01689cam a2200265 4500 2719155005 TxAuBib 20260330120000.0 260330s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9798989482009 TxAuBib Johnson, Michael R. The Path of the Righteous / Michael R. Johnson. 2023. This book reveals God's intended progression for every Christian. From conversion to the time of death and heaven. These progressions are verified by the names, symbols, and gemstones of the twelve sons of Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, in the order of their birth. They became the tribes of Israel. The first born, Reuben, means "See, a son!, He has seen my misery". His symbol, the rising sun, signifies new beginnings. Reuben's gemstone is the blood-red sardius stone which was used as a seal, since wax won't adhere to it. "He has set His seal of ownership on us..." (II Corinthians 1:22) These three evidences all point toward salvation. The second son born to Jacob was Simeon which means, "one who hears". In Reuben we are born again and in Simeon we begin hearing God's voice, all verified by his name, symbol, and gemstone. There are still ten more... --Provided by author. 20260330. Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival Submission 2026. Christian living. Religion Christian life. Religion. Spiritual growth Christian life. Spiritual growth. Israel (Christian theology.) TXGID