Ten Portions to Manasseh - Joshua 17:5

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah. And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father”, and in chapter seventeen and verse five of Joshua we learn how “there fell ten portions to Manasseh” where we read,

And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead and Bashan, 

which were on the other side Jordan;

The verse reads, “And there fell ten portions to Manasseh, beside the land of Gilead and Bashan, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and there fell ten portions” or “and there turned out, settled and were assigned ten allotments, lands, dwelling places and locations” “to Manasseh” which means “toward Manasseh whose name means ‘causing to forget’ and was the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh”, “beside the land” or “alongside and accompanying the country, territory, district and region” “of Gilead” which means “belonging to Gilead whose name means ‘rocky region’ and was a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead” “and Bashan” whose name means ‘fruitful’ and was a district east of the Jordan known for its fertility which was given to the half-tribe of Manasseh”. Joshua or the writer shared how there were “ten” dwelling places allotted to the “tribe of Manasseh” in addition to the region belonging to “Gilead and Bashan”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “… which were on the other side Jordan;” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “which were on the other side” which means “that existed upon the opposite side of the” “Jordan” whose name means ‘descender’ and was the river of Palestine running from the roots of Anti-Lebanon to the Dead Sea a distance of approximately 200 miles (320 km)”. Joshua or the writer referred to the territory given to one-half of the “tribe of Manasseh” was on the eastern side of the Jordan River. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we see how the “tribe of Manasseh” received “ten” allotments for their inheritance within the promise land in addition to the properties that were given to them on the opposite side of the Jordan River. We shall see how this is used to make a decision for the “daughters of Zelophehad” in our next verses, but for now, let us be mindful that Jehovah God was over all these distributions of territories. God knows what everyone needs, (See Philippians 4:19) and because we have sin in our lives that separates us from Him and leads to death, (See Romans 3:23; 6:23) God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of everyone. He raised Him from the dead after three days, and when we put our faith and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to give us the ability to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him regardless of who we are and where we live the world. (See John 3:16: 16:13: Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how, “the daughters of Manasseh had an inheritance among his sons”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

The Daughters Before the Leaders - Joshua 17:4

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah”, and in chapter seventeen and verse three of Joshua we learn how the daughters come before the leaders where we read,

And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father.

The verse reads, “And they came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying, …” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and they came near” or “and they, the daughters of Zelophehad, drew close to and approached” “before Eleazar the priest” which means “in front and in the presence of Eleazar whose name means ‘God has helped’ and was the spiritual chief, principal officer and leader”, “and before Joshua” or “and in front and in the presence of Joshua whose name means Jehovah is salvation” “the son of Nun” which means “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Nun whose name means ‘fish or posterity’ and was the father of Joshua the successor of Moses”, “and before the princes” or “and in front and in the presence of the chiefs, captains, leaders and rulers”, “saying” which means “uttering, declaring and proclaiming” the following words. Joshua or the writer shared how the “daughters of Zelophehad” approached the leaders of Israel which include “Eleazar” who was the spiritual leader, “Joshua" who championed the defeat of the promise land and the captains and rulers. 

 

The verse continues, “The LORD commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brethren. Therefore according to the commandment of the LORD he gave them an inheritance among the brethren of their father.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “the LORD” which means “Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name of the One True God” “commanded Moses” or “charged and ordered Moses whose name means ‘drawn out’ and was the prophet, lawgiver and leader of the exodus’ “to give us an inheritance” which means “to grant, bestow and assign to us, the daughters of Zelophehad, a possession, property, heritage, share and portion” “among our brethren” or “in the midst and middle of our, the people of Manasseh’s, kinship, kindred and relatives”.  (See Numbers 34:17-29) “Therefore according to the commandment” which means “therefore, wherefore, then and on this account in keeping with the charge and order” “of the LORD” or “belonging to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “he gave them an inheritance” which means “he, Joshua, granted, bestowed, allotted and assigned a possession, property, heritage, share and portion” “among the brethren” or “in the midst of the kinsmen, kindred and relatives” “of their father” which means “belonging to their, the clans or tribes, male progenitors and ancestors”. Joshua or the writer shared how the five “daughters” of “Zelopehad” appealed to the leaders of Israel by referring to how Moses told the people of Israel that they would receive an “inheritance” in keeping with their families or tribes within the promise land, and “Joshua" provided them with the inheritance. 

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn how the “daughters of Zelophehad” knew to make an appeal to the leadership within Israel concerning their problem. Because they were “women”, they were not accounted for when the distribution of the promise land was named. God saw them though, and we shall see how their needs were to be supplied. God loves everyone, and regardless of their background and situation, He wants everyone to come to Him through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we yield to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to help us live in a manner that is pleasing to Him and receives everything that He desires to give us. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how, “there fell ten portions to Manasseh”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

No Sons, But Daughters - Joshua 17:3

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “there was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan. There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families”, and in chapter seventeen and verse three of Joshua we learn how, “Zelophehad … had no sons, but daughters” where we read,

But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters: and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.

The verse reads, “But Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, had no sons, but daughters:” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “but Zelophebad” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover Zelophebad whose name means ‘first-born’ and was a Manassite, son of Hepher and grandson of Gilead; came out of Egypt with Moses and died in the wilderness leaving only five daughters as heirs; their right to the inheritance was confirmed by divine direction”, “the son of Hepher” which means “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Hepher whose name means ‘a well’ and was the youngest son of Gilead and head of the family of Hepherites”, “the son of Gilead” or “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Gilead whose name means ‘rocky region’ and was a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead”, “the son of Machir” which means “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Machir whose name means ‘sold’ and was eldest son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine and progenitor of a large family”, “the son of Manasseh” or “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Manasseh whose name means ‘causing to forget’ and was the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh” “had no sons” which means “did not have or produce any male offspring or progeny”, “but daughters” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover female offspring and progeny”. Joshua or the writer shared how “Zelophehad” who was “Giliad’s” son from the “tribe of Manasseh” produced only female offspring and did not have any male offspring. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “and these are the names of his daughters, Mahlah, and Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “and these are the names” which means “and the following exist as the designated names” “of his daughters” or “pertaining to his, Zelophehad’s, female offspring, “Mahlah” whose name means “disease” and was “the eldest of five daughters of Zelophehad the grandson of Manasseh”, “and Noah” whose name means “motion” and was “one of the five daughters of Zelophehad in the time of the exodus”, “Hoglah” whose name means “partridge” and was “the third of five daughters of Zelophehad, a descendant of Manasseh”, “Milcah” whose name means “queen” and was “daughter of Haran and wife of Nahor, her uncle and Abraham's brother, to whom she bore eight children”, “and Tigray” whose name means “favorable” and was "one of the five daughters of Zelophehad the son of Hepher of the tribe of Manasseh”. Joshua or the writer shared the names of the female offspring belonging to “Zelophehad” - “Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah.” 

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn about one man, “Zelophehad”, who was without a male heir to his inheritance. He produced “daughters”, and we shall see how this presented a challenge for how he, as part of the tribe of Manasseh, would pass on an inheritance to his family. God will take care of this unusual situation, and even as we have difficulties and challenges that arise in our lives, He will give us solutions to them. God loves us, and He proved His love toward us when He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and to be raised from the dead after three days. When we surrender our lives to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth and to empower us to live according to that truth so we learn to trust in Him regardless of the circumstances that arise. (See John 3:16: 16:13; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:10-11)

Next time we learn how, the daughters come before the leaders, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

A Lot for the Rest of Manasseh’s Children - Joshua 17:2

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “there was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan”, and in chapter seventeen and verse two of Joshua we learn how, “there was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families” where we read,

There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.

The verse reads, “There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “there was also a lot” or “there existed even so and indeed a portion and share” “for the rest of the children of Manasseh” which means “on behalf of the left over, remainder and excess pertaining to the offspring and progeny belonging to Manasseh whose name means ‘causing to forget’ and was the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh” “by their families” or “according to their kinsmen, kindred and relatives”. Joshua or the writer shared how there existed a portion of land on behalf of the remainder of the offspring of “Manasseh” according to their kinsmen and relatives. 

 

The verse continues, “for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida:” Joshua or the writer added the words, “for the children” which means “because, since and on account of the offspring and progeny”, “of Abiezer” or “belonging to Abiezer whose name means ‘my father is help’ and was a Manassite, called ‘son’ of Gilead, also son of Gilead's sister”, “and for the children of Helek” which means “and on behalf of the offspring and progeny belonging to Helek whose name means ‘portion’ and was a descendant of Manasseh and the second son of Gilead”, “and for the children of Asriel” or “and on behalf of the offspring and progeny belonging to Asriel whose name means ‘I shall be prince of God’ and was a great-grandson of Manasseh, and son of Gilead”, “and for the children of Shechem” which means “on on behalf of the offspring and progeny belonging to Shechem whose name means ‘back or shoulder’ and was the son of Gilead and grandson of Manasseh, “and for the children of Hepher” or “and on behalf of the offspring and progeny belonging to Hepher whose name means ‘’a well” and was the “youngest son of Gilead and head of the family of Hepherites", “and for the children of Shemida” which means “and on behalf of the offspring and progeny belonging to Shemida whose name means ‘wise’ and was a son of Gilead, grandson of Manasseh, and progenitor of a family in Manasseh”. Joshua or the writer shared how the family of “Manasseh” which included, the offspring of “Aviezer, Helek, Asriel, Shechem, Hepher and Semida” received the inheritance given to their “tribe. 

Finally the verse says, “these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.” Joshua or the writer concluded this verse with the words, “these were the male children” or “the above listed men were the male offspring and progeny” “of Manasseh” whose name means “‘causing to forget’ and was the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh” “the son of Joseph” or “the male offspring and progeny belonging to Joseph whose name means ‘Jehovah has added’ and was the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel” “by their families” which means “according to their, the offspring of Manasseh’s, kindred, kinsmen and relatives”. Joshua or the writer ended this verse by reestablishing that the above mentioned male offspring descended from “Manasseh” who was “Joseph’s” son.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn more about the territory within the promise land that was allotted to the “tribe of Manasseh”. As we can see, there were many descendants of Joseph and Manasseh who received this gift from God. In like manner, God desires a personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was resurrected from the dead after three days. When we yield to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to give us the ability to live in a manner that is pleasing to Him wherever He places us in the world. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how, “Zelophehad … had no sons, but daughters”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

A Lot for the Tribe of Manasseh - Joshua 17:1

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the separate cities for the children of Ephraim were among the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages, and they drove not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute”, and in chapter seventeen and verse one of Joshua we learn how, “there was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh” where we read,

There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph; to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.

The verse reads, “There was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh; for he was the firstborn of Joseph;” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “there was also a lot” or “there existed even so and indeed a portion or share” “for the tribe of Manasseh” which means “on behalf of the clan or people group belonging to Manasseh whose name means ‘causing to forget’ and was the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh”: “for he was the firstborn of Joseph” or “because, since and on account that he, Manasseh, existed as the firstling, eldest or child who was born first belonging to Joseph whose name means ‘Jehovah had added’ and was the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel”. Joshua or the writer shared how there indeed existed a portion of land provided to the clan of “Manasseh” because “Manasseh” was the child who was born first to “Joseph”. 

 

The verse goes on to say, “to wit, for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead: because he was a man of war, therefore he had Gilead and Bashan.” Joshua or the writer continued with the words, “to wit” which means “to perceive and know”, “for Machir” or “because, since and on account that Machir whose name means ‘sold’ and was the eldest son of Manasseh by an Aramite or Syrian concubine and progenitor of a large family” “the firstborn of Manasseh” which means “the existed as the firstling, elder or child who was born first pertaining to Manasseh whose name means ‘causing to forget’ and was the eldest son of Joseph and progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh”, “the father of Gilead” or “the immediate progenitor and ancestor belonging to Gilead whose name means ‘rocky region’ and was a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead”: “because he was a man of war” which means “since and on account that he, Machir, existed as a male human being pertaining to fighting and battle”, “therefore he had Gilead” or “wherefore, then and on this account he, Machir, produced Gilead whose name means ‘rocky region’ and was a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'” “and Bashan” whose name means “fruitful” and was “a district east of the Jordan known for its fertility which was given to the half-tribe of Manasseh”. Joshua or the writer shared how the child born to “Manasseh” first was a warrior of battle and produced both “Gilead and Bashan”. 

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Joshua or the writer about the inheritance provided to the “tribe of Manasseh” and his family which consisted of his “firstborn” warrior son “Machir” who produced “Gilead and Bashan”. “Manasseh” was divided into two groups, and the first half received their portion on the eastern side of the Jordan River, and the other half received their inheritance within the promise land. Just as God said, He gave the territory to each of the “tribes of Israel” including “Manasseh”. God provides for people, and when they receive His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days as their “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive their sins, grant them everlasting life and equip them with His Holy Spirit who will guide them into all truth and empower them to live wherever He places them in the world in a manner that is pleasing to Him. (See John 3:16; 16:13; Acts 1:8; Revelation 4:11)

Next time we learn how, “there was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".

 

Not Driving Out the Canaanites - Joshua 16:10

In the book of Joshua, we learned how, “the separate cities for the children of Ephraim were among the inheritance of the children of Manasseh, all the cities with their villages”, and in chapter sixteen and verse ten of Joshua we learn how, “they drove not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer” where we read,

And they drove not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer: 

but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.

The verse reads, “And they drove not out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer:” Joshua or the writer began with the words, “and they drove not out” or “and they, the tribe of Ephraim, did not seize, dispossess, disinherit or impoverish” “the Canaaites” who were “the descendants of Cana whose name means ‘zealous’” “that dwelt in Gezer” or “who lived, abided, remained and continued within Gezer whose name means ‘portion’ and was a Levitical city on the border of Ephraim”. Joshua or the writer shared how the “tribe of Ephraim” did not expel the pagan people of “Cana” from their territory but allowed them to live within “Gezer”. 

 

The verse continues, “but the Canaanites dwell among the Ephraimites unto this day, and serve under tribute.” Joshua or the writer added the words, “but the Canaaites” which means “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the people of Cana whose name means ‘zealous’” “dwell among the Ephraimites” or “live, remain and abide in the midst and middle of the Ephraimites whose name means ‘double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful’ and were the descendants of the second son of Joseph, blessed by him and given preference over first son, Manasseh” “unto this day” which means “to this very sunrise to sunset or time period”, “and serve under tribute” or “and labor and work as subjects beneath forced service and tasks”. Joshua or the writer shared how the people of “Cana” lived in the midst of the people of “Ephraim” and labored as servants to that very time period.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Joshua or the writer how the “Canaanites” were allowed to remain alive in the midst of the “tribe of Ephraim”, and although they worked as servants in their midst, they remained as pagans among them. God’s plan for the people of Israel was for them to be separated from pagan and ungodly people, and this allowance would result in trouble for the people of Israel. God’s desire is to save us from our sins which separate us from a personal relationship with Him, and for this reason He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and to be resurrected from the grave after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put His Holy Spirit within us to guide us into all truth and to give us the ability to separate ourselves from the pagan ways of the world as we live in a manner that is pleasing to Him.

Next time we begin a new chapter and learn how, “there was also a lot for the tribe of Manasseh”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".