FOURTH and TWELFTH

 

Proverbs 23:15

King James Version

15 My son, 

if thine heart be wise, 

my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

What do I mean by fourth, and twelfth?

What is their significance?

This being third in the series, we refer to two tribes in alliance.

JUDAH and BENJAMIN.

Judah is Jacob's fourth son.

Benjamin is Jacob's twelfth son.

SPIRIT led me to look into the significance of those numbers.

And here's what "Keys to Scripture Numerics" reveals --

The number FOUR:

"CREATION...WORLD"

The number TWELVE:

"GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION"

To understand further, we look into the main personalities of each tribe:

The tribe of Judah -- JESUS.

Representing "CREATION...WORLD":

Colossians 1:16-17

King James Version

16 For by him were all things created, 

that are in heaven, 

and that are in earth, 

visible and invisible, 

whether they be thrones, 

or dominions, 

or principalities, 

or powers: 

all things were created by him, 

and for him:

17 And he is before all things, 

and by him all things consist.

The tribe of Benjamin -- Paul.

Representing "GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION":

Romans 13:1-7

King James Version

13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. 

For there is no power but of God: 

the powers that be are ordained of God.

2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, 

resisteth the ordinance of God: 

and they that resist 

shall receive to themselves damnation.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, 

but to the evil. 

Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? 

do that which is good, 

and thou shalt have praise of the same:

4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. 

But if thou do that which is evil, 

be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: 

for he is the minister of God, 

a revenger to execute wrath upon him 

that doeth evil.

5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, 

not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: 

for they are God's ministers,

 attending continually upon this very thing.

7 Render therefore to all their dues: 

tribute to whom tribute is due; 

custom to whom custom; 

fear to whom fear; 

honour to whom honour.

JESUS created everything.

Paul taught governance, through his epistles.

Are you beginning to see it yet?

Why GOD made JUDAH and BENJAMIN group together.

1 Kings 12:21

King James Version

21 And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, 

he assembled all the house of Judah, 

with the tribe of Benjamin, 

an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, 

which were warriors, 

to fight against the house of Israel, 

to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam 

the son of Solomon.

But, of course, that war was not to be.

As always, GOD has a purpose.

He is particular about peace, and order:

1 Corinthians 14:33

King James Version

33 For God is not the author of confusion, 

but of peace, 

as in all churches of the saints.

I imagine an astounding combination.

Especially for these end times.

JESUS from the tribe of Judah.

Paul from the tribe of Benjamin.

Both are particular about obeying GOD's law, will, and commands.

Both are particular about holiness, obedience, and perfection.

Something we all need in these last days.

Thanks to the "wolf" dream four days ago.

It made me look into the tribe of Benjamin.

Which opened many avenues for thought, and research.

So far, this is our third article in the "JUDAH and BENJAMIN" series.

If you're not born again yet, you can't appreciate SPIRIT.

Neither can you appreciate the LORD's ways.

The Bible holds TONS of TREASURES.

Only by being born again can you be taught rightfully.

And understand Scripture beautifully.

It's something I truly cherish.

This fellowship with SPIRIT.

More Benjamin articles here.

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