ISSACAR. O.T.
ISSACAR. O.T.
Son
of Jacob and Lea Gn 30/17-18; 35/23; 46/13. The tribe of Issacar settles
in Canaan and receives one of the richest lands of Palestine, among which the
plain of Esdralo.
JACOB. O.T.
Son
of Isaac. See Israel. Jacob is the
second twin of Isaac and Rebecca. Gn 25/19-26. He got the birthright
in the place of his brother see Esau.
Esau despised his birthright and this is how Jacob got it. Gn 25/30-34;
26/34-35; 27; 28/6-9; Heb 12/16. This was predestined. See Chosen,
Predestination. Rebecca, his
mother has learnt from the Lord that Esau would serve Jacob. Gn 25/23.
Jacob buys his birthright to his brother Gn 25/29-34. Vision of the
ladder Gn 28. His wives Lea and Rachel Gn 29/1-30. His other
wives Bilha and Zilpa Gn 30/3-4 and 9. His twelve sons and a daughter
Gn 29/31 to 30/24; 35/16-20. God changes his name in Israel Gn 32/29.
He sees God face to face Gn 32/30. He prefers his son Joseph Gn
37/3. He leaves to Egypt with his family Gn 46/1-7. His blessings
Gn 49. He dies Gn 49/33.
JAMES. N.T.
It
is the son of Alphee. He is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus-Christ. See
apostle. Matt 10/3. Mk 3/18. Lk
6/15. Acts 1/13.
JAMES.
N.T.
The
son of Zebedee, and a brother of John, he is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus-Christ.
He is part of the team of the three apostles chosen by Jesus-Christ to live
some special experiences, (Peter, James and John). Resurrection of the daughter
of Jairus Mk 5/37. The transfiguration Matt 17/1; Mk 9/2;
Lk 9/28. He is at Gethsemane Matt 26/37. Mk 14/33. See Gethsemane.
JAMES.
N.T.
The brother of Jesus-Christ. Son of Mary and Joseph. See Mary. Gal 1/19. He had other brothers too, Simon and Jude, as well as a few sisters Matt 13/55-56. Mk 6/3. Jd 1. He had an important role in the primitive Church of Jerusalem (in the Community of life of Jerusalem.) He was called James the Just Acts 12/17; 15/13; 1 Cor 15/7. Gal 2/9-12.
The
letter of James is probably from him. His letter was adressd to the twelve tribes
of Israel scattered in the world. It was certainly written in Jerusalem.
It
is in this letter that we find the important adice to ask the wisdom to God
if one lacks Jn 1/5-6. The ch 2 talks mainly about faith and works. The
ch 3 and 4 of the necessity to control one's tongue. The ch 5 exhorts to be
patient and to call the elders when one is sick. See Heal,
laying on of hands..
JAPHET. O.T.
Son
of Noah. See Noah. Gn 5/32; 6/10.
He entered with his spouse in the ark of his father. Gn 7/13-15. And
he came out of it Gn 9/18. His possessions are extended Gn 9/27.
See
envy. This word has two meanings in the
Bible. It is, first, to be fervent and have strong feelings of a great depth.
God is a jealous God Ex 20/5. He is jealous of His name Ezek 39/25.
See Jehova. God is moved by a strong jealousy for Jerusalem
and for Zion Zach 1/14.
Second,
to be jealous is to envy someone or fear that someone gains an avantage. It
is to be suspicious. Jealousy induces fury Prov 6/34. The brothers of
Joseph are jealous of him Gn 37.
JEHOVA. YAHWEH.
A
disciple of Jesus-Christ cannot be a witness of Jehova. He can only be the witness
of Jesus-Christ. Acts 1/8. Yet, it is exactly the same thing since Jehova
and Jesus-Christ are the same Person.
The word 'Jehova' means the Eternal I AM Ex 3/14. Jn 8/58. Jehova is Jesus the Creator. He is the Word which was not yet made flesh. Jehova is the first-born of all creation. Col 1/15-16. God, in his inaccessibility is named Jesus. He has talked and this was the first creation. Then this Word has created all things by and for itself. Then this Word was made flesh and has dwelled with us: Emmanuel. See Emmanuel. Therefore the Word made flesh is not a person distinct from God. The Word made flesh is God manifested so that he can redeem us. God is not mortal. What caused Jesus-God to die is that he took upon himself our sins. He became mortal. He died because of this. But God cannot die. It is the Lamb of God who died. The Spirit of God went to proclaim the Gospel in the underworld during three days and has brought with Him the spirits which were with him, but which were in prison, beaten with strokes Lk 12/47-48. Because of the incredulity which they had showed during their earthly life. See Baptism. Justice
God,
in His inaccessiblity is named Jesus. The Word made flesh has come to reveal
this. Jn 17/6. ''I have made your name known to the men you took
from the world to give me.'' see YHWH.
Paul
clearly teaches that Jehova, the one who walked with the people of Israel in
the desert, was Jesus-Christ. 1 Cor 10/1-4.
But
when one wants to be trinitarian at all cost... one accepts anything and one
says to those who refuse to believe anything:
''Oh!
you refuse the Mystery of the Holy-Trinity!? oh! this is enough for me not to
see you as a brother!''
What
a divine love!
As
for me, I simply warn you: ''Be careful! God is jealous of His name!'' see Jealousy.
Remember, I love you as brothers and sisters victims of Babylon. See Babylon.
Sentry.
JEREMIAH. O.T.
Prophet.
He prophesied in Juda during nearly fourty years, see Israel.
He may have known Ezekiel, Hosea and Daniel.
Jeremiah has been ordained prophet in his premortal life. Jer 1/4-5 see chosen. His predication stood against the idolatry and the immorality of the people of God Jer 3/1-5; 7/8-10. He was not liked at all Jer 20/2; 36/18-19; 38/4. He has been brought in Egypt by the Jews who fled after the fall of Jerusalem Jer 43/5-6.
Nothing
is sure, but the tradition asserts that they may have lapidated him later...
His
book comprises 52 chapters. Ch 1 to 6, prophecies made at the time of the king
Josias. Ch 7 to 20, made at the time of the king Jojakim. Ch 21 to 38 the reign
of Sedecias. Ch 39 to 44, prophecies and descriptions of the events which followed
the fall of Jerusalem. Ch 45 pomise to Baruk the scribe. Ch 46 to 51 prophecy
against the foreign nations. Ch 52, historical conclusion: It is Jeremiah who
prophesied that in our time, the return of the Jews on their earth would be
more important than the return of the Jews conducted by Moses on the promised
land. Jer 16/13-15; 23/8. See Lamentations.
Town of the valley of the Jordan, situated 750 feet below the sea level. It is not far from the place where the Jews walked across the Jordan when they entered the promised land under the conduct of Joshua. Jos 2/1-3; 3/16; 6.
The
people of God manifested their faith and the walls of Jericho crumbled Jos
6/1-20. Curse against Jericho Jos 6/26. 1 Kg 16/34. Jericho, territory
of Benjamin Jos 18/11-12, 21. Jesus went through Jericho Mk 10/46. Lk 18/35;
19/1.
JEROBOAM. O.T.
Jeroboam
was the first king of the northern part of divided Israel. He was of the tribe
of Ephraim. He was wicked and conducted the revolt against the tribe of Juda
and against the family of David in particular.
He
was an idolator 1 Kings 12/28-29. Ahijah reprimands him 1 Kg 14/6-16.
He made Israel seriously sin 1 Kg 13/34. 1 Kg 12/30..
JERUBBAAL.O.T.
See
Gedeon. It is the name given to Gedeon.
Judge 6/32; 7/1; 9. 1 Sam 12/11.
It is the most important Town of the world. It was known under the name of Salem Gn 14/18. Ps 76/3. It had been a Jebusean Town until David took it over Jos 10/1; 15/8. 2 Sam 5/6-7. David made it the capital of Israel. When the kingdom of Israel was divided, Jerusalem remained the capital of Juda. It has been constantly attacked by the enemies 1 Kg 14/25. 2 Kg 14/13; 16/5; 18 and 19; 24/10: 25.
It
was partially destroyed in 320, 168 and 65 BC. Herod rebuilt its walls and the
Temple. In 70 AD the Romans entirely destroyed Jerusalem.
We
should know that Melkizedek was king of Salem See
High priest. Gn 14/18. Heb 7/2. Isaiah talks to Jerusalem Is
52/1. The Word of the Lord shall go forth from Jerusalem Micah 4/2.
Jesus weeps on Jerusalem Matt 23/37-39. Lk 13/34. Jerusalem is the
City of God Heb 12/22.
The
New Jerusalem is the Holy Town which comes down from God out of Heaven, as beautiful
as a bride all dressed for her husband. Rev 21/2. There will be no more
Temple in the New Jerusalem for the Lord is its Temple as well as the Lord
Rev 21/22. The Glory of God enlightens them Rev 21/23. No one will
enter it who is defiled. Only those whose names are written in the book can
enter. Rev 21/27.
JESSE O.T.
Father
of David, ancestor of all the kings of Juda and thus of Jesus-Christ. Ruth is
his mother and Obed his father Ruth 4/17-22. Genealogy 1 Chro 2/5-12.
Matt 1/5-6. See genealogy.