 23 he calls the “law” here. As the “ Word ” brings new life according to v. 18, so “the law” here is what sets us free ( lit . “the perfect law of freedom” ). The combination of law and freedom points to the free obedience of the Christ ian life and echoes Paul’s theology of freedom in Christ ( cf . Rom 6:18–22 ; 2 Cor 3:17 ; Gal 2:4 ; 5:1 , 13–14 ; 6:2 ). The law is “perfect” in that it participates in the goodness of God and is essential to his gifts bestowed in wisdom to believers. Richardson, Kurt A. James . Vol. 36 . Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1997. Print. The New American Commentary .

Wisdom in the Book of James James 1:5 ‎The Letter of James as a whole bears striking resemblance to traditional wisdom literature because of its hortatory or parenetic nature. Wisdom is a gift to be asked from God , who will grant it ( 1:5 ). This is practical wisdom. While it is ‘from above,’ in contrast to the wisdom that is ‘earthly,’ it expresses itself in exemplary conduct; it is ‘peaceable,…full of mercy and good fruits’ ( 3:13-18 ).  Achtemeier, Paul J., Harper & Row and Society of Biblical Literature. Harper’s Bible dictionary 1985 : 1136. Print.

Son of Church Philippians 4:2 ‎John’s testimony was that this is the Son of God . The prophesied Davidic King was God’s Son ( 2 Sam. 7:13 ), and the messianic King is uniquely the Son of God ( Ps. 2:7 ). The title “ Son of God ” goes beyond the idea of obedience and messianic King to that of Jesus’ essential nature. In the Fourth Gospel this title is not applied to believers. They are called “children” (tekna; e.g. , John 1:12 ) while “ Son ” (hyios) is used only of Jesus . Blum, Edwin A. “ John .” The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures . Ed. J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck. Vol. 2. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985. 275. Print.

Humbling yourself  2 Kings 22:19 Josiah is commended for being responsive and humbling himself. The Heb. kanaʾ suggests public humiliation, with undertones of shame and dishonor. But only if one is humbled against his will! A person who humbles himself before God as Josiah did openly confesses himself a sinner, crushed and hopeless. This is our appropriate response when we realize how we fall short of meeting God’s standards , and how greatly we stand in need of forgiving grace.   Just outside ancient Carthage lies one of the best known Topheth districts, where young children, newborn to about four or five, were burned as votive gifts to pagan gods by parents begging for some benefits. The fact that such a district existed in Judah is a stunning indication of how firmly God’s people were locked in the grip of paganism and sin. Richards, Lawrence O. The Bible Reader’s Companion . electronic ed. Wheaton: Victor Books, 1991. Print.

Temple Comparison Solomon’s Temple, finished in 957 BC, was less than one-half the size of Herod the Great’s expanded Second Temple in Jerusalem, built in 20–19 BC.

Benit Jenn Waterfall ‎After leaving Mejdel es-Shems, an illustration of which place has already been given, passing along the Jerusalem road to Damascus over a succession of high ridges running off from the central Hermon range of mountains, and then along a lofty table-land, descending a hill of white limestone, we come to the village on the side of the mountain called Beit Jenn. The meaning of the word is “The Garden House,” or “The House of Paradise.” The place was once densely populated. This is evident from the many rock tombs which we find here. No doubt the original town was one of considerable importance, but its exact site and leading features have not yet been identified. The picture above presents a charming waterfall caused by the descent of the stream Jennâni plunging over precipitous rocks. It comes in delicate streamlets, and now in rushing torrents among moss-covered rocks, among which shrubs and grasses grow. The contrast is very fine between the dark rocks, s...

Prayer Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Heavenly Father , thank You for this day of Your grace and mercy . A day that I have never seen with its beauty that only You can create; that shows and tells me that there is no other god like You Father ! I pray now for my brothers and sisters of this world to be  divinely blessed and protected as we all anticipate the beginning of what is known as: "the weekend" . We don't know if the Second Advent of Jesus will come this next moment, but I pray regardless of .... In Jesus name .. Amen.