Ponder or Pounce
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall read [and meditate on] it day and night, so that you may be careful to do [everything] in accordance with all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will be [d]successful Joshua 1:8…
A GOOD FATHER
You call out to God for help and he helps—he’s a good Father that way. But don’t forget, He’s also a responsible Father, and won’t let you get by with sloppy living.1 Peter 1:17 The Message God loves us and meets our needs, helps us in times of trouble as any good father would, but…
Not of This World
20 If you have died with Christ to the [j]elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were still living in the world, do you submit to rules and regulations, such as, 21 “Do not handle [this], do not taste [that], do not [even] touch!”? 22 (these things all perish with use)—in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men. 23 These practices indeed…
Sabbath Rest Every Day
16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you(AE) by what you eat or drink,(AF) or with regard to a religious festival,(AG) a New Moon celebration(AH) or a Sabbath day.(AI)17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come;(AJ) the reality, however, is found in Christ. Colossians 2:16 Paul is telling us not to live by the old code, because Jesus…
Imitators and Models
6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. 1…
Behavior That Reflects God
10 Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by [f]doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];…
Clean House and Dig Deep
So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk. You’ve had a taste of God. Now, like infants at the breast, drink deep of God’s pure kindness. Then you’ll grow up mature and whole in God. 1 Peter 2:1-3 MSG Peter is addressing new Christians and encouraging them to…
The Mystery of God
My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:3 Throughout the Bible, mystery buffs will notice a protagonist…
Christ! No More, No Less.
Christ! No more, no less. Colossians 1:28 The Message Paul is very explicit, Jesus Christ is the Message! There is no “but” or “and”. To be mature, to be holy, to be pleasing to God, look to and accept the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ and live for Him and like Him. If it looks like…
Daily Rest
16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you(AE) by what you eat or drink,(AF) or with regard to a religious festival,(AG) a New Moon celebration(AH) or a Sabbath day.(AI)17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come;(AJ) the reality, however, is found in Christ. Colossians 2:16 Paul is telling us not to live by the old code, because Jesus…
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