Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem (2/7/14)[Prayer]

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Pray For the Peace of Jerusalem

The Scriptures of Handel's "Messiah"

IPsalm 68:18


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King James Version (KJV)

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.

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Bless the LORD,
Oh My Soul,
and let All That is Within Me Bless His Most Holy Name!
Our Father in Heaven
Hallowed Your Most Holy Name!
You Alone Are Worthy. You Alone Are Holy
You Alone Are the One True God!

Abba, Father,
There Will Always be People Who Love Us
And people Who Hate Us.
Help us keep Our Eyes Upon You
And not upon what others think of us.
Comfort us when we are attacked,
Help Us the Discern and choose Our Battles Wisely.

We Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem,
According to Your Will and Promise.
We Pray For the People and Leaders of Israel,
that They Will Look to You for the Protection
and Prosperity of their Nation.
We Ask For deliverance from the Drought,

We Pray For The Swift and Sure Coming of Messiah,
Blessed Be He,
To Establish His Kingdom,
and Make All Things Right.


Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

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I have wondered about this Passage "He Led Captivity Captive", which appears in Both the Old Testament (Psalm 68, quoted in Handel's Messiah), and in St. Paul's citing of the Verse in his letter to the Ephesians. This explanation made sense to me, and as it is from a Traditional Christian Perspective, would probably be what Handel (and Mr. Clemmens!)had in mind:

In Ephes. 4 Paul was recalling a tradition from ancient times that appears in Psalm 68 and that the Romans had elevated to an art form. When a Roman general returned victorious from Battle he was given an honor called a tribute. This involved passing before a reviewing stand where Caesar and the royal court were seated. In a long parade the General, then his victorious army, then the wagon loads of plunder and the kings and nobles of the countries he had defeated, and finally all the slaves he’d captured, bound and chained together. The conquering general was leading his captives into captivity. Afterwards he would receive a portion of the plunder as a reward.

Paul changed the meaning slightly in Ephes. 4:8 saying that at the cross when Jesus defeated His enemies He gave gifts to us instead of receiving them Himself. Then in verse 11 he went on to list five spiritual gifts He gave to the church.

At the End of the Age the Lord will lead Satan into captivity and receive the nations as His reward. The Hebrew of Psalm 68 can mean either give or receive so both interpretations are appropriate.

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Come and Pray For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

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[etabeta]

I find your interpretations always very useful to my understanding.

Joining in prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem, our FRiends in need and our beloved Nation.

Blessings, etabeta

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Thank You, Etabeta, For Your Prayers (And for Your Kind Words!) For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

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[Jeanbl]

All to You, Lord...Amen. Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem, the calling upon Israel, the Nations, our Country to repentance and Salvation, along with those of ours who have yet to receive. May we all in humble servitude, come to you. Amen.

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Thank You, Jeanbl, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



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[NEWwoman]

Joining in prayer, left that other site, for Israel and the church - especially that we may exercise them with the power of His Spirit.

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Thank You, NEWwoman, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

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[Alamo-Girl]

I join in prayer for Israel, Jerusalem and all God’s beloved.

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Thank You, Alamo-Girl, For Your Prayers For the Peace of Jerusalem, For Our FRiends in Need, For Persecuted Believers, and For Our Beloved Nation.

Blessings To All Who Visit This Garden of Prayer.



Hallelujah and Amen

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