She Laughs. She Prays.

Dr. Stanley Horton made his heavenly homecoming ten years ago today, July 12, 2014. If I ever had a hero, Dr. Horton would be it. I remember him as a spiritual father through his book and writings. I read his material from my elementary years to present. As an elementary student through college, I remember wanting to meet Dr. Horton. When I had opportunity to attend Evangel University, I thought now I will get to meet Dr. Horton. During my four years in Springfield, MO, I never did. Then I moved to Alaska in 1988. My thought at the time as I flew into Alaska newly married and ready to serve God, “Now I will never get to meet Dr. Stanley Horton. Alaska is just too far away.”

But God had other plans. Dr. Horton came to Alaska and taught classes at Far North Bible College. My church was next door to the college. When I found out, I immediately signed up for his courses. I attended some of his classes. He encouraged my writing. We invited him on some Alaskan adventures with our family. Our favorite was taking him sledding in Hatcher’s Pass, AK.

As a result, my kids were able to meet my hero. Dr. Horton was always a genuine person, always learning new things including the internet and social media. My one son, then 12 years old, prior to meeting him was concerned when Dr. Horton asked him to be his Facebook friend. My son asked his brother, "Stanley Horton, Stanley Horton, who is this elderly fellow wanting me to be his Facebook friend?"

My other son responded, "He's the author of the book we are reading for Bible class."

"Oh, wow. Okay," he responded.

I felt like Dr. Horton took me under his wing by encouraging my writing, missions' trips, and my family. He became my professor, mentor, and friend. After he sponsored my first missions trip I wrote him this note, “I’m using the internet cafe in Ouagadougou, Africa. I'll be back on the 19th. Having a great time. Wanted to send a post card but maybe this will have to do. Hello from the land of mopeds and baobab trees. We've been to three villages. Our children's pastor and I were the first women pastors to come to their village. We brought puppets. The children had never seen puppets. Our church gave another group of 100 village kids Coke. They had never had pop. Having a great time. Thanks for your support. Blessings, Valerie.”

I enjoyed Dr. Horton’s Azuza street stories as he spoke from the perspective of a grandchild to a participant of the revival. He recalled the days of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake from stories his grandparents and mother would tell.

The San Francisco earthquake and the Azuza Street Revival happened virtually simultaneously. On April 18, 1906, the 7.9 earthquake shook the California coast. Just prior to the earthquake, the Holy Spirit rocked the Los Angeles community when William J. Seymour, an African American preacher and friends were filled with the Holy Spirit. This initiated the Azuza Street Revival which officially began on April 9, 1906, so both the revival and the earthquake were changing the landscape at the same time.

Dr. Horton tells how his grandfather wandered through the rubbish from the earthquake. He wondered where God was in all this destruction. He heard about the Azuza Street Revival. He decided to seek God in his questioning. At Azuza St, God instilled a new fire for His Word and power in his grandfather that helped him make it through this time of turmoil. He became acquainted with the Holy Spirit and led his whole family to Jesus’ and baptism in the Spirit.

Dr. Horton was born May 6, 1916. The revival ended in 1915, but Dr. Horton knew the reality of the Holy Spirit through his grandparents. His maternal grandparents Elmer Kirk Fisher and Clara Daisy Sanford, as described above participated in the historic Azusa Street Revival of 1906, leading the nearby Upper Room Mission. As a child of the Azusa Street Revival and Mission, Horton served, in the words of the former Assemblies of God General Superintendent George O. Wood, as a "bridge linking the Azusa revival to the present day."

Dr. Horton once said, “it’s been said ‘I would rather be an evangelist on fire then a scholar on ice. Well, I am an example of the Scholar on Fire.”

Dr. Horton is considered a premier Pentecostal theologian, according to the Pentecostal Evangel, having authored dozens of books and taught in universities. As a family, we had the opportunity to visit him in his Springfield, MO, apartment. At first, he was hesitant to host us, but then he said please come. When we started talking to him, we realized we had come at a particularly discouraging moment for Dr. Horton. He showed us the few books he had left after selling all of his books to have enough money to live in his later years. He had a comfortable, but small apartment in Springfield, MO, but his future as an elderly man in his 80’s seemed bleak.

My daughter of approximately 10 years old asked if she could pray over this lonely, wonderful scholar. My daughter prayed a beautiful prayer about Dr. Horton’s latter years being greater than his former, that he would have opportunities to travel, and share the Word of God with others more often than he did before. In my lack of belief, I thought how would this prayer ever come true. Dr. Horton himself said, the world had forgotten him.

But soon after that prayer the Assemblies of God began to call on him to speak as the 100th anniversary of the Assemblies of God approached. He also had his autobiography released. He travelled the world until age 92, visiting 25 countries as a lecturer. Many of his books have now been translated into multiple languages. Her prayers, and I am sure those of Dr. Horton have been answered. His hero title was renewed in my mind as an example of what God does when we open our life to his leading at all stages of our journey. A FINAL WORD - The Assemblies Of God: Our Next 100 Years - By Stanley M. Horton, Th.D. (1916 –2014) - Voice Of Desert

According to the Assemblies of God news service, “Dr. Horton served as chair of the editorial committee for "The Full Life Study Bible" and its 2003 revision titled "Life in the Spirit Study

Bible." Foreign translations commonly refer to this as "The Fire Bible." His book, "What the Bible Says about the Holy Spirit" (Gospel Publishing House, 1976), has long been the definitive text on that

topic in universities and seminaries around the world. Dr. Horton served as the official translator of 1 and 2 Corinthians from Koine Greek to modern Messianic Jewish vernacular for the "Tree of Life"

Bible, an undertaking done in cooperation with the Messianic Family Bible Project and now the official Bible of The King's University. Stanley Horton's devotion to the salvation of "All Israel" and biblical translation abilities did not weaken with his length of years.”

Congratulations, Dr. Horton, on a decade in your heavenly home.

Our One Year Bibles finally arrived at Bristol Bay Church, Dillingham, AK. We have decided to start on March 17, 2024, which means it will take until next March 17, 2025, to finish reading all the way through. If you asked for a soft cover copy or would like one, please see me on anytime this week or on Sunday. I have about 10 of these. You can also purchase the electronic copy on Christianbook.com The One Year Chronological Bible NLT - eBook: 9781414361628 - Christianbook.com I will have a few journals and notebooks as well in case you want one to keep your answers in to the questions below in a notebook. And/or send them to me and we can stay in contact: pastorval@bristolbay.church

For those who want to read along in your own Bible, I will publish the passages for the week in a special column to check off. I look forward to reading with you. Each week I will also send some study questions to go with your reading if you choose to use them. Reply with questions and answers. I look forward to reading God's Word with you daily.

July 15

Psalm 136:1-25

Psalms 146-150

July 16

Isaiah 18-23

July 17

Isaiah 24-26

Isaiah 29

July 18

Isaiah 30-33

July 19

Isaiah 34-35

Micah 2-5

July 20

Micah 6-7

2 Chronicles 32

2 Kings 18

Isaiah 36

July 21

2 Kings 19

Isaiah 37

2 Chronicles 32

July 15

1) Considering the repetition of one phrase in each verse of Psalm 136:1-25, how would these verses be read in the temple?

2) Psalm 146:3-9 tells us who to put our confidence in and why. Who should we not trust and who should we trust? Why?

3) Psalm 147 repeats some of the themes in Psalm 146. Name one that is repeated.

4) As an Alaskan, I relate well to verses 147:16-18. Why? I have lived through snow and its Spring thaw. But there is more here. The AMP says, "He sends out His word and melts the ice." The NLT says at his command. What does this tell us?

5) There is a theme repeated in Psalm 148 that has to do with the power of the spoken word. How are we and all creation to use our voice? What does God's word do?

6) Psalms 149 and 150 tell us how to praise him beyond just words. Explain.

July 16

1) In previous chapters in Isaiah, the nations have judgment prophesied over them. Now Isaiah moves specifically to Cush which is interpreted for us as Ethiopia. In the midst of the defeat of the Cush, chapter 18 repeatedly describe a people that are what and bring what (Isaiah 18:2,7)? How are they distinguished?

2) Isaiah moves from a message of judgment to the Cush to Egypt in chapter 19. Who were the people of Zoan and what happened to them? What happened to the Egyptians? T

3) Isaiah 19:23 and other verses point to a future event. What could this future event be a part of? How is it described here?

4) What object lesson did Isaiah teach by going around stripped and barefoot?

5) Isaiah 21-23 continues to call out the judgement of various countries and cities. Babylon, Tarshish, Tyre, Arabia, Phoenicia, Sidon, and more. In the first judgement (chapter 21) God calls a watchman to the wall. What is the job of this watchman? Who are contemporary watchmen? Study Scripture so you will know. List scriptures used here.

July 17

1) Isaah 24-26 speaks much to the millennial years. In Isaiah 26:1 what does "In that day" mean?

2) What does Isaiah 25:6 describe?

3) Who is Ariel in Isaiah 29?

July 18

1) On what grounds does the godly remnant base their petitions in Isaiah 33:2-9?

July 19

1) What is implied by the dissolving of the stars and how could this be fulfilled (Isaiah 34:4-5)?

2) How does Isaiah 35:5-6 apply to the ministry of Jesus (Matt11:4-5; Luke 7:22)?

3) What connection do you see between 32:15 and 35:6-10?

4) What in chapter 35 looks to the Millennium?

5) Micah 2 reminds us of something important about listening to prophets (Micah 2:11). How would you describe this reminder?

July 20

1) Micah 6:8 tells us what the Lord requires?

2) 2 Chronicles 32 summarizes Hezekiah's reign. How would you summarize his reign, the good and the bad?

3) In 2 Kings 18, who is Sennacherib?

4) In Isaiah 36, how does Sennacherib attempt to discourage the people of Hezekiah?

July 21

1) How does Hezekiah seek God in 2 Kings 19 and Isaiah 37?

2) 2 Kings 19:5 Isaiah prophesies. What does he prophecy that encourages Hezekiah?

3) In Isaiah 37:36, who fulfils the prophecy of Isaiah?

When preparing these questions, I study and determine the "Questions to Ponder." Then the second week I re-study and write down the answers under "Answers to Questions to Ponder." I had hoped that this pattern would help me give better answers and make me study more. But I am finding my first-time studying thoughts are often more thorough. I also forget parts of the study when retracing my thoughts the second week. So now I am attempting to write my answers down as I write the questions then add as needed. This will possibly make longer, more in depth answers. I hope this helps you.

July 8

1) Consider Psalm 98:1-3. The word "salvation" is repeated 3 times in the NIV. In the NLT version we see victory repeated 3 times. If we consider the etymology of these words in the Hebrew, what are these words telling us? We know that they are working for our good, our salvation and victory. But is there more?

Breaking down Psalm 98:1 by itself gives us lots of answers:

First, we and most likely those who read this during Jesus' time know that the "right hand" prophetically in the Old Testament always referred to the Messiah, who is given power and authority. Jesus the Messiah now sits at the right hand of God in heaven (Matthew 26:64).

Also, the right hand was used to bless the next generation (Genesis 48:18). It's considered a symbol of God fulfilling his promises (Acts 2:32-33) and provision (Proverbs 3:16).

If we break down the use of salvation in Psalm 98:2-3, both times "salvation " or "victory" is used comes from the same Hebrew word also interpreted in other parts of the Old Testament as "deliverance" or "help." In the KJV, Exodus 14:13 and Deuteronomy 13:15 use the same word "salvation" for further study. I am not sure why the NLT interprets these words as victory. We are victorious in salvation. This just shows another reason to study the Bible in different versions for a full understanding. Consider using the Blue Letter Bible site online when studying. H3444 - yᵊšûʿâ - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv) (blueletterbible.org)

2) In the NLT, it speaks of the right hand giving victory and his holy arm salvation. The NIV and KJV combine the subjects saying "right hand and holy arm," with the NIV saying they "have worked salvation" and the KJV "gotten him the victory." Why did the NLT separate these into two phrases? The word "victory" literally means "savior" or "saved." This is the only place in the Bible that the KJV translates it from the Hebrew as victory. So, this verse finishes pointing us to the Messiah-Jesus-our savior and to the victory. The KJV and NIV emphasize the salvation and victory.

Perhaps the NLT changes it up because of the emphasis on the different purpose of the arm and hand. in the Bible the right hand and his holy arm generally have different objectives, meaning the "right hand" is recognized for authority and victory as already established. But the "holy arm" is recognized for the work that needs to be done to accomplish it. We need the "holy arm" of God to roll up his sleeves and do the hard work of obtaining salvation for us (Isaiah 52:10). Perhaps they wanted to emphasize the relationship of each, the right hand and holy arm, in relationship to other Scripture and the power of each.

3) Psalm 99 says, "He sits on his throne between the cherubim.

Let the whole earth quake!" Do you recall any similar references to these words in the Bible? Exodus 25:22 refers to the Ark of the Covenant where God meets the Israelites in the tabernacle. "And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites (Exodus 25:22)." Psalm 80:1 also refers to God sitting in rule between the cherubim.

4) Psalm 102:6-7 gives reference to a loneliness David is feeling. I think we often feel like David and the little bird he references. "I am like an owl in the desert, like a little owl in a far-off wilderness. I lie awake, lonely as a solitary bird on the roof (Psalm 102:6-7).

What else does the Bible tell us about his care for small birds and us? Matthew 6:26 says God cares for the birds who cannot care for themselves, how much more will he care for us as his children. Luke 12:6 reminds us that we are not forgotten.

July 9

1) How does Psalms 105:5-6 tell us to encourage ourselves? It tells us to look back and remember the mighty works of God. We have a history for a reason. It is His-Story. If we consider the wonderous works of God in our lives and the Bible, we will be encouraged in our despair, and we will learn a way to worship God anew as well. We worship Him for his mighty works.

2) Psalm 105 refers to a time when Israel is not a nation. When its people wander from place to place. But verse 11 gives a covenant promise and God always keeps his promises. “I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.” This speaks directly to the history of leaving Egypt, but we also know it was a future promise because it speaks of keeping his covenant to a thousand generations. When is this future promise fulfilled in your parents' or grandparents' history? Israel was created as a state in 1948.

3) What is the specific history of Alaska in relationship to Israel becoming a state? Operation Magic Carpet - Alaska Airlines In 1949, Alaska Airlines took part in Operation Magic Carpet, the airlift of thousands of Yemenite Jews to Israel.

July 10

1) What does Psalm 107:2 tell us about our His-story? That we need to tell others. We need to give out testimony. Revelations 12:11 tells us this is how we overcome-by the Word of our Testimony. Telling our testimony gives us strength and encourages others.

2) According to Psalms 112, If we delight in the Lord and obey His commands, what will happen? "Their children will be successful everywhere;

July 11

Specifically summarize the prayers of despair David has and how God's answers in Psalms 115-118.

David had many prayers and many answers. Here are a few summarized in one or two sentences.

• Lord hears my voice and my prayer for mercy.
• I was facing death and he saved me.
• I am your servant, born into your household;
  you have freed me from my chains.
  

• And so I walk in the LORD’s presence
  

  as I live here on earth!

• I am deeply troubled, LORD.” In my anxiety I cried out to you,

July 12

In Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, what do each of the sections begin with? A letter of the Hebrew alphabet in an Acrostic format. With 22 letters in the Hebrew alphabet, the 22 sections each contain 8 verses each. Each sections first line begins with the assigned letter.

2) What is the emphasis of Psalm 119 in a few words?

Psalm 119 refers to the Word or Scripture in each section. In fact, it is referred to in almost every verse with the exception of 5 verses out of the 176 verses.

According to David Guzik Study Guide for Psalm 119 by David Guzik (blueletterbible.org), In this psalm there are eight basic words used to describe the Scriptures, God’s written revelation to us:

• Law (torah, used 25 times in Psalm 119): “Its parent verb means ‘teach’ or ‘direct’; therefore coming from God it means both ‘law’ and ‘revelation.’ It can be used of a single command or of a whole body of law.” (Derek Kidner)
• Word (dabar, used 24 times): The idea is of the spoken word, God’s revealed word to man. “Proceeding from his mouth and revealed by him to us…” (Matthew Poole)
• Judgments (mispatim, used 23 times): “…from shaphat, to judge, determine, regulate, order, and discern, because they judge concerning our words and works; show the rules by which they should be regulated; and cause us to discern what is right and wrong, and decide accordingly.” (Adam Clarke)
• Testimonies (edut/edot, used 23 times): This word is related to the word for witness. To obey His testimonies “…signifies loyalty to the terms of the covenant made between the Lord and Israel.” (Willem VanGemeren)
• Commandments (miswah/miswot, used 22 times): “This word emphasizes the straight authority of what is said...the right to give orders.” (Derek Kidner)
• Statutes (huqqim, used 21 times): The noun is derived from the root verb “engrave” or “inscribe”; the idea is the written word of God and the authority of His written word: “…declaring his authority and power of giving us laws.” (Matthew Poole)
• Precepts (piqqudim, used 21 times): “This is a word drawn from the sphere of an officer or overseer, a man who is responsible to look closely into a situation and take action.... So the word points to the particular instructions of the Lord, as of one who cares about detail.” (Derek Kidner)
• Word (imrah, used 19 times): Imrah is similar in meaning to dabar, yet a different term. “The ‘word’ may denote anything God has spoken, commanded, or promised.” (Willem VanGemeren)"

July 13

Psalms 120-126 begin the section of Psalms called the Songs of Ascents or Songs of Degrees. The NLT calls it the Songs for Pilgrims. What does these titles mean? These were songs for the Israelites as they journeyed to Jerusalem and the temple at the three appointed feasts (Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles). For us, these are the Psalms for our journey towards heaven.

If these Psalms were broken into sections with titles, what would the section titles be? See the article above.

1) Need for deliverance-Psalm 120-122

2) Need for mercy-Psalm 123-125

3) Need for God’s Blessings-Psalm 126-128

July 14

Psalm 129:5 says that Jerusalem is hated? Who or what is Jerusalem? In this verse, the KJV interprets this specifically as Zion; Zion is the word in Hebrew, not Jerusalem. So, we need to know what is Zion to answer this question. Zion is a stronghold or mountain captured by David for the protection of Israel. Psalm 9:11 says Zion is where the Lord resides. Psalm 48:2 calls it the city of the great King. There is a specific word for Jerusalem use almost 700x in the Bible, but this verse doesn't use it. By study we can see that location wise, Jerusalem and Zion are the same. But Zion does have specific connotations that need to be remembered and is the correct word in this verse.

In Psalm 132, it speaks of what Jerusalem (Zion) is in the sight of God? Read and describe this.

Chosen for God's dwelling place. A resting place in the sight of the Lord.

Psalm 132:17 says "Here I will increase the power of David;

my anointed one will be a light for my people." Compare this to the KJV. How does this change the meaning of verse?

"Make the horn of David to bud." Consider this phrase in reference to Luke 1:69. The horn in general refers to a King, specifically David the King but more intentionally the Messiah. This goes along with speaking to the second phrase in the verse, "my anointed one will be a light for my people." Jesus the anointed one is a light to the world.

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