13 October 2016, and this could be the Day that we believers are called out and up to be with The Lord Jesus Christ. You have been told how to be saved. You have had the opportunity to hear the good news, to repent, to believe, to receive the gift of eternal life,  so what have you done with this opportunity?

Those of you  from; Australia, Belarus, Bermuda, Canada, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands,  Panama, Philippians, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turks & Caicos Islands,Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam are without excuse.

I've encouraged you to read your Bible every day to know God. The plan and outline to read the Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs referred to as The One Year Bible is linked to this blog. Please consider reading through the entire Bible each year.

Today in Jeremiah 30:1-31:26 God shows Himself to against sin and for the believers. God makes all Truths available to those who seek Him early each day while he may be found. The Bible describes God's attributes, promises and requirements for obedience. Learn to "trust and obey"  for there is no other way to be right with God.

1st Timothy 2:15 teaches that all men should pray for those in authority. You must learn what perquisites God has for those who pray. The LORD will respond to the prayers of His children that are in fellowship with Him, because they have confessed their sins (1st John 1:9), have a broken heart and contrite spirit, and are coming to The Father in the name of The Lord Jesus Christ.

Psalm 87 reminds us that God knows His children and their names are in the Lambs Book of Life.

Proverbs 25:18-19 describes the false and unfaithful man and warns believers to not have confidence in them, but trust God.

Read your Bible to know God.

1 October 2016. Hope you have been reading your Bible to know God.  Are you sure that right now you are free from condemnation as noted in Romans 8? Are you sure that you are in God's hand and you will never be separated from Him? How are you demonstrating Ephesians 2:8-10, particularly that you are God's workmanship? How are you acting out your ministry of reconciliation as per II Corinthians 5:17-21? When did you last prepare  to meet with The Lord God Almighty? Have you a broken heart and a contrite spirit? How is Psalm 1:1-6 true in your life?

If you were sure that you would die in your sleep tonight, what would you do now? If this were so then how would you respond to God's question of "Why should I let you enter into heaven today?"

28 September 2016, Wednesday. It has been a long time since my last entry and I am sorry to have not paid more attention to this business. I have hoped and prayed that you would read your Bible every day to know God. If you are following the 365 Day reading plan then we have been in touch as we have been reading to know God. The reading plan is on file at the blog and I strongly suggest you consider reading each day some Old Testament, New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs.

While reading Isaiah I have tried to restate the names of The LORD, GOD, JAH, Lord, God so that they are representative of the position and function in the Trinity. For me I find by doing this I sense so more clearly who is speaking and what they have been doing  for Israel and strangers. Look at Isaiah 54:5-6 "For thy Maker is thy husband; the LORD (Jehovah)of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God (Elohim) of the whole earth shall be called.  For the LORD (Jehovah) hath called thee as a woman forsaken and grieved in spirit, and a wife of youth, when thou wast refused, saith thy God (Elohim).

                                                             READ TO KNOW HIM

Please read again, Exodus 6:1-8 and consider His name. Then compare His thoughts as they are written in Psalm 138:2 as to what you know about God because you read to know Him. Please consider these compound names, some that I've copied from The Names of God by Nathan Stone and The names of Jesus by Elmer Towns. I have added some other descriptors for joy. Please continue to read to know Jehovah, Elohim and Adonai. There are numerous (600+) other names in the Bible that we might know Him. Read to know Him by His attributes.


The Names and Titles we use when referring to the Deity in English have the same letters in the spelling, they sound alike, however they are referring to different persons. Let us carefully consider to whom we are speaking and address them with the Names they have chosen.

From the book The Names of God, at page 43 "The Names of God we have studied so far have been Elohim, translated "God" in our Bibles; Jehovah, translated "LORD" and "El-Shaddai," translated "God Almighty" or "Almighty God."  These names are related to the Person of God--the power and glory of His Being, as in Elohim (plural); the expression of Himself as a God of righteousness, holiness, love and redemption, as in Jehovah (singular); as a beneficent and bountiful Bestower of powers, gifts, blessings, and fruitfulness for service, as seen in El-Shaddai. "

God,  Lord as Elohim (plural) of infinite power and absolute faithfulness.  We may know them as The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit. Beware to what is written at Matthew 12:30-37. Verse 31 "Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men."

Lord as Adonai-Jesus--God Man - Master/Owner = Lord God-Lord GOD. The Lord (Elohim) (title) Jesus (name) Christ (Messiah) (The Anointed One) (office); Saviour; Prophet, Priest and King.                        

El Elohim Jehovah- The LORD God of gods; Jehovah Elohim - The LORD God;  Jehovah El Elyon - The LORD-The Most High God; Jehovah Elohim Tseba'oth - The LORD God of Hosts

Elhoim Bashamayim-God in Heaven; El(singular) Bethel-The God of the House of God; Elohe Chaseddiy-God of my mercy; El Elohe Yisra'e-God, The God of Israel; El-Elyon as God over us-The Most High God;  El-Roi as God who sees us;  El-Shaddai as God my source, ever-existing, eternal, ever becoming One, continually revealing Himself God Almighty;  El-Olam as God of my today

LORD,  GOD,  Jehovah as I AM, eternal, self-existent One, the God of revelation, the God of moral and spiritual attributes--of righteousness, holiness, love, and therefore redemption, the God who stands in special covenant relation to Israel in contrast to Elohim, the general name of God in relation to all nations.

Jehovah-Jireh as my provider/deliverance--God will provide; Jehovah-Rophe/Rapha as my healer; Jehova-Nissi , my banner as my victory; Jehovah-M'Kaddesh as my sanctifier--holy--separated--spotless;  Jehovah-Shalom as my peace--atonement-peace with God;   Jehovah-Sabaoth as my deliverer;  Jehovah-Rohi  as my shepherd--feeds-leads-pastures; Jehovah-Tsidkenu as my righteousness--righteous Branch--the Holy One;  Jehovah-Kanna The LORD Whose name is Jealous; Jehovah-Shammah as my hope--He is there, in the midst; "For ye are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people", II Cor 6:16b.

Tuesday, 30 August 2016, and this could be the DAY!  Every person has the opportunity to be saved, redeemed and taken out from under the wrath of Almighty God, before they die. But if a person will not confess Jesus Christ as Lord, and they die in their sin of UNBELIEF, they will be forever away from God and spend eternity with Satan in the lake of fire. Hebrews 9:27, John 3:36, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 1:1-17 & 18-32, 3:22-23, 5:8, 6:23, 8:1-2, 10:4-13 & 12:1-2. If a person sees, hears and believes these scriptures and trust what thus saith The LORD, they can be saved.

Read your Bible to know God. This week you may have seen 1st Corinthian16:22 and not understand that verse.  Read it again and know that God knows if you have received His gift of eternal life or that you have not. If a man loves not the Lord Jesus Christ---let him be accursed! YEA, Maranatha, Jesus is coming!  Ready or not, He is coming in the clouds for all believers, 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18.  Read your Bible to know the past, present and future. To fear God is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of The Holy is understanding.

Read Proverbs 3:1-12 and believe and heed verses5-7.

Monday 22 August 2016 and we are waiting for the trump of God. It has been a busy two weeks and many good things have happened. I hope you have been reading your Bible to know God and as you believe Him, you see and enjoy the blessings. The key to prosperity is learning and enjoying as you Trust and Obey.  We have completed the 8th chemo treatment, minimal side effects, labs results are in the normal range and the heart is showing routine  patterns of activity, I say carefully, all appears to be well. Thanks be to The LORD for His over watching care, medicines, provisions of great doctors and care givers. 

To all Nations that read Barnabas Blog: Australia, Belarus, Bermuda, Canada, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands,  Panama, Philippians, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Turks & Caicos Islands, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam, thank you.

I hope you will share what you read in your Bible. I hope you would reach out to others who do not read this blog, both of your country and in other Nations. People need the TRUTH. We are responsible to be ministers of reconciliation ( II Corinthians 5:17-21) and strive to gossip the Gospel of The Lord Jesus Christ. It may be said that all must sense the need, see the hope in Jesus and secure  the benefit s of God's salvation. Today is the day of salvation, but for some Hebrews 9:27, Maranatha.

We are reading the Book of JOB in the Old Testament and soon you will be able to discern the reality of friends and judges. There is only One True Judge. There is nothing hidden from God. Be careful as you read JOB to maintain separation of each of the three "friends" comments, a they are distinctly different.

As you read the two letters written by Paul under the inspiration of The Holy Spirit to the church members in Corinth focus on why these are required. Take time to read chapter 13 and allow The Holy Spirit to overtake your attitude as you hear hard truths, sad situations and impact of sin in the lives of your family and friends.

As you visit Psalm 30-40, look for the attributes of God and seek those "promises" afforded to practicing believers. Obedience is The Key to Love.

Check your "fear" factor of God. Look for the situations that concern knowledge, wisdom, understanding and learning. All these blessings, benefits and provisions are available to "those that Hear."

Monday 8 August 2016, and we are still watching the cloudy sky, expecting the trump of God to sound and The Lord Jesus Christ to appear in the clouds and call out His bride, the local church to be with Him in heaven.  You may read this as it is recorded in the scriptures at 1st Corinthians 15:23; 51-58; 16:22 and 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18. The option to be saved is given to every person before death. The two thieves  that were crucified  with Jesus had the option to repent and be saved, one did and one did not and now they are living in their choice. One is in heaven with Jesus and one is in hades, forever separated from God. This could be your day of salvation. Read John 3:1-36, Romans 3:23;5:8; 6:23;10:8-13; Ephesians 2:8-10, John 1:1-14, marvel not, ye must be born again. Read your Bible to know God.

Our daily reading in the One Year Bible is Ezra 7:1-8:20. You will be shown the importance of keeping records and proper genealogy. God wants His people to be separate. When God gives a charge to one of His people, God will equip and qualify that person to be and do the work.

1st Corinthians 4:1-21 makes plain what God expects of His people-be faithful.

Psalm 30:1-12 reminds us that God is near and hears and knows our situation. Take verse 5 and build a  faith that believes God, even while you are in the dark and under duress.

Proverbs 20:28-30 demonstrates the concern of God for all ages and stations of life. There is nothing hiding from God and He is able to do all things. God is good, all the time.

I hope you have a Bible and that you read it every day to know God. We all have a future. We all will be somewhere 100 years from today, either with God or separated from Him forever. You have a choice today, choose wisely, choose to hear and believe God and respond to The Holy Spirit as you read God's salvation offer of forgiveness. God loves you regardless.

Wednesday, 3 August 2016, reading the Bible to know God. I am getting ready for my 8th chemo session next week and refreshing my soul with scriptures that God has made more clear to me because I read to know Him.

Look at Psalm 119:1-176 and find those verses that mention affliction. Look up the definition of affliction and then read again those verses that have been put before you to consider. For me verses 71-80 are those that speak to me of God's gift of my (cancer) affliction. I am learning to embrace my affliction because what bit has caused me learn about myself and about how God has chosen to express His love and provision to me each time I read or think about these truths.

I am learning to say "it is good for me"; "cancer is better than gold and silver"; "thanks for giving me more understanding of your commandments"; "I know that The LORD deals with me in his faithfulness"; "I sense his tender mercies and merciful kindness"; and I am refreshed when people greet me with kind words of encouragement because I believe The LORD has put them in my path because I hope in God.

I hope you are encouraged by reading your Bible to know God and that He has used this testimony to get your attention so that you will seek to know God. If you read Psalm 19 you will learn about God as Elohim, Creator and Almighty God. If read Exodus you will find that God wants all men to know Him as Jehovah, The God who saves.  In my testimony tract you may follow the Bible verses God used to draw me to Himself for salvation. You can be saved.