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Unique, Fascinating Look at How God's Promises to Israel Apply to TodayWe read throughout the Bible about God blessing his people, but most of us don't realize that these blessings are still meant for today--and for us.In this accessible study, pastor and international leader Paul Thangiah connects ancient biblical texts to modern-day life. Exploring Jacob's final blessings over his twelve sons in Genesis and Moses' parting blessings to the twelve tribes in Deuteronomy, Thangiah sheds light on the history of those on whom these blessings were bestowed. With keen insight, he examines the background of each of Jacob's sons, the significance of each name and personal situation, and what the Bible says about his descendants. Then, he shows how each of the twelve tribes saw the fulfillment of both Jacob's and Moses' prophetic blessings.Yet these blessings didn't cease at the end of the Old Testament, says Thangiah, revealing how they were powerfully and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus. You will be encouraged and inspired to discover how God's promises to his people extend beyond Israel to include all who've been grafted in through Christ--and how you can still enjoy these prophetic blessings today.

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Pentecostalism

Philosophie et théologie

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Publié par	Baker Publishing Group
Date de parution	18 octobre 2016
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781441230379
Langue	English

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Title Page
Copyright Page
© 2016 by Paul Thangiah
Published by Chosen Books
11400 Hampshire Avenue South
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
www.chosenbooks.com
Chosen Books is a division of
Baker Publishing Group, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Ebook edition created 2016
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—for example, electronic, photocopy, recording—without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016938473
ISBN 978-1-4412-3037-9
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com
Scripture quotations identified The Message are from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © by Eugene H. Peterson 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress. All rights reserved. Represented by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Scripture quotations identified NASB are from the New American Standard Bible®, copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. ( www.Lockman.org )
Scripture identified NIV 1984 taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
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Scripture quotations identified KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.
Cover design by Rob Williams, InsideOutCreativeArts
Endorsements
“This wonderful study on the blessings given by Israel upon his twelve sons shows us how we can proactively possess the opportunities of the blessings and find redemption for our failures. And it gives us warning of errors that rob us of the opportunities that blessing affords. Let us possess our blessings.”
Dr. Roger Houtsma, Roger Houtsma World Outreach
“In this book, Pastor Paul has blended together history and theology with his personal journey in ministry, walking with God by faith. His insights, revelation and application of Scripture regarding the blessings pronounced on the twelve tribes will enrich, inspire and invigorate the believer’s faith in God and His Word. A fascinating read.”
Rev. Giuloio Lorefice Gabeli, national director, Canada Celebrates Israel Network; author, Grafted In: A Jewish- Christian Perspective
“Paul Thangiah is an anointed apostolic minister. Receiving the 12 Blessings of Israel is a unique and compelling presentation resulting from Pastor Paul’s personal study of Scripture. This book will provoke thought and study and will increase faith to allow God to fulfill His pronounced blessings.”
David L. Grant, co-founder and director, Project Rescue
Dedication
Dedicated to:
My dear father,
the late Reverend A. R. Thangiah, whose prayers and blessings on my life are the reasons for the fruit in my ministry.
And to:
The people of India,
that they may be saved and enjoy the blessings of God.
My father served the Lord for over 45 years and pioneered many churches in Sri Lanka. He further served with the Assemblies of God in the city of Madurai, India, where he founded New Life Assembly, which at present has 132 branches—all of which are strongly grounded in God’s Word and are growing rapidly.
His prayers are indeed being answered, and his blessings are indeed being multiplied!
Contents
Cover 1
Title Page 3
Copyright Page 4
Endorsements 5
Dedication 7
Foreword by Dr. George O. Wood 11
Acknowledgments 13
Introduction: God Desires to Bless His Children 17
1. Reuben 21
Happy are those who are stable, for nothing can stop their blessings from God.
2. Simeon 36
Happy are those who control their anger, for they will not be scattered.
3. Levi 50
Happy are those who stand up for the Lord, for their curse will be turned into a blessing.
4. Judah 64
Happy are those who repent of their sins and praise God, for they shall be exalted above the rest.
5. Zebulun 81
Happy are those who accept the plan of God for their lives, for God Himself will dwell in their midst.
6. Issachar 96
Happy are those who work diligently, for God will be their reward.
7. Dan 114
Happy are those who are full of God, for they will not allow anything to come between Him and them.
8. Gad 131
Happy are those who trust and obey God, for they will walk in victory against their enemies.
9. Asher 146
Happy are those who know who their God is, for they will enjoy prosperity and protection.
10. Naphtali 162
Happy are those who speak good words, for they will abound with the favor of God.
11. Joseph 176
Happy are those who recognize the hand of God in their lives, for they will be blessed beyond measure.
12. Benjamin 199
Happy are those who rest secure in God, for they will enjoy constant fellowship and shelter.
Afterword: Thriving in the Blessings of God 219
About the Author 223
Back Cover 225
Foreword
In his new book, the Reverend Paul Thangiah analyzes the twelve tribes of Israel under a magnifying lens, looking closely at every aspect of the blessings upon them. Very few books have been written with such detail and understanding of the twelve tribes and how the blessings that Jacob the patriarch and Moses the prophet pronounced over them have relevance to the individual tribes, the nation of Israel and the modern-day Christian.
Pastor Paul details the blessings with respect to the lives of the twelve sons of Jacob and the future generations to come in the line of the tribes. The tribes are well defined by their characteristic features as detailed by Jacob and Moses. These characteristics lay the foundation for the fulfillment of multiple prophecies, and these prophecies, in turn, are reflected in the lives of the chosen few who rise up from each tribe when the situation needs them.
I commend Pastor Paul for undertaking this wide-ranging study, which demonstrates the need for us as modern Christians to reflect upon the ideas he presents. His insights warn us about the consequences of sin and motivate us to live godly lives dedicated to Christ alone.
It is difficult to summarize the treasures of this book in a few sentences. The deep meditation of the Reverend Thangiah on these blessings is a blessing of its own. I believe that as you carefully study and understand the divine truths recorded in this book, they will enrich your life and help you in your Christian walk.
Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent, Assemblies of God U.S.A.; chairman, World Assemblies of God Fellowship
Acknowledgments
Many people have walked alongside me in my journey thus far. I am grateful to God for my dear mother, Hester Thangiah, whose faith in the Lord amazes me. She always strengthens herself in the Lord and then becomes a great source of strength to us.
My dear wife, Sheba, has been supportive all through the years. My daughter, Grace, and her dynamic husband, Neal, are very helpful and reliable. Grace runs my office efficiently as my executive assistant and events coordinator. Neal gives me helpful ideas and suggestions with his creative mind. My son, Sammy, and his wonderful wife, Nicole, have strengthened my hands in the church ministry as well. Even as they focus on the youth, they are ready to take the church into the next level along with me. Their son Malachi James is a bundle of joy and delight. I believe he will become a powerful messenger of the Lord who will grab the enemy by his heel and destroy him. Josiah Paul, their second son and the newest addition to our family, may be small, but will surely put a thousand to flight even as he gains the support of Yahweh.
Many stalwarts of the faith have mentored and taught me along the way. I thank God for each of these people who contributed to making my foundation strong:
Dr. Roger Houtsma has coached me personally on many things during his crusades in India, especially on venturing into the faith arena and seeing God do the impossible.
The late Dr. Hobart Grazier from Valley Forge taught me about the epistles to the Romans and Galatians, and he imparted to me the importance of studying the Word of God and letting it speak into my situations.
Dr. John Higgins and Faith Higgins have demonstrated servant leadership through their humility and simplicity. Dr. Higgins made the theology classes I took interesting and captivating. He taught me what we believe in and also why we believe it. Now nothing can shake me.
The Reverend Paul and Julie Williams trusted in me when I started pioneering the church, and they supported me financially by paying the rent for the house in which I began the work.
Dr. Naomi Dowdy, an inspiring woman of God, spent years investing into my life and ministry teaching me the importance of the Care Cell Ministry, which eventually helped in the growth of the church.
The Reverend Vernon and Sarah Davis gave me great insight and advice when God miraculously gave us the land on which we constructed the church.
I am also grateful to the many people who have helped and encouraged me along the way:
A word of appreciation goes to my dear friend the Reverend David Daniels, who invested into my ministry by gifting us the fans to fit into the new church building.
I also appreciate Dr. David and Dr. Beth Grant, who have been a great encouragement to me all through the years.
I appreciate Dr. Dick Bernal, who has been a great inspiration to me with his desire to reach out to non-Christians even in the midst of severe opposition.
I appreciate the Reverend Mark Daniels and his wife, Cathy, and Dr. Ivan Satyavrata and his wife, Sheila, for always surrounding me with words of wisdom, concern an