Numbers 11–Trouble, trouble, trouble . . . . Victoria Ryan, July 15, 2021August 1, 2021 Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers continues–in a prayerful format. Step 1: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him any concerns on your mind. Step 2: Read the prompt. ELEVEN is more of an “interesting” number in the bible rather than a symbolic one. Some bible scholars say that… Continue Reading
Numbers 10–Perfect! Victoria Ryan, July 13, 2021August 1, 2021 Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers continues. A slight change in format begins today. YOUR thoughts and YOUR conversation with God are still the focus, but a Scripture verse has been added under Contemplation, the time when you listen to God. Step 1: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Tell… Continue Reading
Numbers 9–It’s so Catholic Victoria Ryan, July 8, 2021August 1, 2021 Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers continues. Step 1: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him any concerns on your mind. [As usual, I will include the beginning of my responses as an example for you to read or skip over.] [Jesus, please sit with me as I pray…. Continue Reading
Numbers 8–Full of Nice Surprises Victoria Ryan, July 6, 2021August 1, 2021 After our short July 4th Independence Day break (yay America!), we return to Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers. Step 1: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him any concerns on your mind. [As usual, I will include the beginning of my responses as an example for you to… Continue Reading
Numbers 7–Perfect! Victoria Ryan, June 29, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with the biblical meaning of numbers continues. Steps 1 & 2: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Mention any concerns on your mind. Read the prompt: SEVEN symbolizes Divine perfection and completeness. It clearly refers to God, His work and His mission. There are seven days of… Continue Reading
Numbers 6–What’s troubling you? Victoria Ryan, June 24, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with Numbers of the Bible continues. Step 1 & 2 of Meditation: Relax. Ask God to join you. Tell God something on your mind. Then read the prompt. SIX is symbolic of imperfection or incompleteness (it’s not yet seven and seven is perfect). Six symbolizes a time of… Continue Reading
Numbers 5–High Five, or Lows? Victoria Ryan, June 22, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with Numbers in the Bible. Steps 1 and 2 of Guided Meditation: Relax. Ask God to sit with you. Bring up any concerns you have. Read the prompt: As we have already seen, not all numbers are “symbolic” in the bible. Rather, certain numbers just make us think… Continue Reading
Numbers 4–Earth, Soil, Gospels, Lengthy Victoria Ryan, June 17, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with the biblical meaning of numbers continues with FOUR. Steps 1 & 2 for meditation/contemplation: Relax. Ask Jesus to join you. Read the following prompt: FOUR symbolizes the world, the material universe. There are four directions (north, south, east, west), four seasons, and four earth elements (earth air,… Continue Reading
Numbers 3–What does it mean to you? Victoria Ryan, June 15, 2021July 15, 2021 We continue our Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers with a short meditation on the number Three. Step 1: Still yourself and your surroundings. Step 2: Start by inviting God to sit with you. Read today’s prompt: In the bible, “three” symbolizes the Trinity and the theme of Divine Completeness, or perfection. The word “third” means a “short… Continue Reading