NUMBER FIVE (5-6)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) The number 5 is mentioned 318 times in the Bible. 5 is the number of GRACE. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 5 can be found in the Bible.
1. What did the apostle Paul prefer ABOVE the gift of tongues?
a) "I had rather speak five words with the understanding, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue" (1Corinthians 14:19). That is to say, a few words spoken in the fear of God, in human weakness, depending on Divine strength and blessing, will be able to accomplish that which God has purposed; while words without end will be spoken in vain. Man may applaud the latter and bestow his admiration on their eloquence. But God will own only the former, and follow them with this blessing, making them to work effectually in them that believe (1Thessalonians 1:6, 2:13).
The End ...
0. Introductiona) The number 5 is mentioned 318 times in the Bible. 5 is the number of GRACE. It is interesting to note what other mention(s) for 5 can be found in the Bible.
1. What did the apostle Paul prefer ABOVE the gift of tongues?
a) "I had rather speak five words with the understanding, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue" (1Corinthians 14:19). That is to say, a few words spoken in the fear of God, in human weakness, depending on Divine strength and blessing, will be able to accomplish that which God has purposed; while words without end will be spoken in vain. Man may applaud the latter and bestow his admiration on their eloquence. But God will own only the former, and follow them with this blessing, making them to work effectually in them that believe (1Thessalonians 1:6, 2:13).
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