# NAU BIBLE STUDY ## Background - Started 2011.04.01 (NOT April fools joke!!) - 2019.01.03 - I'm trying to correct the alignment of several studies - [NAU](#) (this study) will be focused on nudity, nakedness, uncovered - [Clothing in the Bible](/home/gary/Documents/GARY_FILES/BIBLE_STUDIES/Clothing%20in%20the%20Bible%20-%20Bible%20Study.odt) will be focused on clothing, dressing, undressing, covering to include covering in qualities, etc . - [Image of God](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_MgOQUxv2mzPzWgVcJd_IAtwN-jpmpKzbfwon0zYWuo/edit#) will be focused on image / likeness of God and how we are made in His image - [Flesh & Body](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12aZP3se9Bd0izq25A6f0XfBNbwVN35_HYSQ_9NbqnCE/edit#) will be focused on flesh and body words - 2018.09.02 - For less confusion, probably should limit this study to nudity and nakedness. - 2017.08.08 - Decided to merge the Naked Bible Study (started on 160104) into this one. ## Questions - What does the Bible say about nudity and being naked and [[Unashamed]] ([[NAU]])? - How do I need to realign my thoughts about the NAU stuff to be in line with scripture? - What is the connection between “atonement” and “covering”? Is being naked the state of being without atonement? - What does the Bible mean by “naked” and “nakedness”? - What are the various Hebrew words used in the OT? - What are the various Greek words used in the NT? - What is the connection between “shame” and “nakedness” and the need for “clothes” to avoid exposing our shameful nakedness? ## ToDo ### Publish References - Next Isaiah 32 (row 215) ### Study ToDo - Compare with: - [[Clothing_in_the_Bible_Study]] - 2018.08.03.0957_Naked_Translations_Bible_Study - [Shame Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTbsyhXXfETOJ-NOkRzVsGxsbfUgUxS6o8BSawADuGI/edit#heading=h.bq9mbxfombql) - Compare with [[1336336016_Flesh_n_Body_Study]] - Review Status - 1 Sam 17 - Add note and link to the following - Bible Notes - [Genesis 1.26-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.opnyyg2gmayz) - [**Genesis 1.28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.w2u2izln3x6a) - [**Genesis 1.31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#) - [Genesis 2.25] - [Genesis 3.1-7] - [Genesis 3.10] - [Genesis 3.11] - [Genesis 3.12] - [Genesis 3.16] - [Genesis 3.21] - Journal entries - 2010.05.24 - Time and the Image of God - [[Time_and_the_Image_of_God]] - Transfer ToDo - [[NAU Bible Study.odt]] - [[NAU Bible Study.ods]] - [[NAU Takeaway Summary.odt]] - ## TL;DR - - [NAU Take-Away Notes](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o0zxBDrSNG-La8EzS3UFZknj5HLDz9OygwT-5eV7QKQ/edit) ## Chapter-by-Chapter Notes ### Chapter #### Date ##### {reference} - Notes --- ## ToDo --- - Publish References - Next Isaiah 32 (row 215) - Study ToDo - Compare with: - [[Clothing_in_the_Bible_Study]] - 2018.08.03.0957_Naked_Translations_Bible_Study - and [Shame Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTbsyhXXfETOJ-NOkRzVsGxsbfUgUxS6o8BSawADuGI/edit#heading=h.bq9mbxfombql) - Compare with [[1336336016_Flesh_n_Body_Study]] - Review Status - 1 Sam 17 - Add note and link to the following - Bible Notes - [Genesis 1.26-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.opnyyg2gmayz) - [**Genesis 1.28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.w2u2izln3x6a) - [**Genesis 1.31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#) - [Genesis 2.25] - [Genesis 3.1-7] - [Genesis 3.10] - [Genesis 3.11] - [Genesis 3.12] - [Genesis 3.16] - [Genesis 3.21] - Journal entries - 2010.05.24 - Time and the Image of God - [[Time_and_the_Image_of_God]] - Transfer ToDo - [[NAU Bible Study.odt]] - [[NAU Bible Study.ods]] - [[NAU Takeaway Summary.odt]] - --- ## Notes --- ### Genesis 1 #### 2017.08.08 {26-31} - See my notes dated 110522, 110524 on [**Genesis 1.26-27**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.opnyyg2gmayz) [26-27] - See my notes dated 110806 on [**Genesis 1.28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.w2u2izln3x6a) [28] - See my note dated 110526 on [**Genesis 1.31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#) [31] --- ### Genesis 2 #### 2016.07.02 {25} - We were created naked and without shame - Naked = [[H6174]] [25] - See my notes on [**Genesis 2.25**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aotJcvi51WurBfaxOC-XdXGkj35kAa3VSJMEOzTZx04/edit#bookmark=kix.j9rodhtc5cbe) #### 2011.05.22 {25} - This is a foundational passage. If we build our relationship with God and others on a skewed view of our image, then our building, the church will be leaning and may fall. [25] --- ### Genesis 3 - Verses 1-7 - 2018.08.25 {6} - The BSB translates the last sentence of verse 6 as, “She also gave some to her husband, and he ate it.” The BSB does not address the “with her” ([[H5973]]) aspect. Pretty much all the other translations say something similar to the ESV. - 2017.06.25 {7} - The “[[Sin]]” wasn’t nakedness, it was disobedience. They were naked before they sinned. - After they disobeyed, they were separated from God and truly naked. - 2016.07.02 {1-7} - This verse says nothing about shame. However, the context talks about fear. - This is a different Hebrew word for naked than **Genesis 2.25**. [7] - See my notes on [**Genesis 3.1-7**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.oixg14olulkc) - Naked [7] = [[H5903]] - Fear [10] = [[H3372]] - Verses 8-13 - 2016.07.02 {10-12} - 2016.07.02 - This passage clearly shows the affect of fear. [10] - See my notes on [**Genesis 3.10**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.lkl975s5wlsy "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.lkl975s5wlsy"), [**Genesis 3.11**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.vx396bgyfg6c "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.vx396bgyfg6c") & [**Genesis 3.12**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.ots2g4o3r86g "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.ots2g4o3r86g")**.** - Naked [10 & 11] = [[H5903]] - Verses 16-20 - Date - See my notes on [Genesis 3.16] - Verses 21-24 - Date - - See my notes on [Genesis 3.21] --- [[Genesis_21|Genesis 21]] - Date {19} - See my notes on [Genesis 21.19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRBKs78xjERXjggDRPNcYHVuJzNYEvEYk-CIRZDvghw/edit#bookmark=id.tdzuc0i0jd3r) --- [[Exodus_12|Exodus 12]] - Date {11} - See my notes on [Exodus 12.11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbbQbq05l7Ih9J-7Dm4mZ221c1x2k6KdqFT2B1eRmbA/edit#bookmark=id.lyburcpf7md5) --- [[Exodus_20|Exodus 20]] - Date {26} - [[Naked|Nakedness]] exposed --- [[Leviticus_16|Leviticus 16]] - 2012.02.17 {4} - Is there a connection between OT linen leggings and NT linen in Revelation which are the righteous acts of the saints? [4] - See my notes on [Leviticus 16.4](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrrmnuhUsGGOVpAuXf5ZTtqp7-2np1b8Vy0IgMU2n7M/edit#bookmark=id.3n4dsnfiz51t) [4] --- [[Deuteronomy_25|Deuteronomy 25]] - 2017.11.13 & 2018.08.30 {11-12} - I am guessing that “private parts” is an euphemism for genitalia. [11] - Other translations for genitals ([[H4016]]) [11] - Private parts (NIV, ESV) - Testicles (NLT) - Genitals (BSB, NASB, CSB, NET) - The secrets (KJV, WEB) --- [[Deuteronomy_28|Deuteronomy 28]] - 2018.08.30 {48} - Compare with **Matthew 6.25-34** [48] - 2017.06.25 {48} - It isn’t clear if this passage is talking about total lack of clothing. Regardless, it is a bad thing in this context. [48] - The “sin” isn’t the [[Naked|nakedness]] ([[H5903]]). The nakedness is a consequence of the sin of disobedience. [48] --- [[Deuteronomy_29|Deuteronomy 29]] - 2017.08.08 {29} - See my notes on [**Deuteronomy 29.29**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YBGVkZNGvs0eZ6r1h36EkXmpJ_ENqX8xNhTlFeyBHgc/edit#bookmark=id.bn9tjqm7xhk) [29] - 2016.03.30 {29} - This verse, albeit only one, would seem to command me to take action on the [[Naked|nudity]] and [[Image_of_God|image of God]] stuff. [29] --- [[1_Samuel_17|1 Samuel 17]] - 2017.10.04 {38-39} - Saul tried to get David to wear some of his textile items of war. However, David chose to go “naked” to meet Goliath. Saul's items included: - Armor [38] - Helmet [38] - Coat of mail [38] - Sword [39] - Compare what happened in these verses with David’s interaction with Jonathan. See my notes 171004 on **1 Samuel 18.1-5**. [38-39] --- [[1_Samuel_19|1 Samuel 19]] - {24} --- [[2_Samuel_15|2 Samuel 15]] - {30} --- [[Job_01|Job 1]] - {21} --- [[Job_22|Job 22]] - {6} --- [[Job_24|Job 24]] - {7} - {10} --- [[Job_26|Job 26]] - {6} --- [[Psalm_022|Psalm 22]] - 2017.06.20 - The OT prophecy that Jesus would be [[Naked]] on the cross. {18} --- [[Psalm_139|Psalm 139]] - {13} - See my notes on [Psalm 139.13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTqTQRXBqu0ps-KIEfcksOJcKCgDTUgYdYzcbS_s4y8/edit#bookmark=id.83k602tcw8ky) --- [[Psalm_145|Psalm 145]] - Date {18} - God is near those who call out to Him in truth - See my notes on [Psalm 145.18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TNtI6eklIpb-MzAgr-RfC9eqv2ptDHJpaFH3hm9selE/edit#bookmark=id.b4xelb3vehmg) --- [[Ecclesiastes_05|Ecclesiastes 5]] - {15} --- ### Isaiah 20 #### 2016.04.11 {2-5} - The end of **verse 4** is often translated “shame” but the Hebrew word is [[H6172]] - ervah which is usually translated nakedness. - The military victors will “shame” the defeated by making them march away naked. Since clothing was (and still is) a status symbol, taking it away removes that image of superiority. If a person’s worth is in their clothing, they will feel shame when naked. - The “they” in verse 5 are the Philistines. The “shame” they feel is not related to nudity, but due to their strategic mistake in allying with Egypt #### 2016.04.07 {2-5} - God commanded Isaiah to run around naked for three years. - It would seem that God is telling Isaiah to do something as a sign to Egypt that they are about to be shamed. Therefore, it could be interpreted that running around naked was shameful. - What is the connection between shame and sin? - Some questions should be asked. - Would God command Isaiah to do something sinful? - What is the connection between shame and sin? --- [[Isaiah_32|Isaiah 32]] - 2017.11.17 {11} - God, via Isaiah commanded the women of Jerusalem to go topless --- [[Isaiah_47|Isaiah 47]] - {2-3} --- [[Isaiah_52|Isaiah 52]] - {10} --- [[Isaiah_58|Isaiah 58]] - {5, 7} --- Jeremiah 2.25 --- Jeremiah 13.26 --- Jeremiah 49.10 --- Lamentations 1.8 --- Ezekiel 4.7 --- Ezekiel 16.1-22 (BSB) --- Ezekiel 16.35-42 (BSB) 160703 & 180716 - Context - Jerusalem’s unfaithfulness and God’s judgement on Jerusalem. The language seems figurative. The following doesn't make literal sense for a city: - Cord not cut [4] - Not washed with water for cleansing [4] - Not rubbed with salt or wrapped in cloths [4] - Thrown into an open field [5] - Squirming in your blood [6] - Breasts were formed [7] - Hair grew [7] - Naked and bare [7] - Rinsed off your blood [9] - Clothed you in embroidered cloth and provided sandals of fine leather [10] - Put a ring in your nose and earring on your ears [12] - Since the description of Jerusalem seems figurative, then it seems reasonable that the references to naked bare, nakedness, clothed, clothes, etc are also figurative. - God said that He spread His cloak over Jerusalem and covered her nakedness. Since this is about a city, it doesn’t seem probable that this is a literal cloak covering literal nakedness - It is highly unlikely that God is judging Jerusalem for literal nakedness since in **verse 13** He says, “your clothes were of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth.” [36] - Naked [7, 22, 39] = [5903](#xqgrqsaa1rpr) - Bare [7, 22, 39] = [6181](#a8a4n2qfhi3) - Cloak [8] = 3671 - Covered [8] = 3680 - Nakedness [8, 36, 37] = [6172](#yee41tbgviyj) - Clothed [10] = 3847 - Cloth [10, 13] = Not in Hebrew - Fine linen [10, 13] = 8336 - Silk [10] = 4897 - Clothes [13] = 4403 - Garments [16, 18] = 899 - Exposed [36, 37] = 1540 - Strip [39] = 6584 - Clothes [39] = 899 --- Ezekiel 18.5-9 (ESV) --- Ezekiel 18.14-18 (ESV) 180716 - This passage is similar to Matthew 25.36-44. [7, 16] - Although the righteous man provides the naked with a garment, there is no command for the naked to wear the garment. [7, 16] - Naked [7, 16] = [5903](#xqgrqsaa1rpr) --- Ezekiel 23.28-31 (BSB) 180716 - The nakedness in this passage is figurative - Naked [29] = [5903](#xqgrqsaa1rpr) - Bare [29] = [6181](#a8a4n2qfhi3) - Exposed [29] = 1540 - Shame [29] - indecency --- Hosea 2.3 --- Joel 1.7 ???????? --- Amos 2.16 --- ### Micah 1 #### 2022.04.21 ##### {6-8} - Through Micah, God said He would expose [[H1540]] Samaria’s foundations {6} - The next verse talks about “carved images [[H6456]]”. This is a different Hebrew word than used elsewhere to talk about “image” {7} - The tough thing about these prophecies is the switching between 1st and 3rd person. It is difficult to figure our who is speaking. For example: - Based on the context, I am pretty sure it is God speaking in 1st person in verses 6-7. - However, verse 8 is also in 1st person, but it seems strange to think that God is saying that He will walk barefoot and naked.Regardless whether it is God or Micah, someone says He / he will lament and wail and walk [[H1980]] barefoot [[H7758]] and naked [[H6174]]. - It is interesting that the Word Origin for [[H7758]] translated “barefoot” is [[H7997]] which means “to draw out” {8} --- Habakkuk 2.15-16 (ESV) 170808 - It would seem that these verses are part of a curse on the wealthy (see Habakkuk 2.5) and / or the Chaldeans. - There is definitely “shame” in this passage. [16] - Shame [16-1st] = 7036 - Shame [16-2nd] = 7022 - Nakedness [15] = 4589; only occurrence - Uncircumcision [16] = 6188; only two occurrences. The other one is Leviticus 19.23 and means “count” 2022.04.21 1. In **verse 15**, God / Habakkuk accuses the wealthy of getting their neighbors drunk #H7937 in order to “gaze #H5027 at their nakedness #H4589”. It isn’t clear from the context whether the nakedness is literal or figurative. Regardless, in this passage there isn’t any criticism of the neighbors. (However, there is sufficient condemnation of drunkenness in other passages to “assume” it isn’t good here either.) Although drunkenness IS criticized in other passages, nowhere in the Bible (that I am aware of) is simple nakedness criticized. [15] 2. On the other hand, God / Habakkuk tells the wealthy: [16] 1. They will be filled with shame #H7036 instead of glory #H3519 2. They too must drink and expose your uncircumcision! #H6188” 1. “Exposing” one’s uncircumcision requires exposing one’s penis. This sounds more like intentional “flashing” rather than simple nudity. 3. Regardless, based on the context, it seems that it is the wealthy and not their victims that are being condemned. [16] --- Habakkuk 3.9 H5783 --- Haggai 2.15-16 (ESV) 15 Now then, consider from this day onward. Before stone was placed upon stone in the temple of the LORD, 16 how did you fare? When one came to a heap of twenty measures, there were but ten. When one came to the wine vat to draw fifty measures, there were but twenty. 170625 - For some reason, the word used here for “draw” is the verb that is defined as “to strip off, strip, make bare”. I’m not sure why Haggai used this verb. - Draw [16] = 2834 --- [[Matthew_03|Matthew 3]] - 2017.08.08 {13-17} - According to the [Mikvah](#21t8xi6rlpj9), Jesus had to be [[Baptism|baptized]] [[Naked]]. - It would seem that they whole trinity endorsed Jesus’ naked baptism. --- [[Matthew_05|Matthew 5]] - 2018.07.17 {13-16} - See my notes on [Matthew 5.16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19UmDMpMyfxAJn8XgXHuggxBPq7rAFVuEfyWfOriCIq8/edit#bookmark=id.1wrinm1xoib8) - Jesus is the light of our lives. This passage is nudity agnostic. - See my notes on [**Matthew 5.27-30**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19UmDMpMyfxAJn8XgXHuggxBPq7rAFVuEfyWfOriCIq8/edit#bookmark=id.s971i0y0bpqa) - It is the man’s responsibility to control his lust. No where does Jesus say that the woman must cover up. {27-30} - It seems Jesus had no problem telling someone to get naked. A tunic and cloak was pretty much all anyone wore except sandels. {40} --- Matthew 6.19-24 (BSB) 180717 [See Multiple Dates and Notes for the references](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vEGnM4IozXca_pjlZM2A9Co397yPbeRb9wqEgOpFvW8/edit#) - Context - This passage is probably mostly about money. - However, see my notes on [**Matthew 6.22-23**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEpeX4JenpHza8TrUzyIjJQICoEpmjugszJjfJQmEG4/edit#bookmark=id.3qj3j4c4omvu) - We could interpret Jesus’ teaching about the eye as how we “see” the world - our “worldview” [22-23] - Although this passage is mainly about money, we could stretch it to how we look at the human body. (This is a stretch, so I don't want to fall on my sword over this.) If we look at the human body as God's crowning creation, made in His image, then our body will be full of light. On the other hand, if we look at it as bad and sinful, then our body will be full of darkness. [22-23] --- Matthew 6.25-34 (BSB) 180716 - The context of this passage is the sermon on the mount. In this section, Jesus seems to be focusing on not worrying and seeking first His kingdom - I have some good thoughts about this passage that apply to the NAU topic. They are summarized below - See my notes on [**Matthew 6.25**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEpeX4JenpHza8TrUzyIjJQICoEpmjugszJjfJQmEG4/edit#bookmark=id.rnje0jq8sij2) - Jesus says it plainly, the body is more than clothes [25] - See my notes on [**Matthew 6.28-30**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11VRbC_ibUmsut6pL9BYosWwgQUvkGwuMkEcpr3AZ31M/edit) - Jesus compares how God clothes the grass with how He will clothe us. In this comparison, He says that the grass is clothed by the flowers. [29] - Jesus validates the need for clothing [30] - It seems that in this passage, Jesus says the grass is “clothed” with lillies. [28-30] - For most flowers, the “sex organs” are on prominent display. However, that is more so for most varieties of lilies - The female “sex organ” or pistil (analogous to a woman’s vulva) on lilies are the most prominent. - In some varieties of lilies, the male stamen looks like an erect penis. - Jesus said that God would clothe us even more than Solomon. Because we are so focused on individualism, we usually think about being clothed as an individual. However, Jesus is Kingdom focused and body of Christ focused. An individual flower with its reproductive organs on display is certainly beautiful, but so is an entire field of flowers in the spring. In the later case, it is the collective variation and the effects of wind and light that bring out the beauty. - One of the most beautiful displays of God's glory is the fully functioning body of Christ clothed with the one-anothers. - See my notes on [**Matthew 6.31-33**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEpeX4JenpHza8TrUzyIjJQICoEpmjugszJjfJQmEG4/edit#bookmark=id.n0nqg08vr2g4) - Jesus wraps up this passage by emphasizing that we shouldn’t be focusing on food, drink or clothing, but rather His kingdom [31-33] - Body [25-x2] = 4983 - Clothes [25, 28] = 1742 - Lilies [28] = 2918 - Adorned [29] = 4016 - Clothes [30-1st] = 294 - Grass [30] = 5528 - Clothes [30-2nd] = Not in Greek - Wear [31] = 4016 --- Matthew 7.15-20 (BSB) 180717 - See my notes on [**Matthew 7.15-20**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3aCzEggw8ikDYS4qXzfy7Haj6n3ELpuqtroc6trh6Q/edit#bookmark=id.s76qzzfej3p4) - It is interesting that Jesus starts this passage about false prophets by saying that they will come to us wearing clothing, in particular sheep's clothing. - First of all, what does a sheep wear but wool and skin. I assume that back in the day, a significant source of textile clothes came from sheep, whether from the wool or from the skins. Additionally, it is possible and maybe even probable that the skins that God used to clothe Adam and Eve were from sheep. I speculate that they were from sheep because of all the other symbolism connected with sheep and sacrifice in the Bible. - The passage is ultimately about discernment and how we should "judge" a prophet by his fruit, not by what he is wearing. - Although Jesus never commanded us to go naked, He said lots of negative stuff about clothing. - Sheep [15] = 4263 - Clothing [15] = 1742 --- Matthew 10.27 (BSB) 170127 - I wonder what specifically, Jesus was talking about here. - With the exception of the transfiguration and a few other things, He did everything in the open with no whispering in the dark. - Does this have anything to do with the NAU stuff? Is that stuff you have whispered in my ear? - 777 - Lord, what are you talking about here? Matthew 13.10-13 (BSB) 10 Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” 11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ 140217 & 150717 - See my notes on [Matthew 13.11-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orxQBnq_g1FBG8TWydbwMjsqp8GU13vbzVpS46XCTUw/edit#bookmark=id.rps9y6s7iaa9) - Jesus revealed the "secrets" of the kingdom (932) of heaven through parables. - NAU could be one of those secrets. Matthew 13.24-30 (BSB) 24 Jesus presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared. 27 The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ 28 ‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. So the servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ 29 ‘No,’ he said, ‘if you pull the weeds now, you might uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At the proper time I will tell the harvesters, “First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.”’” Matthew 13.36-43 (BSB) 36 Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. 40 As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. 42 And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. 140217 & 150717 - See my notes on [**Matthew 13.24-29**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orxQBnq_g1FBG8TWydbwMjsqp8GU13vbzVpS46XCTUw/edit#bookmark=id.50o9namnaod7) - The weeds could definitely apply to the lies about the Image of God and how it affects our view of our bodies. [41] Matthew 15.1-20 (BSB) 1 Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God said: ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ 5 But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘The help you would have received from me has been given to God,’ 6 he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. 7 You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you: 8 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. 9 They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ ” 10 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. 11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” 12 Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” 13 But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My Heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots. 14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” 15 Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” 16 “Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked. 17 “Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated? 18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. 20 These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” - 150629, 120120 & 180716 - Context - Jesus goes after the Jewish leadership about their man-made rules - See my notes on [**Matthew 15.18-19**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f2pcZQB9356sBJ4t8ykH8FBqWSvDzqazJvmQ8cZObzQ/edit#bookmark=id.py6q044yzp6t) - Adultery and sexual immorality come from the heart. - Again, Satan is lying to us and directing our thoughts in the wrong direction. We should be asking God to cleanse our hearts instead of "bouncing our eyes" away from His creation. - See my Journal entry [J-121220](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UIFtlqJmq3CG_fik0mZSPhzu58OMqgtW8q7Mm4HPGk/edit) - See especially man-made rules about clothing Matthew 16.24-27 (BSB) 24 Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. 110507 - See my notes on [**Matthew 16.24**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y-tuEWPROwmTzdOz6HrVmprDCiQVeuFQ9I7pvOlaC2c/edit#bookmark=id.92u6ygp89mrm) - Jesus said we must deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. Since He was crucified naked and rose from the dead naked, shouldn't we follow Him naked? - Stripping off my clothes is a means of "denying myself". I am laying aside my pride and exposing myself to everyone. I am laying aside all pretension before God and man. - Compare with **Mark 8.34** Matthew 18.6-7 (BSB) 6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! 170208 - We (all of us in the US) are leading our children into sin by teaching them that their bodies are sinful. - See my notes on [**Matthew 18.6-7**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-G5lnySzTfG67EXOA4LlKvph2hl3VEsoh3ik2bZiKN8/edit#bookmark=id.cwksy8c9q0it). Matthew 19.16-30 (BSB) 16 Just then, a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied, “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, 19 honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” 20 “All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 22 When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” 26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” 27 “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?” 28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. 180718 - See my notes on **Mark 10.17-31** below for a full analysis. - In this version, Jesus tells the rich man to “sell your possessions”. It doesn’t include the qualifier, “all” or “everything” [21] - However, Matthew uses the same word when Peter says that they have left everything [27] - The same words are used by Jesus to explain “everything” (houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields) [29] - Compare with **Mark 10.17-31** and **Luke 18.18-30** Matthew 21.18-22 (BSB) 18 In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry. 19 Seeing a fig tree along the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered. 20 When the disciples saw this, they marveled and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” 21 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask in prayer.” 110310 & 180718 - See my notes on [**Matthew 21.21-22**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L_Rjcyp2paVMakriZUXVHiBVezQ6-LrAUpIjpIEcpTc/edit#bookmark=id.w2jkleoyen1i) - Although I have prayed repeatedly and consistently, the “mountain of clothing” has yet to be thrown into the sea. - Compare with **Matthew 17.20** and **Mark 11.23-24** Matthew 25.31-46 (BSB) 31 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, 36 I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’ 40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ 41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’ 44 And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 45 Then the King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’ 46 And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” 160702 - Jesus seems to be commending the “sheep” who clothe the naked. - However, there is no command to wear the clothing - Naked [36, 38, 43 & 44] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Based on the context, there is nothing to indicate if the needy person was starke naked or covered with some clothing. Matthew 27.28 (BSB) They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. Matthew 27.31 (BSB) After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. 170620 - Jesus was NOT naked as He was led to the crucifixion site. Arguably, this was to fulfil the prophecy about His clothing at the cross [31]. - See also **Mark 15.15 & 20** - Stripped = [1562](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.kjfbsxxaslc5) - Clothes = [2440](#1kcj08lwree) - Robe = 5511 Matthew 27.51 (BSB) At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. 110502, 160108 & 120315 - Connection between the torn temple veil and clothing - See my notes on [**Matthew 27.51**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ShDGOxMSmdotZGOBO4wo9m7WXYBJzztb6WqSmMhpZfk/edit#bookmark=id.rjrgsltc9xqo) and [**Mark 15.38**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zp47QaUCesR20Z4dC7JGnhVn09Qvj939ZNrgzGWm9Kw/edit#bookmark=id.mvfwy7k2joyd) - It is possibile that the requirement for clothing was torn when the temple curtain was torn. Man covered up with fig leaves after the original sin in the orchard. Then, God said the high priest needed to wear underwear when entering the Holy of Holies. Now we have access to God even when we are naked. Another connection is the fact that Jesus rose from the dead naked. - 120315 - I got a picture this morning when I was praying about the freedom we have in Jesus and how we have refused to appropriate that freedom. I saw a picture of us where we are using the fabric from the curtain to cover ourselves. We should be covered with the blood of Jesus. Matthew 28.18-20 (BSB) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the [[Holy Spirit]], 20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 110506 - See my notes on [**Matthew 28.20**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbCwAKFECorkTTP-X04n77Z8SAqNrE8OfWEi_lOB-BA/edit#bookmark=id.iyq0czhh5grm) - I need to search all the gospels for commands of Jesus that need to be taught to see if any of them apply to nakedness. Mark 4.21-25 (BSB) 21 Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp so he can place it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a lampstand? 22 For everything hidden is meant to be revealed, and everything concealed is meant to be brought to light. 23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. 25 For whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” 180718 - If our naked bodies are the image of God, then could the “lamp” Jesus is talking about be our naked bodies. Could He be saying that we shouldn’t hide His image? [21] Mark 8.34-38 (BSB) 34 Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. 36 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? 37 Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 38 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.” 110507 - See my notes on [**Mark 8.34**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLIoJ-puDIk6bYCtoSTMVM8pCpHySjFxyCA8h9cKsZw/edit#bookmark=id.kr5hxnnse5d3) - Jesus said we must deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. Since He was crucified naked and rose from the dead naked, shouldn't we follow Him naked? - Stripping off my clothes is a means of "denying myself". I am laying aside my pride and exposing myself to everyone. I am laying aside all pretension before God and man. - Compare with **Matthew 16.24** Mark 9.42 (BSB) Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea. 170208 - We (all of us in the US) are leading our children into sin by teaching them that their bodies are sinful. - See my notes on [**Mark 9.42**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTlHh5SpCqGvCqbKOdGJS6kWgeCVCkgRAkxwOZQjohE/edit#bookmark=id.op52whv3mhcw). Mark 10.17-31 (BSB) 17 As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not defraud, and honor your father and mother.’ ” 20 “Teacher,” he replied, “I have kept all these from my youth.” 21 Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 22 But the man was saddened by these words and went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” 28 Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” 29 “Truly I tell you,” said Jesus, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel 30 will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and to receive eternal life in the age to come. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” 110705 - See my notes on [**Mark 10.17-31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JC8z2tinGlNKvcIujHWM1tBHBHUmZJMMU_eCT7MhovY/edit#bookmark=id.p42aigwiynnv) - Jesus said to sell everything! He didn’t say “sell everything except one article of clothing”. Apparently, Jesus was suggesting that the man follow Him completely naked. [21] 180718 - After Jesus told the rich man to sell everything, Peter said to Jesus that they had “left everything” [28] - Then Jesus provide some insight into the types of things that are included in “everything” - home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields [29] - Apparently, for the disciples “everything” didn’t include their clothing. It is reasonable to think that for the disciples, their single article of poor quality clothing wasn’t a stumbling block. However for the rich man, clothing could have been a significant issue. - Everything [21] = 3745 + 2192 - ([3745](http://biblehub.com/greek/3745.htm)) - 110 Occurrences; how much, how great, how many, as great as, as much - ([2192](http://biblehub.com/greek/2192.htm)) - 711 Occurrences; I have, hold, possess - Other translations - Everything you have (NIV, BSB) - All your possessions (NLT) - All that you have (ESV) - As much as you have (BLB) - All you possess (NASB) - Whatsoever thou hast (KJV) - All you have (CSB) - Whatever you have (NET, WEB) - Everything [28] = ([3956](http://biblehub.com/greek/3956.htm)) - 1248 Occurrences; all, the whole, every kind of. - Compare with **Matthew 19.16-30** and **Luke 18.18-30** - It seems that the bottomline is that Jesus could have included clothing in the list of things He wanted the rich man to sell, but it isn’t an absolute Mark 10.46-52 (BSB) 46 Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man. “Take courage!” they said. “Get up! He is calling for you.” 50 Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus. 51 “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “I want to see again.” 52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. 180719 - Compare with **Matthew 20.29-34** & **Luke 18.35-43** - Mark is the only version to mention that the blind man threw off his cloak. More than the other gospels, Mark seems to be naked friendly. See also **Mark 14.51-52**. [50] - One thought about the blind man and his cloak - His action showed faith that Jesus could / would heal since it would be difficult for him to find his cloak if the healing thing didn’t work out. [50] - Since the cloak ([2440](#1kcj08lwree)) is typically an outer garment, we don’t know if the blind man was naked as he came to Jesus or if he had on an under garment. Since the blind man was a beggar, it seems obvious that he was poor. It is reasonable to guess that he didn’t have anything else but the cloak and therefore was naked as he approached Jesus. [46] - Considering that earlier in the day, Jesus told the rich man to sell everything (potentially even his clothing) and follow Him, here is an example of a man willing to do just that. [**Mark 10.21**] - Cloak [50] = [2440](#1kcj08lwree); 61 Occurrences; a long flowing outer garment, tunic. Mark 14.51-52 (NASB) 51 A young man was following Him, wearing nothing but a linen sheet over his naked body; and they seized him. 52 But he pulled free of the linen sheet and escaped naked. 160704 - The Greek is clear. Mark was stark naked when he ran away. - Not all the translations clearly state in verse 51 that Mark was naked under the linen sheet. However it is in the Greek. - I still wonder why he chose to include this in his gospel account, unless he is doing it to prove that he was an eyewitness. - Naked [51 & 52] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Other translations for verse 51 - NIV - wearing nothing but a linen garment - NLT - clothed only in a long linen shirt - ESV - nothing but a linen cloth about his body - BSB - wearing a linen cloth around his body - BLB - having cast a linen cloth about his naked body - NASB - wearing nothing but a linen sheet over his naked body - KJV - having a linen cloth cast about his naked body - CSB - wearing nothing but a linen cloth - NET - wearing only a linen cloth - WEB - having a linen cloth thrown around himself, over his naked body - Other translations for verse 52 - NIV - he fled naked, leaving his garment behind - NLT - he slipped out of his shirt and ran away naked - ESV - but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked - BSB - but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked - BLB - and having left behind the linen cloth, he fled naked - NASB - But he pulled free of the linen sheet and escaped naked - KJV - And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked - CSB - but he left the linen cloth behind and ran away naked - NET - but he ran off naked, leaving his linen cloth behind - WEB - but he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked Mark 15.15 (BSB) 15 And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. Mark 15.20 (BSB) 20 After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. 170625 - Jesus was not naked when they led Him to the cross. [20] - However, after being flogged, His flesh would have torn badly. I’m sure the clothing caused more pain. - See also **Matthew 27.28 & 31** Mark 15.37-38 (BSB) 37 But Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed His last. 38 And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 160108 - Connection between the torn temple veil and clothing - See my notes on [**Mark 15.38**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zp47QaUCesR20Z4dC7JGnhVn09Qvj939ZNrgzGWm9Kw/edit#bookmark=id.mvfwy7k2joyd) Luke 6.27-31 (BSB) 27 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 110404 - See my notes on [**Luke 6.29**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wg_u82iSiBjoy8_w7fy7KGx9N1CGltZAlaBSEL9sGP4/edit#bookmark=id.7yonrq8451bd). - In this verse, Jesus is talking about being kind and loving our enemies. As an example of doing good for our enemy, He said that if our enemy wants our clothes, we should not withhold them. - What is interesting, is that offering both our "coat" and our "tunic" would leave us naked. A coat is the outer garment and the tunic is the inner garment worn next to the skin. See the NET note on "tunic" from **Luke 3.11** - tn Or “shirt” (a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin). The name for this garment (χιτών, citwn) presents some difficulty in translation. Most modern readers would not understand what a ‘tunic’ was any more than they would be familiar with a ‘chiton.’ On the other hand, attempts to find a modern equivalent are also a problem: “Shirt” conveys the idea of a much shorter garment that covers only the upper body, and “undergarment” (given the styles of modern underwear) is more misleading still. “Tunic” was therefore employed, but with a note to explain its nature. - Since it is inconceivable that Jesus would command us to "sin" to do "good" to our enemy, He apparently didn't feel that being naked was a sin. 180719 - Command - Arguably, this is a command to be naked [29] - Cloak [29] = [2440](#1kcj08lwree) - Tunic [29] = [5509](#wcidtk56e74) Luke 8.27 Luke 10.30 Luke 12.22-34 (BSB) 22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap; they have no storehouse or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his lifespan? 26 So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest? 27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. 30 For the nations of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 110309 - See my notes on [**Luke 12.22-31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_l4mO92eXUjY-6SqfaagGpnolWNsJY_rKV7Qec9q9bI/edit#bookmark=id.g8xmfs3s5zyr) - Don’t worry about clothing - It is really all about Jesus’ Kingdom - See my note on **Matthew 6.25-34** above for other views - Unlike the Matthew version, Luke says to “See your possessions and give to the poor”. There is no indication in the Greek that Luke means to sell everything including **ALL** my clothing. Compare with **Mark 10.17-31**. [33] - Body [22, 23] = 4983 - Clothes [23] = 1742 - Lilies [27] = 2918 - Adorned [27] = 4016 - Clothes [28-1st] = 294 - Grass [28] = 5528 - Clothes [28-2nd] = Not in Greek - Possessions [33] = 5225 Luke 18.18-30 (BSB) 18 Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’ ” 21 “All these have I kept from my youth,” he said. 22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 23 But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy. 24 Seeing the man’s sorrow, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?” 27 But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” 28 “Look,” said Peter, “we have left everything we had to follow You.” 29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 30 will fail to receive many times more at the proper time—and in the age to come, eternal life.” 180718 - See my notes on **Mark 10.17-31** below for a full analysis. - This version is closer to the Mark version than the Matthew one. - Jesus tells the rich man to “see everything you own” [22] - Luke uses the same two Greek words for everything (3745) + (2192) that Mark uses. - However, Luke adds (3956) which seems to amplify the “everything”. This is the same Greek word that Mark uses to quote Peter when he said that they left everything [**Mark 10.28**] - (3956) - 1248 Occurrences; all, the whole, every kind of. - In this version, Luke doesn’t include a qualifier on how much the disciples left [28] - Luke doesn’t doesn't include “fields” in the list of things Jesus mentioned the disciples left. [29] Luke 23.44-49 (BSB) 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. 45 The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. 46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. 47 When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home beating their breasts. 49 But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things. 180806 - Connection between the torn temple veil and clothing - See my note on [**Luke 23.45**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nWW3UKCG2K-OAahUvhqX4n5cOIWablexRJJlQgq0g_w/edit#bookmark=id.20vvsozglv57) John 1.14 (BSB) 14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 110118 & 110329 - See my notes on [**John 1.14**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-2FPoqZ_ThPCyqz0C9xn2_B8P0l_TeQrO0LwDJWmFpI/edit#bookmark=id.1kk9p7ghq4l0) - 110118 - It is interesting that when John said, "Now the Word became flesh", the word "flesh" is the same word, "sarx-4561" that Paul uses to describe sinfulness. John's usage throughout the book of John "emphasizes merely the weakness and mortality of the creature - a neutral term." - from a NET note. - I wonder why John used the term to describe Jesus' earthly bodily tent and Paul used the same word to describe sinfulness. Is God saying to us that the body is sinful. Are the Gnostics correct? - If the body itself is sinful, then why wasn't Jesus' body sinful? - 110329 - I would venture to guess that the answer to the question above is just the opposite. Jesus came in the flesh to show us that the body is not sinful. Over and over, He emphasized that the evil of man comes from the heart and not the outside. - I would venture to guess that Paul is also referring to the heart of man or the nature of man when he uses the word, "flesh". A while back, Shawn said that "we"/"they" recently discovered a new way to interpret ancient writings that shakes up our understanding of the book of Romans. - Flesh [14] = 4561; 149 occurrences; flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred John 8.43-45 (BSB) 43 Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message. 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! 110404 - See my notes on [**John 8.44**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g0Aqvo3YSlTpxEBwi4oGy_X4aqL0VZJF4TBhCxCDync/edit#bookmark=id.8n6zw8eedvu1) - In this verse, Jesus talks about the result of the initial lie Adam and Eve believed, that they could be like God and then the second lie they believed, that their nakedness was something to hide. John 16.12-15 (BSB) 12 I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it. 13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you. 15 Everything that belongs to the Father is Mine. That is why I said that the Spirit will take from what is Mine and disclose it to you. 170510 - Jesus says that although He has many more things to say, the disciples couldn’t bear hearing anymore at that time. [12] - He will send the Spirit of Truth who will guide them into all truth. [13] - The Spirit will disclose what is to come [13] - The Holy Spirit will glorify Jesus - Most people conclude that the New Testament is the result of the Spirit’s testimony - Should we conclude that the Spirit no longer testifies? - Or is it possible that the Spirit continues to explain the Bible to us. I am not suggesting that the Spirit adds to the Bible, but rather explains what is already written in a way that is applicable to the culture today. - If my thesis is true, it would seem that one overriding requirement is that Jesus be glorified through the process. - Although mankind’s negative view of the body started in Genesis 3, one thing that has changed in our culture is the ubiquitous cheap clothing. Although it began to get cheaper in the 1800’s, the prices have plummeted over the last 50 years. John 19.23-24 (BSB) 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. 24 So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did. 180806 - Based on typical Roman crucifixions, it is reasonable to assume that ALL of Jesus’ clothing was divided leaving Him naked. [23-24] - See my notes on this passage in [Clothing in the Bible - Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b869BLpVxxZTbrWWy0NsbzrjagvGvN-H4uWjDkIp_00/edit#) John 19.41-42 (BSB) 41 Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. 42 So because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. 170526 - Just as the first Adam brought forth judgement and death in the first “garden”, the last Adam, Jesus brought blessing and new life. - Adam started out naked in the garden and then clothed himself after he sinned. Jesus went to two different gardens, clothed and after being placed in tomb in the garden clothed in the burial clothes, He rose from the dead naked. - The perfect symmetry can’t be a coincidence. John 20.10-18 (BSB) 10 Then the disciples returned to their homes. 11 But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, 12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13 “Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there; but she did not recognize that it was Jesus. 15 “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 “Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her. 120519 & 160225 - See my notes on [**John 20.15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hA-OkJWMr5naZMG9Z0UiIIVjl3CwwHo_7i6lIOkGIhQ/edit#bookmark=id.iwa2wvmt3jy1) - Many believe that the reason that Mary thought Jesus was the gardener was because He was still naked and often gardeners worked naked. - I am starting to think that John is the most nudist friendly book in the NT. However, I have a lot more studying to do. - As I was moving notes from Evernote, I came across this passage and a thought came to me. When Mary thought Jesus was the gardener, it is possible John was tying Jesus back to Adam. Paul said in [**1 Corinthians 15.45**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eqJgJB7fH5Hq2zqmQssVDq_FjArDHRZFCVuYNgPTAIY/edit#bookmark=id.u9nzm0g3yk8b) that Jesus is the second Adam and just like the first Adam who was put in the first garden to tend it, here, Jesus, the second Adam is “tending a garden” soon after He rose from the dead. - The first Adam tended the garden naked. - See my thoughts on [J-131228](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WdwQmmTCTDAcsCDliwOuQt3k5XK1Fo17IV25cZDVqL8/edit) - [**Genesis 2:15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aotJcvi51WurBfaxOC-XdXGkj35kAa3VSJMEOzTZx04/edit#bookmark=id.6o2pvc3zne5j) says God placed/put the man in the orchard/garden to care for it and maintain it. Among other things, Adam was created to be a gardener. - In the next chapter, Adam and Eve sinned and were kicked out of the orchard/garden. - After Jesus rose from the dead, the first human He appeared to was Mary Magdalene in [**John 20:15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hA-OkJWMr5naZMG9Z0UiIIVjl3CwwHo_7i6lIOkGIhQ/edit#bookmark=id.iwa2wvmt3jy1). He appeared to her in the form of a gardener. Adam was a naked gardener and many believe Jesus was a naked gardener. - This is another example of Jesus being the second Adam and fulfilling everything the first Adam was suppose to do. See [**1 Corinthians 15:20-28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eqJgJB7fH5Hq2zqmQssVDq_FjArDHRZFCVuYNgPTAIY/edit#bookmark=id.ge2nzvgpy66m). - Looking at the next verse, [**John 20:17**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hA-OkJWMr5naZMG9Z0UiIIVjl3CwwHo_7i6lIOkGIhQ/edit#bookmark=id.9v0um140tz4x), a couple of thoughts came to me this morning. He told Mary to not touch Him because He had not ascended to the Father yet. If Jesus was naked in this scene as many suppose, it is possible He told Mary to not touch Him because He was naked and not yet "clothed" in His glory. - [J-101014](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_fgMMqu6l8btJk0EgkAtqHd9lRNhCUfnrpiNRvLR648/edit) has similar thoughts as those above. - Gardener [15] = 2780; only occurrence John 21.7 (BLB) Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved says to Peter, "It is the Lord." So Simon Peter, having heard that it is the Lord, put on the outer garment, (for he was naked), and he cast himself into the sea. 7/4/16 - It is really unclear why Peter would put on clothing prior to jumping in the water. In my notes on [**John 21.7**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLuhYVfXryuMSetKN1ROHryVsE9ymlIifFKg84foR4Y/edit#bookmark=id.a6cl371p3jkt), I discuss how perhaps he felt shame for denying Jesus the three times. - Most of the translations don’t say that Peter was “naked” but something like “stripped for work”. - However, the Greek word is the same used elsewhere where it was clearly “naked” - Why were the translators so squeamish to admit that they were fishing naked? - Naked = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Other translations - NIV, CSB - or he had taken it off - NLT, ESV, NASB - for he had / was stripped for work - BSB - for he had removed it - BLB, KJV, WEB - for he was naked - NASB - for he was stripped for work - NET - for he had nothing on underneath it Acts 10.38 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. 110401 - The process of rescuing people from the textile world involves "healing all who were oppressed by the devil" Acts 19.16 (BSB) Then the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house, naked and wounded. 160704 - Almost all of the translations say they were naked. [16] - Naked [35] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 181007 - Based on the context, Acts 19.13-16, it is likely that the Jewish exorcists were not Christians and therefore did not have the “covering” of His blood. So, from that point of view, they were “naked” when they started the exorcism. The lack of textile clothing at the end of the story just gave a visual picture of the bigger problem. [13-16] Romans 8.35 (BSB) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 170702 - Even though we face all sorts of difficulties, we need to remember that in spite of them, Jesus loves us. - Here, nakedness is a hardship not a sin. - Just like in **Genesis 3.21**, the primary purpose of clothing is protection from the harsh cursed environment. - Nakedness [35] = [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.5qnbkuptpl7u) Romans 12.1-2 (BSB) 1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 110314 - See my notes on [**Romans 12.2**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hk_2Zj5HunoFEqIvFXV2puQV_RJbYwhthmIuN9tHNsE/edit#bookmark=id.ltu1gf5rqdqj) - This verse starts off by saying, "Do not be conformed to this present world ... " (NET) - The NET notes say that the "be conformed" is a passive notion and that it happens subconsciously or with some consciousness indicating a permissive passive. - This is the closest thing to a command to pursue nakedness. - Based on this verse, we are to renew our minds (See also [**Ephesians 4:23**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.cfoyujir953m)) so we can avoid getting passively sucked into conformity with the present world. The question is how do we go about renewing our minds. Denise and I had this conversation a couple of weeks ago and I don't recall how we answered that question. Since the alternative is to get pulled passively into something that is not God honoring, then I would think it would be an active activity. - I contend that this verse could be applied to nakedness because this present world is so anti-nakedness and so into porn. It would seem that the church should take a stand for the body made in the likeness of God. The church should honor the creator by approving His design rather than hiding it under clothing like Adam and Eve did. Jesus died for our sins and shame. Do we believe that or not. The church is conforming to this present age and going along with what Madison Ave says rather than what the Bible says about God and His handiwork. - In the previous verse, Paul says that we should present our "bodies" as a sacrifice. The word, "bodies" refers to either our physical body or a group of people such as the body of Christ. So, Paul is saying that we should present our physical bodies as a sacrifice, alive, holy and pleasing to God. Then he immediately goes on to talking about not being conformed and renewing our minds. Although I don't quite get it all, there must be some connection between presenting our bodies and renewing our minds. 1 Corinthians 3.16-17 (BSB) 16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 110510 - See my notes on [**1 Corinthians 3.16**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYYC5VXx8V-S7KF8EBIhy7K6NwX7BBbgkBdb0GUFmG4/edit#bookmark=id.scm3pbluvfaz) - We are God's temple 180731 - Is is possible that the “you” in these verses is the whole body of Christ? Or is Paul saying that each individual Christian is God’s temple? [16-17] - Temple [16, 17-1st & 2nd] = 3485 - Temple [17-3rd] = Not in Greek 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 (BSB) 18 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” 20 And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” 21 Therefore stop boasting in men. All things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, 23 and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. 110510 - See my notes on [**1 Corinthians 3.18-19**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYYC5VXx8V-S7KF8EBIhy7K6NwX7BBbgkBdb0GUFmG4/edit#bookmark=id.pcu3hykk0wh5) - The bible is clear that God thinks our bodies that He created are very good. Our earthly wisdom is foolishness and we need to repent. - Paul tells us to guard against self deception and thinking we are wise. He goes on to say that the wisdom of this age is foolishness to God. - What is interesting is that this comes on the heels of [1 Corinthians 3:16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYYC5VXx8V-S7KF8EBIhy7K6NwX7BBbgkBdb0GUFmG4/edit#bookmark=id.scm3pbluvfaz), where Paul says that we are God's temple. - I think that Paul is hinting at the problems we have with the culture and the church promoting the false wisdom that wearing clothes prevents lust. 1 Corinthians 4.11 (BSB) To this very hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clad, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. 170702 - The lack of clothing was a hardship, not a sin. - Other than KJV and WEB most of the more popular translations don’t say “naked” - Poorly clad = 1130 (gumniteuomen); only one occurrence, verb Poorly clad [11] = G1130 1 Corinthians 6.18-20 (BSB) 18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. 180720 - Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit [19] - When Jesus died, the temple curtain was torn. [**Matthew 27.51**] Why then, do we cover God’s temple with clothing? - Paul said to glorify God with my body. How is it possible to glorify Him by covering His image? - Body [18-x2, 19, 20] = 4983 - Temple [19] 3485 - Glorify [20] = 1392 1 Corinthians 15.37 (ESV) And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 7/4/16 - Not all translations include the word “bare” despite being in the Greek, perhaps because it would seem to be unneeded in the context. - Clearly, a farmer doesn’t “dress-up” his seed prior to planting. - Again, [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) is clearly associated with absolutely no covering. - Bare = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - It seems silly to think of the kernel of wheat wearing underwear [37] 2 Corinthians 3.7-18 (BSB) 7 Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, 8 will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? 9 For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! 10 Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it. 11 For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! 12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. 14 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. 15 And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 121227 - See my notes on [**2 Corinthians 3.17**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cETUmLofnQnlt666MHe0-atYCVC3Xm5frNF2D0Sn67o/edit#bookmark=id.9iakkmdtvbfc) - I came across this verse while listening to and worshiping to, "Freedom Reigns" by Jesus Culture. - This seems like a powerful verse. I need to study it in context. - 777 - Lord, what is the full significance of this passage? How does it relate to the naked stuff? 180731 - We are being transformed into His image. Based on the context, “image” in this case is not physical, but a characteristic. [18] - See my notes at [J-090930](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBRfFVRQw7rBfwwdy58XksTBxKEdJqnZCjGs815d5us/edit) - A great passage that I think endorses nudity is [**2 Corinthians 3:12-18**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cETUmLofnQnlt666MHe0-atYCVC3Xm5frNF2D0Sn67o/edit#bookmark=id.9iakkmdtvbfc). - It talks about the veil over the hearts and minds of unbelievers and how the veil is removed when a person turns to God [16]. - Where the Spirit is, there is freedom [17]. - Our unveiled faces reflect the glory of God [18]. - The word for face is #4383, prosopon. In addition to face / the front of the head, it generally means the outward appearance. - The veiling and unveiling could be another clarification that Jesus took away the “need” for clothing. See [Clothing in the Bible - Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b869BLpVxxZTbrWWy0NsbzrjagvGvN-H4uWjDkIp_00/edit#) for more thoughts [13, 14, 15, 16, 18] - Veil [13, 14, 15, 16] = 2571 - Lifted [14] = 343 - Be removed [14] = 2673 - Unveiled [18] = 343 - Faces [18] = 4383 - Transformed [18] = 3339 - Image [18] = 1504 2 Corinthians 4.2 Shame - [2] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) 2 Corinthians 5.1-5 (BSB) 1 Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, 3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 So while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life. 5 And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come. 160704 - Although 1131 clearly means “no covering”, it is clear from the context that Paul isn’t talking about a textile covering, but a (2) heavenly dwelling. - Based on verse 3, it would seem that “unclothed” in verse 4 means stark naked (spiritually) - See my notes on [**2 Corinthians 5.1-5**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4v0YA2NeaLwfQHNCR1Sc577P-NvVVFHpG-eiLM8_eY/edit#bookmark=id.hz3ur5ml4cn7) - Naked (3) = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) - Unclothed (4) = 1562 180714 - In this passage, Paul is talking about our heavenly bodies. His use of “naked” doesn’t make sense if it means wearing underwear. 2 Corinthians 11.26-27 (BSB) 26 In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, 27 in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure. 170702 - The “nakedness” translated “exposure” here is a hardship not a sin. - Just like in **Genesis 3.21**, the primary purpose of clothing is protection from the harsh cursed environment. - Exposure = [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.5qnbkuptpl7u) --- Galatians 3.26-29 (BSB) 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. 180716 {26-29} - This passage isn’t specifically about nakedness. However, see my comments on [**Galatians 3.27-28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LD9INfE9wTDX7R6zw-ckUiqFdsg3TCplEwTCtm43oFM/edit#bookmark=id.1c0b65ft7p98). Summarized: Being naked removes pretenses. When we are naked with Jesus, these other things don't matter. They still exist, but they are no longer important. - Clothed [27] = 1746 --- [[Galatians_05|Galatians 5]] {24} See my notes on [**Galatians 5.24**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qd4Cmo4J2pzFBzBwVIDnJjFJv0lcPpq6Cn7QQGh1bWc/edit#bookmark=id.r1q9u3wp4wa0) --- Galatians 6.16-26 (BSB) 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to one another, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; 20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, 21 and envy; drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no Law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another. 180716 - See my notes on [**Galatians 5.19-21**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qd4Cmo4J2pzFBzBwVIDnJjFJv0lcPpq6Cn7QQGh1bWc/edit), summarized: Many of the "works of the flesh" are typically performed while clothed. - See my thoughts on [**Galatians 5.24**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qd4Cmo4J2pzFBzBwVIDnJjFJv0lcPpq6Cn7QQGh1bWc/edit#bookmark=id.r1q9u3wp4wa0). Summarized: If we are Christians, then we should live like Christians. We are free! We should act that way so the world will know who we are. What better way to demonstrate our freedom from the passions and desires of the flesh than to walk naked. Wearing clothing shows that we still live in fear. - See my thoughts on [**Genesis 3:10**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.lkl975s5wlsy). Going naked shows that we have overcome the fear that dates back to **Genesis 3:10**. [Ephesians 4.12-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.ajbuzkwtmkul) 4/10/16 - We need to equip the saints so they won’t be deceived. [Ephesians 4.15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.jm4pu3328p9m) 4/10/16 - NET says we need to “practice” the truth. [Ephesians 4.22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.w9opkds12082) 22 You were taught to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 4/10/16 Discussion > put off / lay aside. See also **Hebrews 12.1** below. [Ephesians 5.8-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17nBDJC3IpHxU-AikxKWyVADaTUeNYi8BR6WwQazBAQs/edit#bookmark=id.jhl1foovrsjo) [Ephesians 5.28-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17nBDJC3IpHxU-AikxKWyVADaTUeNYi8BR6WwQazBAQs/edit#bookmark=id.bofo691m1xre) [Ephesians 6.14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1boA2AZN16DJZQWfRP-RtV6Q3qZtBju2IJvNCY-YTU5g/edit#bookmark=id.90hif45qdyrb) Philippians 3.19 Shame - [19] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) [Philippians 4.8](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10B1hCy46VBliZfUcZVDr4R96HIS8iBNIcL4wUGfrFBY/edit#bookmark=id.fbte8a8wri9c) [Colossians 2.20-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvC75eftuVgJ9LsJXKINd02lTwI5SGWFa69UUyBOWOc/edit#bookmark=id.21jy60mibajg) 1 Timothy 4.4-5 4 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, 5 because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 12/4/15 - Although Paul is primarily talking about marriage and food in this paragraph, he does say “every creation”. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the naked human body is included here. If that is correct, then Paul includes the majority church in with those who have abandoned their faith and followed deceitful spirits and demons. [2 Timothy 2.23.26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJXqfS-99ic710zOLJKeVBpUM0o8VEx7uPRiCCGxTSo/edit#bookmark=id.n9ljmql4jchf) Titus 1.15 (BSB) To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled. 170621 - Some people try to say that we need to prevent the defiled and unbelieving from seeing our naked bodies because their minds are defiled. - However, the passage says that to them, nothing is pure. Whether naked or wearing a burka, they will see evil. - We need to honor God creation and not hide it as if we are ashamed of what He created. [James 1.27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4kIQS7j7X33ENbLrf2XwDBdV8rskn9M5KjvImUk3rI/edit#bookmark=id.x1bmrgja1bc8) Hebrews 4.12-16 (BSB) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 14 Therefore, since we have such a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. 7/4/16 - Not all the translations say “naked”. Some are squeamish and say something like “uncovered” [13] - Some would like to think that we will stand before God in our underwear. [13] - See my notes on [**Hebrews 4.13**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2qQwBp3a_Il5nwIvVedO4p6H0kTneT8pERTyiCIkV0/edit#bookmark=id.yj9ew1c17k1v). - Uncovered [13] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Other translations [13] - NIV, BSB, BLB - uncovered - NLT, ESV, KJV, CSB, NET, WEB - naked - NASB - open - Exposed [13] = 5136; only occurrence, def=taken by the throat, from trachélos (5137), the neck [**Hebrews 5.11-14**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uewO89kJ8fOH633Oqxd2dA4j7bU0BLibJ7_czBPl08/edit#bookmark=id.v4yvg9tkuiaq) [**Hebrews 6.1-3**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ru8HbDUoNNGOhA9CF5uxIOkiC9Wy3VxytI7H5X57R1o/edit#bookmark=id.n5dgwnxt67d5) [Hebrews 10.22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17XIpnHYv2B7-fxEFFGeWQnfRXdQyAHICm3rtJMBSrs8/edit#bookmark=id.tcly9md9l5ll) let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 7/21/13 If we are believers, then our hearts AND our bodies have been cleansed and are presentable. Hebrews 12.1-2 (BSB) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 160116 - It sure sounds like the writer is using imagery from the Greek Olympics where the athletes competed naked. It would seem strange that the writer would use such imagery if being naked was such a sin. [1] - See my notes on [**Hebrews 12.1**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rdprukjR4MvPUhOkSxUlNkzxtuFmw5gBRDHrUbUIjdM/edit#bookmark=id.3ha3ouzi04wf) - See also **Ephesians 4.22** above. 170616 - It would seem clear based on other verses that the primary “shame” was being hung on a tree [**Deuteronomy 21.23 & Galatians 3.13**]. - There is also the possibility that there was shame involved in being naked on the cross. - Shame [2] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) Hebrews 13.4 (BSB) Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. 170621 - Best I can tell, this chapter of Hebrews seems to be a random collection of things. Therefore, I have been unable to figure out the context for these verses. - Many, but not all are supported with other scripture. - Sadly, many of the “religious” people use this verse as a proof text against nudity. They assume that naturism is sexual and therefore if you are seen naked by someone other than your spouse, that defiles the marriage bed. Of course, they ignore the occasions when a person is seen naked by their doctors and nurses. - Sexual immorality and adultery are described and condemned throughout scripture. Nowhere in scripture is it connected with simple nudity. James 1.22-25 (BSB) 22 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. 23 For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, 24 and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. 5/29/16 - This passage (25) says there is a blessing if we study / look intently / stoop to look (3879) at the law of freedom and be an effective (2041) doer (4163) of the same - This passage would seem to be a key one in making the case that we need to actually get naked if we really believe this freedom stuff - Freedom (25)= 1657; other translations - liberty James 2.15 (BSB) Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 7/4/16 - Most translations say something like “without clothes” instead of “naked” despite being the same Greek word ([1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf)) translated “naked” in [**Matthew 25..36, 38, 43 & 44**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.bq0ghonlmtkg) - Naked = 1131 180714 - Other translations - NIV, BSB, BLB, NASB, CSB - without clothes / clothing - NLT - no clothing - ESV, NET - poorly clothed - KJV, WEB - naked [**1 Peter 1.15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jsT1jg8OhH1n5uGegy5JWqwdsuayOcvduWDHmH0zEc0/edit#bookmark=id.xputnlwiuj1c) **2 Peter 2** [**1 John 3.18**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BY_Rm5A4z1RbrRZmdOlyyNtIuYzA_WbbtWYYpbV8p7g/edit#bookmark=id.q4stkpto7wqz) [**1 John 4.2-3**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dupBr62n6cu_iGe73Hsft9YFmOHfalJSy-TqTDBKQSk/edit#bookmark=id.9ldtcj4vvww9) True prophets must confess that Jesus came in the flesh Jude 1.12-13 Shame - [13] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) Jude 1.23 Hating even the garments - [23] = [5509](#wcidtk56e74) Revelation 3.17-18 (BSB) 17 You say, 'I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. 160704 - See my notes on [**Revelation 3.17-18**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nu1QFcqIvDRavhbJFDp0MsuFdXiyqtrdqiDRLzCoMBU/edit#bookmark=id.vm3v2sbba01p) - Interestingly, the other two uses of [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.k2uxh685epb4), Gumnotés refer to nakedness as a hardship not a sin. Here it is connected with shame. [18] - Naked [17] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) - Nakedness [18] = [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.k2uxh685epb4) 170616 - Shameful [18] = [152](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.wzo92j7wzpfy) Revelation 16.15 (BSB) "Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed." 160704 - I doubt Jesus is commanding us to never take off our textile clothing. If that were the case, we should bathe fully clothed and never go to the doctor, etc. - This is emphasized by the statement that we need to stay awake. There is no evidence that throughout history anyone has stayed awake continuously. If this is what Jesus meant, then none of us are blessed and this was an evil thing for Him to say. Further, since we can’t stay awake, then it is pointless to stay dressed. - I think the last part of the verse makes it clear that it is the shame of our sin that will be exposed if we aren’t clothed by Jesus’ righteousness. - See my notes on [**Revelation 16.15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bk2Huw6GCgtnXg5WPTIpxTSuwFcojJGa9zolMK82wfs/edit#bookmark=id.j200tu2586yo). - Naked = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 170613 - Other translations: - NIV-remains clothed - NLT-keeps their clothing ready - ESV-keeping his garments on - NASB-keeps his clothes - HCSB - remains clothed - NET - does not lose his clothes - GWT - doesn’t lose his clothes - WEB - keeps his clothes - It isn’t clear whether Jesus is saying that we need to be clothed 24/7 or have them handy Revelation 17.16 (BSB) And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 7/4/16 - I’m not sure if this is textile or what form of nakedness. - Naked [16] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) ### Other Sources - [[y_STUFF_TO_PROCESS/NOTES_TO_PROCESS/2c_NOTES_lots/1686187540_TOC_205_Arguments_and_Observations_in_Support_of_Naturism|205 Arguments and Observations in Support of Naturism]] - [God's Freedom vs Man-Made Rules Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ejh70oAblDgatXvtRHKEQ_dsRx0qZhH0SiYxEtWKbTk/edit#) - [Focus on the Creator Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLji0kUyaGr87xKNLUo5_c8Dh-MOU9Skr_kWfhYiig0/edit) - [Naked Discovery Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gr6f4tpfe_K6XBalt4bZ8KhrpnM-LgymdUbmLfWCRYQ/edit) - Mikveh - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikveh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikveh) - **Requirements during use of a mikveh** - There is supposed to be no barrier between the person immersing and the water. The person should be wearing no clothes, no jewelry, makeup, nail polish, fake nails or beauty products on the hair or skin. For more observant Jews, an attendant will assure these requirements are met - [2009-04-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylcl5jz96fuy74efFVkZVWrlwd7DtAA5CfwuZZUSbBo/edit) - [2009-07-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HK5B7nA6adSefq6sikI0HpgSLx-DczV7KhvZpBsij4g/edit) - [2009-08-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKZt3L_r5cPSO3vzyBHgaS3l2AN7CPMr15DKNg3L-3A/edit) - [2009-09-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1klFo8UMusABxLO6ZMRKAQdhBfKtcE0g0F3CDcfLZx-M/edit) - A discussion on “good” and “negative” nakedness - [2009-09-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T4uHkE4sj5XoeuO7hUKtF_gjF8eVuA6Az-ZCI7D1KmM/edit) - [2009-09-03](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17M6zqIh1GyGKijsv84EGQ0XT6qyZDjlpU7HQDebWWD4/edit) - [2009-09-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mMcnh_pAytaHYHZGoifaQ59MetfoYue9xcjZUj8CStU/edit) - [2009-09-08](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19w0KDfuFrDsxEECHB5k7_X18l75jikyi5bMdEwQV7J4/edit) - [2009-09-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlQ-o0ch6qYkUaJw3N9vUliDDiFRV-RlpN1pzCstLRg/edit) - [2009-09-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9eUTiN8PQRAT_J7ZWP_UTdEGb2ofl3tjfS6N29HTT8/edit) - [2009-09-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3XDArV4em9YCSBzX2Q2PMgrhzhuSJGhV7kKdPUdwgo/edit) - [2009-09-16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ncf75z136b-Z577NGewDVxLWudpSeZp4AEB488N23Mc/edit) - [2009-09-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11aePQYWme12tOQdwAP-w11O-tA0YzigCTStL_bASlwk/edit) - [2009-09-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uoVzBieJLCQr2kk2u7YeITqn6-3VnalxPl6YlAMNMWQ/edit) - Balancing freedom and shame and Christian love - [2009-09-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18btihtzof1ZxGsC0sgGB6X4lyoR-6qW8EBWdDxO7LtU/edit) - Religious spirits, Islam and Sharia law - [2009-09-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1We3Ftjrn3LjGMzyvbYaJsNiO6JB2ie5gjLFPX0I4Pk8/edit) - Prayer request for a clothing-optional country and naked life groups - [2009-09-25](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wm7CXNzTL2NdPNKyNy8SiyFKj_6jBjI6rTQSIyDZ39M/edit) - Freedom from sin and shame - [2009-09-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cFkVhN30nPnIFUiFCuw6s-CYyeURjqxfiMPKjKEl_Wg/edit) - Private backyard - [2009-09-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBRfFVRQw7rBfwwdy58XksTBxKEdJqnZCjGs815d5us/edit) - [2009-10-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11_F3UJUwdabUhElgVabqRUcjvLWwxnXoAcFoxzmfWvw/edit) - Freedom from clothes - [2009-10-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1crWgQgpFgQW-GExGbtzEDmxslqWnU9-jbPHknDCdZcw/edit) - Conversation about nudity - [2009-10-07](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbbXD9whtbYQ8-78KYY62NAohRHmTelEYJIN_s7X8KU/edit) - Praise God for small things. - [2009-10-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-5OhI3UH9XrqY_4MRzbFuHkWylO4UZsgNTSRGUjuBI/edit) - No confirmation - [2009-10-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19TXAiICcCzHXD3uTJ3er5MwyYqWqoZhllsqauWz9OTQ/edit) - Praise God for small things. - [2009-10-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Th7dGf7iQ2iVGwkATrESvSswECzRSZNyOW8Bb_i5cHM/edit) - Waiting - [2009-11-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BDyd-DzmmFC599CoEvO7LgY_5_EwyMHiJyscHNirsaI/edit) - I need to offer my freedom as a sacrifice to God - [2009-11-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eY2eePWKPEglDqh0s6qFs9fzmt8Yg1uOHVdqRjT5zsk/edit) - We need to repent and turn back to God - [2009-11-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12BgoTB2JoQyXAfR9z-P1n5N6On8hMHAs9FSXgzSGRx4/edit) - Praise God for small things - [2009-11-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M8tdmUk5uReQ7v7OE8BUwBEsqR2I5psXxCs7KDx7B7Y/edit) - I need to offer my freedom as a sacrifice to God. This could be the freedom to be naked, or it could be a command to go public with the NAU truth. - [2009-11-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjA9UEq_--nv82eoa4XTETmb9-GHAXs1n8caQKQgC8k/edit) - What does God want me to do with nudity? Is it a distraction from other stuff He wants me to do? - [2009-11-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GzxpjTuG-phQ7kK5mjS5oUse80U2yDg_-JRkdqh6x7Q/edit) - We are victims of the initial cover up. We need to claim Jesus’ work on the cross. - [2009-11-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzxmeGQY-ZJtTjYnB3dRfqKbuYQTFKUT5UA6fYaqwtk/edit) - Help me wait on You. - [2009-12-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BTjR11ojuO9O4a-9J01YfHxnqGhSc84QKn549PttAZA/edit) - Help me wait on You. - [2009-12-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uLDVK225zMz4Znc_J1t-o_OoDSgYOITdNkUUoEVYpEU/edit) - Although there is waiting involved, I have hope. - [2009-12-19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ezXYKC2hjAl9CtgEmhMW_fJMHuKiaECzFgJIkC4ZYCY/edit) - I had a vision of God using us and the Teagues to partner together to deal with the religious spirit and nudity. - [2009-12-30 - Rewards](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17jo1AKbLnj5Xx7M32Ef5vtnejfBwfLSCbL15RQVmq9I/edit) - The NAU stuff is a good way to “be” in Christ. - [2010-01-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cP45_I_uOaPkN60VH5p6KuOktCPmjfwX5W4svNKg8KQ/edit) - Full gospel - Stand in the gap and ask for forgiveness for those who use clothes to cover their shame - [2010-01-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L6d3FJQUdd69ZIyvY955jU4GEtTqsNHRqUYtxbdJwJc/edit) - Naked church - [2010-01-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZNCWXOStu-N-ihTpbo7luSoVGa9VmJGBoANaRi-ijA/edit) - What is the connection between clothing / nakedness and demon-possession? - [2010-01-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pV-7DgLawFd2JnpVZ4j7DmvuhUjbCvFB7owDbuQROB8/edit) - The vision about nudism was a prophecy that is God’s job. I get to enjoy watching Him do it. - [2010-03-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvT0EPpbzcO9ZMwa-FdDIpsd4n5FiNNZbqOZOig7_po/edit) - When the right time comes, God will act quickly - [2010-03-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tVHkjk1b4WGtzLoI0M963qO46DxVvMhUWwyzKPXZjFw/edit) - Fear and nudism - [2010-03-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Jo88LqAeQ3xUqyvSnbK-oAxhGBmgpL1Nuvh04oi95c/edit) - Praise God for small answers and CNC question - [2010-04-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v3VpttQc_oQ4Ty4luG8Q6i9JVJbUXbnG7U1bZRBhwKs/edit) - Praise God for small answers - [2010-05-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnq3lnh1XOyd6_LUuBUYJAFTHCDJ3T86dJ-H03TkcXw/edit) - Wait on God. Fig Leaf Forum. - [2010-05-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jU9LGvt149nVxIsFceLK2Mw51BWhWR6mvZSfl6Xw37s/edit) - [2010-05-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FUN0EEALSVrfK9B6zCHaJxTaDaDXXgVp9I81oaKbid0/edit) - Praise God for small answers - [2010-06-07](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWnPt5I-PapKidVZfV5aKpVpy72mAlfY0fHYMxyHvDM/edit) - Body shame ??? - [2010-07-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/167thSpHc9UMtoWEG9qun3M8vdeehEWB6EFOssgPVvxA/edit) - Phil Wickham’s Eden song [2010-07-06](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1922iVZ2egQ9iQb1RJqhgTycztchzwr1AB4Cnw2p7deI/edit) Our distinguishing characteristics should be who we are instead of what we wear. [2010-07-07](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11-YuCzJlz5hGgRV8kNOTEzp394XkaWwoWey6sN5Hyb8/edit) Powerful notes! Made in the image of God. When we cover ourselves with textiles to enhance our appearance, we are saying in essence God’s creativity wasn’t good enough. [2010-07-08](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wIpTRUYu6MUAqDmhl3NsCL43xTeX3zRp5ExLtNQSDTU/edit) Jesus has always had flesh. We were made in His image and likeness. He is / was the archetype! [2010-07-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KppL0dBW8SsfCccSMmiLOMcDBS7zHVSxH1Hz-sHOzTQ/edit) Shame, fear, hiding & fig leaves are lies of Satan that originated in the garden after Adam & Eve sinned. [2010-07-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvwjjrCKsYwJ6WobcwVtW4V72GmsydpGnO6woYNpSQY/edit) [2010-07-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sOpWnAETkAJuUpB4OqtWDel6bs7CBd9Lv4rB6Nrzfkc/edit) Book Ideas [2010-08-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWk2IcZU6IxWmqzFP0Nv17jMfdFAa20gA-_TmmrH67g/edit) Peter felt shame for denying Jesus and reacted like Adam & Eve by covering up with clothes. [2010-09-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1so3gTdtTF0C10SGPlCH6yDdGB6cDGy5tT38rmZAN0n4/edit) Casting off our clothes sets us free in more ways than one. [2010-09-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kM9KWRcxk8LtyySP43j77gQw4NQO7anz6dqOJvNbq2Q/edit) - How does practicing nudism bring glory to God and advance His kingdom? [2010-09-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wmwGW39-_vVVh0Bx6jV1a8kvtvstfEXJWmfLHqy-K5s/edit) What is the connection between being physically naked and being poor in spirit? [2010-10-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmxgzfAbqKaOjDA50fYy8Nk_pOF8QcIBvkYoYLIgafk/edit) [2010-10-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13myjSbjBnTz_ywCNr_q3250NatWYN8fpjpIs7PQhUhI/edit) God saw me naked before I was born [2010-10-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18fsbNKbYRm7a6lDmztwQQiGy3xNmHBH9KW5rmSXoZVE/edit) Lord, on behalf of all mankind, I ask for forgiveness for using textile clothes in a sinful attempt to cover our shame. Please let your truth reign. [2010-10-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kcCqKwHRrPpweiChjIGKlKGDCdtT2iQNlGWvM4HC4IQ/edit) Nudist Coming-Out on 10/10/10 [2010-10-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2T-9E6JOL7WFFIQirblMoS_b1sJKIJyq0edO7FB3-s/edit) What did Jesus accomplish on the cross for us wrt to wearing clothes? [2010-10-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Fo2vvnZa0DZpxEJPWQVqQ-iMhcPVdkc4HqKlIKUAvI/edit) Was Jesus naked or clothed when He appeared to the disciples the first day or two? [2010-10-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_fgMMqu6l8btJk0EgkAtqHd9lRNhCUfnrpiNRvLR648/edit) Why did Mary think Jesus was the gardener? Was He naked? [2010-10-19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wiwi2sMn-3hNlrSKxvgLiNa75WBuQgllQ4iidwNZO18/edit) Prayer for discernment [2010-10-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15xy7nYwtGjCxlGlcfj99ddPBP6wzG4gYGo5BWG1NG4o/edit) Prayer that God would raise up an army of nudist to wake up America’s churches and advance His Kingdom against Satan’s strongholds. [2010-10-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kJ3-GMYrU0617DmbX22Af05rBTgsdOtZZyHwq1X1574/edit) Parable of the Minas - Third guy hid his in a piece of cloth Paul said to put no confidence in the flesh [2010-11-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pjw2Lvnz2FxoYfYKM183SjtYX1T-rAHhl3z2-vOhq1M/edit) Satan’s lie is still perpetuated today. [2010-12-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_WihA-pi9HyCy02XPCimOwl0eH28jriyZZs0sYLRGY/edit) God wants me to wait and watch for Him. [2011-01-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z93vxvhE1hpc_Wsx0GQzIpsWtMJJtveh-nxv8S-8zHQ/edit) [2011-01-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ATkuHYuaV_J_UvcxG9t6JwMEPzh8jYS9AQTwPObsf0/edit) The decision to wear textile clothes or not wear them should be in the context of a relationship with God. [2011-01-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9qJrDqbYDEypkxoXspW9-_Xdh7fTiTg95836wLql_Y/edit) Raise up and train nudist small group leaders to advance the kingdom. [2011-02-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QXQNdBVIe0RqITLTXG5bInVjI6Kks5OYzqK14odHQOU/edit) God may be waiting on me working through my issues with disrespect before He releases the fleece. [2011-02-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bB9gazY0PFs6Nqc5IqHRO-agDCrsLq4lg0jdRJJQwsk/edit) [2011-02-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACiy2WBGUhDYv7gWPxEwd4lNfE7EmKgFtVqXMuiXGZI/edit) Conversation with Shawn in India about the theology of freedom and shame. [2011-03-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13TIfsuAeaZm1GIQCGLcdPIOhcLCs4-zYFdpzFooa3qc/edit) [2011-03-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18-LRmDNs53rAHkwArz43LsISwZxomucYTCNsfU9CNfU/edit) Prayer is key! [2011-03-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eS7QLg-UiR_c7Zc6wPlkuiRg6FC2HgYHxxMMf45Zl-I/edit) What is the “key” to set us free from clothing? [2011-03-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4VCUtpgy70yjXRhKMlnT4LnUIZqIexeUxzzVGGpntY/edit) Please move this mountain! Please set us free from the bondage of textile clothing. [2011-03-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2aZ0KWhs_IaZF6VtqdRVyIgOZ73baFIJyZHZZJGWm0/edit) [2011-03-25](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V5UXXbA7D05AVxr1_PIwmzZEIR-2BZEaWebvSpW9baA/edit) Hope that God will move the mountain of clothing [2011-03-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Qs14J7vzqVhau2o7v7XkR1g2sU5HkRX0L5RwZ6G2iE/edit) How do repentance, the Kingdom and the Father heart of God relate to nakedness? [2011-03-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aPDf7INC5whvlcrrmUGkkKlDODPCYgMcXC9syeohjxQ/edit) [2011-04-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X_5VaCIhYD6T55C2tbnqjm2gHKY4-RE6E1FqYiVTNQM/edit) Healing from the oppression of the devil [2011-05-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qrk8wbhFiHJ-L2l2KdF_55qIZELmZAijMfeJWthRkR0/edit) I keep talking to Him about being with Him and wanting Him to move in the life of the American church. It could be that He is protecting me by having me stay a safe distance from what He is doing. [2011-06-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MpOG6N6gXaj5pZYxExU8Js8OCTJ7EyYJVH8VhCR2s2U/edit) How should I pray about the mountain of clothing? [2011-06-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KPqcO5TXucb75ocioCzpLBQj8F5iXOgMWhx3tW6K37w/edit) Outline for NAU Bible Study / Study Guide [2011-06-06](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UsOE1e_u6x3ooimKXEpdGS09zeZhuLbI6YjBLg-J6LQ/edit) - How does nakedness advance God’s kingdom? - Is nakedness an essential or a non-essential? [2011-06-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNgT8Q9Ho4fWn0lJKR80v1NbZ989Jp_Pq_CPOnT1hxM/edit) What lies do I believe? [2011-06-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18FoGZkyDve5kzxBSId4pbZFxpu6DXHiEDSt9LBL155c/edit) Notes on Hebrews from CNC [2011-06-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZdH0anOuWMmqY2HmcQz_6kG40cmyPkUlIDvar6kXxSs/edit) [2011-07-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hc4DnyTwdA8rrETNpaMysAXnSM5sm4MxEqxH1Rwzu9M/edit) Other examples of fruit when I wait on God [2011-07-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JUZ_3bxZFpyPcx1IDJpTAInhXmxfUyLgVGZBHRxC3dY/edit) We must make Jesus Lord. Getting rid of clothes shows we have surrendered. [2011-08-08](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ljxIMp-bRvB_DQcAWV_Rc70zZiR2MptCV-gfmFR0Pw/edit) [2011-08-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nxpeN72i28LCkaWsZCw1LDhXBtIwlDvWga-JXJQwTDE/edit) Apostleship [2011-08-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G8I-StDkJCz6YKdZ9YjSw9dasfvEbqwrbxsFFvDySV8/edit) Satan is still active and is still deceiving us today. [2011-09-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qR1k4FnrKVPwJ4zvH-UGB3buIZMydq7fxmLKwmf23UE/edit) Thoughts on Body Acceptance Study Guide [2011-09-19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhEemk5Fzjl5QAzP3LuMv7KJz8wRQUxvdo_f8ybYLH4/edit) [2011-10-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewvFVRIZrp00Vw9OiXAmiZsOzwU8bSEfLvxOPT_CSe8/edit) Nudism embraced by younger generation [2011-10-16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZ2QXh7dZntLyB3hsELxy4gVWaZVF2aRFk8jjQlGReo/edit) Thoughts on Fashion Article; porno/prudery coin [2011-11-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VbtFq8dwbg6u8VsGXRqOcPXd1g2ntBOSThD_UIKai0w/edit) Bible verses countering porn [2011-11-06](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VD8OtyGHsresxK0xS2yvGk44LQ-jGGL9qg2QkSgQ3y8/edit) The incarnation is a threat to the culture. [2011-12-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yiB99Vrbzw_rsmRimGZS2kYkei30UO_bq5ArZjLJrKQ/edit) Prayer for naked church [2012-01-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Flf8aWy1W-ETCe2bfXa7jUHUx0LbKr6wwEy6cqf_k_c/edit) [2012-01-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RhwTT6bbUX-j_thFxDZYCrU5HGNL5eoO84tYduur8Y4/edit) More thoughts on countering porn [2012-01-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xU77bLbB88iRk5i6_WgSJNYoFLq1_axiYp8NrXLEkXw/edit) Where does the Bible command us to go around naked? [2012-01-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kAJNuXXiD3ACDCPI_felrlXKVodRwO20LHVOwvce4sg/edit) The church, the body of Christ should be covered with Jesus instead of focusing on clothing and other stuff. [2012-02-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e7cdv8EVz3M8KOl32Ia2GpaLpf1bQnf5Dve3bpTh-fo/edit) A lie of Satan is to distract us from the articles of clothing that God mentions in His word by focusing on the man-made articles just like we did in the orchard with the fig leaves. [2012-03-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YUKoCZA4uMD5Bu0Euz-AvXynJWbaX7qunelCTTvKSZw/edit) Does other Christian work give me credibility to say things > nudism? [2012-04-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gsEYARilTHS2ujbQPgn9VTTWONe9uimPkPoYAkFNhZk/edit) What are the reasons God is waiting for the “go” signal? [2012-04-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Vcj0TCMj_cynpBqg-4f32ECqfXgE84HxsrHWsB7gcw/edit) Should we lead a naked life group? [2012-04-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brcf7ZavQ7zFQ5gFqTBKVDu9EJPX-02bqGDHK-DaGwE/edit) Thanking God in advance for what He WILL do in the future! [2012-04-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VtNr398gFC7D0VbfNur9enStE_NU5q9y9p8WjER8Hi0/edit) Thoughts after work day at Star Ranch [2012-04-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-thkAKvJU8Wqym6kvc8Z13HcIoYPRxNVOLsuxTNbZ6I/edit) Great Luann comics [2012-05-03](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1822CSDKjfLIWCEy2Yu1sJs9t18caTQ_nSkcaUeRuNgo/edit) [2012-05-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0WYC3JJ8TroFVfjFb2yuuO9AZRE3AV3o3F2GoU2p4o/edit) [2012-05-16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/117umwxIZLJbIh7PFewLC_gi-ColQtbIaqAhg6Va0nn0/edit) Kirk confused about **Genesis 3.21**. [2012-07-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/137AEIAW6Ua6MvowC7qO3UgXHgfrNeQYQVIxehycEMZg/edit) [2012-11-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jamarXZHpkLEijnFLKIXTSJoPSliNSNN4bd8P2vZzhg/edit) [2012-11-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGStHvaTyjsorrIAbyddD0gAoMgDOpB43DUXW4hZgeI/edit) [2012-11-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JrMTkEi1tqmlHl6xoGkEBoi4itHvzKdIDhnVhojfhG8/edit) [2012-12-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1ZE_az-pTDS2o3lI4VYgBuZrYOwyI9Ps0hOIB0NC4k/edit) OT / NT / Today comparison of various hot topics. [2013-02-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i-11yPTvrROUZ-RrNnwQePq36xtlHJrMqhQA4Vvpomg/edit) Baby Blues comic strip and LuAnn Comic strip focused on body shame [2013-03-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_JT0ZwzZ2zrT-kZ966uiB12mLMzSrHgvOOYxjFfZhE/edit) [2013-03-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J9Pm_IbPOLRywuw4XSRx8Xtl-9o6KMTDltoDHfA5Nrk/edit) [2013-05-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnbtlPMM_uF1JWnBA-Iadh3se26sl3AmrRPXYcitU3Y/edit) Hebrew “begged” (0899) usually translated clothing. However, the first definition is "treachery, deceit" [2013-06-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GstI6Y_uK-xPxrKMjwRyMaAqKcK9lS6kq4y2DyPWTPc/edit) [2013-07-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oSFAkBsGKZGYeWhqLF1D7NDazzJTd3iVd-oaYYG2p9Y/edit) [2013-08-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v4t5tRwSRc6EQ_6F0gc5wUD4HNk1tmX6VxU8u7Ippy4/edit) Wally goes to work naked. [2013-08-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11l86-huF6wtbenHW7T63ap-9U4GRY5gAhm7cCV5dsDs/edit) [2013-10-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZ1l546iAj9Ok3zdPwHQh3alVQ8bmSylpOHHAVB_1U8/edit) [2013-10-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kc1dRTXkhOFlLh8y5v9Q9tIBJeHUDhn-yxq4ZyX65Ww/edit) [2013-11-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2lW6SAnU9HFDZbuZ8TRclr8WDw_72GgNSbMjGKWj3Q/edit) [2013-11-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d29gJbyKjUjY6hiDTP2EXXfiLLdBZrmrb0jEqMat7nE/edit) [2013-12-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b5qTRZ4AeLsAjJ4XndqCKm_3WObYHGJEmHL2qLv69fI/edit) [2013-12-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14uGpZfnOtAiv_TSOvDKztLqwKM3BwvM519J6okrgCVc/edit) [2013-12-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Syjk8rPiWW8tNevGeob5ts1RvqTvaALKyiWWRbzaIGw/edit) [2014-02-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hg3H9r251Q-hAXDrMziwx2frruossUey8iaxsZEApY8/edit) [2015-07-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZ1ktxfjMTX_1V-ZPqGDKy-RceHo3Y3SNX-yQq98Qpk/edit) [2015-08-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lpjxA9dnUK6zp7yDsWyax2ucj7d_XKZApZYgURAbxCk/edit) [2015-08-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GhMKdEeUKsAEyCVJHKDQSy76Dm7jT19Pwqk79Lcz_eQ/edit) [2015-08-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vgOt445cUAFi5ByvdleFBKL5rL3bn9FLhAPrNZkOoLE/edit) God is pruning me. However, I don’t know in what area. [2015-11-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqKw6EOshmT7HKAZCys3p5frOhlk6DAUFBXb9CztabI/edit#) Connection between the Nephilim and demons and sexual immorality and NAU stuff. [2016-01-27 - Shame](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kunmSrQtrmPKmZvXdOtSnFrN7pI8sM6pf3jyOshDZW4/edit) As I read about how women who have been abused react with shame, I saw a direct parallel to how Adam and Eve reacted in the garden when they sinned. [2016-02-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hF4hOiN0b-DnZVQpRUOgFpdaPwCMCGloH-z5-LK23jQ/edit) Laodicea’s nakedness and need for white clothing [2016-04-25](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zrnmqkCL9iIG9EATDgRC0Fcmmx5epTWDLD4e9J-tZ8w/edit) Freedom from clothing and its relationship with [**Romans 14**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oTER9TBZmpbhtJQ_HHukv8-B-88pL5TFVZBZbO5gtaw/edit#bookmark=id.beivlkomj76c) [161217](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rsq4BIxJeUmQoxQ0aI9kj3dxwTSAvFEa6w-WS4T6Hkw/edit) My thoughts on naked baptism. [Lyrics - Cornerstone - Hillsong](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYz3oHEq8RFsMm6720xosAif9YmZeZRsg97-budwpKY/edit) Dressed in His righteousness alone [Lyrics - Break Every Chain](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJxaCdJ4KsaI9cu8yBrO8A21vzlbjl2ZpZ_i26kQTMA/edit) There is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain. [Lyrics - Freedom is Here - Esterlyn (Hillsong)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1gyDLuC_1oRQyuLvzKblvWcEkxPh8d5nG9URyrmVac/edit) Everything comes alive. [Lyrics - Freedom Begins Here - Rush of Fools](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xqMflrFu7oj_ujPoP3nO3Uf8QOyBWxidLk4TcRhPYuQ/edit) [Lyrics - Freedom Reigns - Jesus Culture](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPUkqzApDR2bhICW3RqT191iFSBUFMdhD2BL779hRMg/edit#) [http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310120.htm](http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310120.htm) Naked baptism in the early church [http://st-takla.org/books/en/ecf/207/2070036.html](http://st-takla.org/books/en/ecf/207/2070036.html) Naked baptism in the early church [http://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/11538/is-it-true-that-early-christians-were-baptised-naked](http://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/11538/is-it-true-that-early-christians-were-baptised-naked) Naked baptism in the early church [http://histclo.com/act/rel/faith/christ/](http://histclo.com/act/rel/faith/christ/sac/ch-sacb.html)[sac/ch-sacb.html](http://histclo.com/act/rel/faith/christ/sac/ch-sacb.html) Naked baptism in the early church [http://](http://www.christopherklitou.com/page_five.htm)[www.christopherklitou.com/page_five.htm](http://www.christopherklitou.com/page_five.htm) Naked baptism in the Orthodox Church [http://www.city-data.com/forum/christianity/1229363-baptism-immersion-questions.html](http://www.city-data.com/forum/christianity/1229363-baptism-immersion-questions.html) Criticism of naked baptism --- # NAU BIBLE STUDY ## Background --- - Started 2011.04.01 - 2019.01.03 - I'm trying to correct the alignment of several studies - I'm trying to correct the alignment of several studies - [[NOTES_TO_PROCESS/MORE_DUPS/2c_NOTES_(NW)/2015/1435281296_Clothing_in_the_Bible_Study|Clothing in the Bible Study]] - will be focused on clothing, dressing, undressing, covering to include covering in qualities, etc. - [[1301703900_NAU_Study|NAU Study]] - will be focused on nudity, nakedness, uncovered - [[1316465276_Image_of_God_Study - 2|Image of God Bible Study]]- will be focused on [[Image]] / [[Likeness]] of God and how we are made in His image - [[1336336016_Flesh_n_Body_Study|Flesh & Body Study]] will be focused on flesh and body words - 2018.09.02 - For less confusion, probably should limit this study to [[Naked| nudity and nakedness]]. - 2017.08.08 - Decided to merge the Naked Bible Study (started on 2016.01.04) into this one. --- ## Questions --- - What does the Bible say about nudity and being naked and [[Unashamed]] ([[NAU]])? - How do I need to realign my thoughts about the NAU stuff to be in line with scripture? - What is the connection between “atonement” and “covering”? Is being naked the state of being without atonement? - What does the Bible mean by “naked” and “nakedness”? - What are the various Hebrew words used in the OT? - What are the various Greek words used in the NT? - What is the connection between “shame” and “nakedness” and the need for “clothes” to avoid exposing our shameful nakedness? --- ## ToDo --- - Publish References - Next Isaiah 32 (row 215) - Study ToDo - Compare with: - [[NOTES_TO_PROCESS/MORE_DUPS/2c_NOTES_(NW)/2015/1435281296_Clothing_in_the_Bible_Study]] - 2018.08.03.0957_Naked_Translations_Bible_Study - and [Shame Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MTbsyhXXfETOJ-NOkRzVsGxsbfUgUxS6o8BSawADuGI/edit#heading=h.bq9mbxfombql) - Compare with [[1336336016_Flesh_n_Body_Study]] - Review Status - 1 Sam 17 - Add note and link to the following - Bible Notes - [Genesis 1.26-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.opnyyg2gmayz) - [**Genesis 1.28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.w2u2izln3x6a) - [**Genesis 1.31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#) - [Genesis 2.25] - [Genesis 3.1-7] - [Genesis 3.10] - [Genesis 3.11] - [Genesis 3.12] - [Genesis 3.16] - [Genesis 3.21] - Journal entries - 2010.05.24 - Time and the Image of God - [[Time_and_the_Image_of_God]] - Transfer ToDo - [[NAU Bible Study.odt]] - [[NAU Bible Study.ods]] - [[NAU Takeaway Summary.odt]] - --- --- ## Takeaways --- - [NAU Take-Away Notes](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o0zxBDrSNG-La8EzS3UFZknj5HLDz9OygwT-5eV7QKQ/edit) --- --- ## Notes --- [[Genesis_01|Genesis 1]] - 2017.08.08 {26-31} - See my notes dated 110522, 110524 on [**Genesis 1.26-27**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.opnyyg2gmayz) [26-27] - See my notes dated 110806 on [**Genesis 1.28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#bookmark=id.w2u2izln3x6a) [28] - See my note dated 110526 on [**Genesis 1.31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kQV1oERpqy88ixjae85e8lpwQniU5DdR4qD247BD4WM/edit#) [31] --- [[Genesis_02|Genesis 2]] - 2016.07.02 {25} - We were created naked and without shame - Naked = [[H6174]] [25] - See my notes on [**Genesis 2.25**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aotJcvi51WurBfaxOC-XdXGkj35kAa3VSJMEOzTZx04/edit#bookmark=kix.j9rodhtc5cbe) - 2011.05.22 {25} - This is a foundational passage. If we build our relationship with God and others on a skewed view of our image, then our building, the church will be leaning and may fall. [25] --- [[Genesis_03|Genesis 3]] - Verses 1-7 - 2018.08.25 {6} - The BSB translates the last sentence of verse 6 as, “She also gave some to her husband, and he ate it.” The BSB does not address the “with her” ([[H5973]]) aspect. Pretty much all the other translations say something similar to the ESV. - 2017.06.25 {7} - The “[[Sin]]” wasn’t nakedness, it was disobedience. They were naked before they sinned. - After they disobeyed, they were separated from God and truly naked. - 2016.07.02 {1-7} - This verse says nothing about shame. However, the context talks about fear. - This is a different Hebrew word for naked than **Genesis 2.25**. [7] - See my notes on [**Genesis 3.1-7**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.oixg14olulkc) - Naked [7] = [[H5903]] - Fear [10] = [[H3372]] - Verses 8-13 - 2016.07.02 {10-12} - 2016.07.02 - This passage clearly shows the affect of fear. [10] - See my notes on [**Genesis 3.10**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.lkl975s5wlsy "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.lkl975s5wlsy"), [**Genesis 3.11**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.vx396bgyfg6c "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.vx396bgyfg6c") & [**Genesis 3.12**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.ots2g4o3r86g "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.ots2g4o3r86g")**.** - Naked [10 & 11] = [[H5903]] - Verses 16-20 - Date - See my notes on [Genesis 3.16] - Verses 21-24 - Date - - See my notes on [Genesis 3.21] --- [[Genesis_21|Genesis 21]] - Date {19} - See my notes on [Genesis 21.19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRBKs78xjERXjggDRPNcYHVuJzNYEvEYk-CIRZDvghw/edit#bookmark=id.tdzuc0i0jd3r) --- [[Exodus_12|Exodus 12]] - Date {11} - See my notes on [Exodus 12.11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbbQbq05l7Ih9J-7Dm4mZ221c1x2k6KdqFT2B1eRmbA/edit#bookmark=id.lyburcpf7md5) --- [[Exodus_20|Exodus 20]] - Date {26} - [[Naked|Nakedness]] exposed --- [[Leviticus_16|Leviticus 16]] - 2012.02.17 {4} - Is there a connection between OT linen leggings and NT linen in Revelation which are the righteous acts of the saints? [4] - See my notes on [Leviticus 16.4](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YrrmnuhUsGGOVpAuXf5ZTtqp7-2np1b8Vy0IgMU2n7M/edit#bookmark=id.3n4dsnfiz51t) [4] --- [[Deuteronomy_25|Deuteronomy 25]] - 2017.11.13 & 2018.08.30 {11-12} - I am guessing that “private parts” is an euphemism for genitalia. [11] - Other translations for genitals ([[H4016]]) [11] - Private parts (NIV, ESV) - Testicles (NLT) - Genitals (BSB, NASB, CSB, NET) - The secrets (KJV, WEB) --- [[Deuteronomy_28|Deuteronomy 28]] - 2018.08.30 {48} - Compare with **Matthew 6.25-34** [48] - 2017.06.25 {48} - It isn’t clear if this passage is talking about total lack of clothing. Regardless, it is a bad thing in this context. [48] - The “sin” isn’t the [[Naked|nakedness]] ([[H5903]]). The nakedness is a consequence of the sin of disobedience. [48] --- [[Deuteronomy_29|Deuteronomy 29]] - 2017.08.08 {29} - See my notes on [**Deuteronomy 29.29**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YBGVkZNGvs0eZ6r1h36EkXmpJ_ENqX8xNhTlFeyBHgc/edit#bookmark=id.bn9tjqm7xhk) [29] - 2016.03.30 {29} - This verse, albeit only one, would seem to command me to take action on the [[Naked|nudity]] and [[Image_of_God|image of God]] stuff. [29] --- [[1_Samuel_17|1 Samuel 17]] - 2017.10.04 {38-39} - Saul tried to get David to wear some of his textile items of war. However, David chose to go “naked” to meet Goliath. Saul's items included: - Armor [38] - Helmet [38] - Coat of mail [38] - Sword [39] - Compare what happened in these verses with David’s interaction with Jonathan. See my notes 171004 on **1 Samuel 18.1-5**. [38-39] --- [[1_Samuel_19|1 Samuel 19]] - {24} --- [[2_Samuel_15|2 Samuel 15]] - {30} --- [[Job_01|Job 1]] - {21} --- [[Job_22|Job 22]] - {6} --- [[Job_24|Job 24]] - {7} - {10} --- [[Job_26|Job 26]] - {6} --- [[Psalm_022|Psalm 22]] - 2017.06.20 - The OT prophecy that Jesus would be [[Naked]] on the cross. {18} --- [[Psalm_139|Psalm 139]] - {13} - See my notes on [Psalm 139.13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTqTQRXBqu0ps-KIEfcksOJcKCgDTUgYdYzcbS_s4y8/edit#bookmark=id.83k602tcw8ky) --- [[Psalm_145|Psalm 145]] - Date {18} - God is near those who call out to Him in truth - See my notes on [Psalm 145.18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TNtI6eklIpb-MzAgr-RfC9eqv2ptDHJpaFH3hm9selE/edit#bookmark=id.b4xelb3vehmg) --- [[Ecclesiastes_05|Ecclesiastes 5]] - {15} --- [[Isaiah_20|Isaiah 20]] - 2016.04.11 {2-5} - The end of **verse 4** is often translated “shame” but the Hebrew word is [[H6172]] - ervah which is usually translated nakedness. - The military victors will “shame” the defeated by making them march away naked. Since clothing was (and still is) a status symbol, taking it away removes that image of superiority. If a person’s worth is in their clothing, they will feel shame when naked. - The “they” in verse 5 are the Philistines. The “shame” they feel is not related to nudity, but due to their strategic mistake in allying with Egypt - 2016.04.07 {2-5} - God commanded Isaiah to run around naked for three years. - It would seem that God is telling Isaiah to do something as a sign to Egypt that they are about to be shamed. Therefore, it could be interpreted that running around naked was shameful. - What is the connection between shame and sin? - Some questions should be asked. - Would God command Isaiah to do something sinful? - What is the connection between shame and sin? - See my note on [**Isaiah 20.2-5**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12imeaw7bCPptuiPRZc81e9a6qFatd_5o2Mxh6x7KH1s/edit#bookmark=id.b6jfszwjacis) --- [[Isaiah_32|Isaiah 32]] - 2017.11.17 {11} - God, via Isaiah commanded the women of Jerusalem to go topless --- [[Isaiah_47|Isaiah 47]] - {2-3} --- [[Isaiah_52|Isaiah 52]] - {10} --- [[Isaiah_58|Isaiah 58]] - {5, 7} --- Jeremiah 2.25 --- Jeremiah 13.26 --- Jeremiah 49.10 --- Lamentations 1.8 --- Ezekiel 4.7 --- Ezekiel 16.1-22 (BSB) --- Ezekiel 16.35-42 (BSB) 160703 & 180716 - Context - Jerusalem’s unfaithfulness and God’s judgement on Jerusalem. The language seems figurative. The following doesn't make literal sense for a city: - Cord not cut [4] - Not washed with water for cleansing [4] - Not rubbed with salt or wrapped in cloths [4] - Thrown into an open field [5] - Squirming in your blood [6] - Breasts were formed [7] - Hair grew [7] - Naked and bare [7] - Rinsed off your blood [9] - Clothed you in embroidered cloth and provided sandals of fine leather [10] - Put a ring in your nose and earring on your ears [12] - Since the description of Jerusalem seems figurative, then it seems reasonable that the references to naked bare, nakedness, clothed, clothes, etc are also figurative. - God said that He spread His cloak over Jerusalem and covered her nakedness. Since this is about a city, it doesn’t seem probable that this is a literal cloak covering literal nakedness - It is highly unlikely that God is judging Jerusalem for literal nakedness since in **verse 13** He says, “your clothes were of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth.” [36] - Naked [7, 22, 39] = [5903](#xqgrqsaa1rpr) - Bare [7, 22, 39] = [6181](#a8a4n2qfhi3) - Cloak [8] = 3671 - Covered [8] = 3680 - Nakedness [8, 36, 37] = [6172](#yee41tbgviyj) - Clothed [10] = 3847 - Cloth [10, 13] = Not in Hebrew - Fine linen [10, 13] = 8336 - Silk [10] = 4897 - Clothes [13] = 4403 - Garments [16, 18] = 899 - Exposed [36, 37] = 1540 - Strip [39] = 6584 - Clothes [39] = 899 --- Ezekiel 18.5-9 (ESV) --- Ezekiel 18.14-18 (ESV) 180716 - This passage is similar to Matthew 25.36-44. [7, 16] - Although the righteous man provides the naked with a garment, there is no command for the naked to wear the garment. [7, 16] - Naked [7, 16] = [5903](#xqgrqsaa1rpr) --- Ezekiel 23.28-31 (BSB) 180716 - The nakedness in this passage is figurative - Naked [29] = [5903](#xqgrqsaa1rpr) - Bare [29] = [6181](#a8a4n2qfhi3) - Exposed [29] = 1540 - Shame [29] - indecency --- Hosea 2.3 --- Joel 1.7 ???????? --- Amos 2.16 --- Micah 1.8-11 (ESV) 2022.04.21 1. Through Micah, God said He would expose #H1540 Samaria’s foundations [6] 2. The next verse talks about “car ved images #H6456”. This is a different Hebrew word than used elsewhere to talk about “image” [7] 3. The tough thing about these prophecies is the switching between 1st and 3rd person. It is difficult to figuare our who is speaking. For example: 1. Based on the context, I am pretty sure it is God speaking in 1st person in verses 6-7. 2. However, verse 8 is also in 1st person, but it seems strange to think that God is saying that He willk walk barefoot and naked. 4. Regardless whether it is God or Micah, someone says He / he will lament and wail and walk #H1980 barefoot #H7758 and naked #H6174. 5. It is interesting that the Word Origin for #H7758 translated “barefoot” is #H7997 which means “to draw out” [8] --- Habakkuk 2.15-16 (ESV) 170808 - It would seem that these verses are part of a curse on the wealthy (see Habakkuk 2.5) and / or the Chaldeans. - There is definitely “shame” in this passage. [16] - Shame [16-1st] = 7036 - Shame [16-2nd] = 7022 - Nakedness [15] = 4589; only occurrence - Uncircumcision [16] = 6188; only two occurrences. The other one is Leviticus 19.23 and means “count” 2022.04.21 1. In **verse 15**, God / Habakkuk accuses the wealthy of getting their neighbors drunk #H7937 in order to “gaze #H5027 at their nakedness #H4589”. It isn’t clear from the context whether the nakedness is literal or figurative. Regardless, in this passage there isn’t any criticism of the neighbors. (However, there is sufficient condemnation of drunkenness in other passages to “assume” it isn’t good here either.) Although drunkenness IS criticized in other passages, nowhere in the Bible (that I am aware of) is simple nakedness criticized. [15] 2. On the other hand, God / Habakkuk tells the wealthy: [16] 1. They will be filled with shame #H7036 instead of glory #H3519 2. They too must drink and expose your uncircumcision! #H6188” 1. “Exposing” one’s uncircumcision requires exposing one’s penis. This sounds more like intentional “flashing” rather than simple nudity. 3. Regardless, based on the context, it seems that it is the wealthy and not their victims that are being condemned. [16] --- Habakkuk 3.9 H5783 --- Haggai 2.15-16 (ESV) 15 Now then, consider from this day onward. Before stone was placed upon stone in the temple of the LORD, 16 how did you fare? When one came to a heap of twenty measures, there were but ten. When one came to the wine vat to draw fifty measures, there were but twenty. 170625 - For some reason, the word used here for “draw” is the verb that is defined as “to strip off, strip, make bare”. I’m not sure why Haggai used this verb. - Draw [16] = 2834 --- [[Matthew_03|Matthew 3]] - 2017.08.08 {13-17} - According to the [Mikvah](#21t8xi6rlpj9), Jesus had to be [[Baptism|baptized]] [[Naked]]. - It would seem that they whole trinity endorsed Jesus’ naked baptism. --- [[Matthew_05|Matthew 5]] - 2018.07.17 {13-16} - See my notes on [Matthew 5.16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19UmDMpMyfxAJn8XgXHuggxBPq7rAFVuEfyWfOriCIq8/edit#bookmark=id.1wrinm1xoib8) - Jesus is the light of our lives. This passage is nudity agnostic. - See my notes on [**Matthew 5.27-30**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19UmDMpMyfxAJn8XgXHuggxBPq7rAFVuEfyWfOriCIq8/edit#bookmark=id.s971i0y0bpqa) - It is the man’s responsibility to control his lust. No where does Jesus say that the woman must cover up. {27-30} - It seems Jesus had no problem telling someone to get naked. A tunic and cloak was pretty much all anyone wore except sandels. {40} --- Matthew 6.19-24 (BSB) 180717 [See Multiple Dates and Notes for the references](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vEGnM4IozXca_pjlZM2A9Co397yPbeRb9wqEgOpFvW8/edit#) - Context - This passage is probably mostly about money. - However, see my notes on [**Matthew 6.22-23**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEpeX4JenpHza8TrUzyIjJQICoEpmjugszJjfJQmEG4/edit#bookmark=id.3qj3j4c4omvu) - We could interpret Jesus’ teaching about the eye as how we “see” the world - our “worldview” [22-23] - Although this passage is mainly about money, we could stretch it to how we look at the human body. (This is a stretch, so I don't want to fall on my sword over this.) If we look at the human body as God's crowning creation, made in His image, then our body will be full of light. On the other hand, if we look at it as bad and sinful, then our body will be full of darkness. [22-23] --- Matthew 6.25-34 (BSB) 180716 - The context of this passage is the sermon on the mount. In this section, Jesus seems to be focusing on not worrying and seeking first His kingdom - I have some good thoughts about this passage that apply to the NAU topic. They are summarized below - See my notes on [**Matthew 6.25**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEpeX4JenpHza8TrUzyIjJQICoEpmjugszJjfJQmEG4/edit#bookmark=id.rnje0jq8sij2) - Jesus says it plainly, the body is more than clothes [25] - See my notes on [**Matthew 6.28-30**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11VRbC_ibUmsut6pL9BYosWwgQUvkGwuMkEcpr3AZ31M/edit) - Jesus compares how God clothes the grass with how He will clothe us. In this comparison, He says that the grass is clothed by the flowers. [29] - Jesus validates the need for clothing [30] - It seems that in this passage, Jesus says the grass is “clothed” with lillies. [28-30] - For most flowers, the “sex organs” are on prominent display. However, that is more so for most varieties of lilies - The female “sex organ” or pistil (analogous to a woman’s vulva) on lilies are the most prominent. - In some varieties of lilies, the male stamen looks like an erect penis. - Jesus said that God would clothe us even more than Solomon. Because we are so focused on individualism, we usually think about being clothed as an individual. However, Jesus is Kingdom focused and body of Christ focused. An individual flower with its reproductive organs on display is certainly beautiful, but so is an entire field of flowers in the spring. In the later case, it is the collective variation and the effects of wind and light that bring out the beauty. - One of the most beautiful displays of God's glory is the fully functioning body of Christ clothed with the one-anothers. - See my notes on [**Matthew 6.31-33**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZEpeX4JenpHza8TrUzyIjJQICoEpmjugszJjfJQmEG4/edit#bookmark=id.n0nqg08vr2g4) - Jesus wraps up this passage by emphasizing that we shouldn’t be focusing on food, drink or clothing, but rather His kingdom [31-33] - Body [25-x2] = 4983 - Clothes [25, 28] = 1742 - Lilies [28] = 2918 - Adorned [29] = 4016 - Clothes [30-1st] = 294 - Grass [30] = 5528 - Clothes [30-2nd] = Not in Greek - Wear [31] = 4016 --- Matthew 7.15-20 (BSB) 180717 - See my notes on [**Matthew 7.15-20**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3aCzEggw8ikDYS4qXzfy7Haj6n3ELpuqtroc6trh6Q/edit#bookmark=id.s76qzzfej3p4) - It is interesting that Jesus starts this passage about false prophets by saying that they will come to us wearing clothing, in particular sheep's clothing. - First of all, what does a sheep wear but wool and skin. I assume that back in the day, a significant source of textile clothes came from sheep, whether from the wool or from the skins. Additionally, it is possible and maybe even probable that the skins that God used to clothe Adam and Eve were from sheep. I speculate that they were from sheep because of all the other symbolism connected with sheep and sacrifice in the Bible. - The passage is ultimately about discernment and how we should "judge" a prophet by his fruit, not by what he is wearing. - Although Jesus never commanded us to go naked, He said lots of negative stuff about clothing. - Sheep [15] = 4263 - Clothing [15] = 1742 --- Matthew 10.27 (BSB) 170127 - I wonder what specifically, Jesus was talking about here. - With the exception of the transfiguration and a few other things, He did everything in the open with no whispering in the dark. - Does this have anything to do with the NAU stuff? Is that stuff you have whispered in my ear? - 777 - Lord, what are you talking about here? Matthew 13.10-13 (BSB) 10 Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” 11 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ 140217 & 150717 - See my notes on [Matthew 13.11-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orxQBnq_g1FBG8TWydbwMjsqp8GU13vbzVpS46XCTUw/edit#bookmark=id.rps9y6s7iaa9) - Jesus revealed the "secrets" of the kingdom (932) of heaven through parables. - NAU could be one of those secrets. Matthew 13.24-30 (BSB) 24 Jesus presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was asleep, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and slipped away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and bore grain, then the weeds also appeared. 27 The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ 28 ‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. So the servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’ 29 ‘No,’ he said, ‘if you pull the weeds now, you might uproot the wheat with them. 30 Let both grow together until the harvest. At the proper time I will tell the harvesters, “First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat into my barn.”’” Matthew 13.36-43 (BSB) 36 Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He replied, “The One who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. 38 The field is the world, and the good seed represents the sons of the kingdom. The weeds are the sons of the evil one, 39 and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels. 40 As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age. 41 The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. 42 And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. 140217 & 150717 - See my notes on [**Matthew 13.24-29**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1orxQBnq_g1FBG8TWydbwMjsqp8GU13vbzVpS46XCTUw/edit#bookmark=id.50o9namnaod7) - The weeds could definitely apply to the lies about the Image of God and how it affects our view of our bodies. [41] Matthew 15.1-20 (BSB) 1 Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God said: ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ 5 But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘The help you would have received from me has been given to God,’ 6 he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. 7 You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied correctly about you: 8 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. 9 They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ ” 10 Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “Listen and understand. 11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” 12 Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?” 13 But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My Heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots. 14 Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” 15 Peter said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” 16 “Do you still not understand?” Jesus asked. 17 “Do you not yet realize that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then is eliminated? 18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. 19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. 20 These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.” - 150629, 120120 & 180716 - Context - Jesus goes after the Jewish leadership about their man-made rules - See my notes on [**Matthew 15.18-19**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f2pcZQB9356sBJ4t8ykH8FBqWSvDzqazJvmQ8cZObzQ/edit#bookmark=id.py6q044yzp6t) - Adultery and sexual immorality come from the heart. - Again, Satan is lying to us and directing our thoughts in the wrong direction. We should be asking God to cleanse our hearts instead of "bouncing our eyes" away from His creation. - See my Journal entry [J-121220](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18UIFtlqJmq3CG_fik0mZSPhzu58OMqgtW8q7Mm4HPGk/edit) - See especially man-made rules about clothing Matthew 16.24-27 (BSB) 24 Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. 110507 - See my notes on [**Matthew 16.24**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y-tuEWPROwmTzdOz6HrVmprDCiQVeuFQ9I7pvOlaC2c/edit#bookmark=id.92u6ygp89mrm) - Jesus said we must deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. Since He was crucified naked and rose from the dead naked, shouldn't we follow Him naked? - Stripping off my clothes is a means of "denying myself". I am laying aside my pride and exposing myself to everyone. I am laying aside all pretension before God and man. - Compare with **Mark 8.34** Matthew 18.6-7 (BSB) 6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! 170208 - We (all of us in the US) are leading our children into sin by teaching them that their bodies are sinful. - See my notes on [**Matthew 18.6-7**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-G5lnySzTfG67EXOA4LlKvph2hl3VEsoh3ik2bZiKN8/edit#bookmark=id.cwksy8c9q0it). Matthew 19.16-30 (BSB) 16 Just then, a man came up to Jesus and inquired, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to obtain eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied, “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” the man asked. Jesus answered, “‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, 19 honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” 20 “All these I have kept,” said the young man. “What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 22 When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is difficult for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?” 26 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” 27 “Look,” Peter replied, “we have left everything to follow You. What then will there be for us?” 28 Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. 180718 - See my notes on **Mark 10.17-31** below for a full analysis. - In this version, Jesus tells the rich man to “sell your possessions”. It doesn’t include the qualifier, “all” or “everything” [21] - However, Matthew uses the same word when Peter says that they have left everything [27] - The same words are used by Jesus to explain “everything” (houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields) [29] - Compare with **Mark 10.17-31** and **Luke 18.18-30** Matthew 21.18-22 (BSB) 18 In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry. 19 Seeing a fig tree along the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered. 20 When the disciples saw this, they marveled and asked, “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” 21 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask in prayer.” 110310 & 180718 - See my notes on [**Matthew 21.21-22**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L_Rjcyp2paVMakriZUXVHiBVezQ6-LrAUpIjpIEcpTc/edit#bookmark=id.w2jkleoyen1i) - Although I have prayed repeatedly and consistently, the “mountain of clothing” has yet to be thrown into the sea. - Compare with **Matthew 17.20** and **Mark 11.23-24** Matthew 25.31-46 (BSB) 31 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. 34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, 36 I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 When did we see You sick or in prison and visit You?’ 40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ 41 Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’ 44 And they too will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ 45 Then the King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for Me.’ 46 And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” 160702 - Jesus seems to be commending the “sheep” who clothe the naked. - However, there is no command to wear the clothing - Naked [36, 38, 43 & 44] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Based on the context, there is nothing to indicate if the needy person was starke naked or covered with some clothing. Matthew 27.28 (BSB) They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. Matthew 27.31 (BSB) After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. 170620 - Jesus was NOT naked as He was led to the crucifixion site. Arguably, this was to fulfil the prophecy about His clothing at the cross [31]. - See also **Mark 15.15 & 20** - Stripped = [1562](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.kjfbsxxaslc5) - Clothes = [2440](#1kcj08lwree) - Robe = 5511 Matthew 27.51 (BSB) At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. 110502, 160108 & 120315 - Connection between the torn temple veil and clothing - See my notes on [**Matthew 27.51**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ShDGOxMSmdotZGOBO4wo9m7WXYBJzztb6WqSmMhpZfk/edit#bookmark=id.rjrgsltc9xqo) and [**Mark 15.38**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zp47QaUCesR20Z4dC7JGnhVn09Qvj939ZNrgzGWm9Kw/edit#bookmark=id.mvfwy7k2joyd) - It is possibile that the requirement for clothing was torn when the temple curtain was torn. Man covered up with fig leaves after the original sin in the orchard. Then, God said the high priest needed to wear underwear when entering the Holy of Holies. Now we have access to God even when we are naked. Another connection is the fact that Jesus rose from the dead naked. - 120315 - I got a picture this morning when I was praying about the freedom we have in Jesus and how we have refused to appropriate that freedom. I saw a picture of us where we are using the fabric from the curtain to cover ourselves. We should be covered with the blood of Jesus. Matthew 28.18-20 (BSB) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the [[Holy Spirit]], 20 and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” 110506 - See my notes on [**Matthew 28.20**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbCwAKFECorkTTP-X04n77Z8SAqNrE8OfWEi_lOB-BA/edit#bookmark=id.iyq0czhh5grm) - I need to search all the gospels for commands of Jesus that need to be taught to see if any of them apply to nakedness. Mark 4.21-25 (BSB) 21 Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp so he can place it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a lampstand? 22 For everything hidden is meant to be revealed, and everything concealed is meant to be brought to light. 23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.” 24 He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. 25 For whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” 180718 - If our naked bodies are the image of God, then could the “lamp” Jesus is talking about be our naked bodies. Could He be saying that we shouldn’t hide His image? [21] Mark 8.34-38 (BSB) 34 Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. 35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. 36 What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? 37 Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 38 For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in His Father’s glory with the holy angels.” 110507 - See my notes on [**Mark 8.34**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pLIoJ-puDIk6bYCtoSTMVM8pCpHySjFxyCA8h9cKsZw/edit#bookmark=id.kr5hxnnse5d3) - Jesus said we must deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. Since He was crucified naked and rose from the dead naked, shouldn't we follow Him naked? - Stripping off my clothes is a means of "denying myself". I am laying aside my pride and exposing myself to everyone. I am laying aside all pretension before God and man. - Compare with **Matthew 16.24** Mark 9.42 (BSB) Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea. 170208 - We (all of us in the US) are leading our children into sin by teaching them that their bodies are sinful. - See my notes on [**Mark 9.42**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTlHh5SpCqGvCqbKOdGJS6kWgeCVCkgRAkxwOZQjohE/edit#bookmark=id.op52whv3mhcw). Mark 10.17-31 (BSB) 17 As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not bear false witness, do not defraud, and honor your father and mother.’ ” 20 “Teacher,” he replied, “I have kept all these from my youth.” 21 Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you lack: Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 22 But the man was saddened by these words and went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?” 27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” 28 Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” 29 “Truly I tell you,” said Jesus, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and for the gospel 30 will fail to receive a hundredfold in the present age—houses and brothers and sisters and mothers and children and fields, along with persecutions—and to receive eternal life in the age to come. 31 But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” 110705 - See my notes on [**Mark 10.17-31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JC8z2tinGlNKvcIujHWM1tBHBHUmZJMMU_eCT7MhovY/edit#bookmark=id.p42aigwiynnv) - Jesus said to sell everything! He didn’t say “sell everything except one article of clothing”. Apparently, Jesus was suggesting that the man follow Him completely naked. [21] 180718 - After Jesus told the rich man to sell everything, Peter said to Jesus that they had “left everything” [28] - Then Jesus provide some insight into the types of things that are included in “everything” - home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields [29] - Apparently, for the disciples “everything” didn’t include their clothing. It is reasonable to think that for the disciples, their single article of poor quality clothing wasn’t a stumbling block. However for the rich man, clothing could have been a significant issue. - Everything [21] = 3745 + 2192 - ([3745](http://biblehub.com/greek/3745.htm)) - 110 Occurrences; how much, how great, how many, as great as, as much - ([2192](http://biblehub.com/greek/2192.htm)) - 711 Occurrences; I have, hold, possess - Other translations - Everything you have (NIV, BSB) - All your possessions (NLT) - All that you have (ESV) - As much as you have (BLB) - All you possess (NASB) - Whatsoever thou hast (KJV) - All you have (CSB) - Whatever you have (NET, WEB) - Everything [28] = ([3956](http://biblehub.com/greek/3956.htm)) - 1248 Occurrences; all, the whole, every kind of. - Compare with **Matthew 19.16-30** and **Luke 18.18-30** - It seems that the bottomline is that Jesus could have included clothing in the list of things He wanted the rich man to sell, but it isn’t an absolute Mark 10.46-52 (BSB) 46 Next, they came to Jericho. And as Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho with a large crowd, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the road. 47 When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 48 Many people admonished him to be silent, but he cried out all the louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 49 Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man. “Take courage!” they said. “Get up! He is calling for you.” 50 Throwing off his cloak, Bartimaeus jumped up and came to Jesus. 51 “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “I want to see again.” 52 “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. 180719 - Compare with **Matthew 20.29-34** & **Luke 18.35-43** - Mark is the only version to mention that the blind man threw off his cloak. More than the other gospels, Mark seems to be naked friendly. See also **Mark 14.51-52**. [50] - One thought about the blind man and his cloak - His action showed faith that Jesus could / would heal since it would be difficult for him to find his cloak if the healing thing didn’t work out. [50] - Since the cloak ([2440](#1kcj08lwree)) is typically an outer garment, we don’t know if the blind man was naked as he came to Jesus or if he had on an under garment. Since the blind man was a beggar, it seems obvious that he was poor. It is reasonable to guess that he didn’t have anything else but the cloak and therefore was naked as he approached Jesus. [46] - Considering that earlier in the day, Jesus told the rich man to sell everything (potentially even his clothing) and follow Him, here is an example of a man willing to do just that. [**Mark 10.21**] - Cloak [50] = [2440](#1kcj08lwree); 61 Occurrences; a long flowing outer garment, tunic. Mark 14.51-52 (NASB) 51 A young man was following Him, wearing nothing but a linen sheet over his naked body; and they seized him. 52 But he pulled free of the linen sheet and escaped naked. 160704 - The Greek is clear. Mark was stark naked when he ran away. - Not all the translations clearly state in verse 51 that Mark was naked under the linen sheet. However it is in the Greek. - I still wonder why he chose to include this in his gospel account, unless he is doing it to prove that he was an eyewitness. - Naked [51 & 52] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Other translations for verse 51 - NIV - wearing nothing but a linen garment - NLT - clothed only in a long linen shirt - ESV - nothing but a linen cloth about his body - BSB - wearing a linen cloth around his body - BLB - having cast a linen cloth about his naked body - NASB - wearing nothing but a linen sheet over his naked body - KJV - having a linen cloth cast about his naked body - CSB - wearing nothing but a linen cloth - NET - wearing only a linen cloth - WEB - having a linen cloth thrown around himself, over his naked body - Other translations for verse 52 - NIV - he fled naked, leaving his garment behind - NLT - he slipped out of his shirt and ran away naked - ESV - but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked - BSB - but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked - BLB - and having left behind the linen cloth, he fled naked - NASB - But he pulled free of the linen sheet and escaped naked - KJV - And he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked - CSB - but he left the linen cloth behind and ran away naked - NET - but he ran off naked, leaving his linen cloth behind - WEB - but he left the linen cloth, and fled from them naked Mark 15.15 (BSB) 15 And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. Mark 15.20 (BSB) 20 After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. 170625 - Jesus was not naked when they led Him to the cross. [20] - However, after being flogged, His flesh would have torn badly. I’m sure the clothing caused more pain. - See also **Matthew 27.28 & 31** Mark 15.37-38 (BSB) 37 But Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed His last. 38 And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 160108 - Connection between the torn temple veil and clothing - See my notes on [**Mark 15.38**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zp47QaUCesR20Z4dC7JGnhVn09Qvj939ZNrgzGWm9Kw/edit#bookmark=id.mvfwy7k2joyd) Luke 6.27-31 (BSB) 27 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what is yours, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 110404 - See my notes on [**Luke 6.29**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wg_u82iSiBjoy8_w7fy7KGx9N1CGltZAlaBSEL9sGP4/edit#bookmark=id.7yonrq8451bd). - In this verse, Jesus is talking about being kind and loving our enemies. As an example of doing good for our enemy, He said that if our enemy wants our clothes, we should not withhold them. - What is interesting, is that offering both our "coat" and our "tunic" would leave us naked. A coat is the outer garment and the tunic is the inner garment worn next to the skin. See the NET note on "tunic" from **Luke 3.11** - tn Or “shirt” (a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin). The name for this garment (χιτών, citwn) presents some difficulty in translation. Most modern readers would not understand what a ‘tunic’ was any more than they would be familiar with a ‘chiton.’ On the other hand, attempts to find a modern equivalent are also a problem: “Shirt” conveys the idea of a much shorter garment that covers only the upper body, and “undergarment” (given the styles of modern underwear) is more misleading still. “Tunic” was therefore employed, but with a note to explain its nature. - Since it is inconceivable that Jesus would command us to "sin" to do "good" to our enemy, He apparently didn't feel that being naked was a sin. 180719 - Command - Arguably, this is a command to be naked [29] - Cloak [29] = [2440](#1kcj08lwree) - Tunic [29] = [5509](#wcidtk56e74) Luke 8.27 Luke 10.30 Luke 12.22-34 (BSB) 22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap; they have no storehouse or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his lifespan? 26 So if you cannot do such a small thing, why do you worry about the rest? 27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not be concerned about what you will eat or drink. Do not worry about it. 30 For the nations of the world strive after all these things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. 32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves with purses that will not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 110309 - See my notes on [**Luke 12.22-31**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_l4mO92eXUjY-6SqfaagGpnolWNsJY_rKV7Qec9q9bI/edit#bookmark=id.g8xmfs3s5zyr) - Don’t worry about clothing - It is really all about Jesus’ Kingdom - See my note on **Matthew 6.25-34** above for other views - Unlike the Matthew version, Luke says to “See your possessions and give to the poor”. There is no indication in the Greek that Luke means to sell everything including **ALL** my clothing. Compare with **Mark 10.17-31**. [33] - Body [22, 23] = 4983 - Clothes [23] = 1742 - Lilies [27] = 2918 - Adorned [27] = 4016 - Clothes [28-1st] = 294 - Grass [28] = 5528 - Clothes [28-2nd] = Not in Greek - Possessions [33] = 5225 Luke 18.18-30 (BSB) 18 Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honor your father and mother.’ ” 21 “All these have I kept from my youth,” he said. 22 On hearing this, Jesus told him, “You still lack one thing: Sell everything you own and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 23 But when the ruler heard this, he became very sad, because he was extremely wealthy. 24 Seeing the man’s sorrow, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God. 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through an eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?” 27 But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” 28 “Look,” said Peter, “we have left everything we had to follow You.” 29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 30 will fail to receive many times more at the proper time—and in the age to come, eternal life.” 180718 - See my notes on **Mark 10.17-31** below for a full analysis. - This version is closer to the Mark version than the Matthew one. - Jesus tells the rich man to “see everything you own” [22] - Luke uses the same two Greek words for everything (3745) + (2192) that Mark uses. - However, Luke adds (3956) which seems to amplify the “everything”. This is the same Greek word that Mark uses to quote Peter when he said that they left everything [**Mark 10.28**] - (3956) - 1248 Occurrences; all, the whole, every kind of. - In this version, Luke doesn’t include a qualifier on how much the disciples left [28] - Luke doesn’t doesn't include “fields” in the list of things Jesus mentioned the disciples left. [29] Luke 23.44-49 (BSB) 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. 45 The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. 46 Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. 47 When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had taken place, they returned home beating their breasts. 49 But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things. 180806 - Connection between the torn temple veil and clothing - See my note on [**Luke 23.45**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nWW3UKCG2K-OAahUvhqX4n5cOIWablexRJJlQgq0g_w/edit#bookmark=id.20vvsozglv57) John 1.14 (BSB) 14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. 110118 & 110329 - See my notes on [**John 1.14**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-2FPoqZ_ThPCyqz0C9xn2_B8P0l_TeQrO0LwDJWmFpI/edit#bookmark=id.1kk9p7ghq4l0) - 110118 - It is interesting that when John said, "Now the Word became flesh", the word "flesh" is the same word, "sarx-4561" that Paul uses to describe sinfulness. John's usage throughout the book of John "emphasizes merely the weakness and mortality of the creature - a neutral term." - from a NET note. - I wonder why John used the term to describe Jesus' earthly bodily tent and Paul used the same word to describe sinfulness. Is God saying to us that the body is sinful. Are the Gnostics correct? - If the body itself is sinful, then why wasn't Jesus' body sinful? - 110329 - I would venture to guess that the answer to the question above is just the opposite. Jesus came in the flesh to show us that the body is not sinful. Over and over, He emphasized that the evil of man comes from the heart and not the outside. - I would venture to guess that Paul is also referring to the heart of man or the nature of man when he uses the word, "flesh". A while back, Shawn said that "we"/"they" recently discovered a new way to interpret ancient writings that shakes up our understanding of the book of Romans. - Flesh [14] = 4561; 149 occurrences; flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred John 8.43-45 (BSB) 43 Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message. 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 But because I speak the truth, you do not believe Me! 110404 - See my notes on [**John 8.44**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g0Aqvo3YSlTpxEBwi4oGy_X4aqL0VZJF4TBhCxCDync/edit#bookmark=id.8n6zw8eedvu1) - In this verse, Jesus talks about the result of the initial lie Adam and Eve believed, that they could be like God and then the second lie they believed, that their nakedness was something to hide. John 16.12-15 (BSB) 12 I still have much to tell you, but you cannot yet bear to hear it. 13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. 14 He will glorify Me by taking from what is Mine and disclosing it to you. 15 Everything that belongs to the Father is Mine. That is why I said that the Spirit will take from what is Mine and disclose it to you. 170510 - Jesus says that although He has many more things to say, the disciples couldn’t bear hearing anymore at that time. [12] - He will send the Spirit of Truth who will guide them into all truth. [13] - The Spirit will disclose what is to come [13] - The Holy Spirit will glorify Jesus - Most people conclude that the New Testament is the result of the Spirit’s testimony - Should we conclude that the Spirit no longer testifies? - Or is it possible that the Spirit continues to explain the Bible to us. I am not suggesting that the Spirit adds to the Bible, but rather explains what is already written in a way that is applicable to the culture today. - If my thesis is true, it would seem that one overriding requirement is that Jesus be glorified through the process. - Although mankind’s negative view of the body started in Genesis 3, one thing that has changed in our culture is the ubiquitous cheap clothing. Although it began to get cheaper in the 1800’s, the prices have plummeted over the last 50 years. John 19.23-24 (BSB) 23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. 24 So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did. 180806 - Based on typical Roman crucifixions, it is reasonable to assume that ALL of Jesus’ clothing was divided leaving Him naked. [23-24] - See my notes on this passage in [Clothing in the Bible - Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b869BLpVxxZTbrWWy0NsbzrjagvGvN-H4uWjDkIp_00/edit#) John 19.41-42 (BSB) 41 Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. 42 So because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they laid Jesus there. 170526 - Just as the first Adam brought forth judgement and death in the first “garden”, the last Adam, Jesus brought blessing and new life. - Adam started out naked in the garden and then clothed himself after he sinned. Jesus went to two different gardens, clothed and after being placed in tomb in the garden clothed in the burial clothes, He rose from the dead naked. - The perfect symmetry can’t be a coincidence. John 20.10-18 (BSB) 10 Then the disciples returned to their homes. 11 But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, 12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13 “Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there; but she did not recognize that it was Jesus. 15 “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to Him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 “Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them what He had said to her. 120519 & 160225 - See my notes on [**John 20.15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hA-OkJWMr5naZMG9Z0UiIIVjl3CwwHo_7i6lIOkGIhQ/edit#bookmark=id.iwa2wvmt3jy1) - Many believe that the reason that Mary thought Jesus was the gardener was because He was still naked and often gardeners worked naked. - I am starting to think that John is the most nudist friendly book in the NT. However, I have a lot more studying to do. - As I was moving notes from Evernote, I came across this passage and a thought came to me. When Mary thought Jesus was the gardener, it is possible John was tying Jesus back to Adam. Paul said in [**1 Corinthians 15.45**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eqJgJB7fH5Hq2zqmQssVDq_FjArDHRZFCVuYNgPTAIY/edit#bookmark=id.u9nzm0g3yk8b) that Jesus is the second Adam and just like the first Adam who was put in the first garden to tend it, here, Jesus, the second Adam is “tending a garden” soon after He rose from the dead. - The first Adam tended the garden naked. - See my thoughts on [J-131228](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WdwQmmTCTDAcsCDliwOuQt3k5XK1Fo17IV25cZDVqL8/edit) - [**Genesis 2:15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aotJcvi51WurBfaxOC-XdXGkj35kAa3VSJMEOzTZx04/edit#bookmark=id.6o2pvc3zne5j) says God placed/put the man in the orchard/garden to care for it and maintain it. Among other things, Adam was created to be a gardener. - In the next chapter, Adam and Eve sinned and were kicked out of the orchard/garden. - After Jesus rose from the dead, the first human He appeared to was Mary Magdalene in [**John 20:15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hA-OkJWMr5naZMG9Z0UiIIVjl3CwwHo_7i6lIOkGIhQ/edit#bookmark=id.iwa2wvmt3jy1). He appeared to her in the form of a gardener. Adam was a naked gardener and many believe Jesus was a naked gardener. - This is another example of Jesus being the second Adam and fulfilling everything the first Adam was suppose to do. See [**1 Corinthians 15:20-28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eqJgJB7fH5Hq2zqmQssVDq_FjArDHRZFCVuYNgPTAIY/edit#bookmark=id.ge2nzvgpy66m). - Looking at the next verse, [**John 20:17**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hA-OkJWMr5naZMG9Z0UiIIVjl3CwwHo_7i6lIOkGIhQ/edit#bookmark=id.9v0um140tz4x), a couple of thoughts came to me this morning. He told Mary to not touch Him because He had not ascended to the Father yet. If Jesus was naked in this scene as many suppose, it is possible He told Mary to not touch Him because He was naked and not yet "clothed" in His glory. - [J-101014](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_fgMMqu6l8btJk0EgkAtqHd9lRNhCUfnrpiNRvLR648/edit) has similar thoughts as those above. - Gardener [15] = 2780; only occurrence John 21.7 (BLB) Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved says to Peter, "It is the Lord." So Simon Peter, having heard that it is the Lord, put on the outer garment, (for he was naked), and he cast himself into the sea. 7/4/16 - It is really unclear why Peter would put on clothing prior to jumping in the water. In my notes on [**John 21.7**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLuhYVfXryuMSetKN1ROHryVsE9ymlIifFKg84foR4Y/edit#bookmark=id.a6cl371p3jkt), I discuss how perhaps he felt shame for denying Jesus the three times. - Most of the translations don’t say that Peter was “naked” but something like “stripped for work”. - However, the Greek word is the same used elsewhere where it was clearly “naked” - Why were the translators so squeamish to admit that they were fishing naked? - Naked = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Other translations - NIV, CSB - or he had taken it off - NLT, ESV, NASB - for he had / was stripped for work - BSB - for he had removed it - BLB, KJV, WEB - for he was naked - NASB - for he was stripped for work - NET - for he had nothing on underneath it Acts 10.38 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with Him. 110401 - The process of rescuing people from the textile world involves "healing all who were oppressed by the devil" Acts 19.16 (BSB) Then the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house, naked and wounded. 160704 - Almost all of the translations say they were naked. [16] - Naked [35] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 181007 - Based on the context, Acts 19.13-16, it is likely that the Jewish exorcists were not Christians and therefore did not have the “covering” of His blood. So, from that point of view, they were “naked” when they started the exorcism. The lack of textile clothing at the end of the story just gave a visual picture of the bigger problem. [13-16] Romans 8.35 (BSB) Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 170702 - Even though we face all sorts of difficulties, we need to remember that in spite of them, Jesus loves us. - Here, nakedness is a hardship not a sin. - Just like in **Genesis 3.21**, the primary purpose of clothing is protection from the harsh cursed environment. - Nakedness [35] = [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.5qnbkuptpl7u) Romans 12.1-2 (BSB) 1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 110314 - See my notes on [**Romans 12.2**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hk_2Zj5HunoFEqIvFXV2puQV_RJbYwhthmIuN9tHNsE/edit#bookmark=id.ltu1gf5rqdqj) - This verse starts off by saying, "Do not be conformed to this present world ... " (NET) - The NET notes say that the "be conformed" is a passive notion and that it happens subconsciously or with some consciousness indicating a permissive passive. - This is the closest thing to a command to pursue nakedness. - Based on this verse, we are to renew our minds (See also [**Ephesians 4:23**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.cfoyujir953m)) so we can avoid getting passively sucked into conformity with the present world. The question is how do we go about renewing our minds. Denise and I had this conversation a couple of weeks ago and I don't recall how we answered that question. Since the alternative is to get pulled passively into something that is not God honoring, then I would think it would be an active activity. - I contend that this verse could be applied to nakedness because this present world is so anti-nakedness and so into porn. It would seem that the church should take a stand for the body made in the likeness of God. The church should honor the creator by approving His design rather than hiding it under clothing like Adam and Eve did. Jesus died for our sins and shame. Do we believe that or not. The church is conforming to this present age and going along with what Madison Ave says rather than what the Bible says about God and His handiwork. - In the previous verse, Paul says that we should present our "bodies" as a sacrifice. The word, "bodies" refers to either our physical body or a group of people such as the body of Christ. So, Paul is saying that we should present our physical bodies as a sacrifice, alive, holy and pleasing to God. Then he immediately goes on to talking about not being conformed and renewing our minds. Although I don't quite get it all, there must be some connection between presenting our bodies and renewing our minds. 1 Corinthians 3.16-17 (BSB) 16 Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 110510 - See my notes on [**1 Corinthians 3.16**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYYC5VXx8V-S7KF8EBIhy7K6NwX7BBbgkBdb0GUFmG4/edit#bookmark=id.scm3pbluvfaz) - We are God's temple 180731 - Is is possible that the “you” in these verses is the whole body of Christ? Or is Paul saying that each individual Christian is God’s temple? [16-17] - Temple [16, 17-1st & 2nd] = 3485 - Temple [17-3rd] = Not in Greek 1 Corinthians 3.18-23 (BSB) 18 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” 20 And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” 21 Therefore stop boasting in men. All things are yours, 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future. All of them belong to you, 23 and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God. 110510 - See my notes on [**1 Corinthians 3.18-19**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYYC5VXx8V-S7KF8EBIhy7K6NwX7BBbgkBdb0GUFmG4/edit#bookmark=id.pcu3hykk0wh5) - The bible is clear that God thinks our bodies that He created are very good. Our earthly wisdom is foolishness and we need to repent. - Paul tells us to guard against self deception and thinking we are wise. He goes on to say that the wisdom of this age is foolishness to God. - What is interesting is that this comes on the heels of [1 Corinthians 3:16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYYC5VXx8V-S7KF8EBIhy7K6NwX7BBbgkBdb0GUFmG4/edit#bookmark=id.scm3pbluvfaz), where Paul says that we are God's temple. - I think that Paul is hinting at the problems we have with the culture and the church promoting the false wisdom that wearing clothes prevents lust. 1 Corinthians 4.11 (BSB) To this very hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clad, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. 170702 - The lack of clothing was a hardship, not a sin. - Other than KJV and WEB most of the more popular translations don’t say “naked” - Poorly clad = 1130 (gumniteuomen); only one occurrence, verb Poorly clad [11] = G1130 1 Corinthians 6.18-20 (BSB) 18 Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. 19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body. 180720 - Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit [19] - When Jesus died, the temple curtain was torn. [**Matthew 27.51**] Why then, do we cover God’s temple with clothing? - Paul said to glorify God with my body. How is it possible to glorify Him by covering His image? - Body [18-x2, 19, 20] = 4983 - Temple [19] 3485 - Glorify [20] = 1392 1 Corinthians 15.37 (ESV) And what you sow is not the body that is to be, but a bare kernel, perhaps of wheat or of some other grain. 7/4/16 - Not all translations include the word “bare” despite being in the Greek, perhaps because it would seem to be unneeded in the context. - Clearly, a farmer doesn’t “dress-up” his seed prior to planting. - Again, [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) is clearly associated with absolutely no covering. - Bare = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - It seems silly to think of the kernel of wheat wearing underwear [37] 2 Corinthians 3.7-18 (BSB) 7 Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory, 8 will not the ministry of the Spirit be even more glorious? 9 For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness! 10 Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it. 11 For if what was fading away came with glory, how much greater is the glory of that which endures! 12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away. 14 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. 15 And even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 121227 - See my notes on [**2 Corinthians 3.17**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cETUmLofnQnlt666MHe0-atYCVC3Xm5frNF2D0Sn67o/edit#bookmark=id.9iakkmdtvbfc) - I came across this verse while listening to and worshiping to, "Freedom Reigns" by Jesus Culture. - This seems like a powerful verse. I need to study it in context. - 777 - Lord, what is the full significance of this passage? How does it relate to the naked stuff? 180731 - We are being transformed into His image. Based on the context, “image” in this case is not physical, but a characteristic. [18] - See my notes at [J-090930](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBRfFVRQw7rBfwwdy58XksTBxKEdJqnZCjGs815d5us/edit) - A great passage that I think endorses nudity is [**2 Corinthians 3:12-18**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cETUmLofnQnlt666MHe0-atYCVC3Xm5frNF2D0Sn67o/edit#bookmark=id.9iakkmdtvbfc). - It talks about the veil over the hearts and minds of unbelievers and how the veil is removed when a person turns to God [16]. - Where the Spirit is, there is freedom [17]. - Our unveiled faces reflect the glory of God [18]. - The word for face is #4383, prosopon. In addition to face / the front of the head, it generally means the outward appearance. - The veiling and unveiling could be another clarification that Jesus took away the “need” for clothing. See [Clothing in the Bible - Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b869BLpVxxZTbrWWy0NsbzrjagvGvN-H4uWjDkIp_00/edit#) for more thoughts [13, 14, 15, 16, 18] - Veil [13, 14, 15, 16] = 2571 - Lifted [14] = 343 - Be removed [14] = 2673 - Unveiled [18] = 343 - Faces [18] = 4383 - Transformed [18] = 3339 - Image [18] = 1504 2 Corinthians 4.2 Shame - [2] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) 2 Corinthians 5.1-5 (BSB) 1 Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, 3 because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. 4 So while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life. 5 And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come. 160704 - Although 1131 clearly means “no covering”, it is clear from the context that Paul isn’t talking about a textile covering, but a (2) heavenly dwelling. - Based on verse 3, it would seem that “unclothed” in verse 4 means stark naked (spiritually) - See my notes on [**2 Corinthians 5.1-5**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W4v0YA2NeaLwfQHNCR1Sc577P-NvVVFHpG-eiLM8_eY/edit#bookmark=id.hz3ur5ml4cn7) - Naked (3) = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) - Unclothed (4) = 1562 180714 - In this passage, Paul is talking about our heavenly bodies. His use of “naked” doesn’t make sense if it means wearing underwear. 2 Corinthians 11.26-27 (BSB) 26 In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers, 27 in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure. 170702 - The “nakedness” translated “exposure” here is a hardship not a sin. - Just like in **Genesis 3.21**, the primary purpose of clothing is protection from the harsh cursed environment. - Exposure = [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.5qnbkuptpl7u) --- Galatians 3.26-29 (BSB) 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. 180716 {26-29} - This passage isn’t specifically about nakedness. However, see my comments on [**Galatians 3.27-28**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LD9INfE9wTDX7R6zw-ckUiqFdsg3TCplEwTCtm43oFM/edit#bookmark=id.1c0b65ft7p98). Summarized: Being naked removes pretenses. When we are naked with Jesus, these other things don't matter. They still exist, but they are no longer important. - Clothed [27] = 1746 --- [[Galatians_05|Galatians 5]] {24} See my notes on [**Galatians 5.24**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qd4Cmo4J2pzFBzBwVIDnJjFJv0lcPpq6Cn7QQGh1bWc/edit#bookmark=id.r1q9u3wp4wa0) --- Galatians 6.16-26 (BSB) 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to one another, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; 20 idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, 21 and envy; drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no Law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another. 180716 - See my notes on [**Galatians 5.19-21**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qd4Cmo4J2pzFBzBwVIDnJjFJv0lcPpq6Cn7QQGh1bWc/edit), summarized: Many of the "works of the flesh" are typically performed while clothed. - See my thoughts on [**Galatians 5.24**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qd4Cmo4J2pzFBzBwVIDnJjFJv0lcPpq6Cn7QQGh1bWc/edit#bookmark=id.r1q9u3wp4wa0). Summarized: If we are Christians, then we should live like Christians. We are free! We should act that way so the world will know who we are. What better way to demonstrate our freedom from the passions and desires of the flesh than to walk naked. Wearing clothing shows that we still live in fear. - See my thoughts on [**Genesis 3:10**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DoJbdg8aXfpKQ8EjW9RWg4OhVAjNcJnZ9WUAgdZmXxg/edit#bookmark=id.lkl975s5wlsy). Going naked shows that we have overcome the fear that dates back to **Genesis 3:10**. [Ephesians 4.12-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.ajbuzkwtmkul) 4/10/16 - We need to equip the saints so they won’t be deceived. [Ephesians 4.15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.jm4pu3328p9m) 4/10/16 - NET says we need to “practice” the truth. [Ephesians 4.22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0Qr0EaFYghm8JB4QB6K5hFJoCe6UuYfqTnjCTJRPkI/edit#bookmark=id.w9opkds12082) 22 You were taught to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 4/10/16 Discussion > put off / lay aside. See also **Hebrews 12.1** below. [Ephesians 5.8-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17nBDJC3IpHxU-AikxKWyVADaTUeNYi8BR6WwQazBAQs/edit#bookmark=id.jhl1foovrsjo) [Ephesians 5.28-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17nBDJC3IpHxU-AikxKWyVADaTUeNYi8BR6WwQazBAQs/edit#bookmark=id.bofo691m1xre) [Ephesians 6.14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1boA2AZN16DJZQWfRP-RtV6Q3qZtBju2IJvNCY-YTU5g/edit#bookmark=id.90hif45qdyrb) Philippians 3.19 Shame - [19] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) [Philippians 4.8](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10B1hCy46VBliZfUcZVDr4R96HIS8iBNIcL4wUGfrFBY/edit#bookmark=id.fbte8a8wri9c) [Colossians 2.20-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LvC75eftuVgJ9LsJXKINd02lTwI5SGWFa69UUyBOWOc/edit#bookmark=id.21jy60mibajg) 1 Timothy 4.4-5 4 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, 5 because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 12/4/15 - Although Paul is primarily talking about marriage and food in this paragraph, he does say “every creation”. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the naked human body is included here. If that is correct, then Paul includes the majority church in with those who have abandoned their faith and followed deceitful spirits and demons. [2 Timothy 2.23.26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hJXqfS-99ic710zOLJKeVBpUM0o8VEx7uPRiCCGxTSo/edit#bookmark=id.n9ljmql4jchf) Titus 1.15 (BSB) To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled. 170621 - Some people try to say that we need to prevent the defiled and unbelieving from seeing our naked bodies because their minds are defiled. - However, the passage says that to them, nothing is pure. Whether naked or wearing a burka, they will see evil. - We need to honor God creation and not hide it as if we are ashamed of what He created. [James 1.27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V4kIQS7j7X33ENbLrf2XwDBdV8rskn9M5KjvImUk3rI/edit#bookmark=id.x1bmrgja1bc8) Hebrews 4.12-16 (BSB) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 14 Therefore, since we have such a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. 16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. 7/4/16 - Not all the translations say “naked”. Some are squeamish and say something like “uncovered” [13] - Some would like to think that we will stand before God in our underwear. [13] - See my notes on [**Hebrews 4.13**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2qQwBp3a_Il5nwIvVedO4p6H0kTneT8pERTyiCIkV0/edit#bookmark=id.yj9ew1c17k1v). - Uncovered [13] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) 180714 - Other translations [13] - NIV, BSB, BLB - uncovered - NLT, ESV, KJV, CSB, NET, WEB - naked - NASB - open - Exposed [13] = 5136; only occurrence, def=taken by the throat, from trachélos (5137), the neck [**Hebrews 5.11-14**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11uewO89kJ8fOH633Oqxd2dA4j7bU0BLibJ7_czBPl08/edit#bookmark=id.v4yvg9tkuiaq) [**Hebrews 6.1-3**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ru8HbDUoNNGOhA9CF5uxIOkiC9Wy3VxytI7H5X57R1o/edit#bookmark=id.n5dgwnxt67d5) [Hebrews 10.22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17XIpnHYv2B7-fxEFFGeWQnfRXdQyAHICm3rtJMBSrs8/edit#bookmark=id.tcly9md9l5ll) let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 7/21/13 If we are believers, then our hearts AND our bodies have been cleansed and are presentable. Hebrews 12.1-2 (BSB) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 160116 - It sure sounds like the writer is using imagery from the Greek Olympics where the athletes competed naked. It would seem strange that the writer would use such imagery if being naked was such a sin. [1] - See my notes on [**Hebrews 12.1**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rdprukjR4MvPUhOkSxUlNkzxtuFmw5gBRDHrUbUIjdM/edit#bookmark=id.3ha3ouzi04wf) - See also **Ephesians 4.22** above. 170616 - It would seem clear based on other verses that the primary “shame” was being hung on a tree [**Deuteronomy 21.23 & Galatians 3.13**]. - There is also the possibility that there was shame involved in being naked on the cross. - Shame [2] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) Hebrews 13.4 (BSB) Marriage should be honored by all and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers. 170621 - Best I can tell, this chapter of Hebrews seems to be a random collection of things. Therefore, I have been unable to figure out the context for these verses. - Many, but not all are supported with other scripture. - Sadly, many of the “religious” people use this verse as a proof text against nudity. They assume that naturism is sexual and therefore if you are seen naked by someone other than your spouse, that defiles the marriage bed. Of course, they ignore the occasions when a person is seen naked by their doctors and nurses. - Sexual immorality and adultery are described and condemned throughout scripture. Nowhere in scripture is it connected with simple nudity. James 1.22-25 (BSB) 22 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. 23 For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, 24 and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. 5/29/16 - This passage (25) says there is a blessing if we study / look intently / stoop to look (3879) at the law of freedom and be an effective (2041) doer (4163) of the same - This passage would seem to be a key one in making the case that we need to actually get naked if we really believe this freedom stuff - Freedom (25)= 1657; other translations - liberty James 2.15 (BSB) Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 7/4/16 - Most translations say something like “without clothes” instead of “naked” despite being the same Greek word ([1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf)) translated “naked” in [**Matthew 25..36, 38, 43 & 44**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.bq0ghonlmtkg) - Naked = 1131 180714 - Other translations - NIV, BSB, BLB, NASB, CSB - without clothes / clothing - NLT - no clothing - ESV, NET - poorly clothed - KJV, WEB - naked [**1 Peter 1.15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jsT1jg8OhH1n5uGegy5JWqwdsuayOcvduWDHmH0zEc0/edit#bookmark=id.xputnlwiuj1c) **2 Peter 2** [**1 John 3.18**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BY_Rm5A4z1RbrRZmdOlyyNtIuYzA_WbbtWYYpbV8p7g/edit#bookmark=id.q4stkpto7wqz) [**1 John 4.2-3**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dupBr62n6cu_iGe73Hsft9YFmOHfalJSy-TqTDBKQSk/edit#bookmark=id.9ldtcj4vvww9) True prophets must confess that Jesus came in the flesh Jude 1.12-13 Shame - [13] = [152](#o6hxo04shjo2) Jude 1.23 Hating even the garments - [23] = [5509](#wcidtk56e74) Revelation 3.17-18 (BSB) 17 You say, 'I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. 160704 - See my notes on [**Revelation 3.17-18**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nu1QFcqIvDRavhbJFDp0MsuFdXiyqtrdqiDRLzCoMBU/edit#bookmark=id.vm3v2sbba01p) - Interestingly, the other two uses of [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.k2uxh685epb4), Gumnotés refer to nakedness as a hardship not a sin. Here it is connected with shame. [18] - Naked [17] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) - Nakedness [18] = [1132](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.k2uxh685epb4) 170616 - Shameful [18] = [152](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.wzo92j7wzpfy) Revelation 16.15 (BSB) "Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked ([[G1131]]) and let his shame be exposed." 160704 - I doubt Jesus is commanding us to never take off our textile clothing. If that were the case, we should bathe fully clothed and never go to the doctor, etc. - This is emphasized by the statement that we need to stay awake. There is no evidence that throughout history anyone has stayed awake continuously. If this is what Jesus meant, then none of us are blessed and this was an evil thing for Him to say. Further, since we can’t stay awake, then it is pointless to stay dressed. - I think the last part of the verse makes it clear that it is the shame of our sin that will be exposed if we aren’t clothed by Jesus’ righteousness. - See my notes on [**Revelation 16.15**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bk2Huw6GCgtnXg5WPTIpxTSuwFcojJGa9zolMK82wfs/edit#bookmark=id.j200tu2586yo). 170613 - Other translations: - NIV-remains clothed - NLT-keeps their clothing ready - ESV-keeping his garments on - NASB-keeps his clothes - HCSB - remains clothed - NET - does not lose his clothes - GWT - doesn’t lose his clothes - WEB - keeps his clothes - It isn’t clear whether Jesus is saying that we need to be clothed 24/7 or have them handy Revelation 17.16 (BSB) And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 7/4/16 - I’m not sure if this is textile or what form of nakedness. - Naked [16] = [1131](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bbws8lK7naCfImg7ThVaFD4Ih5Mr5cRWGCUaaTlQ4Jc/edit#bookmark=id.hcih1cctvugf) ### Other Sources - [[y_STUFF_TO_PROCESS/NOTES_TO_PROCESS/MORE_DUPS/2c_NOTES_(NW)/1686187540_TOC_205_Arguments_and_Observations_in_Support_of_Naturism|205 Arguments and Observations in Support of Naturism]] - [God's Freedom vs Man-Made Rules Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ejh70oAblDgatXvtRHKEQ_dsRx0qZhH0SiYxEtWKbTk/edit#) - [Focus on the Creator Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sLji0kUyaGr87xKNLUo5_c8Dh-MOU9Skr_kWfhYiig0/edit) - [Naked Discovery Bible Study](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gr6f4tpfe_K6XBalt4bZ8KhrpnM-LgymdUbmLfWCRYQ/edit) - Mikveh - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikveh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikveh) - **Requirements during use of a mikveh** - There is supposed to be no barrier between the person immersing and the water. The person should be wearing no clothes, no jewelry, makeup, nail polish, fake nails or beauty products on the hair or skin. For more observant Jews, an attendant will assure these requirements are met - [2009-04-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ylcl5jz96fuy74efFVkZVWrlwd7DtAA5CfwuZZUSbBo/edit) - [2009-07-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HK5B7nA6adSefq6sikI0HpgSLx-DczV7KhvZpBsij4g/edit) - [2009-08-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UKZt3L_r5cPSO3vzyBHgaS3l2AN7CPMr15DKNg3L-3A/edit) - [2009-09-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1klFo8UMusABxLO6ZMRKAQdhBfKtcE0g0F3CDcfLZx-M/edit) - A discussion on “good” and “negative” nakedness - [2009-09-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T4uHkE4sj5XoeuO7hUKtF_gjF8eVuA6Az-ZCI7D1KmM/edit) - [2009-09-03](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17M6zqIh1GyGKijsv84EGQ0XT6qyZDjlpU7HQDebWWD4/edit) - [2009-09-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mMcnh_pAytaHYHZGoifaQ59MetfoYue9xcjZUj8CStU/edit) - [2009-09-08](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19w0KDfuFrDsxEECHB5k7_X18l75jikyi5bMdEwQV7J4/edit) - [2009-09-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QlQ-o0ch6qYkUaJw3N9vUliDDiFRV-RlpN1pzCstLRg/edit) - [2009-09-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9eUTiN8PQRAT_J7ZWP_UTdEGb2ofl3tjfS6N29HTT8/edit) - [2009-09-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j3XDArV4em9YCSBzX2Q2PMgrhzhuSJGhV7kKdPUdwgo/edit) - [2009-09-16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ncf75z136b-Z577NGewDVxLWudpSeZp4AEB488N23Mc/edit) - [2009-09-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11aePQYWme12tOQdwAP-w11O-tA0YzigCTStL_bASlwk/edit) - [2009-09-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uoVzBieJLCQr2kk2u7YeITqn6-3VnalxPl6YlAMNMWQ/edit) - Balancing freedom and shame and Christian love - [2009-09-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18btihtzof1ZxGsC0sgGB6X4lyoR-6qW8EBWdDxO7LtU/edit) - Religious spirits, Islam and Sharia law - [2009-09-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1We3Ftjrn3LjGMzyvbYaJsNiO6JB2ie5gjLFPX0I4Pk8/edit) - Prayer request for a clothing-optional country and naked life groups - [2009-09-25](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wm7CXNzTL2NdPNKyNy8SiyFKj_6jBjI6rTQSIyDZ39M/edit) - Freedom from sin and shame - [2009-09-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cFkVhN30nPnIFUiFCuw6s-CYyeURjqxfiMPKjKEl_Wg/edit) - Private backyard - [2009-09-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NBRfFVRQw7rBfwwdy58XksTBxKEdJqnZCjGs815d5us/edit) - [2009-10-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11_F3UJUwdabUhElgVabqRUcjvLWwxnXoAcFoxzmfWvw/edit) - Freedom from clothes - [2009-10-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1crWgQgpFgQW-GExGbtzEDmxslqWnU9-jbPHknDCdZcw/edit) - Conversation about nudity - [2009-10-07](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbbXD9whtbYQ8-78KYY62NAohRHmTelEYJIN_s7X8KU/edit) - Praise God for small things. - [2009-10-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-5OhI3UH9XrqY_4MRzbFuHkWylO4UZsgNTSRGUjuBI/edit) - No confirmation - [2009-10-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19TXAiICcCzHXD3uTJ3er5MwyYqWqoZhllsqauWz9OTQ/edit) - Praise God for small things. - [2009-10-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Th7dGf7iQ2iVGwkATrESvSswECzRSZNyOW8Bb_i5cHM/edit) - Waiting - [2009-11-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BDyd-DzmmFC599CoEvO7LgY_5_EwyMHiJyscHNirsaI/edit) - I need to offer my freedom as a sacrifice to God - [2009-11-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eY2eePWKPEglDqh0s6qFs9fzmt8Yg1uOHVdqRjT5zsk/edit) - We need to repent and turn back to God - [2009-11-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/12BgoTB2JoQyXAfR9z-P1n5N6On8hMHAs9FSXgzSGRx4/edit) - Praise God for small things - [2009-11-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M8tdmUk5uReQ7v7OE8BUwBEsqR2I5psXxCs7KDx7B7Y/edit) - I need to offer my freedom as a sacrifice to God. This could be the freedom to be naked, or it could be a command to go public with the NAU truth. - [2009-11-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjA9UEq_--nv82eoa4XTETmb9-GHAXs1n8caQKQgC8k/edit) - What does God want me to do with nudity? Is it a distraction from other stuff He wants me to do? - [2009-11-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GzxpjTuG-phQ7kK5mjS5oUse80U2yDg_-JRkdqh6x7Q/edit) - We are victims of the initial cover up. We need to claim Jesus’ work on the cross. - [2009-11-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NzxmeGQY-ZJtTjYnB3dRfqKbuYQTFKUT5UA6fYaqwtk/edit) - Help me wait on You. - [2009-12-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BTjR11ojuO9O4a-9J01YfHxnqGhSc84QKn549PttAZA/edit) - Help me wait on You. - [2009-12-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uLDVK225zMz4Znc_J1t-o_OoDSgYOITdNkUUoEVYpEU/edit) - Although there is waiting involved, I have hope. - [2009-12-19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ezXYKC2hjAl9CtgEmhMW_fJMHuKiaECzFgJIkC4ZYCY/edit) - I had a vision of God using us and the Teagues to partner together to deal with the religious spirit and nudity. - [2009-12-30 - Rewards](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17jo1AKbLnj5Xx7M32Ef5vtnejfBwfLSCbL15RQVmq9I/edit) - The NAU stuff is a good way to “be” in Christ. - [2010-01-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cP45_I_uOaPkN60VH5p6KuOktCPmjfwX5W4svNKg8KQ/edit) - Full gospel - Stand in the gap and ask for forgiveness for those who use clothes to cover their shame - [2010-01-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L6d3FJQUdd69ZIyvY955jU4GEtTqsNHRqUYtxbdJwJc/edit) - Naked church - [2010-01-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gZNCWXOStu-N-ihTpbo7luSoVGa9VmJGBoANaRi-ijA/edit) - What is the connection between clothing / nakedness and demon-possession? - [2010-01-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pV-7DgLawFd2JnpVZ4j7DmvuhUjbCvFB7owDbuQROB8/edit) - The vision about nudism was a prophecy that is God’s job. I get to enjoy watching Him do it. - [2010-03-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nvT0EPpbzcO9ZMwa-FdDIpsd4n5FiNNZbqOZOig7_po/edit) - When the right time comes, God will act quickly - [2010-03-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tVHkjk1b4WGtzLoI0M963qO46DxVvMhUWwyzKPXZjFw/edit) - Fear and nudism - [2010-03-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Jo88LqAeQ3xUqyvSnbK-oAxhGBmgpL1Nuvh04oi95c/edit) - Praise God for small answers and CNC question - [2010-04-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v3VpttQc_oQ4Ty4luG8Q6i9JVJbUXbnG7U1bZRBhwKs/edit) - Praise God for small answers - [2010-05-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnq3lnh1XOyd6_LUuBUYJAFTHCDJ3T86dJ-H03TkcXw/edit) - Wait on God. Fig Leaf Forum. - [2010-05-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jU9LGvt149nVxIsFceLK2Mw51BWhWR6mvZSfl6Xw37s/edit) - [2010-05-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FUN0EEALSVrfK9B6zCHaJxTaDaDXXgVp9I81oaKbid0/edit) - Praise God for small answers - [2010-06-07](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WWnPt5I-PapKidVZfV5aKpVpy72mAlfY0fHYMxyHvDM/edit) - Body shame ??? - [2010-07-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/167thSpHc9UMtoWEG9qun3M8vdeehEWB6EFOssgPVvxA/edit) - Phil Wickham’s Eden song [2010-07-06](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1922iVZ2egQ9iQb1RJqhgTycztchzwr1AB4Cnw2p7deI/edit) Our distinguishing characteristics should be who we are instead of what we wear. [2010-07-07](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11-YuCzJlz5hGgRV8kNOTEzp394XkaWwoWey6sN5Hyb8/edit) Powerful notes! Made in the image of God. When we cover ourselves with textiles to enhance our appearance, we are saying in essence God’s creativity wasn’t good enough. [2010-07-08](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wIpTRUYu6MUAqDmhl3NsCL43xTeX3zRp5ExLtNQSDTU/edit) Jesus has always had flesh. We were made in His image and likeness. He is / was the archetype! [2010-07-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KppL0dBW8SsfCccSMmiLOMcDBS7zHVSxH1Hz-sHOzTQ/edit) Shame, fear, hiding & fig leaves are lies of Satan that originated in the garden after Adam & Eve sinned. [2010-07-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rvwjjrCKsYwJ6WobcwVtW4V72GmsydpGnO6woYNpSQY/edit) [2010-07-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sOpWnAETkAJuUpB4OqtWDel6bs7CBd9Lv4rB6Nrzfkc/edit) Book Ideas [2010-08-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWk2IcZU6IxWmqzFP0Nv17jMfdFAa20gA-_TmmrH67g/edit) Peter felt shame for denying Jesus and reacted like Adam & Eve by covering up with clothes. [2010-09-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1so3gTdtTF0C10SGPlCH6yDdGB6cDGy5tT38rmZAN0n4/edit) Casting off our clothes sets us free in more ways than one. [2010-09-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kM9KWRcxk8LtyySP43j77gQw4NQO7anz6dqOJvNbq2Q/edit) - How does practicing nudism bring glory to God and advance His kingdom? [2010-09-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wmwGW39-_vVVh0Bx6jV1a8kvtvstfEXJWmfLHqy-K5s/edit) What is the connection between being physically naked and being poor in spirit? [2010-10-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmxgzfAbqKaOjDA50fYy8Nk_pOF8QcIBvkYoYLIgafk/edit) [2010-10-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13myjSbjBnTz_ywCNr_q3250NatWYN8fpjpIs7PQhUhI/edit) God saw me naked before I was born [2010-10-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18fsbNKbYRm7a6lDmztwQQiGy3xNmHBH9KW5rmSXoZVE/edit) Lord, on behalf of all mankind, I ask for forgiveness for using textile clothes in a sinful attempt to cover our shame. Please let your truth reign. [2010-10-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kcCqKwHRrPpweiChjIGKlKGDCdtT2iQNlGWvM4HC4IQ/edit) Nudist Coming-Out on 10/10/10 [2010-10-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j2T-9E6JOL7WFFIQirblMoS_b1sJKIJyq0edO7FB3-s/edit) What did Jesus accomplish on the cross for us wrt to wearing clothes? [2010-10-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Fo2vvnZa0DZpxEJPWQVqQ-iMhcPVdkc4HqKlIKUAvI/edit) Was Jesus naked or clothed when He appeared to the disciples the first day or two? [2010-10-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_fgMMqu6l8btJk0EgkAtqHd9lRNhCUfnrpiNRvLR648/edit) Why did Mary think Jesus was the gardener? Was He naked? [2010-10-19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wiwi2sMn-3hNlrSKxvgLiNa75WBuQgllQ4iidwNZO18/edit) Prayer for discernment [2010-10-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/15xy7nYwtGjCxlGlcfj99ddPBP6wzG4gYGo5BWG1NG4o/edit) Prayer that God would raise up an army of nudist to wake up America’s churches and advance His Kingdom against Satan’s strongholds. [2010-10-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kJ3-GMYrU0617DmbX22Af05rBTgsdOtZZyHwq1X1574/edit) Parable of the Minas - Third guy hid his in a piece of cloth Paul said to put no confidence in the flesh [2010-11-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pjw2Lvnz2FxoYfYKM183SjtYX1T-rAHhl3z2-vOhq1M/edit) Satan’s lie is still perpetuated today. [2010-12-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_WihA-pi9HyCy02XPCimOwl0eH28jriyZZs0sYLRGY/edit) God wants me to wait and watch for Him. [2011-01-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z93vxvhE1hpc_Wsx0GQzIpsWtMJJtveh-nxv8S-8zHQ/edit) [2011-01-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ATkuHYuaV_J_UvcxG9t6JwMEPzh8jYS9AQTwPObsf0/edit) The decision to wear textile clothes or not wear them should be in the context of a relationship with God. [2011-01-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9qJrDqbYDEypkxoXspW9-_Xdh7fTiTg95836wLql_Y/edit) Raise up and train nudist small group leaders to advance the kingdom. [2011-02-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QXQNdBVIe0RqITLTXG5bInVjI6Kks5OYzqK14odHQOU/edit) God may be waiting on me working through my issues with disrespect before He releases the fleece. [2011-02-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bB9gazY0PFs6Nqc5IqHRO-agDCrsLq4lg0jdRJJQwsk/edit) [2011-02-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ACiy2WBGUhDYv7gWPxEwd4lNfE7EmKgFtVqXMuiXGZI/edit) Conversation with Shawn in India about the theology of freedom and shame. [2011-03-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13TIfsuAeaZm1GIQCGLcdPIOhcLCs4-zYFdpzFooa3qc/edit) [2011-03-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18-LRmDNs53rAHkwArz43LsISwZxomucYTCNsfU9CNfU/edit) Prayer is key! [2011-03-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eS7QLg-UiR_c7Zc6wPlkuiRg6FC2HgYHxxMMf45Zl-I/edit) What is the “key” to set us free from clothing? [2011-03-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4VCUtpgy70yjXRhKMlnT4LnUIZqIexeUxzzVGGpntY/edit) Please move this mountain! Please set us free from the bondage of textile clothing. [2011-03-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2aZ0KWhs_IaZF6VtqdRVyIgOZ73baFIJyZHZZJGWm0/edit) [2011-03-25](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V5UXXbA7D05AVxr1_PIwmzZEIR-2BZEaWebvSpW9baA/edit) Hope that God will move the mountain of clothing [2011-03-27](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Qs14J7vzqVhau2o7v7XkR1g2sU5HkRX0L5RwZ6G2iE/edit) How do repentance, the Kingdom and the Father heart of God relate to nakedness? [2011-03-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aPDf7INC5whvlcrrmUGkkKlDODPCYgMcXC9syeohjxQ/edit) [2011-04-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X_5VaCIhYD6T55C2tbnqjm2gHKY4-RE6E1FqYiVTNQM/edit) Healing from the oppression of the devil [2011-05-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qrk8wbhFiHJ-L2l2KdF_55qIZELmZAijMfeJWthRkR0/edit) I keep talking to Him about being with Him and wanting Him to move in the life of the American church. It could be that He is protecting me by having me stay a safe distance from what He is doing. [2011-06-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MpOG6N6gXaj5pZYxExU8Js8OCTJ7EyYJVH8VhCR2s2U/edit) How should I pray about the mountain of clothing? [2011-06-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KPqcO5TXucb75ocioCzpLBQj8F5iXOgMWhx3tW6K37w/edit) Outline for NAU Bible Study / Study Guide [2011-06-06](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UsOE1e_u6x3ooimKXEpdGS09zeZhuLbI6YjBLg-J6LQ/edit) - How does nakedness advance God’s kingdom? - Is nakedness an essential or a non-essential? [2011-06-11](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNgT8Q9Ho4fWn0lJKR80v1NbZ989Jp_Pq_CPOnT1hxM/edit) What lies do I believe? [2011-06-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18FoGZkyDve5kzxBSId4pbZFxpu6DXHiEDSt9LBL155c/edit) Notes on Hebrews from CNC [2011-06-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZdH0anOuWMmqY2HmcQz_6kG40cmyPkUlIDvar6kXxSs/edit) [2011-07-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hc4DnyTwdA8rrETNpaMysAXnSM5sm4MxEqxH1Rwzu9M/edit) Other examples of fruit when I wait on God [2011-07-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JUZ_3bxZFpyPcx1IDJpTAInhXmxfUyLgVGZBHRxC3dY/edit) We must make Jesus Lord. Getting rid of clothes shows we have surrendered. [2011-08-08](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19ljxIMp-bRvB_DQcAWV_Rc70zZiR2MptCV-gfmFR0Pw/edit) [2011-08-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nxpeN72i28LCkaWsZCw1LDhXBtIwlDvWga-JXJQwTDE/edit) Apostleship [2011-08-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G8I-StDkJCz6YKdZ9YjSw9dasfvEbqwrbxsFFvDySV8/edit) Satan is still active and is still deceiving us today. [2011-09-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qR1k4FnrKVPwJ4zvH-UGB3buIZMydq7fxmLKwmf23UE/edit) Thoughts on Body Acceptance Study Guide [2011-09-19](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhEemk5Fzjl5QAzP3LuMv7KJz8wRQUxvdo_f8ybYLH4/edit) [2011-10-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ewvFVRIZrp00Vw9OiXAmiZsOzwU8bSEfLvxOPT_CSe8/edit) Nudism embraced by younger generation [2011-10-16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZ2QXh7dZntLyB3hsELxy4gVWaZVF2aRFk8jjQlGReo/edit) Thoughts on Fashion Article; porno/prudery coin [2011-11-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VbtFq8dwbg6u8VsGXRqOcPXd1g2ntBOSThD_UIKai0w/edit) Bible verses countering porn [2011-11-06](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VD8OtyGHsresxK0xS2yvGk44LQ-jGGL9qg2QkSgQ3y8/edit) The incarnation is a threat to the culture. [2011-12-31](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yiB99Vrbzw_rsmRimGZS2kYkei30UO_bq5ArZjLJrKQ/edit) Prayer for naked church [2012-01-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Flf8aWy1W-ETCe2bfXa7jUHUx0LbKr6wwEy6cqf_k_c/edit) [2012-01-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RhwTT6bbUX-j_thFxDZYCrU5HGNL5eoO84tYduur8Y4/edit) More thoughts on countering porn [2012-01-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xU77bLbB88iRk5i6_WgSJNYoFLq1_axiYp8NrXLEkXw/edit) Where does the Bible command us to go around naked? [2012-01-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kAJNuXXiD3ACDCPI_felrlXKVodRwO20LHVOwvce4sg/edit) The church, the body of Christ should be covered with Jesus instead of focusing on clothing and other stuff. [2012-02-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e7cdv8EVz3M8KOl32Ia2GpaLpf1bQnf5Dve3bpTh-fo/edit) A lie of Satan is to distract us from the articles of clothing that God mentions in His word by focusing on the man-made articles just like we did in the orchard with the fig leaves. [2012-03-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YUKoCZA4uMD5Bu0Euz-AvXynJWbaX7qunelCTTvKSZw/edit) Does other Christian work give me credibility to say things > nudism? [2012-04-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gsEYARilTHS2ujbQPgn9VTTWONe9uimPkPoYAkFNhZk/edit) What are the reasons God is waiting for the “go” signal? [2012-04-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Vcj0TCMj_cynpBqg-4f32ECqfXgE84HxsrHWsB7gcw/edit) Should we lead a naked life group? [2012-04-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1brcf7ZavQ7zFQ5gFqTBKVDu9EJPX-02bqGDHK-DaGwE/edit) Thanking God in advance for what He WILL do in the future! [2012-04-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VtNr398gFC7D0VbfNur9enStE_NU5q9y9p8WjER8Hi0/edit) Thoughts after work day at Star Ranch [2012-04-30](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-thkAKvJU8Wqym6kvc8Z13HcIoYPRxNVOLsuxTNbZ6I/edit) Great Luann comics [2012-05-03](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1822CSDKjfLIWCEy2Yu1sJs9t18caTQ_nSkcaUeRuNgo/edit) [2012-05-04](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K0WYC3JJ8TroFVfjFb2yuuO9AZRE3AV3o3F2GoU2p4o/edit) [2012-05-16](https://docs.google.com/document/d/117umwxIZLJbIh7PFewLC_gi-ColQtbIaqAhg6Va0nn0/edit) Kirk confused about **Genesis 3.21**. [2012-07-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/137AEIAW6Ua6MvowC7qO3UgXHgfrNeQYQVIxehycEMZg/edit) [2012-11-18](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jamarXZHpkLEijnFLKIXTSJoPSliNSNN4bd8P2vZzhg/edit) [2012-11-21](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGStHvaTyjsorrIAbyddD0gAoMgDOpB43DUXW4hZgeI/edit) [2012-11-29](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JrMTkEi1tqmlHl6xoGkEBoi4itHvzKdIDhnVhojfhG8/edit) [2012-12-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b1ZE_az-pTDS2o3lI4VYgBuZrYOwyI9Ps0hOIB0NC4k/edit) OT / NT / Today comparison of various hot topics. [2013-02-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i-11yPTvrROUZ-RrNnwQePq36xtlHJrMqhQA4Vvpomg/edit) Baby Blues comic strip and LuAnn Comic strip focused on body shame [2013-03-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J_JT0ZwzZ2zrT-kZ966uiB12mLMzSrHgvOOYxjFfZhE/edit) [2013-03-05](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J9Pm_IbPOLRywuw4XSRx8Xtl-9o6KMTDltoDHfA5Nrk/edit) [2013-05-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnbtlPMM_uF1JWnBA-Iadh3se26sl3AmrRPXYcitU3Y/edit) Hebrew “begged” (0899) usually translated clothing. However, the first definition is "treachery, deceit" [2013-06-22](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GstI6Y_uK-xPxrKMjwRyMaAqKcK9lS6kq4y2DyPWTPc/edit) [2013-07-28](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oSFAkBsGKZGYeWhqLF1D7NDazzJTd3iVd-oaYYG2p9Y/edit) [2013-08-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v4t5tRwSRc6EQ_6F0gc5wUD4HNk1tmX6VxU8u7Ippy4/edit) Wally goes to work naked. [2013-08-24](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11l86-huF6wtbenHW7T63ap-9U4GRY5gAhm7cCV5dsDs/edit) [2013-10-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZ1l546iAj9Ok3zdPwHQh3alVQ8bmSylpOHHAVB_1U8/edit) [2013-10-20](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kc1dRTXkhOFlLh8y5v9Q9tIBJeHUDhn-yxq4ZyX65Ww/edit) [2013-11-09](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g2lW6SAnU9HFDZbuZ8TRclr8WDw_72GgNSbMjGKWj3Q/edit) [2013-11-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d29gJbyKjUjY6hiDTP2EXXfiLLdBZrmrb0jEqMat7nE/edit) [2013-12-10](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b5qTRZ4AeLsAjJ4XndqCKm_3WObYHGJEmHL2qLv69fI/edit) [2013-12-12](https://docs.google.com/document/d/14uGpZfnOtAiv_TSOvDKztLqwKM3BwvM519J6okrgCVc/edit) [2013-12-17](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Syjk8rPiWW8tNevGeob5ts1RvqTvaALKyiWWRbzaIGw/edit) [2014-02-02](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hg3H9r251Q-hAXDrMziwx2frruossUey8iaxsZEApY8/edit) [2015-07-15](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZ1ktxfjMTX_1V-ZPqGDKy-RceHo3Y3SNX-yQq98Qpk/edit) [2015-08-01](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lpjxA9dnUK6zp7yDsWyax2ucj7d_XKZApZYgURAbxCk/edit) [2015-08-13](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GhMKdEeUKsAEyCVJHKDQSy76Dm7jT19Pwqk79Lcz_eQ/edit) [2015-08-14](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vgOt445cUAFi5ByvdleFBKL5rL3bn9FLhAPrNZkOoLE/edit) God is pruning me. However, I don’t know in what area. [2015-11-26](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CqKw6EOshmT7HKAZCys3p5frOhlk6DAUFBXb9CztabI/edit#) Connection between the Nephilim and demons and sexual immorality and NAU stuff. [2016-01-27 - Shame](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kunmSrQtrmPKmZvXdOtSnFrN7pI8sM6pf3jyOshDZW4/edit) As I read about how women who have been abused react with shame, I saw a direct parallel to how Adam and Eve reacted in the garden when they sinned. [2016-02-23](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hF4hOiN0b-DnZVQpRUOgFpdaPwCMCGloH-z5-LK23jQ/edit) Laodicea’s nakedness and need for white clothing [2016-04-25](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zrnmqkCL9iIG9EATDgRC0Fcmmx5epTWDLD4e9J-tZ8w/edit) Freedom from clothing and its relationship with [**Romans 14**](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oTER9TBZmpbhtJQ_HHukv8-B-88pL5TFVZBZbO5gtaw/edit#bookmark=id.beivlkomj76c) [161217](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rsq4BIxJeUmQoxQ0aI9kj3dxwTSAvFEa6w-WS4T6Hkw/edit) My thoughts on naked baptism. [Lyrics - Cornerstone - Hillsong](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYz3oHEq8RFsMm6720xosAif9YmZeZRsg97-budwpKY/edit) Dressed in His righteousness alone [Lyrics - Break Every Chain](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PJxaCdJ4KsaI9cu8yBrO8A21vzlbjl2ZpZ_i26kQTMA/edit) There is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain. [Lyrics - Freedom is Here - Esterlyn (Hillsong)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1gyDLuC_1oRQyuLvzKblvWcEkxPh8d5nG9URyrmVac/edit) Everything comes alive. [Lyrics - Freedom Begins Here - Rush of Fools](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xqMflrFu7oj_ujPoP3nO3Uf8QOyBWxidLk4TcRhPYuQ/edit) [Lyrics - Freedom Reigns - Jesus Culture](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPUkqzApDR2bhICW3RqT191iFSBUFMdhD2BL779hRMg/edit#) [http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310120.htm](http://www.newadvent.org/fathers/310120.htm) Naked baptism in the early church [http://st-takla.org/books/en/ecf/207/2070036.html](http://st-takla.org/books/en/ecf/207/2070036.html) Naked baptism in the early church [http://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/11538/is-it-true-that-early-christians-were-baptised-naked](http://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/11538/is-it-true-that-early-christians-were-baptised-naked) Naked baptism in the early church [http://histclo.com/act/rel/faith/christ/](http://histclo.com/act/rel/faith/christ/sac/ch-sacb.html)[sac/ch-sacb.html](http://histclo.com/act/rel/faith/christ/sac/ch-sacb.html) Naked baptism in the early church [http://](http://www.christopherklitou.com/page_five.htm)[www.christopherklitou.com/page_five.htm](http://www.christopherklitou.com/page_five.htm) Naked baptism in the Orthodox Church [http://www.city-data.com/forum/christianity/1229363-baptism-immersion-questions.html](http://www.city-data.com/forum/christianity/1229363-baptism-immersion-questions.html) Criticism of naked baptism ## Other Notes -