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Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by okayman4real(m): 10:55am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble:how Dare u. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Nobody: 10:56am On Feb 10, 2019 |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Terver90: 10:59am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble:You shall receive the reward of your actions, words and thoughts accordingly. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by gaskiyamagana: 11:00am On Feb 10, 2019 |
NLModsAreStupud:If you are a Nigerian with looting and stealing mentality, your life will be more shattered and frustrated for the next 4yrs of sai Buhari. Sai Buhari till 2023. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by alxirabor(m): 11:00am On Feb 10, 2019 |
The Old Testament The Old Testament speaks of the faithful preparing an altar in the temple of the Lord where incense, burnt offerings and lamp stands or candlesticks are used as they come before the Lord to worship him. Lamps and candle sticks are lighted as worthy offerings to God who dwells in the temple where the faithful come to offer prayers of thanksgiving and implore God’s forgiveness for every wrongdoing. “You shall make a lamp stand of pure beaten gold, its shaft and branches, with its cups and knobs and petals springing directly from it. Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lamp stand, three branches on one side, and three on the other……You shall then make seven lamps for it and so set up the lamps that they shed their light on the space in front of the lamp stand. These, as well as the trimming shears and trays, must be of pure gold.” (Exodus 25:31-38) “On it Aaron shall burn fragrant incense. Morning after morning, when he prepares the lamps, and again in the evening twilight, when he lights the lamps, he shall burn incense. Throughout your generations this shall be the established incense offering before the Lord.” (Exodus 30:7- “He placed the lamp stand in the meeting tent, opposite the table, on the south side of the Dwelling, and he set up the lamps before the Lord, as the Lord had commanded him.” (Exodus 40:24-25) “They burn holocausts to the Lord and fragrant incense morning after morning and evening after evening; they display the showbread on the pure table, and the lamps of the golden lamp stand burn evening after evening; for we observe our duties to the Lord, our God, but you have abandoned him.” (2 Chronicles 13:11) “They made new sacred vessels and brought the lamp stand, the altar of incense, and the table into the temple. Then they burned incense on the altar and lighted the lamps on the lamp stand, and these illuminated the temple.” (1 Maccabees 4:49-50) “After purifying the temple, they made a new altar. Then, with fire struck from flint, they offered sacrifice for the first time in two years, burned incense, and lighted lamps. They also set out the showbread.” (2 Maccabees 10:3) The New Testament The New Testament speaks of Christ’s followers creating light, not only to serve as offering to God, but to be in communion with him. As these lights symbolize Christ, the Light of the world, the faithful who come together in prayer illumines their lives and those they have come to pray for. And their light shall shine forth so others can see the Glorious God who comes to mankind to be one with them in a life that was truly theirs from the beginning of time “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lamp stand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” (Matthew 5:14-16) “He said to them, 'Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed, and not to be placed on a lamp stand? For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light.’”(Mark 4:21-22) “No one who lights a lamp hides it away or places it under a bushel basket, but on a lamp stand so that those who enter might see the light.” (Luke 11:33) “For a tabernacle was constructed, the outer one, in which were the lamp stand, the table, and the bread of offering; this is called the Holy Place.” (Hebrews 9:2) 2 Likes |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Nobody: 11:03am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble:psalm 53 V 1.U will understand |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by spartan50(m): 11:03am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble: At least you admitted it... |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by bling01: 11:05am On Feb 10, 2019 |
alxirabor: |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Bestie93(m): 11:10am On Feb 10, 2019 |
Any wise Afonja will Atikulate before its too late ooo |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by micky2004: 11:12am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble:Honestly,you Seriously Need Deliverance From Bondage of Satan. I will voluntarily help you by Paying for Whatever it will Cost for you to Get Deliverance so that you Can know there is God and His Mercies Endureth Forever. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by hpmoney(m): 11:16am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble: A fool says there is no God 1 Like |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by mistyebby(f): 11:17am On Feb 10, 2019 |
Nairasurplus: From my understanding as a Catholic, using candles while praying signifies waiting and watching with faith that favours and prayers will be answered. The light signifies hope which at the end is Christ. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Heterodox(m): 11:32am On Feb 10, 2019 |
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Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Heterodox(m): 11:33am On Feb 10, 2019 |
dulux07:Your existence itself doesn't have a biblical backing. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Heterodox(m): 11:34am On Feb 10, 2019 |
Biglittlelois:where is it stated you should not |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by akdjr(m): 11:37am On Feb 10, 2019 |
What if breeze blow am? quote author=oracle009 post=75585408]In Anglican churches, we don't pray with or to candles. However, there is every likelihood that you'll see a BURNING candle in the altar, on the altar table. This is mere SYMBOLISM. It is just to symbolize the light of the gospel. It is mostly common to the conservative anglican congregation. Some modern parishes have adopted Fancy electric Lights. Bottom line: burning candles on Anglican altars symbolizes Presence of LIGHT and the light of the gospel which MUST NOT be quenched. Therefore, during services such as 'High churchmanship', the candle light MUST NOT quench. I think same apply for Catholic.[/quote] |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Haderonke20(f): 11:43am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble:may Almighty God have mercy on you and help you find your lost soul.AMEN |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by MiddleDimension: 11:46am On Feb 10, 2019 |
ElsonMorali:awakening the THIRD EYE? is this Christian? @Ubenedictus @donnie @joagbaje pls don't pass this by. I just want to know what you think about this. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Biglittlelois(f): 11:54am On Feb 10, 2019 |
Heterodox: Exactly, so why not follow the Bible that didn't state anything like that |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by KENFERDYOORI(m): 11:59am On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble: |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by KENFERDYOORI(m): 12:01pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble: Just a mindless show of atheism! |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by ElsonMorali: 12:09pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
MiddleDimension: Matthew 6:22 (Douay Rheims bible) Christian mysticism. Not for everyone though. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Olajah81: 12:10pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
justscorchone: Go ashawo house naa |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by tete7000(m): 12:12pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
oracle009: Same applies in the Catholic Churches. Tabernacles have light burning 24hrs in front of them symbolizing the light of Christ. The significance of lamp-stands can be seen in John's vision (Rev.1:10-12). He wrote: " I turned to see who was speaking to me; behind me were seven golden lamp-stands and, in the middle of these, I saw someone like a son of man, dressed in a long robe tied with a golden girdle." |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Lukuluku69(m): 12:13pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
Nairasurplus: Remnants of pagan cultures. |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Nobody: 12:15pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Nobody: 12:18pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
gaskiyamagana:see this mumu. So you think I reside in that shìt hole of a country with you, go hang yourself my believed brother. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by stieyven(m): 12:23pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble:No sin against the Holy Spirit can be forgiven. Mark 3 :28 |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by honortherable: 12:24pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
freemanbubble: Is people like you they created hell for. You will blame yourself big time when the time comes. People like you is the reason why the world is in quagmire today. Tell me, What is wrong is Jesus Christ teachings. He promoted Peace and harmony. But evil men like you promotes violence and killing. I pity those that listen to you. Shame on you. 1 Like |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by Abuventure: 12:37pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
Praying with or without candle God hears, but he only answers a person with broken and contrite of heart . |
Re: Why Do We Pray With Candle? by zukachris(m): 12:39pm On Feb 10, 2019 |
Nairasurplus:Go to 1kings 7vs 49 |
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