text:
NIM (Node Inspection Monitor)
NIM streamlines your Node.js development cycle when using Chrome DevTools Inspector.
NIM manages the Chrome DevTools window/tab life-cycle leaving you with more ability to focus on what matters... debugging your code. You no longer need to copy/paste DevTools URL's or continue opening/closing tabs/windows.
NIM automatically detects the URL that is generated when running node (locally or remotely) with --inspect option. NIM provides you with the option of automatically opening and closing Chrome DevTools in a tab or window. Just toggle the Manual/Auto setting and then start a debugging session. DevTools will open either on clicking the "Open DevTools" button or after the specified timeout period. If set to auto close, once you end your debugging session, DevTools will close automatically.
Use in 3 easy steps:
1. Install
2. Set hostname and port or use the default localhost and 9229.
3. Click Open DevTools or change setting to Auto
- Manage and monitor local and remote debugging sessions
- Manual or automatic control of DevTools interface
- Open DevTools in a new tab or window
- Make DevTools focused or inactive on start
- Customize duration between v8 Inspector probes
- Auto-save settings
Note: At the time of writing, the v8 --inspect option is fairly new. See https://nodejs.org/api/debugger.html#debugger_v8_inspector_integration_for_node_js for additional details on the option.d
If you enjoy using NIM please give us a 5 star rating and/or a G+1. Any and all feedback is encouraged and welcome. firstname.lastname@example.com Thank you in advance.
This project is open source and available at https://github.com/june07/NIM.
[0.7.0] - 2016-11-28
- Added a very short uninstall survey.
[0.6.1] - 2016-11-27
- Bug fix: Remote debugging only worked in some cases.
[0.6.0] - 2016-11-26
- UI improvements
[0.4.0] - 2016-11-17
- Added the option of auto closing the Chrome DevTools session (tab or window).
Complete changelog: https://github.com/june07/NIM/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md


text:
saga/title/fandom: Two of Us chapter 5 (X-Men)
author: Alex L
rating/genre: (R) - Romance/Drama
warnings: het, language, adult situtations
summary: Set after the kiss in Homecomings, Bobby finds happiness with Jubilee. In progress. Please read and review!
comments/disclaimers: I forgot the disclaimer for this one---my apologies. All characters belong to Marvel. The story is mine.Feedback is always appreciated.
Chapter Five: Into Temptation
Some time had passed since that disastrous first date. While the negative aspects were slowly fading from his memory, Bobby could not help but continue to feel that he owed Jubilee a better experience. Sure, the date had ended well (an understatement, but he was unable to think of another adjective). True to her word, she was not upset or overtly disappointed. She had been the one to kiss him goodnight, after all. In fact, when they were together following that night, she acted as if the date had no adverse effect on their relationship. She continued to enjoy being with him, conveying this through her smiles, clasps of hands, and most importantly, through those wonderful kisses.
Yet, he still wanted to do something special for her---something to erase that night. Bobby felt as if he owed her a better memory of a first date than what he initially offered her that night. Despite her assurances that he did not need to do anything else, his own anxiety pressed the issue.
He stuffed his hands into the pockets of chino shorts as he walked up the spiral staircase. He had been searching for Cecilia Reyes to pick her brain for suggestions for a follow-up date. Bobby soon learned that the doctor was en route to a medical conference in Washington, DC. Usually, he would have asked Jean, but the redhead was occupied with her headmistress duties while the Professor was visiting Genosha with Warren, Kurt, and Alex. His second choice, Rogue, was still in Asia with Storm and the rest of her team, and it was uncertain as to when the Southern Belle would return. Sighing resignedly, he told himself he would have to wait to get the female perspective on this proposed date.
Bobby reached his room, dreading the homework assignments sitting on his desk that still needed to be marked. He had put them off in order to spend the last two afternoons with Jubilee. They had gone to the new putt-putt golf course that recently opened in town. Watching the young girl struggle with her patience as she furiously whacked at the helpless golf balls was entertaining to say the least. After some good-natured ribbing, he finally broke down and gave her pointers. By the second time they went, her handicap had greatly improved, while Bobbyĺs had declined. The car ride back to the mansion was filled with teasing---this time, from her.
He wasnĺt sure what it was about her that made him feel this constant rush, so ecstatic, so alive. The thought of being near her was always on his mind. These thoughts often brighten his mood---no matter how irritated he was sometimes while teaching his summer course. It was nothing like he had experienced before with the other women he had been with. Bobby had cared for them deeply, yes. However, there was the fact that Jubilee sincerely returned his affections. There was nothing duplicitous about her intentions (she wasnĺt using him to seize control of a ship or using him to wait for someone else), no complicating factors that held her back from him (definitely no no-touching rule to be concerned with or worrying about his mind being manipulated into a muddy mess). She wanted him and only him. And for that, Bobby felt gratification that went beyond anything he could express in words.
There was also the fact that he did not have to be ôonö when he was with her. He could relax and be himself. Bobby did not have to constantly supply the quick and funny lines, nor did he need to impress her with stories with his past exploits as one of the first students. Jubilee knew about all that, and saw past it during the years she had known him. For her, Bobby being Bobby was quite fine with her. Needless to say, this was a refreshing change for the man who constantly felt pressured to please others, particularly the women he dated.
With red marker in hand, Bobby seated himself at his desk, grimacing at the stack of papers. Mentally, he coached himself to focus on the task at hand. His gray eyes flicked to his alarm clock by his bedside. It was evening---too early to visit Jubilee since she was probably out at the mall with Paige. The two were in search of some bracelets they had seen some actress sporting on their favorite soap opera. Bobby wasnĺt too clear on the details since fashion and other aspects of couture werenĺt his forte. As for procrastinating with his friends, Warren was spending a late night at the office in the city and Hank had immersed himself in some research in the lab downstairs. In other words, he had no excuses for putting off grading any longer.
Bobby was pleased with the first couple of papers he had graded. Apparently, the constant drills on quadratic formulas had paid off. Not a failing assignment yet. Contrary to the belief of his students, he hated giving out poor marks. Like any good teacher, he wanted them to learn and succeed at mastering the material he presented. That, and he did not want to have to offer extra tutoring sessions.
He was halfway through the assignments when he heard an insistent rapping at his door. Quizzically, he frowned. He asked himself who it could be, having ruled out the usual suspects already. While he was hoping it was Jubilee having come back from the mall early, he knew this was highly unlikely.
His mouth suddenly became dry after he opened the door, revealing the identity of the visitor. ôUm, hi,ö he managed, willing his voice not to crack.
The self-proclaimed mistress of magnetism stood before him, expressionless. In spite of the imposing presence she radiated lately, Lorna managed to instill a sense of femininity through her use of make-up and distinct curves. These curves were often accentuated by her selection of wardrobe. Bobbyĺs former girlfriend wore a salmon-colored, camisole sweater and white, cotton skirt with rose-colored, open-toed sling backs. Her wavy, light-green hair was loosely piled on the top of her head with loose tendrils framing her arresting features.
ôCan I come in?ö she inquired, her voice calm and even. It was the antithesis of how she was the last time they had seen each other. Furious and crazed, she had been reeling from being abandoned at the altar by Alex. She consequently taken this aggression on everyone present, including Bobby.
Bobby would have been thrilled to have Lorna Dane approach him like this. She was asking him to let her, not him running after her, seeking any miniscule of attention she might give him. He lost count the number of times he had pined for her. It was probably equal to the number of schemes he had concocted to steal her back from Alex Summers. His eyes narrowed as he recalled the last one he had attempted to carry out.
It was before Alexĺs accident. He had been in the guest bedroom the two often stayed in while visiting the mansion. His envy and jealousy had raged inside him as the memories of seeing the two of them leave the mansion for an impromptu picnic flashed in his mind. Irrational and in pain, Bobby had rummaged through the closet the two shared until he found one of Alexĺs dress shirts. Then he had stormed to the vanity, where Lorna kept most of her make-up. Suddenly inspired, he spritzed a mixture of the various bottles of perfume on the shirt.
ôWith one whiff of this, I doubt Lorna would want to be making kissy faces at you, Summers,ö he had muttered bitterly. He had replaced the tops to all of the bottles. However, he was not satisfied. There was something missing.
Glancing over at the metal basket where his ex-girlfriend kept her lipsticks, Bobby had come up with another idea. He had snatched one of the tubes and pulled off the cover. He then applied the crimson gloss over his own mouth and proceeded to press his lips against the collar of the shirt. ôJust in case...ö he had smirked to himself.
ôWow,ö a voice had observed with amusement. ôThe evidence keeps piling up.ö
Bobby had whipped around, surprised. Standing behind him was a grinning Hank McCoy, who was shaking his large head. Despite the lightness in his voice and expression, Bobby could tell his old friend did not approve. Glaring at him, Bobby had grabbed a tissue and wiped his mouth clean. Then he threw the shirt at Hank, storming out of the room.
ôMake any comment you want,ö he had huffed, ôyou know I look good.ö
Shaking his head from his reverie, Bobby opened the door to allow her to enter. He watched her seat herself on his bed, still nonchalant. Still confused, he closed the door quietly and sauntered over to her. Not that he was a judgmental person or anything, but he had assumed that she would have been somewhat uncomfortable to face him ---especially after trying to hurt him at the wedding. Like many around the mansion, he realized there was a great deal to learn about Lorna since her return from Genosha.
ôYou really need to hire an interior decorator,ö Lorna mused, taking in the familiar surroundings. While she was dating Bobby, she recalled spending quite some time here. She was not all that surprised that Drake, the eternal frat boy, would still cling to the memories of his younger days. It seemed to be a recurring theme to his personality.
He pulled out his swivel chair and sank into it. ôYou offering?ö he asked casually.
She smirked. ôPlease. Iĺd leave that kind of thing to the little nymphets around here.ö Then she shrugged her bronze shoulders, rolling her eyes.
He was waiting for her to make some kind of sarcastic comment about dating Jubilee. When she did not, he was surprised. Either she did not want to acknowledge it or did not know at all. Inwardly, he breathed a sigh of relief. He was not in the mood to get into a confrontation with Lorna about his new relationship.
Before he could ask her why she dropped by, she sniffed. ôI suppose this is whatĺs it like to be you.ö
He gave her a quizzical look. ôWhat are you talking about?ö
Her dark-green eyes flashed briefly, irritated that she had to explain herself. ôI mean, being alone.ö
Apparently, she did not know.
She continued, her mouth twisting slightly. ôI came to see you because I figured you would be the only one to understand. Maybe you can offer some advice, huh?ö Punctuating the last statement was a bitter, raw laugh emanating from her.
ôYouĺre not alone,ö Bobby commented reassuringly.
ôSo I suppose Alex didnĺt leave me at the altar and humiliated me by going off with that insipid nurse? Thatĺs all in my head?ö Lorna raised her brows sardonically, shaking her head. ôPlease, Bobby. Even Iĺm not that delusional.ö
He tried not to appear wounded as he said, ôI was referring to your friends around here.ö
She snickered. ôYes, my friends. Oh, the people around here who avoid me like the plague? Are you talking about those friends? Other than Charles and Kurt, no one has been talking to me, or havenĺt you noticed?ö
He pressed his lips together firmly. It was hard not to agree with her. Even Jean Grey, one of Lornaĺs closest friends, was somewhat wary of her now, choosing to keep her distance. This was quite unusual since Jean was one of those people who liked giving people a fair shake. As for himself, he was not sure why he had not spoken to Lorna. He supposed part of it stemmed from his apprehension regarding her new personality. She was unpredictable, mixed with her heightened awareness of her powers, made her not the most pleasant person to be around. He recalled the pain he experienced when she took out her frustrations and rage out on him for siding with Alex. He never thought that kind of physical pain was possible, least of all, having it inflicted by someone he once considered close to him.
There was also the fact that he had seen very little of her since that day. The Professor immediately sequestered the young woman into his office for private sessions, presumably to deal with the aftermath and issues that might have brought on her reaction. There were the occasional missions she went on, but she was never assigned to a team he was on. Bobby could honestly say the most he saw of her lately came to only brief episodes around the mansion, lasting a minute at most.
He sighed. ôIĺm sorry, Lorna.ö
ôI wasnĺt looking for your pity. I was simply pointing some facts out.ö She narrowed her dark-green eyes.
ôIt will get better.ö
ôWill it?ö
ôSure. People are forgiving around here, you know. I mean, look at Gambit.ö
ôYouĺre comparing me to a murderer and a thief?ö
ôFine. Bad example. Look, all Iĺm telling you is that youĺre not as alone as you think. People around here still care about you. Itĺs just going to take some time to get comfortable with you again as a friend.ö
ôIf they really cared about me and were my friends, they would have showed it. I wouldnĺt be reduced to this pariah status.ö
ôItĺs not as black and white as youĺre making it. Things are a little more complicated than that.ö
ôHow do you figure? The way I see it, if these people were really my friends, then they should have sided with me, understood what I was going through. No, they decide to go along with that Summers brother and his dipstick flavor of the month. Itĺs like watching those idiots play house with her bratty son is more important than being concerned about a long- time team member and friend.ö
ôYou tried to hurt them---all of them, including the people who love and care about you. Besides, itĺs not Annieĺs fault.ö
ôAnd whose fault do you think it is?ö
ôI... I donĺt know. Does it matter?ö
ôIt does to me. Donĺt you think that it was cruel of Alex to leave me like that---in front of all our friends and family? Of all days to show his ambivalence, he had to pick that one. Doesnĺt that seem wrong to you? It was my wedding day, Bobby. That day is supposed to special and wonderful and he ruined it for me by abandoning me. Can you imagine how humiliated I was?ö
ôWell, if youĺre looking for an opinion, I donĺt think I can offer one. I havenĺt really spent a lot of time, contemplating the whole thing.ö
ôSo youĺre with Alex on this one? I canĺt believe you, Bobby. After all this time, you decide---ö
ôI didnĺt say that. Iĺm just neutral, Lorna. Take it how you want to, but Iĺm not taking sides on this.ö
ôAs long as youĺre not saying that I should play the good-girl and pretend that I like whatĺs going on, I would think thatĺs a fair compromise.ö She pursed her lips, remembering the initial advice Kurt had given her several days after the wedding fiasco. Had he not been the first to approach her, she would have given him a taste of what she really wanted to do the new couple. Be the bigger person, indeed.
He shrugged his shoulders. ôIf thatĺs going to help you, then fine.ö
Silence lingered in the room following Bobbyĺs last remark. Lorna shifted on the bed slightly, crossing her legs and eyeing the man sitting across from her. It had been some time since they had talked for a long period of time. While she was dating Alex and staying at the mansion, she had made it a point to avoid Bobby. Given all the tension surrounding their break- up and his continued insistence that they were still a couple, she had felt it was easier that way. She did not want to hurt him any more than she did by being close to him as a friend. Somehow, she suspected he would have mistaken that as a sign of hope that their relationship could be rekindled. As she reflected on their conversation, she realized how much she had missed how earnest and caring Bobby could be. During the weeks that followed the wedding, she needed to hear someone elseĺs reassurances besides the Professor, who was more of a mentor than a friend or peer, or Kurt, who was sometimes too altruistic, it bordered on sickening. Hearing Bobbyĺs perspective forced her to consider the shades of gray to the situation.
She folded her hands together. ôCan I call you a friend?ö she asked, a hint of hesitancy in her voice.
He nodded, somewhat taken aback. ôYou know you can. I know that I havenĺt been---ö
ôDonĺt think about it,ö she cut him off, waving her hand dismissively. Then she took one of his hands in hers. ôAll I needed was to hear you say that. Itĺs like you understand what Iĺm going through. You can see where Iĺm coming from.ö
Part of him agreed with her. All those years of watching her at Alexĺs side was source of angst for him. The jealousy and pain he experienced on a regular basis whenever they were around was almost too much for him. Then there was his assumption that he had done something to drive her away made things even more unbearable. Of all people, Bobby knew what she was talking about. However, he was aware that the circumstances were vastly different.
He nodded stiffly, feeling her hands squeeze his. A slight smile tugged at her lips, evoking memories of happiness experienced years ago. For a moment, it was as if things were how they used to be---before Alex, before so many things. His eyes stared into those emerald eyes that had first ensnared him under her spell long ago in California.
Suddenly, Bobby could feel a slight heat on his skin, which was quite strange given his constant cool body temperature. It was then that he realized that her face was close to his. Her breath was warm as she leaned further towards him, eyes heavy-lidded. Before he could react, Lornaĺs lips covered his own. She held him still as she explored his mouth with deepening strokes, her own hard and demanding for his response. Surprised, Bobby was unable to recall a time when she ever kissed him like that. Perhaps her time under Magnetoĺs tutelage also ingrained other aggressive aspects into her personality.
Not too long ago, Bobby Drake would have been delighted over this sudden embrace from the object of his unrequited affections. Many nights, he longed to have Lorna Dane in his arms like this, kissing him passionately, letting him know that she wanted him after all. The fantasies that raced through his head on a semi-regular basis were almost countless. He had forgotten how she felt against him. She was beautiful and warm and everything he wanted.
But not now.
He pulled back, gasping for air. ôI canĺt do this,ö he told her quietly. ôIĺm sorry, Lorna. I just canĺt do this.ö
Her eyes widened incredulously. ôWhat? Whatĺs wrong?ö She thought he would want this; he would want her like this. She wasnĺt sure if she could handle another rejection, especially from the person she thought would never be capable. For a second, she began to doubt her own feminine wiles. If Bobby, good, old dependable Bobby didnĺt want her, then who would. Had she not spent so much time working on her hardened fašade, she would have broken down and cried.
ôI mean, a while ago, I would have been thrilled.ö He sighed, gray eyes sheepish as he rubbed his fingers over his lips. They were still tingling from the forcefulness of her kiss. From the wounded expression that flashed in her eyes, he could sense something else at play. ôDonĺt get me wrong. In a minute, I would have.... But I canĺt now.ö
The beginnings of a frown creased her brow. ôThen why?ö she demanded.
ôItĺs just that I... Iĺm seeing someone else,ö he confessed, picking his words carefully. He did not want to hurt Lorna. She had already experienced enough for one year.
ôWho?ö Usually, she would not be interested in Bobby Drakeĺs love life, but she had to know the identity of the person who kept him from returning her intentions.
For a moment, he was apprehensive. He knew of Lornaĺs pursuit of Alex, Annie, and Carter following the wedding. He soon convinced himself that she would never repeat such a performance. The young woman had invested too much time in her private sessions with the Professor to revert back to such violent behavior. Plus, much of her rage stemmed from the public humiliation of being left at the altar. This situation, whatever it was, was miles away from the severity of that.
ôJubilee,ö he finally replied, pangs of guilt racking his chest. While he did not reciprocate the kiss fully, he still felt regret over what he perceived as some kind of break down in his self-control. He prayed that she never found out about what had just happened. He didnĺt think he could bear the thought of her finding out and being hurt. The last thing in the world he wanted was to hurt her. It was that fear that held him back all those months.
ôOh.ö Lornaĺs face was initially expressionless. Looking back on everything now, she did remember hearing whispers around the mansion about the two being an item. From the little she knew about the younger woman, Lorna decided she wasnĺt all that irritating. Then she said flatly, ôSheĺs one of the few around here that doesnĺt look at me like Iĺm some kind of psycho.ö
ôI suppose that means you approve.ö He tried to sound light to alleviate the tension.
She rolled her eyes, straightening her position. ôYouĺre a big boy, Bobby. You donĺt need anyoneĺs approval for anything, least of all mine.ö She sighed heavily. ôI donĺt know why I did that. God, Iĺm embarrassed.ö
He attempted to place a soothing hand on her shoulder. ôDonĺt be, Lorna.ö
ôThatĺs easy for you to say, isnĺt it?ö she asked, jerking out of his reach. ôI made a fool of myself. Iĺm just glad other people werenĺt around to witness it. You must think Iĺm crazy.ö
Bobby shook his head candidly. ôNo,ö he said, ôI donĺt. I would never think that.ö
ôWell, then youĺre an idiot,ö she huffed, picking at an imaginary thread on her skirt. ôYou saw me at the wedding. You saw how I was.ö
ôI saw you were hurt,ö he told her softly. ôNever in my mind did I think you were crazy, and I certainly donĺt think that now. Youĺre my friend, Lorna. I said it before and I still mean it.ö
She looked at him suspiciously. There was no pity or mockery in his voice. Bobby, sweet Bobby, was incapable of being duplicitous. He was simply presenting his friendship for the taking and nothing else. Lorna contemplated returning his offer with a smirk and snappish remark. After all, her pride still stung from being pushed away from him. Who the hell did he think he was talking to her like that? Maybe Kurt got to him and filled his head of ridiculous notions about being nicey-nicey to one another.
As she continued to gaze up at him, she realized that would be the expected move. She would be adding to the perception of being Lorna the antisocial psychopath, who was cold and unfeeling. She would continue to experience the shunning of her fellow residents. She would continue to feel her rage and angst of not being understood. The Professorĺs words of changing and taking charge of her own destiny echoed through her mind just as those voices from the dead inhabitants of Genosha did. She was tired of being held hostage by those terrifying memories. She was tired of this cycle of acting. Something definitely needed to change, indeed.
She bit her lip and then said, ôI would like to be your friend, Bobby Drake.ö
home prior chapter next chapter fiction gateway

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The second half of August has been usual second half of August slow in terms of Carolina Hurricanes or NHL news. But the good news out of Raleigh Center Ice is that we are getting closer as regular reports continue to surface on Twitter about players taking part in informal skates leading up to the start of training camp.
News-wise things have been light, but if you were away from Canes and Coffee for the week, we can at least offer you a batch of six (once Sunday's goes up) articles in our 'Back to School' series that is checking in on Hurricanes prospects below the AHL level. You can find a clickable, up to date menu of all of articles posted thus far HERE.
On the news front, there is more prospect-centric content, something for those who just want to see something hockey at this point and a few more articles.
Carolina Hurricanes' Traverse City Prospects Tourney roster announced
At CarolinaHurricanes.com, you can find the news release on the Traverse City roster including a link to the full roster.
Here at Canes and Coffee, we also offered a couple layers of thoughts about the Traverse City roster.
This article by Nicholas Niedzielski at the Charlotte Checkers' website on the announcement on Mike Vellucci being named the Charlotte Checkers'coach is a bit dated (July 13) but fits well with the Traverse City theme since he will coach that team and then many of the players from it when they arrive in Charlotte.
Looking forward to the 2017-18 season
JT at CBTS Blog shares his thoughts on what to expect in 2017-18 from Hurricanes returnee Justin Williams.
And for those looking to dive into a breakdown of the 2017-18 schedule, please check out Canes and Coffee's breakdown of exactly that.
For the visually-inclined who just need to SEE hockey again
Jamie Kellner who is a credentialed photographer for the Canes and an editor and community manager for Canes Country has photos up on her photo site from the prospect camp in late June and also a few from the informal skates.
If you prefer video, check out prospect Eetu Luostarinen's pretty highlight reel goal earlier this week courtesy of Marco Bombino from Finnish Junior Hockey.
Here's KalPa center Eetu Luostarinen's goal from yesterday's comeback win vs Malmö. Also picked up 1 assist. @CanesProspects @CanesandCoffee pic.twitter.com/eL33JESN6j
— Marco Bombino (@marco_bombino) August 25, 2017
And here is another Eetu Luostarinen goal courtesy of Dennis Schellenberg.
Here is Eetu Luostarinen with the deflection that tied the game at that time. Has 3 points in 2 games. #Canes #nhldraft pic.twitter.com/9egBjosT6k
— Dennis Schellenberg (@ScoutingFactory) August 26, 2017
Hang in there Canes fans. Hockey is near!
Go Canes!


text:
winnercoz June 25, 2018 Technology
READ ALSO:how to activate MTN Awuf4u tariff bundleIt kind of issue that so many people don't know how their Awuf4U bouns can be checked. So inside this article we will be disclosing to you how you can check your MTN airtime bonus balance on both Android, IOS and lots more.
Code to Check MTN Awuf Bonus AccountMTN subscribers can check their Awuf4U Balance with *559*14#
Please Share this Article with your Friends on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. Are you Finding it Difficult to Comment? See How to Comment on Wazobiawap.


text:
This user has not added any information to their profile yet.
Taylor Franks
United States
I am from the great state of Texas, but I enjoy to work with clients from all over. I have my bachelor's degree in psychology from a tier one university in Texas. I have a big heart for helping people and I want to help you get to where you want to be.
I work with clients to define and reach their goals. I work with clients who want to achieve a healthy work-life balance. I also enjoy working with clients with self image issues, stress management, accountability, and goal setting.
BS Psychology, CLC


text:
Following on from the "year of the consultation paper", there are many loose ends to be tied up this year.
Product disclosure proposals seem to ack nowledge that consumers get too much to read but what will replace them? Still more words but FSA-badged?
The shape of the successor regime to polarisation is to be decided. We do not yet know the details of what will be in comparative price tables, although I cannot see them being a substitute for advice whatever happens.
I am also pleased to hear from several IFAs that monitoring teams appear to have had a much more constructive approach to their task in recent months and are actually looking to resolve not create problems. The FSA management should be focusing on continuing with this transformation.
So this year we should see some tying up of loose ends, more indications of whether risk-based regulation actually reduces the burdens on businesses and regulatory intrusiveness and undoubtedly even more consultation documents.


text:
Director, Oral Product Development
- Employer
- Location
- Waltham, MA
- Salary
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Posted
- Jun 02, 2018
- Closes
- Aug 02, 2018
- Category
- Clinical Research Oncology, Clinical Trials Research, Laboratory-Based Research, Medical Oncology, Pharmaceutical
- Education
- Career Fair Category
- Career Fair
Director, Oral Product Development
There is nothing conditional about what we do.
Or who we are.
Or how we treat you.
We do what's right.
We put science for patients first,
disrupting the model to go beyond
the concepts of conventional care.
We don't treat a condition.
We treat people & partners.
We care to change the future.
Your Impact at TESARO:
The Director, Oral Product Development is responsible for building and leading a vertically integrated team of scientists/engineers responsible for the development and manufacture of oral drug products. The scope of the role encompasses the full breadth of the drug development lifecycle, ranging from the drug discovery/early development interface through technical transfer to commercial manufacturing operations and subsequent process validation. It extends further to the preparation of CMC content for regulatory (e.g. NDA/MAA) submissions and technical support for all in-market oral drug products following regulatory approval.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership, management and oversight for:
- Development and scale up of robust drug product formulations and manufacturing processes based upon quality by design (QBD) concepts that address critical quality attributes and process parameters. Processes must ensure quality, afford satisfactory yields and provide for transferability to commercial manufacturing operations.
- Manufacturing of non-GLP, GLP and GMP supplies of oral drug products necessary to facilitate TESARO's non-clinical and clinical deliverables.
- Registration and validation activities in support of the filing and ultimate launch of TESARO's portfolio of oral drug products
- Strategic partners used in the oral drug product development life cycle. Work closely with contract research, development and manufacturing organizations (CRDMO's) to establish the appropriate operating oversight structure, development and manufacturing goals, program deliverables and budgets and ensures completion of agreed-to development activities.
- Ensure coordination and oversight of analytical method development, qualification and validation activities associated with oral drug product characterization, lot release and stability testing.
- PhD in pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical Science, pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology (or related field) or BS/MS with equivalent education or experience is required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in small molecule drug product development with a minimum of 5 years in a CMC leadership role.
- Expert knowledge of oral drug product formulation, manufacturing and process technologies and experience in advancing oral drug products through clinical development to successful regulatory approval/licensing
TESARO is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US AT email@example.com


text:
All challenges accepted.
About our company
It's always about YOU at Jaipur web Designer!
Founded in 2013, JWD is a leading web design & development agency based in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Over the last few years we've made a reputation for building websites that look great and are easy-to-use. Knowing and understanding a customer's unique needs and being able to fulfil them not just to their satisfaction but also often beyond expectation is the hallmark of a customer-centric organisation.
At jaipurwebdesigner.in, we are committed to achieving and exceeding this level of performance at all times. We are single-mindedly devoted to providing the most reliable and highest-quality of products and services in the realm of IT services – from domain registration and web hosting to web site design and web-based software development, backed by unmatched customer support and service. We have been giving the services to almost all the industries majorly including manufacturing, real estate, pharmaceutical, corporate and others.
Our Mission
To provide the most attractive and functional websites to our customers, helping them grow their business to a next higher level. Also, to create a web site exceeding in quality every time by providing best web site design with every single project according to the parameters of Google. We believe in building long term relations and so would keep our work wonderful with quality and time.
Our Vision
Our main vision is to create unique web designs with all features that are top at the moment. To strive enthusiastically to delight our customers who are our very purpose, by pursuing brilliance and innovation through dedicated team work. Since the industry is highly people driven, We believes in providing equal prospect and exceptional infrastructure and work environment to all employees, thereby improving the work atmosphere and competence level to serve Clients better.
Our Amazing Achievements
Years of experience
Webpages Designed
Our Amazing Work
- Date
- October 1, 2016
- Date
- October 1, 2016
- Date
- October 1, 2016


text:
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The Compound club Atlanta is down but love is in the air for Eva Pigford
Atlanta's beloved club, Compound on Brady St. shut down its door this past weekend but not without partying it up celeb style. Celeb guests included: Akon, Eva Pigford, Lance Gross, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Jazze Pha, Jeezy, & etc.
I wanted to post this picture from Sandra Rose's sight specifically because I really like to see black couples in lovededed! Eva Pigford (ANTM) and Lance Gross (House of Payne) have been dating for almost a year now (according to them) and are too cute. I had an interview with him not too long (coming to post soon!) ago where she arrived at his condo (right during the end) and you could tell that there was real love and admiration between the two. They adore each other...and it makes me smile. Anyway look out for Lance's new movie coming out next month: Meet the Browns with Angela Bassett and Rick Fox. Lance plays the young high school bball player. He's a great guy from what I've seen. And they are again blessed to have each other. I hope they continue to be happy together. He is such a dream!
p.s. Visions night club will be re-opening so don't be so sad about the Compound AND you still got the Velvet Room Atlanta folks and guests!
The Juice ReportER (a lil chocolate juice for your Tuesday afternoon!)
Posted by Miesha's Social Addiction at Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Labels: celeb couples, celeb events, clubs, eva pigford, lance gross
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Fall is here, and it's time for a new #DSHashtag challenge! This month we're celebrating design on a small scale — super small. From miniature paper flowers and teensy shells to itsy bitsy gems, we're looking for your favorite examples of tiny design in #DSTiny.
Upload your favorite tiny pic, hashtag it #DSTiny and share it on or and at the end of the month, we'll send our favorite a signed copy of In the Company of Women and Design*Droits-Humains at Home. We'll also share our favorites here on the site. See you online! –Grace
Tiny terrariums above and below by


text:
With: Fr. Kyle Dave
November 4-14, 2015
Day 1 – Wednesday, November 4: USA – Tel Aviv
Depart today towards the Holy Land.
Day 2 – Thursday, November 5: Arrival in Tel Aviv
Welcome to Tel Aviv! Meet your pilgrimage guide and transfer to your hotel in Netanya for Mass, welcome dinner, and overnight. (WD)
Day 3 – Friday, November 6: Caesarea – Mount Carmel – Tiberias
This morning, travel to Caesarea, where St. Peter converted the centurion Cornelius, the first pagan to become a Christian, and where St. Paul was imprisoned before his trial in Rome; visit the Crusader walled city and the Roman ruins. Continue to Mount Carmel and visit the Carmelite Monastery built in an area that for centuries was frequented by hermits; and where the Carmelite Order was founded. Below the monastery is St. Elijah Cave, where this holy prophet lived and meditated before defeating the pagan prophets of Baal. Afterwards, drive towards Tiberias for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)
Day 4 – Saturday, November 7: Tiberias: Sea of Galilee
The Sea of Galilee is rich in memories of the three years of Our Lord's Ministry around its shores. The day opens with a visit to the Mount of Beatitudes, the scene of the Sermon on the Mount, followed by a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. Next, explore the ruins of Capernaum, including the ancient Jewish synagogue and St. Peter's house. Last stop today includes the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes and the Chapel of the Primacy at Tabgha, both on the Sea of Galilee. Overnight in Tiberias. (BB, D)
Day 5 – Sunday, November 8: Tiberias: Excursion to Mt. Tabor, Cana, & Nazareth
Begin this day with a drive to Mt. Tabor; enjoy beautiful views of the Jezreel Valley and the Plain of Esdraelon. Visit the Church of the Transfiguration. Next, visit Cana in Galilee, where Our Lord performed His first miracle by turning water into wine. After the ceremony to renew your wedding vows, travel to Nazareth and visit the Basilica of the Annunciation. Its crypt includes the Cave of the Annunciation where the Archangel St. Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary. A peaceful garden leads to St. Joseph's Church built on the site of St. Joseph's home and workshop. Return to your hotel in Tiberias for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)
Day 6 – Monday, November 9: Tiberias – Jerusalem
This morning, travel to Jerusalem. Stop at the Israeli Museum to see the Model of Ancient Jerusalem that displays a layout of the city about the year 66 BC. Continue to Mount Olivet, visiting the Church of Dominus Flevit, where Our Lord wept over the city of Jerusalem. Follow the Palm Sunday road into the Kidron Valley to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Our Lord began the way of His Passion. Visit the Church of All Nations, known as the Church of the Agony, built on the rock in the Garden of Gethsemane on which Our Lord prayed the night before His arrest. From Gethsemane, continue to Mount Zion to visit the Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu and the place of Our Lord's imprisonment in the palace of Caiaphas. Dinner and lodging in Jerusalem. (BB, D)
Day 7 – Tuesday, November 10: Jerusalem: Excursion to Bethany, Jericho, Jordan River, Qumran, and the Dead Sea
Today leave Jerusalem for a visit to Bethany and the place of Lazarus' tomb. Continue to Jericho, the oldest city in the world, where Our Lord healed two blind men and lodged at the house of Zacchaeus, the tax collector. Afterwards, stop at the site on the Jordan River where it is claimed that St. John baptized Our Lord. Nearby, visit the Caves of Qumran, where the scrolls of the Dead Sea were found. Finally, take advantage of the opportunity to wade and bathe in the Dead Sea. Return to Jerusalem for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)
Day 8 – Wednesday, November 11: Jerusalem: Excursion to Ein Karem and Bethlehem
This morning travel into the "hill country of Judea" to the city of Ein Karem, the birthplace of St. John the Baptist, visiting the Grotto, where the nativity of St. John took place and the Church of the Visitation, built over the home of Zacharias. Continue to "Shepherds' Field," to visit the cave of the Shepherds, where the angels appeared and announced the birth of Christ. Afterwards, have a sightseeing of Bethlehem, the royal city of David, to pray at the Cave of the Nativity, the birthplace of Our Savior. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travelers. (BB, FD)
Day 9 – Thursday, November 12: Jerusalem: Old City
Morning visit to the Temple Mount, the site of Salomon's Temple where Our Lord used to preach. Continue to the Wailing Wall, the most sacred Jewish place of worship. Then, visit St. Anne's Church that stands on the spot where Sts. Anne and Joachim, the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, lived. Next to the church, is the Pool of Bethesda, where Our Lord cured a paralyzed man. Afterwards, visit to the Chapel of the Ascension and the Church of Pater Noster, where Our Lord taught His disciples how to pray. Dinner and overnight in Jerusalem. (BB, D)
Day 10 – Friday, November 13: Jerusalem: Holy Sepulcher – Mount Zion
Very early, walk the path of Our Lord's Passion to Calvary and have Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Afterwards, enjoy an in-depth tour of the Church's complex, including a visit to the tomb of our forefather Adam and the tombs of Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Continue to Mount Zion for a visit to the Church of the Dormition and the Hall of the Last Supper. The rest of the day is at leisure; dinner before your transfer to Tel Aviv airport for your flight back home. (BB, D)
Day 11 – Saturday, November 14: Tel Aviv – USA
Arrive today to your final destination in the USA.
Buffet Breakfast (BB), Dinner (D), Welcome Dinner (WD), Farewell Dinner (FD)
* In case of unforeseen events, this itinerary is subject to change.
For more information or to register, please contact Catholic Heritage Tours or Carol Becnel, Group Coordinator, at (504) 330-3415 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Lavar and the Ball family were swamped as they landed in Lithuania. Who says Lavar aint Poppin. You may not like or agree with him nut he working a plan when you got Lithuania checking for you. look below
Insane. Ball family came to Lithuania, Absolute chaos in Vilnius airport pic.twitter.com/vZALO33BSw
— Donatas Urbonas (@Urbodo) January 3, 2018


text:
Sermons from April 2007Back to Sermon Archive
April 22, 2007
What is Our Purpose at Christ Covenant?
Speaker: Jim Barnes Topic: Matthew Passage: Matthew 28:16–28:20
- Downloads
April 15, 2007
Do Not Forget His Blessings
Speaker: Jim Barnes Topic: Deuteronomy Passage: Deuteronomy 8:1–8:20
- Downloads
April 8, 2007
Are Christians Out of Their Minds to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Speaker: Jim Barnes Series: Questions Skeptics Ask About The Christian Faith Topic: Luke Passage: Luke 24:13–24:35
- Downloads
April 1, 2007
Don't Misunderstand What Happened on Palm Sunday
Speaker: Jim Barnes Topic: Luke Passage: Luke 19:28–19:44
- Downloads


text:
Ruth Badger grew up in Wolverhampton. At 16 she left full time education, with just 3 GCSE's, to join a YTS in the Civil Service. Her first big break was when she got a job working as a processor for a local financial services Company.
There she quickly excelled, was promoted 4 times in just 18 months, and was awarded with four company awards for performance, including the fantastic accolade of National Employee of the year for GE Capital, receiving an all expenses cruise around Europe.
She then doubled her earning potential by working for a national company based in Bury, selling loans and mortgages face to face in the home environment.
She then transferred her great business and management potential to work at the Head Office as Head of Sales and Operations, accountable for all revenue generation, and played a fundamental part in taking the turnover from 3.1 million to 13.1 million in 2 years.
She also played a major role in the flotation of the business on the Stock Market in 2004, and has four years of executive board level management experience. Then, the opportunity arose to apply for "The Apprentice"….
Ruth proved week after week that she was the top performer and excelled at all tasks, especially the sales tasks, outselling the top executives in the car trade and the letting agents, proving that Ruth has excellent people skills, interpersonal skills and the hunger for a sale.
Following her experience on "The Apprentice", Ruth set up her own Consultancy business, Ruth Badger Consultancy Ltd and has done training and consultancy work for five major international companies, helping improve their staff and profits.
Last year, Ruth also starred as a mentor on SKY One's The Big Idea, a seven part series searching for the next big invention or business brainwave, and her inventor went on to win the £100,000 prize money.
She also has a weekly column in First magazine, and is an Ambassador for Compton Hospice in the Midlands and for Young Enterprise North West.
To cap off a fantastic and very busy year, in November 2006, Ruth also won the outstanding Editors Choice Award for Cosmopolitan, for the Fun, Fearless, Female Awards.
Her latest TV work is a one woman show on Sky One 'Badger or Bust', where Ruth helps ailing companies get back on the road to success.Call us now to book Ruth Badger on 01 6190243 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Good Health Cannot Be Bought But Needs To Be Obtained And Sustained
With the increasing demand of supplements the manufacturers have developed wide variety of medicine to heighten the cognitive abilities ofRead more
With the increasing demand of supplements the manufacturers have developed wide variety of medicine to heighten the cognitive abilities ofRead more
Immune health plays an important role within our daily existence. How you can improve our immune health without inducing anyRead more
The deficiency of GABA is not good for your health. It could cause disturbance in the sleeping patterns, anxiety issuesRead more
Most of the Queens Nutritionists also have betrothed themselves to non-public training and Bikram yoga. This is often a trueRead more
Fitness learning Jupiter is of utmost importance for people to improve their fitness in addition to their appearance. There areRead more
Anabolic steroids really are a substantial type of natural mixes having a trademark sub-atomic structure that contains four rings ofRead more
Why can one not satisfy my lady? So why do I not have access to harder erection? Why my ladyRead more
It makes up losing natural minerals in your body. So, if you wish to overcome losing calcium within your body,Read more
Superior beauty items are often full of vital vitamins, nutrients and fats which are enormously beneficial towards the skin. WeRead more
Continue being from sugar. Sugar is packed with calories. If you are using it to sweeten drinks and meals everyRead more


text:
Fred R. Coulter - September 26, 2012
- Video | - PDF | Audio | [Up]
Track 1: or Download
Greetings, brethren! Welcome to the Day of Atonement, 2012! The Day of Atonement is a great and fantastic Feast of God. Yes, it is a feast where we fast—drink no water, eat no food—we afflict our souls, and the soul then is the physical part of our body, that's how we afflict it; we don't feed it. And it's the day that we find our that we're weak, we really understand that. Also, it is important from this point of view:
It shows us that, spiritually, we can do nothing without the Holy Spirit of God! We need to think on that! We need to understand that and realize that in order to really be at-one with God:
- we have to grasp
- we have to think
- we have to live
- we have to understand
- We cannot accomplish spiritual things by physical means!
- We cannot of our works—of our self—bring eternal life!
It is the gift of God!
On this day, this is a very unusual day indeed, because it is a day of fasting. Let's look at a parallel here that we have between the Passover and Atonement. Before we come to God for eternal life, Christ had to come and do His ministry and then be offered as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of the world.
But that only applies to the firstfruits at this time, even though He died once for the sins of all mankind, but the question becomes: with the firstfruits, why does God only have the firstfruits? Because He's got to prepare to save the world and we're called to help save the world.
Not only that, being the firstfruits and in the first resurrection, we must have the sacrifice of Christ always. Before you can approach God, you must have a sacrifice. That sacrifice is Christ. We also know that God has to reach down and call us. He's not calling the world, but let's look at the pattern that we have:
- Christ came
- We have the Passover
- Then the three days and three nights in the grave and the resurrection during the Feast of Unleavened Bread on the weekly Sabbath
- Then the ascension to heaven by Christ on the first day of the week.
- During the Feast of Unleavened Bread we have two Holy Days
- Pentecost—pictures the resurrection
When we come to the fall we have a very similar pattern. The days are numbered differently, but nevertheless, the pattern is similar:
The first day of the seventh month is when the Kingdom of God is setup. But something must take place before it can come to the whole world. Just like with us, Christ died and was resurrected. That had to happen before God could call us.
Likewise, in the fall Christ had to come and then He has to get rid of Satan the devil and then the sacrifice of Jesus Christ will apply to the world; then it will be opened to them. Just like we have a seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread, there is the Feast of Tabernacles that pictures the salvation of the world and mankind for a thousand years. Then there is the Last Great Day, which pictures the greatest work of God.
Let's focus right now on the Day of Atonement. We will begin, as we do for all of the Holy Days in Leviticus 23:26: "And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 'Also, on the tenth day of this seventh month, is the Day of Atonement. It shall be a Holy convocation to you. And you shall afflict your souls and offer an offering made by fire to the LORD.'" (vs 26-27). We know that bringing and offering to God, and especially on the day that pictures that we're going to totally at-one with God, even though it is not included in Deut. 16. Nowhere does the Bible tell us not to give an offering on the Day of Atonement.
For those who think otherwise, you better ponder that fact for a while. Here they're to bring an offering made by fire. This is why we take up an offering on the Day of Atonement.
This is such a special day that God gives us a command, v 28: "And you shall do no work in that same day, for it is the Day of Atonement, in order to make an atonement for you before the LORD your God, for whoever is not afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people…. [In other words, God is not going to deal with it.] …And whoever does any work in that same day, the same one will I destroy from among his people." (vs 28-30).Sooner or later God brings about His judgment.
Verse 31: "You shall do no manner of work. It shall be a statute forever throughout your generations in all your dwellings." This is mighty important day. It's so important to God that we are not tend to any of our business at all on this day. We know from other Scriptures that we are not eat food nor drink water.
Verse 32 is also very interesting verse, because the way that people with their own human reasoning and human tradition—remember this, brethren; never, never forget this: human beings cannot add to or take away from the perfection of God! He does that! That's the difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. Men can't come along and improve it.
You need to ask: How many times does God need to say something in order for it to be binding. Well, the Protestants think that unless all the Ten Commandments are listed in the New Testament they don't have to keep the Sabbath. The Old Testament has been done away. They need to think again!
Likewise with keeping time. When is sunset? When is 'ba erev'? The Jews say it's between noon and sunset? Really? Other Jews say the day or the Sabbath doesn't begin until you can see three stars. Is that so? What does God say?
- It doesn't matter what the Jews say!
- It doesn't matter what the rabbis say!
- It doesn't matter what any man thinks when it comes to what God had defined for us!
This is very clear to understand, v 32: "It… [the Day of Atonement] …shall be to you a Sabbath of rest, and you shall afflict yourselves. In the ninth day of the month at sunset, from sunset to sunset, you shall keep your Sabbath." This defines perfectly the tenth day of the seventh month when 'ba erev'—sunset—takes place, the sun goes below the horizon ending the ninth day, that's the beginning of the tenth day—correct? And you go clear to the next sunset, which then ends the tenth day. Could anything be more clear? Can anything be more understandable than that? No!
So likewise, we need to realize when we understand these things, then through all the parameters that God has set in His love and His goodness for us, then we can truly love God with all our heart, mind, soul and being. God made us to need Him totally in everything in our lives.
We'll cover some more detail concerning the Day of Atonement, but let's go ahead and take up an offering.
(pause for offering)
Now let's continue this Day of Atonement by going to Leviticus 16. Lev. 16 is a very long chapter covering all the details that God has given concerning the rituals that were to take place on the Day of Atonement. What we need to understand is that all the rituals, all of the tabernacle, all of the implements, all of the dress of the Levites and the priests, were all patterned after things that God gave to Moses.
The tabernacle itself is patterned after the Holy One as Paul wrote in Heb. 9. On this day was also a special day. That was the day in which the high priest could enter into the Holy of Holies. In order for him to enter into the Holy of Holies he had to have the appropriate sacrifices that are laid out in Lev. 19. He had to have on his special garb. That was the only day that the high priest was allowed to go into the Holy of Holies.
The Holy of Holies was absolutely dark. He would have to go in there with the incense. I imagine the glow from the incense gave just a little bit of light. Then he had to take the blood and sprinkle it on the altar, sprinkle it on the Ark of the Covenant over which two cherubim are. Then he had to come out and there was this special ceremony that took place. There were to be two goats that were to be taken. This is the only ceremony in which this happens. It's one of those things that, for some people, is very difficult to understand why it was done this way.
This was a symbol of the spiritual reality that only the New Testament can explain. These two goats were to be identical. There was a special determination for which goat would be sacrificed to the Lord for the sins and transgression of the people, and which goat would be for Azazel. Azazel became another name for Satan the devil, which is true. These lots: the priests had to reach down and bring out the lot and the one on whom the lot fell for the Lord, that was the one that was to be sacrificed and the blood sprinkled upon the altar. The one chosen for Azazel, we'll see the special ceremony that was there.
Leviticus 16:15: "Then he shall kill the goat of the sin offering that is for the people, and bring its blood inside the veil. And he shall do with that blood as he did with the blood of the young bull, and sprinkle it on the mercy seat and before the mercy seat. And he shall make an atonement for the sanctuary because of the uncleanness of the children of Israel and because of their transgressions in all their sins…." (vs 15-16). I mention that because if you have all your sins forgiven, they're forgiven—correct? Yes!
"….And so he shall do for the tabernacle of the congregation which remains with them in the midst of their uncleanness" (v 16).
No man is going to come into the tabernacle of the congregation when he goes to make atonement in the sanctuary until he comes out and made atonement for himself, his household, and all the congregation of Israel. After all of that is done, when he's made an end of it, then the special ceremony continues.
Verse 20: "And when he has made an end of reconciling the sanctuary and the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar, he shall bring the live goat. And Aaron shall lay both his hands on the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the sins of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them on the head of the goat, and shall send it away by the hand of a chosen man into the wilderness. And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities to a land in which no one lives. And he shall let the goat go in the wilderness" (vs 20-22).
What an unusual ceremony. Why is done this way? Why is one goat killed and the other not? Some say that the live goat represents Christ ascending to heaven. But when has the throne of God ever been compared to a wilderness? The truth lies in this: Who is the author of sin? Satan! All sin comes from him!
Stop and think about it. There was no sin from Adam and Eve until Satan came with his clever arguments; then they sinned. So, Satan is responsible for all sin!
Another thing that we'll see later is that when Jesus was fasting for 40 days and 40 nights, and the Day of Atonement was the day on which He began His ministry with the temptation against Satan the devil, where did He go? Did He go to heaven? NO! He went into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil for 40 days and 40 nights. That's why the goat is let go in the wilderness.
Now we see another parallel with this: When the goat is sent away, that pictures when God binds Satan the devil (Rev. 20). Let's read what the man who took the goats out there was to do. He was to come back, bathe himself, get rid of his clothes, make an offering for himself, and then he could come into the camp.
Verse 29: "And it shall be a statute forever to you: in the seventh month, on the tenth of the month, you shall afflict your souls and do no work at all, whether it be one of your own country or a stranger who is living among you, for on that day an atonement shall be made for you, to cleanse you, so that you may be clean from all your sins before the LORD" (vs 29-30). And also we have to figure on this, too, is that the only time that can happen is when we're changed and we become at-one with God.
Let's come to Revelation 20 and let's see the fulfillment of this. Then we will see and analyze Satan is still on the earth here. We have things we need to work on. We have things we need to overcome. We need to look at the world the way it's going to be before Christ returns and it's going to be amazing, indeed!
Revelation 20:1: "Then I saw an angel descending from heaven, having the key of the abyss, and a great chain in his hand." The strong man in Lev. 16 was a type of the angel.
Verse 2: "And he took hold of the dragon, the ancient serpent… [the goat for Azazel pictures Satan the devil] …who is the Devil and Satan and bound him for a thousand years. Then he cast him into the abyss, and locked him up, and sealed the abyss over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer until the thousand years were fulfilled…" (vs 2-3). At the end of the Feast of Tabernacles we'll find out why that takes place.
We need to understand how pervasive everything is with Satan the devil. How then He is the ruler of darkness. We will see how Satan works, just like he did with Adam and Eve, being the 'god of this world.' Here's the power that he has:
Ephesians 2:1: "Now you were dead in trespasses and sins."—because you have the 'law of sin and death' in you:
- you sin
- your mind is carnal
- your mind is incomplete
- you don't have the Holy Spirit of God
- you're just a walking dead man
Verse 2: "In which you walked in times past according to the course of this world…" The way the world is setup.
It says in 2-Cor. 4 that Satan the devil is the 'god of this world.' He has 'power over this world.' That's why when the temptation with Jesus took place, Satan showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time and told Jesus that he was offering to Him his kingdom ahead of time. But the kingdom is really Satan's, and he told Jesus: 'You see all of this, it has been delivered to me and I give it to whom ever I desire. If You will fall down and worship me as God, all of this will be Yours.'
What did Jesus say? Get you behind Me, Satan, for it is written, ' You shall not tempt the Lord your God'! Look what he does in the course of this world, "…according to the prince of the power of the air…" (v 2). That spiritual power that rules over this world.
Right now it is growing in intensity, in scope, and affecting more and more people in the whole world. Hardly is there a place anymore in the world where you don't get radio and television and the printed word. Satan uses all of those!
God does, too, to preach the Gospel! To warn what's going to happen in this world! But look at this world, "…according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now working within the children of disobedience" (v 2).
We also have to remember this: We cannot go back into the world because the latter end is worse than the beginning!
- when you understand the Truth of God
- when you understand what God is doing
- when you realize the plan of God
Why would anyone want to go back into the world? Here's how he does it:
Verse 3: "Among whom also we all once… [not now, but once before, and we're going to look at a couple of Churches of God that allowed Satan in and we'll see what happened to them.] …had our conduct in the lusts of our flesh, doing the things willed by the flesh and by the mind, and were by nature the children of wrath, even as the rest of the world. But God, Who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us" (vs 3-4).
- He has called us out of it!
- He has saved us from it!
- He personally has rescued us!
That's really the important and profound thing! Let's see how pervasive it is. Paul writes this:
Ephesians 6:10: "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the might of His strength. Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil" (vs 10-11). It's hard for people to grasp, but Satan is able to manipulate words and manipulate the mind of those that he controls, because he can put into their heart, put into their mind—through being 'prince of the power of the air'—to take the Truth and change it incrementally a bit at a time, a bit at a time,a bit at a time, and then when it reaches a certain point—BANG!—the whole deception is let loose.
That's happened several times in history, and we're going to see it happened again in our time to the whole world.
Verse 12: "Because we are not wrestling against flesh and blood, but against principalities and against powers, against the world rulers of the darkness of this age, against the spiritual power of wickednessin high places."
- How high is going to go?
- How pervasive is it going to be?
Everything is changed! That's what they do politically: they take the words that they know people will respond to and redefine them. For example: The argument for homosexual marriage is that all love is the same love, so therefore, if that is so, you're discriminating against homosexuals who want to marry. And, of course, they conveniently leave out the Scriptures that God says that those things are 'an abomination' to Him, and those who do so are 'worthy of death.' They twist things around: Instead of saying 'homosexual,' they're saying 'gay.'
All of this rhetoric was deliberately planned, deliberately executed to chip away at the morals of the people. At the same time, the foolish religions that Satan has setup, has been setup to destroy them, to ridicule them, to get people to worship him by not believing in God and then once they don't believe in God they are totally under Satan's control. And just as it is today, sooner or later, he leads them full circle back around to himself as God.
That's what we see going on in the world. That's why there are more atheists than ever before. Young people are growing up and 15-20% of them don't believe in God at all! They are atheists because they have been totally brainwashed
- by a satanic government
- by a satanic educational system
- by satanic religions
so that Satan can deceive the whole world at the end-time in a profound way!
In the book that we publish, Occult Holidays or God's Holy Days—Which? I have a chapter warning that the occult is taking over the world: Warning! Satan Worship will Sweep the World and Usher in the Antichrist! (pgs 219-225). Let's see how it's happening. We're seeing unfold right before us today. Let's see from where it's coming.
The Christianity of this world, though they were near to God when they started, gradually, incrementally over the years—decades and centuries—has now been rendered null and void and exposed as a clever counterfeit of Satan the devil. You need to understand that.
We're seeing Rev. 13 unfold right before us, and Satan has to have many crises to bring these things about. It's a difficult task, indeed, because his kingdom and Jesus said His kingdom was divided, and it's awfully hard to bring it together, but He's going to bring it together in one grand last finale.
John saw this, Revelation 13:1: "And I stood on the sand of the sea, and I saw a beast rising up out of the sea… [Doesn't it look like all of these governments coming up are 'of the people'? Don't be fooled with that! This beast pictures the world government]…having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy." Every abomination, blasphemy and evil thing that is coming on this world is from Satan the devil
- through Babylon the Great
- through the businesses of this world
- through the religions of this world
- through the economics of this world
That's all demonstrated in this beast.
Verse 2: "And the beast that I saw was like a leopard, and his feet like the feet of a bear… [this goes clear back to the book of Daniel, taking the civilizations of the past and now molding them into a modern end-time world government. It is coming!] …and his mouth like the mouth of a lion; and the dragon…"
Who is the dragon? Rev. 12:9—the great dragon was cast out, the ancient serpent who is called the devil and Satan and is deceiving the whole world! Present tense, is deceiving now, through every means possible!
"…[the dragon] gave him his power, and his throne and great authority" (v 2). This is typified in the world government and also singularly in the man called the beast who will be the antichrist.
Verse 3: "And I saw one of his heads as ifit were slain to death… [There are going to be some last minute diehards wanting to get rid of him. He's going to be wounded] …but his deadly wound was healed; and the whole earth was amazed and followed the beast."
Think about the ability to make that happen with all the modern communications that we have today. Remember this: the great deception is seeing is believing! There's going to be the false prophet who is the second beast of Rev. 13, who will be able to do miracles and wonders and call fire down from heaven.
It's going to be an awesome thing, indeed! What we're fighting, brethren, what is out here today, what is in the world today is from Satan the devil and that's why we've got to be stronger than ever before. But we also know that this Day of Atonement pictures when that system is going to come to an end! All the lies, all of the deceptions, all of the sins are going to be put on Satan the devil and his demons and they will be bound for a thousand years. Then after the Millennium the final judgment, cast into the Lake of Fire and when that is over then the blackness of darkness forever! That's Satan's fate!
Notice what the world is going to do. Not only are they amazed and follow the beast, v 4: "And they worshiped the dragon, who gave his authority to the beast. And they worshiped the beast, saying, 'Who is like the beast? Who has the power to make war against him?' And a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies was given to him; and authority was given to him to continue for forty-two months" (vs 4-5). The last three and a half years! That's something!
Verse 6: "And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and those who dwell in heaven." They're coming after every Christian. There is going to be a martyrdom of Christians that's going to take place.
On this Day of Atonement we have ask ourselves: Are we going to stand for God all the time?:
- with zeal?
- with strength?
- with love?
- with understanding?
- with purpose?
Are we going to continue to play 'Tiddlywinks' religion?
We need to think on those things, because it says, v 7: "And he was given power to make war against the saints, and to overcome them; and he was given authority over every tribe and language and nation." That is a world government.
With all the technology and all the means that is available today, that is going to be so much more improved beyond what we have ever imagined, there is not going to be one Christian anywhere in the world who will not be found out. We have to ask ourselves the Apostle Peter question:
Peter said to Jesus, when Jesus told him how He was going to die, 'Oh no, Lord, that will never happen to You. If that happens to You, I'll go to the death with You. I will never deny You!' Jesus said, 'You're going to deny Me three times in this night.'
So, the question for us becomes, as things get tougher—as they're going to get; as things get more desperate—which they are going to happen:
Are we still going to...
- love God?
- be faithful to God?
- stand for God?
Are we going to be able to have that strength...
- to not submit to Satan the devil?
- to not give into the system that is here?
- but to always love God?
There are those of us who are going to have to give our lives—it says so, right here! Notice what's going to happen to the rest of the world, because that is the dividing line that is coming.
Verse 8: "And all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. If anyone has an ear, let him hear" (vs 8-9). Just like Jesus said to the seven churches: He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches!
That system is coming. It's coming upon us in a way never before imagined! Yes, there is coming a one-world religion. It's going to be interesting—isn't it? How are they going to tame the Muslims? That is the key! That is going to be interesting! They won't be able to tame them completely! But enough so that all the world will worship 'the beast.'
Track 2: or Download
Brethren, we're going to see these things become more intensified and unfold as we go forward like never before. Let's read this again, and let's really understand how important the Word of God is in applying what's going to take place in this world.
Revelation 13:8: "And all who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world." Profound! Meaningful!
Let's understand something here. This means that we, in our individual lives, and in the Church, have to be ever watchful against the influences of Satan the devil and his agents as never before.
We need to realize what happens when the Church looks at things in the world and then sees a system of Satan the devil that looks really, really good. It does work in the world. Then they incorporate into the Church. One of those things is the Nicolaitans, the works of the Nicolaitans. The works of the Nicolaitans is especially brought out here in the Church to Pergamos. Let's see what happens. This also tells us that Satan has a throne. What happens to the churches when Satan worms his way in through his agents, through people? They come sounding very nice—don't they? Yes, indeed!
Revelation 2:12: "And to the angel of the church in Pergamos, write: These things says He Who has the sharp two-edged sword." You're not going to be able to fiddle around with Christ. We need to understand that!
Verse 13: "I know your works and where you dwell, where the throne of Satan is… [Right there in the midst of Satan's power structure!] …but you are holding fast My name, and did not deny My faith, even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells." If you want to know what that would be like today, that would be like having your church right next to the Vatican.
Verse 14: "But I have a few things against you because you have there those who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit fornication." Wrong doctrine! Amalgamating paganism and the way of God!
What took down the Churches of God in our day? They went to the Protestants to find out how did they understand things. Look what happened. We need to ask God to give us
- His understanding
- His Truth
- His righteousness
—not see what makes a false Christianity in this world appear to be prosperous and for the sake of numbers and money we say we are going to do the same thing!
Verse 15: "Moreover, you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate." A hierarchical, top down government. Remember the great preacher who said, 'If there's any one thing that the Catholics have right, it is government.' They have it wrong! That places a man between you and God! That deprives you of the grace of God! God doesn't want that:
- He wants you to love Him directly
- He wants you to pray to Him directly
- He wants you to be responsible to Him directly
If we all do that with a pure heart, led by God's Spirit, when we come together on the Sabbath Day, then our Sabbath Days and our services and fellowship is the way that God wants it; not ruled from the top down. Jesus said, 'You shall not do like the Gentiles'—'katakurieuo': lord it over down. You shall not do it as the 'great-ones'—kata-exousia': to exercise authority from the top down. "…you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate."
So, God says, v 16: "Repent! For if you do not repent, I will come to you quickly, and will make war against them with the sword of My mouth." Christ will fight against His own Church. Think about that!
Now, let's see what happens to the Church of Thyatira; here's what they did, v 20: "But I have a few things against you, because you allow the woman Jezebel… [the daughter of the high priest of Baal, the sun-god.] (That religion): …who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce My servants into committing fornication and eating things sacrificed to idols."
And so much so that Jesus says that unless there was repentance…. They didn't repent, so Jesus says, v 22: "Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their works. And I will kill her children with death…" (vs 22-23).
And that, brethren, is the Lake of Fire! If you kill the children, are they not dead? But if you kill them "…with death…" is that not the second death—the spiritual death? Have to be!
"…and all the churches shall know that I am He Who searches the reins and hearts… [individually] …and I will give to each of you according to your works…. [notice how bad it got; we need to take heed to that today, brethren] …But to you I say, and to the rest who are in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine… [Yes, doctrine is important—isn't it? Yes, indeed!] …and who have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak… [How far can people fall?] …the depths of Satan…" (vs 23-24). That's pretty bad—isn't it? It can't get any worse than that! No wonder He says that He's going to kill her children "…with death…"
"…who have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak…" All of these twisted words that sound so good and sound so nice and sound so lovely, compassionate, helpful, good and all of this sort of thing. The intricate incremental twisting of words by Satan the devil to make evil look good. That's what's happening in the world.
If you don't believe me, just watch some of the tactics that are going to take place in the last days of this campaign! Just watch how twisting and evil the words will be!
Let's see what Peter says, 1-Pet. 5. This is a very interesting thing that we need to be well aware of here. Let's see what Peter says to the elders. Let's see what he also says concerning Satan the devil, because we are going to have to fight off the greatest forces of Satan the devil. We're going to have each, individually:
- identify the tools
- identify the technological means
- identify the twisting of the words that Satan the devil can do to make things sound good
- identify and know the Truth of God
- to love God
- to love His Word
- to love His Truth
- to stand for it
Brethren, you need to understand that!
1-Peter 5:1: "The elders who are among you I exhort, even as a fellow elder, and an eyewitness of the sufferings of Christ, and a partaker of the glory that is about to be revealed: Feed the flock of God that is among you…" (vs 1-2). That's the duty of every elder, minister and teacher—feed the flock!
Remember, Jesus had to tell Peter that three times. So, Peter learned the lesson. The question is: After all that we have gone through, will we learn the lessons? Why?Why? I ask some brethren in the Church: Why do you cling to the things and the methods that Satan introduced into the Church of God to cause it's destruction when Jesus Christ came against it with the sword of His mouth and the judgment of His Word to take away everything that the Church had? Why are those ministers there who want to become like the evangelicals of this world?
You better repent! The judgment of God is going to be swifter and more harsh than it was the first time around! You're not to do this:
"…exercising oversight not by compulsion, but willingly; not in fondness of dishonest gain, but with an eager attitude… [to love God and serve God] …not as exercising lordship over your possessions… ['they belong to you'—no they don't! Christ paid for them, they are HIS!] …but by being examples to the flock of God. And when the Chief Shepherd is manifested… [returned] …you shall receive an unfading, eternal crown of glory" (vs 2-4).
Then he says 'let there not be political struggles within the ministry, v 5: "In the same manner, you younger men be subject to the older men; and all of you be subject to one another, being clothed with humility because God sets Himself against the proud, but He gives grace to the humble." Satan the devil loves the proud. Satan the devil inspires the arrogant.
So, Peter says, v 6: "Be humbled therefore under the mighty hand of God so that He may exalt you in due time; casting all your cares upon Him, because He cares for you" (vs 6-7).
Notice his strong admonition, v 8: "Be sober!…." Spiritually and physically, because who holds the 'golden cup of the wine of her fornication'? The whore of Babylon the Great, the mother of all the religions that we see today! And the world is going to all come together under one religion, and it is coming! It is coming!
"…Be vigilant!…." (v 8). Not lukewarm; not having works that are not complete; not incorporating the things of Satan within the workings of the Church—whether in doctrine or whether in structure or whether in authority
"…For your adversary the devil is prowling about as a roaring lion, seeking anyone he may devour" (v 8). Oh, yes! But he can also purr mightily, mightily purr to make it sound so good!
Verse 9: "Whom resist… [we have to be sober, vigilant, resist] …steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are being fulfilled among your brethren who are in the world…. [notice that when we do this, what does God do?] …Now, may the God of all grace… [God is the One Who is going to help us through this] …Who has called us unto His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, Himself perfect you, establish, strengthen, and settle you" (vs 9-10). That's what we're going to have to do in the churches, brethren.
The Churches of God ought not be places where there is hierarchical authority, where there are political shenanigans, where there are doctrinal deceptions—all of them the ways of the world and Satan the devil. We have to be on guard!
Now let's see what Paul tells Timothy. Let's understand this, brethren. Stop and think—I pray about this everyday—Jesus said, 'And this Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world as a witness to all nations, and then shall the end come.' Because the 'love of many shall grow cold' because 'lawlessness is multiplying. But the one who endures to the end, the same shall be saved.'
I think about this all the time. Look at the Churches of God today, and you wonder:
- How are we going to preach the Gospel as a witness to the whole world? What are we doing?
- Where are we going?
- How are we accomplishing these things?
Someone will say, 'Well, the two witnesses will do it.' Even one churches says that they don't need to preach to the world anymore because the two witnesses are going to do that. Really? Jesus said you have to be doing until He comes.
Paul admonished Timothy, 2-Timothy 2:15: "Diligently study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of the Truth." Paul is telling him how to conduct his ministry.
Verse 22: "But flee youthful lusts; and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace with those who are calling on the Lord out of a pure heart." That's how our faith needs to be, brethren."
So, on this Day of Atonement what we need to do is set our course, set our mind, set our will, let the Spirit of God flow through us, let God do through us, let God use us as we yield and humble ourselves to God. That's what it's all about. Pray tell, may the ministers and brethren quit playing church!
God has called us to eternal life! So, Paul tells Timothy, v 23: "But foolish and ignorant speculations reject, knowing that they engender arguments. Now, it is obligatory that a servant of the Lord not be argumentative, but gentle toward all, competent to teach, forbearing… [We need to, but that doesn't mean that we're 'milquetoast.' We've got to stand for the Truth!] …in meekness correcting those who set themselves in opposition; if perhaps God may grant them repentance unto acknowledging of the Truth, and thatthey may wake upand escape from the devil's snare, who have been taken captive by him to do his will" (vs 23-26).
- How bad did it get?
- How bad have we seen it get?
Here's what it is in the last days, 2-Timothy 3:13: "But wicked men and imposters shall become worse and worse, deceiving others and being deceived themselves. But as for you, continue in the things that you did learn and were assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them" (vs 13-14). Then stay close to God, brethren!
Let's see some of the things that even the apostles experienced. Yes! Things that appeared good! Satan comes along and makes these things really look good. Matt. 16 is a very interesting chapter from this point of view: That's where Peter had revealed by the Father to him that Jesus was the Christ. Notice what happened a little later. You can really have God working with you and then Satan's going to come and try and lead you away.
Matthew 16:21: "Then He charged His disciples not to tell anyone that He was Jesus the Christ. From that time Jesus began to explain to His disciples that it was necessary for Him to go to Jerusalem, and to suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised the third day" (vs 21-22).
Notice what Peter did. Notice the extremes of Peter. The Father revealed things to him, then he comes and tries to correct Christ. Then he says that he would go to the death with Jesus, and Jesus had to say, 'You're going to deny Me three times.' Then Jesus had to have Peter answer Him three times, 'Do you love Me? Feed My flock!'
Verse 22: "But after taking Him aside… [Peter took Jesus aside] …Peter personally began to rebuke Him, saying, 'Godwill be favorable to you, Lord. In no way shall this happen to You.'" Notice what Jesus did; this is quite astonishing; this is why
- we need to be alert
- we need to be sober
- we need to resist Satan in the faith
Not letting these thoughts come into our mind, because he's 'the prince of the power of the air' and:
- he works through lust
- he works through flesh
- he works through the mind
- he works through the sight of eyes
All of those things are out there molding and getting this generation ready for Satan's grand finale.
Let's see what Jesus had to do: "Then He turned and said to Peter, 'Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, because your thoughts are not in accord with the things of God, but the things of men.'"
- There is a way that seems right to a man, but the ends thereof are the ways of death!
- Every way of a man is clean in his own eyes!
Satan comes along as a 'do-gooder' in disguise. After all, wasn't Peter trying to do good for Jesus? Wasn't Peter trying to be comforting to Jesus? After all, Jesus just said that He was going to have to suffer horrible things and die. Peter is only trying to reassure Him and say, 'Lord, no, this won't happen to You.' Then Jesus had to say, "…you are an offense to Me, because your thoughts are not in accord with the things of God, but the things of men."
Then Jesus makes this distinction. Here is how, brethren, we can overcome Satan the devil and we can get him out of our lives now! God is going to have bind him, and bind him permanently after the thousand years are over when He has Satan perform his last finale. We can't wait for that. We have to do it now. On this Day of Atonement we need to resolve in our mind: How are we going to resist Satan the devil? Jesus shows how to do it:
Verse 24: "And Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and let him take up his cross and follow Me.'" Whatever your burden to bear is, you take it up and follow Christ!
Here is the heart and core of the whole matter, v 25: "For whoever desires to save his life shall lose it; but whoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it." Because God is going to give you eternal life—you'll find it! We only find our lives in Christ
- in loving God
- in serving Him
- in the Word of God
- in yielding to God in
- true humility
- true obedience
- true diligence
That's how we find our lives! We don't find it in the world, so Jesus said, v 26: "For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world…" Who controls the whole world?
You want to know those who worship Satan openly in secret? The ones who rule and control the world because they don't get the power to do so, or the money to do so, or the ability to do so unless they worship Satan and go his way!
Verse 26: "For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his life? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?" That's important for us to understand.
Let's see something else the way that Satan works. He works in ways that appear good to men. Here again it was the same thing. Here would be a 'good deed.'
Luke 9:51: "Now it came to pass, when the days were being fulfilled that He should be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem. And He sent messengers before His face. And asthey went, they came to a village of Samaritans to prepare for Him; but they did not receive Him, because His face was as if He were going to Jerusalem" (vs 51-53). The disciples got indignant! They wanted to retaliate. Notice their attitude:
Verse 54: "And seeing this, His disciples James and John… [the sons of thunder] …said, 'Lord, will You have us… [Yes, Lord, give us the power!] …call fire to come down from heaven and consume them, as Elijah did?'" Lord, we're fighting for You! We're doing this because we love You! After all, isn't it good to get rid of the competition?
Verse 55: "But He turned and rebuked them, and said, 'You do not understand of what spirit you are…. [That is the self-righteous spirit of Satan the devil.] …For the Son of man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.'…." (vs 55-56). Isn't that something?
Let's think about what else He said here, because they went on, v 57: "Now, it came to pass that as they were going along the road, someone said to Him, 'I will follow You wherever You may go, Lord.' But Jesus said to him, 'The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven have nests; but the Son of man does not have any place to lay His head.' Then He said to another, 'Follow Me.' And he said, 'Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father.'" (vs 57-59). Let me do that first, Lord.
Verse 60: "But Jesus said to him, 'Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the Kingdom of God.' And another also said, 'I will follow You, Lord, but allow me first to bid farewell to those who are at my house.' But Jesus said to him, 'No one who sets his hand to the plow, and looks back at the things behind, is fit for the Kingdom of God'" (vs 60-62). Satan is there to get us to look to the things of this world!
Let's see some important things that we need to understand. This Day of Atonement is also a day of being at-one with God! Where we come to God fasting—not eating, not drinking water—calling out to God knowing that our very lives and existence is in His hands; that He alone can save us!
Let's understand that the word 'atonement' breaks down into three parts: at-one-ment. So, for us, the Day of Atonement not only gives us the understanding that God is going to get rid of Satan the devil, but that also tells us that it is the only way that we will be at-one with God. As long as Satan the devil is around, there is no way! That's the whole reason why Jesus came to the earth, died, was resurrected and is now the Head of the Church and directing the things that goes on, overseeing the things that are taking place in the world, carrying out all the prophecies of God.
This is really the Lord's Prayer, John 17:1: "Jesus spoke these words, and lifted up His eyes to heaven and said, 'Father, the hour has come; glorify Your own Son, so that Your Son may also glorify You.'" Brethren, may we glorify God through:
- love
- truth
- humility
- righteousness
—motivated by the Spirit of God! Not the ways of this world, not the ways of Satan the devil, so that we can be strong. He says here that He had a work that He had to finish, and we have a work that we have to finish. We have to endure to the end! Let's look at this prayer; a great and marvelous prayer:
Verse 2: "Since You have given Him authority over all flesh, in order that He may give eternal life to all whom You have given Him." That Father has called us and given us to Christ through His sacrifice.
Verse 3: "For this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, Whom You did send." Because at the time of this prayer, Jesus, being manifested in the flesh, was not true God. Only the Father was at that time. After Jesus was resurrected from the dead and ascended to heaven He too His place as God again. But in the meantime, before that occurred, the Father was the only true God.
Jesus said, v 4: "I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work that You gave Me to do." Brethren, we have to finish the work that God is doing in us. We have to yield to God to let Him complete it in us.
Now He knows everything is going to take place; He knows what's going to happen. He realizes everything that He's going to go through because He gave all the prophecies in great detail showing what He would suffer.
Verse 5: "And now, Father, glorify Me with Your own self, with the glory that I had with You before the world existed. I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, and You have given them to Me, and they have kept Your Word" (vs 5-6). That's what we need to do, brethren: Keep the Word of God!
Verse 7: "Now they have known that all things that You have given Me are from You. For I have given them the words that You gave to Me… [He gave everything that the Father wanted Him to teach. Isn't that something?] …and they have received them and truly have known that I came from You; and they have believed that You did send Me. I am praying for them…" (vs 7-9). Here's a prayer, an ongoing prayer. Of course, Christ will be beseeching the Father for us—correct? Yes!
"…I am not praying for the world, but for those whom You have given Me, for they are Yours. All Mine are Yours, and all Yours are Mine; and I have been glorified in them. And I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I am coming to You. Holy Father, keep them in Your name, those whom You have given Me, so that they may be one, even as We are one. When I was with them in the world, I kept them in Your name. I protected those whom You have given Me, and not one of them has perished except the son of perdition, in order that the Scriptures might be fulfilled. But now I am coming to You; and these things I am speaking while yet in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in them" (vs 9-13). The complete joy will not happen until the resurrection takes place.
Verse 14: "I have given them Your words, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world." We have to live in the world, that is true, but we're not of the world! That's why we have the fight and battle that we have.
Verse 15: "I do not pray that You would take them out of the world, but that You would keep them from the evil one." Satan the devil!
- This day pictures when he will be bound!
- This day pictures his final judgment!
- This day pictures when we will be at one with God
—and no longer have to worry about Satan the devil, his ways or the world or any of those things, brethren.
Verse 17: "Sanctify them in Your Truth… [that's how we're made Holy: with the Truth of God, with the washing of the water by the Word; the power of God's Spirit within us] …Your Word is the Truth." Brethren, never ever forget that! God's Word is the Truth!
Verse 18: "Even as You did send Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, so that they also may be sanctified in Your Truth. I do not pray for these only, but also for those who shall believe in Me through their word" (vs 18-20). That's on down through time.
Here's the goal, the purpose and this is what we are to do: To set our mind; have our mind put in this frame of mind before we go to the Feast of Tabernacles:
Verse 21: "That they all may be one, even as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us… [that will happen at the resurrection] …in order that the world may believe that You did send Me." The world may have believed it in some degree, but when Christ returns and the saints inherit the kingdom and we rule with Christ as kings and priests, they are going to know that that is so, without any doubt.
Verse 22: "And I have given them the glory that You gave to Me…" Receiving the Holy Spirit. This is also prophetic that we will have glory as the sons of God, as the daughters of God, to shine like the sun. As Jesus said, to have 'our vile bodies transformed to be made like to Jesus' glorious body.'
"…in order that they may be one, in the same way that We are one: I in them, and You in Me, that they may be perfected into one… [that's why we have to grow, change and overcome; all of that is being perfected, brethren] …and that the world may know that You did send Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me" (vs 22-23).
Here is Jesus' desire, v 24: "Father, I desire that those whom You have given Me may also be with Me where I am, so that they may behold My glory, which You have given Me; because You did love Me before the foundation of the world." An amazing thing, brethren!
- God's plan is so great!
- God's plan is so fantastic!
- God's plan is absolutely perfect!
Part of that perfection is getting rid of Satan the devil! That's what this day pictures, so that we can be at-one with God the Father and Jesus Christ for all eternity!
Scriptural References:
- Leviticus 23:26-32
- Leviticus 16:15-16, 20-22, 29-30
- Revelation 20:1-3
- Ephesians 2:1-4
- Ephesians 6:10-12
- Revelation 13:1-9, 8
- Revelation 2:12-16. 20, 22-24
- 1 Peter 5:1-10
- 2 Timothy 2:15, 22-26
- 2 Timothy 3:13-14
- Matthew 16:21-26
- Luke 9:51-62
- John 17:1-15, 17-24
Scriptures referenced, not quoted:
- Deuteronomy 16
- Hebrews 9
- Leviticus 19
- 2 Corinthians 4
- Revelation 12:9
Also referenced: Book:
Occult Holidays or God's Holy Days—Which? by Fred R. Coulter