May 25, 2011 message as provided by the Information Center in Medjugorje.
The Medjugorje Web
http://www.medjugorje.org
Our Lady's Message May 25, 2011
“Dear children! My prayer today is for all of you who seek the grace of conversion. You knock on the door of my heart, but without hope and prayer, in sin, and without the Sacrament of Reconciliation with God. Leave sin and decide, little children, for holiness. Only in this way can I help you, hear your prayers and seek intercession before the Most High. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
Catholic Home Bible Study
I have been thinking about doing a home Bible Study but didn't know where to start. I came across this website by Kay Murdy and it seems to be a well put together and by a very knowledgeable person.
Here is an example of some of her teachings for "names of God in the Bible".
Elohim
This name for God appears 2,570 times in the Old Testament and 35 times between Genesis 1:1 and 2:4 The name "Elohim" speaks of God's mighty power and strength. We would expect it to appear often in the opening verses of Genesis because God's power as Creator is depicted there.
Yahweh
This is God's personal name. It is what He calls Himself (see Ex. 3:15). It is composed of a four-letter Hebrew construct roughly equivalent to our YHWH. The name occurs 6,823 times in the Old Testament. The ancient Hebrews regarded this name as being so sacred that they even refused to pronounce it, substituting the word "Adonai" (Lord) whenever it appeared. Jewish scholars who copied the Hebrew Bible, carried this same deep respect for the name "Yahweh." Before a scribe would copy it, he would go to his chambers, bathe, and put on a clean robe. In some chapters, such as Deuteronomy 28, he would have to go through this cleansing ritual 40 times!The name "Yahweh" is more personal than "Elohim." It describes God in His relationship with His people--His presence with us and His interaction with us. "Yahweh" expresses the love of God, His concern for the sins of His people, His pledge to keep His covenants, and His promise to redeem.
Adonai
This name, which is used for God some 300 times in the Old Testament, is made up of two parts: adon, which means "Lord" or "Master," and the ending ai, which means "my." Thus the name "Adonai" could be translated "my Lord" or "my Master." It suggests the relationship between the Sovereign Master and a submissive servant (see Gen. 15:2,8).
Here is an example of some of her teachings for "names of God in the Bible".
Elohim
This name for God appears 2,570 times in the Old Testament and 35 times between Genesis 1:1 and 2:4 The name "Elohim" speaks of God's mighty power and strength. We would expect it to appear often in the opening verses of Genesis because God's power as Creator is depicted there.
Yahweh
This is God's personal name. It is what He calls Himself (see Ex. 3:15). It is composed of a four-letter Hebrew construct roughly equivalent to our YHWH. The name occurs 6,823 times in the Old Testament. The ancient Hebrews regarded this name as being so sacred that they even refused to pronounce it, substituting the word "Adonai" (Lord) whenever it appeared. Jewish scholars who copied the Hebrew Bible, carried this same deep respect for the name "Yahweh." Before a scribe would copy it, he would go to his chambers, bathe, and put on a clean robe. In some chapters, such as Deuteronomy 28, he would have to go through this cleansing ritual 40 times!The name "Yahweh" is more personal than "Elohim." It describes God in His relationship with His people--His presence with us and His interaction with us. "Yahweh" expresses the love of God, His concern for the sins of His people, His pledge to keep His covenants, and His promise to redeem.
Adonai
This name, which is used for God some 300 times in the Old Testament, is made up of two parts: adon, which means "Lord" or "Master," and the ending ai, which means "my." Thus the name "Adonai" could be translated "my Lord" or "my Master." It suggests the relationship between the Sovereign Master and a submissive servant (see Gen. 15:2,8).
Our Lady's May 2, 2011 Medjugorje Message to Mirjana
Our Lady's May 02, 2011 message given to Mirjana.
The Medjugorje Web
http://www.medjugorje.org
May 02, 2011
"Dear children; God the Father is sending me to show you the way of salvation, because He, my children, desires to save you and not to condemn you. That is why I, as a mother, am gathering you around me, because with my motherly love I desire to help you to be free of the dirtiness of the past and to begin to live anew and differently. I am calling you to resurrect in my Son. Along with confession of sins renounce everything that has distanced you from my Son and that has made your life empty and unsuccessful. Say 'yes' to the Father with the heart and set out on the way of salvation to which He is calling you through the Holy Spirit. Thank you. I am especially praying for the shepherds (priests), for God to help them to be alongside you with a fullness of heart."
The Medjugorje Web
http://www.medjugorje.org
May 02, 2011
"Dear children; God the Father is sending me to show you the way of salvation, because He, my children, desires to save you and not to condemn you. That is why I, as a mother, am gathering you around me, because with my motherly love I desire to help you to be free of the dirtiness of the past and to begin to live anew and differently. I am calling you to resurrect in my Son. Along with confession of sins renounce everything that has distanced you from my Son and that has made your life empty and unsuccessful. Say 'yes' to the Father with the heart and set out on the way of salvation to which He is calling you through the Holy Spirit. Thank you. I am especially praying for the shepherds (priests), for God to help them to be alongside you with a fullness of heart."
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