(SEE 18:45)
Naboth owned a vineyard in Jezreel near King Ahab's palace.
"He was hairy and had a leather belt around his waist," they answered. "It must be Elijah!" replied Ahaziah.
Then Elisha said, "Send for someone who can play the harp." The harpist began playing, and the LORD gave Elisha this message for Joram:
"Gehazi, get ready and go to her house," Elisha said. "Take along my walking stick, and when you get there, lay it on the boy's face. Don't stop to talk to anyone, even if they try to talk to you."
One day, Elisha called for one of the other prophets and said: Take this bottle of olive oil and get ready to go to the town of Ramoth in Gilead.
Now get ready to face me! Can you answer the questions I ask?
and she always works hard.
The LORD took hold of me with his powerful hand and said: I'm warning you! Don't act like these people.
Jeremiah, get ready! Go and tell the people what I command you to say. Don't be frightened by them, or I will make you terrified while they watch.
(SEE 1:1)
Then the Spirit carried me away. The LORD's power had taken complete control of me, and I was both annoyed and angry.
"The Emperor's," they answered. Then Jesus told them, "Give the Emperor what belongs to him and give God what belongs to God."
Be ready! Let the truth be like a belt around your waist, and let God's justice protect you like armor.
Be alert and think straight. Put all your hope in how kind God will be to you when Jesus Christ appears.
Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor.
