Hi guys,
I would really love to see a study or discussion of the "the exceeding greatness of His power to usward who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He wrought in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and set (him) at His own right hand in the heavenly places." (Ephesians 1:19,20) and "That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His suffering being made conformable unto His death." Philippians 3:10

I believe we haven't seen how great His power is, especially in light of what we have been learning about the cost of our redemption paid from the foundation of the world.

God is my strength and power,
Sally Okumura

--- In Latter_Rain@yahoogroups.com, "Darrell" <darbet@...> wrote:
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> Sorry for the late response. I’ve been busy with a work-related class among other things. I don’t have much more to add about the 42 encampments--other than the fact that the number 42 points to the great tribulation period.
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> The baby is doing great. Unfortunately though, he’s a little spoiled because his sisters hold him too much. As a result, he cries when no one is holding him.
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> Hope all is well with you. Thanks for sharing the comments about the word “mockers”.
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> From: Latter_Rain@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Latter_Rain@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of littlerocky5
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> I was reading your post on the unusual articles regarding May 21, 2011 and how they relate to 2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers <1703> Epiktas, walking after their own lusts. The second time Epiktas is used is in Jud 1:18 How that they told you there should be mockers <1703> Epiktas in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
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> I hope you and your family are well. Please send my love to Beth. How is the baby?
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> Love In Christ,
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> > From: Latter_Rain@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Latter_Rain@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lili
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> > To: TomHoltII@, Latter_Rain@yahoogroups.com
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1 Cor 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Blessed Thanksgiving to all, Teena Grinn