The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

demonstrate strength and mastery over godlike creatures. Victory in these contests was supposed to assure continuous life. See Joel 3:16. Lions for this reason also signified military dominance and bravery in battle. Lastly, they were believed to be destroyers of evil and champions of light and life. In Greece, lions represented Dionysus, Phobus, Artemis, and Cybele because of their combined rulership and defensive, as well as protective, qualities. 779. Lion and Lamb—Terms applied to Christ’s dual roles, virtues, and attributes as Creator God’s reigning and ruling King of kings and His sacrificial Lamb slain for the sins of the world. Christ, His Son, was God’s ultimate sacrifice provided by and for Himself to remit the sins of the world inspired by the rebellion that contaminated His creation. Lucifer’s revolt against Creator God’s authority introduced into creation the spirits of sin and death that were passed on to humanity. 780. Lion of the Tribe of Judah—A) One of the symbolic names ascribed to the Lord Jesus Christ because of His sovereignty, power, and authority over creation, as well as rulership over all the works of God’s hands. B) Christ’s human lineage from the tribe of Judah as a descendent of King David which is how His rulership came to be named from this Israelite tribe. 781. Litan—A) The seven-headed one. B) The coiling serpent. C) Spiritually, a tyrant. D) The dragon of chaos. E) The spawn of Tiamet. See Lotan. 782. Liver—The heaviest organ, the Hebrew word is linked to its rendering of the English word for glory. Livers were prime divination instruments. The liver was thought to tell the future of a life, seen as a luminescent organ of enlightenment. Therefore, they were significant in revealing the mind of the gods on life and death situations. King Nebuchadnezzar consulted them before engaging in any kind of war campaign. Ezekiel 21:21. 783. Living Creatures—Supernatural quad-faced beings that serve in the holy sanctuary of the Almighty. See Cherubim. 784. Living Room—The living room speaks to socializing, relaxation, and comfort. It is a familiar surrounding that reduces stress. Anything happening that is uncustomary to what one usually does in the room is a signal to flag the purpose and meaning of the message. Washing dishes, for example, in the living room is uncharacteristic of its use. Therefore, the dreamer should seek to determine the link between what is normally done in a kitchen being done in the

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