Despite scholars’ ongoing historical and sociological investigations into the ancient family, the right and the status of the firstborn son have been rarely explored by NT scholars, and this topic has not attracted the careful attention that it deserves. This work offers a study of the meaning of the firstborn son in the New Testament paying specific attention to the concept of primogeniture in the Old Testament and Jewish literature. This study argues that primogeniture was a unique institution in Jewish society, and that the title of the firstborn son indicates his access to the promise of Israel, and is associated with the right of the inheritance (i.e., primogeniture) including the Land and the special status of Israel.

Reading this book will let you see the full richness and soundness Jesus Christ crucifixion and resurrection are personally for you. It will become perfectly clear regarding God's heart towards you and why He manifested the Bible through man. When he sent the bible for us, He means for us to read and follow it while we are here on earth. You will find out that God never wanted us to be in darkness but under His covering within the power of His Spirit. You will understand that once born in the earth from God's Kingdom we arrive equipped to be filled by His Spirit. Although created in an earthen vessel capable of living in the earths atmosphere we obtain a sinful nature. You will learn that it is up to us to get rid of the earthen vessel's characteristics. To renew ourselves back to God and end the earthly lifestyle by reading the Bible daily for Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. You have to make a choice. We are created for God's Glory and to be filled with His Holy Spirit like Adam and the Lord Jesus Christ. Just make sure it's God's Holy Spirit. This book will answer questions regarding: How the work of the Cross completed your direction for destiny Christianity is not what you thought. It is real. We came from God's Kingdom Your destiny is through the Holy Spirit of God. How to overcome the character you built Releasing your will for eternal life with God Dying is easy with the Holy Spirit Don't play with your life. Now is the time to get it right with God and your eternity. Your soul is worth more alive than dead. Jesus gave His Soul to God. Guess what? And so should you as His follower. Become a vessel for the Master's use. "If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work" (2 Tim. 2:21, KJV).

The Firstborn of God is an in-depth, yet concise, look at the contradictions in the Bible. This book may well have the answers that you have been looking for! Throughout history our religious beliefs have been instrumental in shaping our social and political strictures. Whether we are devout or not, the fundamental philosophies of any give religion will dictate the way in which we interact with each other on a mental, social and political level. Most of the Western world is no exception and has based its theology on a text known as "The Bible." But what is "The Bible"? Is it a collection of scrolls written by a group of old men? Or is it the word of God as so many claim it to be? If the Bible really is the word of God, then it should follow that the chapters and verses will be clear-cut, easily understood and lack ambiguity. But this is not the case. The Bible is ambiguous and many of its texts contradict each other, which in turn implies that the scribes who wrote them had differing views on the divine word of God as well as differing social and political philosophies.

This provocative book combines literary and historical methods to examine the phenomenon of the 'forsaken firstborn' in Genesis. The dignity of the firstborn sons of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph-Ishmael, Esau, Reuben and Manasseh-is disregarded in the narrative and the rights inherent in their status are taken from them and conferred on a younger brother. One might easily compare this with the motif in many folktales of the youngest son outdoing his elder brothers in cleverness and skill. But unlike the folklore motif, in the book of Genesis the younger brother's success is not due to any courageous deed or heroic feat on his own part. Instead the displacement of the elder by the younger is usually the result of somebody else's initiative and achievement.

The Firstborn, those gifted with foresight, hindsight, and insight at the time of Christ's death, find themselves targeted. Three heroes, differently gifted and divided, must work together to thwart those who would go too far.

First born children are primary focus of families, their birth are heralded with megaphone of praises and glory to God. They are often called bundle of hopes, great influence, boundary adjusters, generator of peace of mind , source of courage and wisdom. Whatever they do, wherever they go, whoever they associate with, speaks volume. In fact, they are always under close watch. But then, their lives are full of attacks. They are often bombarded front and back, left and right, high and below by wicked ones in order to lose focus. Whatever attacks you face it is high time you claim your birthright as firstborn and call it quit with stubborn pursuers after your life. This book addresses it all, as classical biblical examples are discussed to open your eyes to reality of life. It is also loaded with violent and acidic prayer points to crush your enemies. To crown it all, special attention is given to prophetic prayers that will positively seal your prayers. There is no best way to handle your situation as firstborn than to buy this book. Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this book: Max Lucado Stormie Omartian Priscilla Shirer Amy E. Mason Stephen Kendrick Alex Kendrick Vinita Hampton Wright E. W. Kenyon Elizabeth Alves Derek Prince Jack Countryman Jennifer Eivaz John Eckhardt John Ramirez Michelle McClain-Walters Kimberly Daniels Jentezen Franklin Daniel Whyte III Meriqua Whyte Joyce Meyer Joel Osteen Tim Cameron Dr. D. K. Olukoya Joseph Prince R.T. Kendall Witness Lee Watchman Nee Sarah Young Rick Warren Paul David Tripp Matt Chandler Donald S. Whitney Judson Cornwall Beth Moore Anne Graham Lotz Bob Sorge Craig Groeschel Kathleen Blease Dr Olusola Coker Olusegun Festus Remilekun James Banks Ray C. Stedman Tony Evans Eric Mason Thom S. Rainer James G. McCarthy Dr. Daniel L. Akin ennie Allen Lysa TerKeurst Henry Cloud John Townsend Dharius Daniels Michael Todd Gary Thomas Francis Chan Lisa Chan Timothy Keller Willard F. Harley Leslie Vernick Gary Chapman Harold Myra KEYWORDS: Powerful Prayers for Troubled Times, Powerful Prayer Bullets to subdue Demons and be Victorious, Prayers That Rout Demons, Prayers that Activate Blessings, Prayers that Avail Much 40th Anniversary Revised and Updated Edition, Prayers That Break Curses, Prayers That Bring Healing, Prayers That Bring Change, Prayer Rain, Command Authority, Command and Control, Commanding Your Morning, Commanding Your Morning Daily Devotional, daily devotions, Daily Declarations for Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Warfare Prayers, Spiritual Warfare, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Atomic Power With God Through Prayer and Fasting, Prayer to God, Breakthrough, Satan's Deadliest Weapon, Armed and Dangerous, war room, Daily Prayers for Orthodox Christians, Deliverance and Spiritual Warfare Manual, Deliverance From Spirit Husband And Spirit Wife, Good Morning, Holy Spirit, good night prayer, Prayer and Forgiveness, Prayer and Revelation, A Praying Life, Christian Prayers for the World, blood of jesus prayers, powerful prayers in the war room, prayers against the powers of darkness, powerful prayer bible verses, when god answers your prayers, how prayer works, how to get god to answer your prayer, Christian Prayer Manual, Spiritual Warfare Manual, Prayer for Deliverance, Gethsemanic Prayer Model, Kingdom Prayer Style, Apostolic Decrees, Prayer Points, prayers, prayer for, pray, pray for, christian prayer, breakthrough prayers, deliverance prayers, divine favor, favor of god, favors, financial freedom, financial prayers, healing prayers, how to pray, in touch daily devotional, intercessory prayer, miracle prayer, money prayer, night prayers, prayer and fasting, prayer for blessings, prayer for deliverance, prayer for favor, prayer for money, prayer for protection, prayer for success, prayer for the dying, prayer for the sick, a method for prayer, deep deliverance, biblical prosperity, financial breakthrough, financial intelligence, financial prosperity, financial miracle, how to pray effectively, how to pray for healing, how to pray in the spirit, prayer rain, receiving prosperity, saving faith, praying in the holy ghost, spiritual deliverance, victory in spiritual warfare

Where does a firstborn girl fit in a world dominated by men? When Tiadone was born, her parents had two choices: raise their daughter as male and force her to suppress all feminine traits, or leave her outside the community to die in the wilds. Now, as the first female living as male in her village, Tiadone must prove her father didn’t make a mistake by letting her live. As her time of male initiation approaches, Tiadone desperately wishes to belong, and be accepted in her world—though at every step it appears the Creator allows traditional feminine gifts and traits to emerge, as well as cursing her with a singing bird the ruling culture sees as a sign of the devil. Worse, as Tiadone completes her initiation rites, she finds she is drawn to her male best friend and patrol mate in ways that are very much in line with the female gender. Confused and desperate, Tiadone tries to become what she must be while dealing with what she indeed has become: a young woman who may be able to free her people from despotic rule and allow the Creator’s name to be sung once more.

Some people cant see the forest for the treesthey get so bogged down in details that they lose sight of what its all about. Others cant see the trees for the forestthey miss the wondrous details all around them. So why not look instead at both the forest and the trees? This commentary on Pauls letter to the Colossians guides you in doing just that. Even though we will be exploring ancient biblical cultures and learning plenty about the Greek language, no prior academic training is needed. Technical terms have been set aside. Instead, with everyday language we will discover the big picture and revel in the fine details of this stunning letter, amazed by how God is still speaking these same words today to contemporary personal and social challenges. We will not then be tourists rapidly zipping through Colossians as if on a monotonous interstate highway. Instead we will be hiking our way through this letter, step by step, phrase by phrase, finding joy in Gods truth and growing in our faith. Come and join the journey.