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Reconciliation with God is the Lenten Message at Our Lady Star of the Sea!

March 31, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful Lenten 4^th Sunday Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea this morning! Starting off with the Welcome & Greeting first thing, this worship really hit home for the Lenten Season and my Whole Season of Life! Celebrating the Sacred Mysteries; bring us to Everlasting Life with our proud devotion and Hebrew faith. Maybe it is me, post month-long Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine, but it seems Jesus as a Jew is as prevalent these days as Jesus’ 3-year ministry to launch Christianity. Probably just me…

One of the best sermons I ever heard or maybe needed to hear? Sermon given by Monsignor Keith Brennan…

Circumstances, Choices, Consequences, Reconciliation, New Beginnings…

When the folks of Israel crossed the Jordan River and entered The Promised Land three was a new beginning and new challenges. God ceased the manna from Heaven as noted in the First Reading from the Old Testament Book of Joshua:

Joshua 5:12: “The manna ceased on the day after they had eaten some of the produce of the land, so that the sons of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate some of the yield of the land of Canaan during that year.”

The Parable of The Prodigal Son from the Gospel reading from Luke first chronicles the younger son’s and father’s perspectives:

Luke 15:17-24: “But when he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired men have more than enough bread, but I am dying here with hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight;I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me as one of your hired men.”’ So he got up and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion for him, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.’ And they began to celebrate.”

Yet the older son’s reaction was quite different:

Luke 15:28-32: “But he became angry and was not willing to go in; and his father came out and began pleading with him. But he answered and said to his father, ‘Look! For so many years I have been serving you and I have never neglected a command of yours; and yet you have never given me a young goat, so that I might celebrate with my friends; but when this son of yours came, who has devoured your wealth with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.’ And he said to him, ‘Son, you have always been with me, and all that is mine is yours.But we had to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and has begun to live, and was lost and has been found.’”

“Ignore offense, hold no grudges, accept back, new beginning” versus “sulk, judgmentalism, woe is me, no new beginning.”

The father and younger son had a new beginning.

The father and the old son were distant with a new beginning hopefully in the future.

Circumstances, Choices, Consequences, Reconciliation, New Beginnings…

The catalyst? Reconciliation. And where does reconciliation come from?

God’s reconciliation with us and the world through His Son Jesus was evident in the Second Reading from the New Testament Book of 2^nd Corinthians:

2 Corinthians 5:17-21: “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed to us the word of reconciliation.

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

With sin comes the need for reconciliation… be reconciled with God through the Lenten Season! With reconciliation comes a New Beginning! (no Al-le-lu-ia possible until our hopeful Easter but this is certainly an Al-le-lu-ia moment as my Dad would occasionally proclaim in his later years!).

We are ambassadors for Christ. First reconcile ourselves to Christ and then, were possible with each other!

Are we not at one time or another a Prodigal Son of Our Father in Heaven?

A personal add-on from me:

Philippians 3:13-14: “Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

May we have a meaningful Lenten Season and a hopeful Easter!

The time to act is now…

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Higher States of Spiritual Freedom Sought at the Church of Scientology Tampa!

March 24, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

I was drawn to visit and tour the Church of Scientology Tampa when I saw the phrase “higher states of spiritual freedom” on their website. I made an appointment for the one-hour tour and signed up for the introductory class afterwards. I thought the class was an hour but actually is about 2-1/2 hours. Due to time constraints I used my two hours meeting Scientologists, asking questions, and learning as I toured the public information center. Everyone was very nice, professional, and as helpful as could be.

I like Scientology from what I see because it is all about the inward journey of self-discovery. Knowing how to know. All three parts of man—Thetan (Spirit)—Mind—Body.

I learned about the ‘Eight Dynamics of Existence”—1) Self; 2) Sex and Family; 3) Group Survival; 4) Mankind; 5) Life Forms; 6) Physical Universe (MEST=Matter, Energy, Space, and Time)); 7) Spiritual; and 8) Infinity—The Supreme Being Creator.

I learned of other concepts such as the Emotional Tone Scale—how to handle other people; the unpredictable nature of other people (and myself I thought). The ‘ARC Triangle’—Affinity (Emotional Response)—Reality (Solid, Real, Agreed Upon)—Communications (Interchange of Ideas). That if one leg of the triangle falls, all three legs fall and vice versa if one rises, all three rise! The process of ‘auditing.’ How our reactive mind can be activated, triggered by pain—physical, emotional—unconscious—partial/total all stored but can be cleared to make you free!

There are twenty-one (21) key dimensions or characteristics to be successful in life (my words as no labels were present; some dictionary definitions added below):

1) Take care of self.

2) Be temperate (moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.; moderate as regards indulgence of appetite or passion, especially in the use of alcoholic liquors; not excessive in degree, as things, qualities, etc.).

3) Don’t be promiscuous (characterized by or involving indiscriminate mingling or association, especially having sexual relations with a number of partners on a casual basis; consisting of parts, elements, or individuals of different kinds brought together without order; indiscriminate; without discrimination; casual; irregular; haphazard).

4) Love and help children.

5) Honor and help parents.

6) Set a good example.

7) Seek to live with the truth.

8) Do not murder.

9) Don’t do anything illegal.

10) Support a government designed and run for all people.

11) Do not harm a person of good will.

12) Safeguard/Improve your environment.

13) Do not steal.

14) Be worthy of trust.

15) Fulfill your obligations.

16) Be industrious.

17) Be competent.

18) Respect the religious beliefs of others.

19) Try not to do things to others that you would not like them to do to you.

20) Try to treat others as you would want them to treat you.

21) Flourish & Prosper.

I particularly liked the exhibits and office of the founder of Scientology and Dianetics—L. Ron Hubbard.

Writer—Artist—Administrator—Founder—Humanitarian

Some quotes of L. Ron Hubbard:

“A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists.”

“It is not man’s dreams that fail him, it is the lack of know-how required to bring those dreams into actuality.”

“Probably the strangest place an explorer can go is inside.”

Dianetics—only workable technology of the mind.

Scientology—applied religious philosophy for total spiritual freedom.

A review of the exhibits include—Citizens Commission on Human Rights—World Institute of Scientology Enterprises (WISE)—Scientology Volunteer Ministers—Scientology Around the World—Scientology Network (DIRECTV Channel 320)—International Association of Scientologists (IAS)—Drug-Free World—United for Human Rights—Applied Scholastics: Tools for Learning and Literacy—Narconon Drug Rehabilitation & education—Purification Program—Dianetics—Scientology: Parts of Man—See a Thought (E-Meter)—The Way to Happiness—Criminon: Criminal Reform—L Ron Hubbard Exhibits & Office.

There are two tests if a life well lived according to L Ron Hubbard:

1) Did we do as one intended?

2) Were people glad we lived?

It was an exceptional visit of one seeking to experience “the higher states of spiritual freedom!”

All good blessings with gratitude to the Church of Scientology Tampa!

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Presence of The Holy Spirit Felt at the Revival River Church of Tampa Bay!

March 24, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

My visit and worship at the River Church of Revival Ministries International was all that their website said it would be and more! Dynamic praise and worship; anointed preaching; teaching of the Word; and powerful demonstrations of the Holy Spirit and Power! Pastor Rodney was surely ‘totally dependent upon The Holy Spirit for His leading and guidance’ as he gave a powerful sermon of Matthew Chapter 25—Parable of the Talents!

From a parking lot so designated by signs with the names of the various countries of our world into a sanctuary with the flags of many countries this visit had an international flavor for sure so fitting as we are spiritually first all ‘children of the world.’ Pastor Rodney and his wife Pastor Adonica Howard Browne are from South Africa and starting in the 1980s, have built from the ground up a diverse and growing congregation.

The opening five songs lasted 30 minutes and indeed with the reprise of “You are My Everything” after Pastor Rodney invoked the Spirit of the Lord through Apostle Paul… I indeed felt the presence of The Holy Spirit as I have never felt before! “You are a spirit… renew, revive, and transform… Thank you for your presence.” There was crying and folks I think speaking in tongues which I never witnessed before. A beautiful and overwhelming display of joy!

Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne. Photo Credit: Google Search.

The Main Event, as they refer to the sermon, was indeed simple and uncomplicated as a spirited life can be in Jesus. The natural to the supernatural. March Madness becomes March Gladness indeed! “Don’t worry what other people are thinking because many people do not think. That is the problem”

The ‘Fire of God’ was shared with nearly 1,000 folks saved at last night’s Clearwater Crusade, another recent crusade in North Dakota, stories of victories given from talents given a year ago, and a couple planting a church in Bradenton.

Matthew 25:29: “For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.”

Multiplying the talents that we are given. Don’t just bury the talents given in the ground.

The Supernatural increases Multiplication… people coming down here to re-tire, get re-fired up!

The Devil has no car to get around, the Devil can only walk unless the only car he has is you!

The talents, the abilities, that you are born with are unique to you alone. Do not compare, do what God tells you to do! Do not do what most people do—do not hide your talents!

The earth, our lives are a testing ground for all eternity! Don’t be the one at the end to ask ‘Could I have done more?’

Blame others? No, look in the mirror! Why spend money to impress people that you do not like?

Matthew 25:23: “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’”

God’s Blessing and Safe travels to Pastor Rodney and all who are journey with him on the ‘Europe Ablaze’ Ministry of 42 cities in about three weeks’ time!

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2019 PLAYERS: FCA Sunday Chapel Service with Justin Hueber & The Jason Lovins Band!

March 17, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Another inspirational worship service hosted by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) on PLAYERS Sunday at TPC Sawgrass. MC’d by FCA’s Matt Roop; music by the Jason Lovins Band; testimony by Web.com player Justin Hueber and his wife Sarah; and a sermon by Pastor George Powers from the Palm Valley Baptist Church made for an extraordinary gathering of Christians!

FCA Director Roop set the tone of feeling the presence of God’s blessings, glory, and amazing love; most evident in the beauty of TPC Sawgrass; by reading these three biblical verses:

The Jason Lovins Band played their inspirational song ‘The Grass is Greener’…

Psalm 19:1: “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.”

John 1:3: “All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.”

Colossians 1:16-17: “For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”

With Jason Lovins, an inspirational guy!

The Jason Lovins Band performed three songs including one that puts life immediately into perspective—The Grass is Greener—“this heart that sleeps will start to beat when it is given life with you.” If you don’t know this band or Jason Lovins’ personal spiritual journey please click on this link. For me, meeting him today and hearing the band play is proof-positive of the truth found in Genesis 50:20—“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to preserve many people alive.”—Jason’s story is a remarkable example of God’s Power and Love!

Sarah & Justin giving their uplifting testimony to the Lord…

Sarah and Justin’s testimonies were testimonies of the love of God, the love for life and the love for each other. For professional golfers like Justin it is not simply play in college—then get tour card—and then play and win on the PGA TOUR for everyone. God realizes what we need to do to get better—“nothing is given in the game of golf; you have to go get it for yourself.” With many ups and downs; the questions of ‘why is this happening?’ and ‘why is this happening now?’ all came to Justin. They came and they went as Sarah and Justin’s faith answered the whys and showed the way.

With Sarah & Justin, an inspirational couple. Baby Jackson slept through the whole thing!

Sarah and Justin are a testimony to making long-distance relationships work and work out well. Living apart in Indiana and Florida; Justin golfing in Latin America were the geographical challenges. Sarah’s nursing career and Justin’s golfing career were life journey challenges. All were somehow managed so they could be together whether physically together or in different locations. Baby Jackson brought Mom and Dad together traveling on the tour over the last year or so. Now it seems as if everything worked out according to God’s hand and His timing!

In golf there are more lows than highs, more losses than wins and this is for everyone—no one wins more than they lose. Winning professionally, as Justin first did in 2015 after five years of grinding it out, is indeed fleeting. Was winning what he thought it would be? Finally you beat everybody but it does not last. There’s another tournament the next week…

“You do question it, and you do question God,” Justin added truthfully as Sarah shared her perspective of learning patience. As a nurse, her job is to meet and help people usually going through hard times. The faithfulness of God is what brought Sarah and Justin to where they are today.

With Pastor George Powers of the Palm Valley Baptist Church…

Pastor Powers, noting a golf game with his brothers yesterday and this being PLAYERS Sunday, gave us the acrostic—G.O.L.F.!

‘G’ is for ‘God’—Creator, Founder, Trinity—in Him was life; His Son Jesus Christ and the light of men—the Holy Spirit.

Jesus was God’s Plan A; not Plan B—John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”

‘O’ is for ‘Obedience’—of the One Jesus to cover our sins and giving us victory over death! We are in the midst of the Lenten Season—40 days of preparation for the event that seals our eternity!

John 15:4: “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me.”

‘L’ is for ‘Love’—God is Love! First John Chapter 4 along with First Corinthians Chapter 13 tell the story of love.

1 John 4:7: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.”

‘F’ is ‘Forever’—we ended with the Sinners’ Prayer—Jesus, I love you. I am a sinner. I accept You as my personal Lord & Savior. I believe what happened on Calvary; Your Resurrection & our eternal life. I want to follow you! All present saying ‘Amen!’

Psalm 136: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the God of gods, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. Give thanks to the Lord of lords, For His lovingkindness is everlasting. …

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Sow to The Spirit at New Destiny Christian Center outside Orlando, Florida!

March 10, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

While in Orlando I was blessed to visit & worship at the New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, Florida. A vibrant spiritual community indeed! Joyous opening with… this is the place where… miracles happen… Holy Spirit this is Your Home!

Senior Pastor Paula White shared an early & late prayer/blessing & definitely has the gift of ministering & proclaiming the Word of God!

Minister Jon Cain… Hello Family… played his new song “Saved to Serve”… we are who He says we are… standing ovation for Jon’s testimony!

Pastor Knight speaking about Galatians Chapter 6…

Then an inspiring sermon by Pastor Bradley Knight… God speaks in terms of responsibilities, not privileges… burdens vs. stress… purpose vs. ego/desire… and what I needed to hear: look ahead with Jesus, not behind….

Ah the ambiguity of Galatians Chapter 6… to bear another’s burdens or to bear only your own burdens…. Or find love, compassion, & mercy somewhere in between… TROML Baby!

A church aptly named & a community where there are no strangers as first-time visitors are warmly embraced… sow to the Spirit… your new destiny awaits….

The associated Scriptures:

Photo Credit: Pinterest

“Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14)

“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)

“For each one will bear his own load.” (Galatians 6:5)

“For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:8)

(Facebook Post, Andy Reistetter, 3/15/19 with 29 Pics)

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Please Pray for Mary, Judy, & Margie in The Donna 5k to Cure Cancer!

March 2, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

With Julie at Stabucks after she completed The Donna 5K to Cure Cancer!

Another inspiring TROML Moment in Ponte Vedra Beach… this time meeting Julie at Starbucks. She just ran The Donna Foundation 5K, a prelude to THE PLAYERS Championship in memory of her sister Mary & friend Judy and in support of her sister Margie! Thoughts & prayers to all cancer survivors, living now & living eternally! God Bless All including my Uncle Rudy, Nephew Corey, Sister Joanne, Brother Dave… let’s find the cure as soon as possible… ❤?❤ #TheDonna (Andy Reistetter; 3-2-19; Facebook Post with 2 Pics)

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Please Pray for Alvin, this 95-Year Old WWII Veteran!

March 1, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

With Alvin & Smiley!

TROML Moment! With gratitude for Alvin, a 95-year old WWII veteran and the service of all American military personnel around the world. Please say a special prayer for Alvin right now! May God Bless him this day & eternally! Pictured with Smiley his aide. LOL, did not realize how short picture-taking Carolyn is! (Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 1 Pic; 3/1/19)

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Day-by-Day; Biblical Moment-by-Biblical Moment Log of Spiritual Journey to The Holy Land!

January 12, 2019 By admin Leave a Comment

Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine

Day-by-Day; Biblical Moment-by-Biblical Moment Log of Month-Long Spiritual Journey!

For those of you who have followed my world golf journeys over the last 5 years—to Mexico, Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the 2016 Summer Golf Olympics in Rio de Janerio, Brazil—know that they became inspiration-seeking, spiritual journeys as well. Well this one to Israel and Palestine will be purely spiritual in nature. Seeking any and all religious and spiritual insights into Judaism, Islam, Christianity et al, my life goal is to learn how to change hearts beginning with mine! Changing and connecting hearts around the world seems to me to be the only hope for bringing true worldwide peace, joy, justice, reconciliation, unity, freedom, faith, and abundance to all human beings. Please wish me well with your thoughts and prayers! TROML Baby (an exclamation of joy)! PS: as always I am looking for personal contacts with regard to accommodations and what sites to visit. I will have a rental car and it is a relatively small country so I can stay anywhere and be anywhere for the day! Thank you! Andy

(Facebook Post with 1 Pic; Andy Reistetter; 11-14-18)

Day 1: Arrived safely in Israel! Already visited Haifa, Nazareth, and Tiberias & Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee! Cursory first look! Amazing to be where Jesus lived, walked, & ministered 2,000+ years ago! Tel Aviv and Jerusalem today! Seven hours ahead of USA on Friday morning! TROML Baby (an exclamation of joy)!!!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 30 Pics; 12-14-18)

Bible Moment No. 1: In the Bible there are 2,548 references to Israel—the people, the land, this country on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. There are 645 Topical Indexes ranging alphabetically from Aaron to Zuzims!

In the Bible there is only one reference to Palestine but there are 60 Topical Indexes. Here is the sole biblical reference to Palestine:

I found my bed in the dark in Nentanya the first night and woke up to seen the beautiful coast of the Mediterranean Sea!

Judges 1:1: “Canaanites in Palestine. After the death of Joshua the Israelites consulted the Lord, asking, “Who shall be first among us to attack the Canaanites and to do battle with them?”

Why am I here? Why did I come to Israel and Palestine on this Spiritual Journey?

Because the world is confusing, I am confusing within and so is every other human being. I seek spiritual solutions to living in this secular and religious world of confusion. I seek answers for my life here on Earth and beyond. I want to see beyond what seems to be—within me and in the world as we know it today!

I seek to find my Splendid Spiritual Self!

(Andy Reistetter; Bible Moment No. 1: Arriving in Israel & Palestine)

Biblical Moment 2: Walking as Jesus Walked in Israel & Palestine…

Day 1 of a 2-day quick orientation of where Jesus walked in Israel and Palestine. More area to be covered in the month-long ‘Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine’ but for now just a cursory look to get my bearings.

View from Nazareth to the south into the Jezreel Valley…

Today, after rising in Nentanya on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea refreshed after two days of travel, I ventured north and east to Haifa, Nazareth, and Tiberius, & Capernaum on the Sea of Galilee.

A Bible search for Jesus has in 978 hits and 691 Topical Indexes which I interpret as saying wherever Jesus went and whatever Jesus said was pretty much a new topic; an endless vein of truth, clarity, and life to fully explore.

That is my wish for completing this endeavor—to not only be more knowledgeable about Jesus in my mind but also to know His Presence in my heart. To cleanse and purify my heart in Jesus and relate to Him, The Holy Spirit, and God Our Father as closely as possible as my Splendid Spiritual Self.

Interesting that the above Bible Search had one suggested result:

John 11:35: “And Jesus wept.”

Jesus was a human being just like us and…

John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”

Present and accountable on the shore of the Sea of Galilee!

1 Peter 1:3: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…”

John 14:26: “The Advocate, The Holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you…”

This day I ventured to Haifa near Mount Carmel and the Caves of Elijah; then over to Nazareth where Jesus lived as a child; onward east to the appearance and spectacle of the Sea of Galilee while driving down the slope to Tiberius; and then just a bit north along the shore to Capernaum where Jesus called home during much of his 3-year ministry.

(Andy Reistetter; Bible Moment No. 2: Walking as Jesus Walked in Israel & Palestine…)

Day 2: First Look at Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Jerusalem, The Old City, & The Western Wall…

Fishing in the Mediterranean Sea at the Port of Jaffa just south of Tel Aviv!

Day 2 of Andy’s month-long ‘Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine! Crashing a real estate Grand Opening Celebration! A cursory first look at Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Jerusalem, and The Western Wall (nice parking space)! Home in Netanya by sunset!

TROML Baby (an exclamation of Joy & Gratitude)!!!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 32 Pics; 12-22-18)

Biblical Moment 3: Jerusalem, Jerusalem. The Old City & the Western Wall…

Jews, Christians, and Muslims go to Israel to visit Jerusalem, the Old City of Jerusalem…

The Western Wall straight ahead with the ‘temporary’ bridge to the Temple Mount on the right.

As did I, somehow making my way way through Jerusalem, finding the Old City, finding a parking place literally at the Western Wall, and going inside the Dung Gate to pay my respects and pray at the Western Wall. Late on a Friday afternoon, with the sun going down at the start of Shabbat…

Matthew 23:37: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her young under her wings, but you were unwilling!”

There are 931 references and 352 topical indexes attributed to ‘Jerusalem’ in the Bible.

Saint Paul the Apostle noted the Old City of Jerusalem as being the center of Christianity.

Romans 15:19: “By the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum I have finished preaching the gospel of Christ.”

Inside Wilson’s Arch at the Western Wall.

Although this visit to Jerusalem was short, only a couple of hours, I spent most of my time at the Western Wall. I wore a yamaka provided by the Western Wall Heritage Foundation and went inside the covered area within Wilson’s Arch to the left of the Western Wall. There I sat in a chair, wrote in my TROML Journal and prayed for peace, wisdom, and the knowledge of God’s Will for the rest of my life.

I would come back to Jerusalem, The Old City, and the Western Wall three more times during my month-long visit to Israel and Palestine. I wrote my prayers on Post-It Notes and placed them in the crevice of the Western Wall on the third visit and stayed in the Christ Church Guest House inside the Jaffa Gate to the Old City for three nights on my fourth visit.

Finding the Church of the Holy Sepulcher inside the Old City on my second visit and spending time inside the Empty Tomb touched and changed my heart eternally.

(Andy Reistetter; Biblical Moment 3: Jerusalem, Jerusalem. The Old City & the Western Wall…)

Day 3: Discovering Caesarea Golf & CC and Caesarea National Park, a Biblical Place!

Day 3 of Andy’s month-long ‘Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine! A quiet Shabbat Sabbath for the Jews of Israel! I took a short drive north to discover the only golf course in Israel- the Caesarea Golf & Country Club! A sneak preview of the 2007 Pete Dye Signature Course!

Then I went a mile west to see the Mediterranean Sea and discovered the biblical Caesarea National Park! WOW, built by King Herod in Pontius Pilate and Jesus’s time on this earth!

Then home to Netanya Square to enjoy a beer and slice of pizza at Casa Mia and capture this inspirational day in my TROML/SSS journal! TROML Baby (an exclamation of joy)!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 40 Pics; 12-24-18)

Biblical Moment No. 4: Paul’s Trial at Caesarea Sets Him Free to Sail to Rome!

Biblical Moment No. 4 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine; in Caesarea where Paul appeared in the Audience Hall of King Herod’s Palace… with artifacts of Pontius Pilate…

Very detailed account of Apostle & Saint Paul in Caesarea in Acts C23-27… suffice it to say that he was granted his wish to be tried as a Roman in Rome… includes his interaction and conversion with Jesus on the road to Damascus while he was a persecutor of the Christ disciples…

Biblical Moment No. 5: Saint Peter the Apostle Converts Cornelius to Christianity at Caesarea!

Biblical Moment No. 5 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine… King Herod’s Caesarea was a very important part of the Roman Empire at the time… but the presence of Saint Paul the Apostle and Saint Peter the Apostle in Caesarea had lasting and dynamic implications for Christianity and the world. Cornelius, a Gentile, would be converted and baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and become one of the early Christians. Here is the biblical account of Saint Peter the Apostle in Caesarea: Cornelius’s Vision (Acts 10: 1-48 (In its entirety.))

Day 4: St. Anthony & St. Peter Churches in Jaffa and Little Prague in Bat Yam!

Enlightening dinner conversation with my new Arab Christian friend Linda at Little Prague.

A beautiful Sunday in Tel-Aviv celebrating mass at St. Anthony’s both in Arabic and English; in between masses I was asked by Linda to join her family, Father Augustine (who gave both masses and is from Mexico… that’s at least 3 fluent languages!) & others for coffee which turned out to be a sweet Mexican pineapple stew and deserts leftover from a Spanish Celebration the night before (lucky me!).

I had lunch at the kosher IFRAM restaurant (falalfel), visited St. Peters Church and walked around Jaffa Port with its beautiful views of Tel-Aviv.

Later I joined Linda for dinner at Little Prague in Bat Yam… as expected the chicken cordon blue was delicious and the conversation fascinating! What a blessing to meet other Christians that have grown up on the opposite side of the world!

TROML Baby (an Exclamation of Joy & Gratitude)!!!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 40 Pics; 12-31-18)

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April Ann: Incredible what a journey!

Biblical Moment 6: Visiting St. Peter’s Church in Jaffa where Saint Peter Performed Miracles!

St. Peter’s Church set on a bluff overlooking the Port of Jaffa and the Mediterranean Sea; a beacon of light for sailors and Christian Pilgrims too!

Biblical Moment No. 6 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine… visiting St. Peter’s church in Jaffa, near the Old Jaffa Port, just south of Tel-Aviv. The biblical presence of St. Peter in Jaffa (called Joppa in the Bible) is enormous and very critical to the growth of Christianity back in the days of the Apostles.

It is here in Jaffa that Saint Peter heals the paralyzed Aenas; performs the resurrection of Tabitha; and stays at Simon the Tanner’s home.

There Saint Peter receives a Vision of the Spirit. Then he travels to Caesarea to visit Cornelius and understands that Vision to be that all people, Gentiles included are welcome and eligible for the Salvation of the Lord. “Surely no one can refuse the water for these to be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we did, can he?” And he ordered them (Gentiles) to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

Here are the Scriptures of St. Peter’s Ministry in Jaffa:

Acts 9: 32-35: “Now as Peter was traveling through all those regions, he came down also to the saints who lived at Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years, for he was paralyzed. Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you; get up and make your bed.” Immediately he got up. And all who lived at Lydda and Sharon saw him, and they turned to the Lord.”

Acts 9: 36-43: “Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did. And it happened at that time that she fell sick and died; and when they had washed her body, they laid it in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, having heard that Peter was there, sent two men to him, imploring him, “Do not delay in coming to us.” So Peter arose and went with them.

Inside St. Peter’s Church… The Holy Spirit is upon us!

When he arrived, they brought him into the upper room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing all the tunics and garments that Dorcas used to make while she was with them. But Peter sent them all out and knelt down and prayed, and turning to the body, he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up. And he gave her his hand and raised her up; and calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. It became known all over Joppa, and many believed in the Lord. And Peter stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.”

Acts Chapter 10:

CLICK HERE for Biblical Moment No. 5: Saint Peter the Apostle Converts Cornelius to Christianity at Caesarea!

Day 5: Back to Jerusalem for Second Time in First Five Days!

Day 5 of Andy’s month-long ‘Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine!

Woke up in Tel-Aviv… navigated around the city to meet a friend of a friend for coffee… headed to Jerusalem, this time for a 2-night stay… made my way up the Mount of Olives just in time for a breathtaking sunset over the Old City of Jerusalem.

Piece of pizza and found my way to my Airbnb on Levi Street a couple of kilometers from the Old City… made it to Jerusalem!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 29 Pics; 12-31-18)

Biblical Moment 7: “I have chosen Jerusalem, that My Name may be There… God the Father. Al-le-lu-ia!!!

Biblical Moment No. 7 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine:

2 Chronicles 6:6: “Yet I have chosen Jerusalem, that My name may be there, and I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.”

From the Mount of Olives overlooking the Old City… which contains the Western Wall (Judaism)… Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Christianity)… and the Dome of the Rock (Islam)… all three faiths plus more religions and 40,000 residents living in respect, harmony, & peace for the most part!

If Jerusalem can do it, why can’t the world?

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 7 Pics; 12-17-18)

Day 6: From Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem to His Resurrection in the Empty Tomb in the Old City!

Birthplace, Manger, Baby Jesus, and Christmas Tree from Bethlehem; Calvary and Empty Tomb with Risen Lord Above at Chiurch of the Holy Speulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem (From Lower Left Corner Clockwise)

What an extraordinary day this day was! One of perseverance, determination and in the end everything working out beyond expectations! At the end of the day I spent quiet time with my Lord & Savior in the exact location He was born in the Grotto underneath the altar in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem in Palestine and at Calvary where He was crucified and in the Empty Tomb where He was resurrected in the Church of the Nativity in the Old City of Jerusalem. With perfect timing at all three locations there were no lines and I was able to pray for about 15 minutes at each place. Just mind and spirit boggling to say the least; hard to comprehend; and now even a year later still so purifying, cleansing and impactful!

Biblical Moment 8: In Bethlehem Visiting the Church of the Nativity where Jesus was Born!

A Prayer of Smiles & Joy at the exact spot where Jesus was born!

Luke 2:4-7: “Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Extraordinary day crossing into Palestine and walking a couple of miles through Bethlehem up to the Church of the Nativity… going into the Nativity Grotto under the altar and seeing the exact spot where Jesus was born and a few feet away the manger… right after witnessing the Noon Blessing! Al-le-lu-ia!

I quickly realized that a Noon blessing ceremony was about to take place so I went to the video and captured it timing out my 5-minute timer twice and then shot a third depicting their exit through the tiny door at the end of the cavern that I would wonder about a bit later.

CLICK HERE for Part 1 of 3 of the VIDEO of the Noon Nativity Blessing!

CLICK HERE for Part 2 of 3 of the VIDEO of the Noon Nativity Blessing!

CLICK HERE for Part 3 of 3 of the VIDEO of the Noon Nativity Blessing!

Calvary in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Christ died on the Cross for our sins…

Biblical Moment 9: Visiting Calvary in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City…

John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”

Bit of a strange day being where Jesus was born, where he died, and where he rose from the dead. My emotions were all over the place from the moment I woke up with anticipation to the moment I fell asleep with joy and comfort. Yet there were deep moments of sadness being at Golgatha in between His Birth in Bethlehem and His Resurrection downstairs and not too far away in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Biblical Moment 10: Celebrating the Easter Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Empty Holy Sepulchre!

Praying inside the Empty Tomb, for myself, family, friends, & strangers… for peace in our world!

John 11:25-26: “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”

Suffice it to say that the day started with the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem; moved to the Old City to witness the death of Jesus on the Cross for our sins at Golgatha; and ended joyously with the Easter Resurrection of Jesus Christ!

The tomb was indeed empty and housed me for a good 15 minutes or so of contemplation, prayer, and joyous celebration!

Day 7: Backtracking to Tel-Aviv to Fully Experience the Port of Jaffa and then North to Haifa!

Lodging in Haifa overlooking the port and downtown areas, right down the street from the B’haia Gardens!

After spending the first week exploring and taking cursory looks at Haifa, Nazareth, Tiberias, Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem it is time to double back, spend some more time and experience each of these places up close and personally.

First up is the Old Port of Jaffa in Tel-Aviv and then up the Mediterranean Coast to Haifa!

Here are the pictures!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 34 Pics; 1-13-19)

Biblical Moment 11: Simon the Tanner’s House in Jaffa; Saint Peter’s Vision of Unity for All!

Somebody lives in Simon the Tanner’s house today… does God the Father, God The Holy Spirit, and God The Son Jesus Christ live inside you right now?

The references in the Scriptures to Simon the Tanner’s house in Joppa (Jaffa today):

And Peter stayed many days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon. Acts 9: 43 (NASB)

Now dispatch some men to Joppa and send for a man named Simon, who is also called Peter; he is staying with a tanner named Simon, whose house is by the sea. Acts 10: 5-6 (NASB)

On the next day, as they were on their way and approaching the city, Peter went up on the housetop (of Simon the Tanner’s house) about the sixth hour to pray. Acts 10:9.

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 40 Pics; 1-13-19)

Biblical Moment 12: Jonah’s Disobedience, Repentance, & Ninevah’s Freedom!

Day 7: Biblical Moment No. 12 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine… familiar book and story of the Bible began in Jaffa (called Joppa in the Bible)… we all know how that one turned out… best to do as the Lord commands from the get-go! The entire 4-chapter book of Jonah is presented here with the reference to Jaffa (Joppa) in Verse 1:3.

Book of Jonah:

Jonah’s Disobedience

1 The word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.” 3 But Jonah rose up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. So he went down to Joppa, found a ship which was going to Tarshish, paid the fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord.

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 9 Pics; 1-13-19)

Day 8 of Andy’s month-long ‘Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine!

Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth…

Off to Nazareth to visit the Church of the Annunciation where the archangel Gabriel told the young Virgin Mary that she would become the mother of the Son of God. Amazing to be at the place written about in the Bible!

Then through the nearby markets (bought a pair of sandals) to the Old Synagogue where Jesus utilized the reading from the Prophet Isaias in the Old Testament to reveal that He is The Messiah.

After lunch and a view of the Jezreel Valley, it was off to visit the Wedding Church at Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle turning water into wine,

Then onward to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee to be greeted by a rainbow.

Seeing the rainbow as a sign of God’s renewed covenant with me I figured that it was time to renew my baptismal commitment to Him, Jesus, and The Holy Spirit and be baptized in the Jordan River at nearby Yardenit. Thank you to Pastor Komolate of Nigeria for taking the time to baptize me at closing time while a bus load of pilgrims waited for him!

Back to Haifa to celebrate a great day of life on the festive Yafe Nof Street! TROML Baby (an exclamation of joy)!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 40 Pics; 1-13-19)

Biblical Moment No. 13 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine… visiting the Church of the Annuciation where the Angel Gabriel inform the Virgin Mary that she would become the Mother of the Son of God and she accepted God’s Will… immersed in the spirituality, inspiration, & obedience of the Virgin Mary…. Here are the Scriptures from Luke & Matthew:

Praying to the Virgin Mary in the lower level of the Church of the Annunciation!

Jesus’ Birth Foretold Luke 1: 26-38 (NASB): “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was.

The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 40 Pics; 1-14-19)

Biblical Moment No. 14 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine… early in the ministry of Jesus after being baptized by John and tempted by the devil… Jesus in the Synagogue in Nazareth utilizes the reading from the Prophet Isaias in the Old Testament to reveal that He is the Messiah that Isaias prophesied…

Reading in the Synagogue in Nazareth:

And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up; and as was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath, and stood up to read. 17 And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written (Reference Isaias 61:1-3),

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,

Because the Lord has anointed me

To bring good news to the afflicted;

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

To proclaim liberty to captives

And freedom to prisoners….

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 36 Pics; 1-1-2019)

Biblical Moment No. 15 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine… visiting the Wedding Church of Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle by turning water into wine…. here are the Scriptures from John:

Miracle at Cana John 2:1-11 (NASB): “On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to do with us? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”

Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each. Jesus said to them, “Fill the waterpots with water.” So they filled them up to the brim. And He said to them, “Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.” So they took it to him.

When the headwaiter tasted the water which had become wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom, and said to him, “Every man serves the good wine first, and when the people have drunk freely, then he serves the poorer wine; but you have kept the good wine until now.”

This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory, and His disciples believed in Him.

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 36 Pics; 1-14-19)

A sign of God’s Covenant with US! A rainbow over the Sea of Galilee!

Biblical Moment No. 16 of Andy’s Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine!

A Sign of God’s Covenant with Us: A Rainbow Over the Sea of Galilee!

Genesis 9:13,14 & 16: “I do set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud… And the rainbow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.”

CLICK HERE for Video of Rainbow over the Sea of Galilee—God’s Covenant with US!

Biblical Moment 17: Being Baptized in the Jordan River at Yardenit by Pastor Komolate!

Coming down into Tiberias, a rainbow appeared over the Sea of Galilee to greet me to this historic and spiritual place!

A special thank you to Pastor Komolate of Nigeria for taking the time to baptize me at closing time while a bus load of pilgrims waited for him! Back to Haifa to celebrate a great day of life on the festive Yafe Nof Street! TROML Baby (an exclamation of joy)!

We can be baptized anywhere at any time… all that is needed is an open heart and an open mind… and a willingness to follow in Jesus’ footsteps and leave sin behind… to live in the Law of God and the Love of Jesus as your Splendid Spiritual Self in The Holy Spirit as best you can as a human being in this secular world…

Day 9: Playing Golf at Caesarea GC on a Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine!!!

My journeys in golf transitioned into something a bit more spiritual so no surprise that Day 9 of my Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine should include a little golf!

Privileged & blessed to walk & play the Pete Dye Signature Caesarea Golf Club, Israel joined by members Iser & Zeev!

It was a beautiful walk in a beautiful park which happens to be a golf course! Caesarea GC has the feel of a Scottish Links course with a sense of place that takes one far beyond the start of the game of golf to a place where civilization begun. What a primitive and exciting feeling! What a setting in which to tee it up!

The picture of me and Iser on the tee at the par-3 12th still has Iser with a big smile from his recent ace on the hole!

A BIG thank you to Michael, Iser, & Zeev for hosting Andy’s Golf & Travel Diary! Ditto for Perry Dye and Dye Designs, this is a challenging & loveable Pete Dye Masterpiece!

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 40 Pics; 1-14-19)

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Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine…

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(Facebook Post with 1 Pic; Andy Reistetter; 11-14-18)

So far I have my plane tickets & car rental for my one month Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine! Time to get serious about lodging… Hoping my prayers will be answered in a special way as they have in past golf journeys! Thank you for all the contacts, connections, ideas, and suggestions…. please keep them coming… ANY input is appreciated and will be utilized graciously. This is a spiritual journey to learn more about Biblical Times (Judaism, Christianity); Koran Times (Islam) and other religions/spiritualtities. More research for my upcoming TROML/SSS 2020 spiritual book! TROML Baby (an exclamation of joy)! Spiritual Journey to Israel & Palestine…

(Andy Reistetter; Facebook Post with 1 Pic & 1 Link; 11/27/18)

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Biblical Moment 1: Arriving in Israel & Palestine…

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Biblical Moment 1: Arriving in Israel & Palestine…

In the Bible there are 2,548 references to Israel—the people, the land, this country on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. There are 645 Topical Indexes ranging alphabetically from Aaron to Zuzims!

In the Bible there is only one reference to Palestine but there are 60 Topical Indexes. Here is the sole biblical reference to Palestine:

Judges 1:1: “Canaanites in Palestine. After the death of Joshua the Israelites consulted the Lord, asking, “Who shall be first among us to attack the Canaanites and to do battle with them?”

Palestine’s 60 Topical Indexes range from ABEL-BETH-MAACHAH, a city in the north of Palestine with no biblical reference verse, to ZOBAH, a kingdom in the north of Palestine (1 Samuel 14:47) with a biblical reference verse:

1 Samuel 14:47: “After taking possession of the kingship over Israel, Saul waged war on its enemies all around—Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he was successful…”

Referenced but not named in the reference?

Why am I here? Why did I come to Israel and Palestine on this Spiritual Journey?

I seek to find my Splendid Spiritual Self!

Hence a Spiritual Journey to Israel and Palestine where it all began with God Our Father; God, The Holy Spirit; and God, The Son Jesus Christ… documenting, making connections, and living life to it fullest as I go about Israel and Palestine for the next month.

As a dedicated documentarian I end with the Topical Indexes of Israel referenced above, ranging alphabetically from Aaron to Zuzims! More confusion and through the confusion more clarity on the essence of life! TROML Baby (an exclamation of Joy & Gratitude)!

Aaron: Commissioned as a deliverer of Israel… his first biblical reference being:

Exodus 6:13: “But the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron regarding the Israelites and Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and charged them to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt.”

Zuzims? Seeking the last Zuzims biblical reference I find “See ZAMZUMMIMS!”

There I find:

1. A race of giants (Genesis 14:5; Deuteronomy 2:20,21)

2. Also called ZUZIMS

And I go to Scripture…

Genesis 14:5: “In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the kings allied with him came and defeated the Rephaim in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, the Emim in Shaveh-kiriathaim…”

Deuteronomy 2:20-21: “This also is considered a country of the Rephaim; formerly the Rephaim dwelt there. The Ammonites call them Zamzummim, a people great and numerous and as tall as the Anakim. But these, too, the Lord cleared out of the way for the Ammonites, so that they dispossessed them and dwelt in their place.”

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