10-30 - 1 Cor 4 1-6 Luke 21 28-33

8TH ‘DAY’ CU Journal, New Testament In A Year

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           ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

1 - How should we teachers be regarded? As servants of Christ and as keepers of the mysteries of God. 2 And! It’s required of stewards and keepers to be found faithful. 3 It’s a small matter if I (Paul) should be judged by you, or by a human court. In fact, I don’t even judge myself! 4 For I’m not aware of anything against myself. Yet that doesn’t guarantee I’m innocent - it’s the

Lord who judges!

     5 Therefore we should not pronounce judgments {division is the world’s voice?} before the time - before the Lord comes! For HE will bring to light the hidden things of darkness {☠ especially of the world and all enchantments} and will disclose the genuine motives of hearts. Then each one will receive their good word from God.

     6 I’ve applied all these things to myself and Apollos as an example, that you may benefit from learning, and know not to go beyond what’s written, that no one be puffed up, competing and divisive with one another. {Don’t see people as on levels, placing self on the highest level? lol. Nor sect against one another. We can find common ground without agreeing about all things. Besides Truth is the only thing that stands tall and endures. It doesn’t need us to make quarrels/war over it. Conversation is good. Say it once and move on. Besides, prayer is vastly more superior and works upon us as well as ‘them’, makes things “straight”. God surely is Life, and we know he’s Love.. And well, only Life can rule. This school of hard knocks and important contrast is surely(?) unavoidable.}

            ༺☾𖤓༻ LUKE 21:28-33

[Jesus continued..] 28 - “Now when these things begin to take place, stand tall! Lift up your heads, because the time of deliverance is drawing near!”

     29 And so he told them a parable, “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. {Israel and the nations?} 30 As soon as they leaf, you see for yourselves that summer is almost here. 31 So also, when you see these things I’ve told you about taking place, you know the kingdom of God is near.

     32 Truly, I tell you, this generation [genea - race, family, or generation] will noT pass away until [heós - until, as long as, while] all has taken place.

     33 Heaven and earth could pass away, but my words never will.” {The adversary&co keep trying, but that race will noT disappear. As will none of humanity’s beautiful branches.}

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

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1 Corinthians 4:7-13 Mark 13:28-37

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10-29 - 1 Cor 3 16-23 Mark 13 24-27

8TH ‘DAY’ CU Journal, New Testament In A Year

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           ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

16 Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? {Dn.12:11-12 w/ Lk.19:41,44?} 17 If anyone ruins God's temple {with bad/misleading teaching} God will ruin them! For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple.

     18 Let no one deceive their self. If anyone among you thinks they are wise in this day and age, let them become a fool {to the world’s ways and views} that they may be genuinely wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is folly, and it’s written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness,” 20 and again, “The LORD knows their thoughts, that they’re futile.” {Empty and pointless.} 21 So don’t exalt human leaders, 22 whether Paul, Apollos or Peter. For the world, life or death, the present or the future, all is yours, 23 for you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.

            ༺☾𖤓༻ MARK 13:24-27

24 - (Jesus continues.) “But in those days, after that time of trouble, the sun will be dark, the moon will not give light. 25 The stars [astér - star(s)] of heaven will be failing. The powers of the heavens [ouranos - heaven, sky] will be shaken. 26 And then shall the Son of Man be seen coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send out the angels to gather together his elect” [eklektos - those selected] {by a lucky shake of the heavenly dice as Jesus also said, “no one can come to me unless the Father draws them” Jn.6:44; and a powerful truth drama/things running their course, needs to have more than one role played out? ..the angels gather the elect/followers/disciples} “from the four winds and all the ends of earth.” [Which begins his long second advent, of TWO millennia (surely?) a full scope version of his first so brief one? But with helpers serving, called reigning? And Rev.20 is portrayed like describing the crests of waves, and not much of the in between. A ‘trick’/riddle used elsewhere also? Said “gaps”? And Rev.22 has narrative that is (spoken from) outside of the vision, and like the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, portray initial, inner conditions of some during GWT Judgment/discernment/review of history and closure for all ‘Day’ the “aionion kolasis” (eonian korrection/age of correction.]

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 10/30

1 Corinthians 4:1-6 Luke 21:28-33

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Fridays - Book of Revelation

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ACTS 14 1-28

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   Book of the Acts of the First Believers

1 - When they (Paul, Barnabas and others) arrived at Iconium they went to the Jewish/Hebrew synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving stirred up the people to turn their minds against the brothers. 3 Yet they remained for a long while, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness by granting signs and wonders done by their hands. [Luke, the author, was a Greek doctor who met Paul when Paul was in his town and Luke then, or later, traveled with Paul and the others at their discipling in various towns, as far as Rome. Luke joins them in this “book of acts”. We know because he uses the word “we” for a while.]

     4 Yet the people of the city were divided. Some sided with the unbelieving and some with the apostles. 5 When an attempt was going to be made by some of the people, both Gentiles and Jews, conspiring with the rulers, to mistreat them, even to stone them, 6 they heard of it and went on to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding countryside, 7 and there they continued to proclaim the good news.

     8 Now at Lystra there was a man sitting in the town, who had never walked. For he had been born crippled. 9 He was listening to Paul speak. And Paul, seeing him, could see he had faith to be made well.

     10 So he said in a loud voice, “Stand up on your feet!” And so the man sprang up and he began walking. 11 And when the crowds saw what had happened, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”12 Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.

     13 And the priest of Zeus, whose temple was at the entrance to the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates and wanted to offer sacrifice to them.

     14 But when Barnabas and Paul heard of it, they tore their garments and rushed out into the crowd, and said loudly, 15 “Men! Why are you doing this!? We are only men like you! We bring you good news! That you should turn from these vain things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that’s in them. 16 In past times he has allowed all nations to walk their own way. 17 Yet he didn’t leave himself without a witness of himself, for he did good by giving rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.”

     18 But even with these words they scarcely restrained the people from offering sacrifice to them.

     19 But soon enough some came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. {So quickly.. from one extreme to the other!} 20 But when the disciples gathered around him, he stood up and went back into the city.

     On the next day, he and Barnabas went on to Derbe. 21 And when they had preached the gospel and made many disciples, they returned back through Lystra, Iconium and Antioch (of Pisidia), 22 strengthening the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying it’s through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had appointed elders in every group, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they were believing.

    24 After that, they passed through Pisidia and came to Pamphylia. 25 And when they had spoken the message/logos in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 And from there they caught a ship and sailed to Antioch (of Syria) from where they had started, having been commended to the grace of God for the work they had been sent out to do.

     27 And when they arrived back at Antioch, they gathered the believers together, and told all that God had done, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. 28 And they remained for a while with the disciples there.

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10-28 - 1 Cor 3 7-15 Luke 21 25-27

8TH ‘DAY’ CU Journal, New Testament In A Year

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           ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 3:7-15

7 - So whoever plants, and whoever waters, isn’t what matters. But God, who gives the {life and} growth. 8 Those who plant and those who water are working as one, and each will receive wages [misthos - reward, wages, recompense; payment for service, good or bad, literally or figuratively] according to their work. 9 For we are God's fellow workers, and you are God's field, and building. 10 According TO the grace of God, given to me (Paul) like an architect, skilled in his trade, I laid a foundation (there in Corinth) and now someone else is building on it. {Like Truth, God unveils, aNd then, continues to build upon it.}

     Yes each one should take care how they build! 11 For there really is no other foundation than that which has been laid, which is Jesus, the Christ {Messiah, savior from death, and its cause, imperfection/entropy, this slow gehenna, come about because an ant farm is no paradise? And because God iS Life, 1Jn.5:20, and is perfect, Mt.5:48.}

     12 So whoever builds upon the foundation, whether with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, 13 each one's work will be seen for what it is, for The Day {not my upper case} will declare what it is, because in fire all is shown for what sort of work it is. 14 If the work which any of us has built upon the foundation (Jesus) remains, they will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work doesn’t remain, but is burned up {dust to dust, and, or in armageddon’s fiery flames} though saved, they will suffer loss [zémioó - loss, forfeiture].

            ༺☾𖤓༻ LUKE 21:25-27

[Jesus continues.] 25 - “And there will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. And upon earth, the nations will be in confusion and distress because of roaring seas and surging waves [salos - rolling surge].

     26 People will have hearts of foreboding and fear because of what is happening, for the powers of the heavens will also be shaken.” {“Earth will shake to and fro” Isaiah 24/20 “when the seven thunders make their voices heard”? Rev.10:4. …For ‘trib’ length? The math problem of Dan.12:11-12 with Lk.19:41,44 and 1Cor.3:16? During the close of a treaty that alas lasts only seven years?}

    27 “And they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” {In Mt.13:30, Jesus said it will be, “First gather the (still) tares to the (bon)fire, and the wheat into my barn.”}

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32, because “God is savior of all” 1Tim.4:10.

Tomorrows verses, 10/29

1 Corinthians 3:16-23 Mark 13:24-27

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Fridays - Book of Revelation

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10-27 - 1 Cor 3 1-6 Mark 13 19-23

8TH ‘DAY’ CU Journal, New Testament In A Year

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           ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

1 - But, I (Paul) couldn’t address you as spiritual, but as carnal. For you were infants in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk, for you weren’t ready for solid food.

     And even now you’re not ready. 3 For while there’s jealousy, arguments, strife and division among you - are you not still being carnal? Behaving only in the {lower} human {selfish, self interest, self first} way? 4 For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another says, “I follow Apollos,” are you not being like the world? 5 What then is Apollos? {A good teacher “knowledgeable in the scripture” Acts 18:24.} And what is Paul?! We are only servants of the LORD! Servants through whom you received God’s message. 6 I planted, Apollos watered. But God is the one who gives the growth.

            ༺☾𖤓༻ MARK 13:19-23

[Jesus continues.] 19 - “For in those days there shall be trouble such as there has never been anything like, from the beginning of creation, and never shall be again. 20 And if the LORD doesn’t cut short the days {intervene} no person would be left alive.

     But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he has shortened the days. 21 So if someone says, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ don’t believe it. 22 For false messiahs [christos - anointed] and false prophets will rise up and give signs” [sémeion - sign, token, miracle; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally] {and today, including modern false prophet(s) of the world? With modern miracles?} “and wonders to mislead, if possible, the elect. 23 So take heed for I have told you all (things).” [Blepó - to see, look at, behold, perceive.] [Prolegó - forewarn, say in advance, telling in advance.] {..”So I have forewarned you.. ..of all”..}

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 10/28

1 Corinthians 3:7-15 Luke 21:25-27

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Fridays - Book of Revelation

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10-26 - 1 Cor 2 7-16 Luke 21 20-24

8TH ‘DAY’ CU Journal, New Testament In A Year

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            ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 2:7-16

7 But we speak of God’s wisdom, as a mystery hidden, but ordained by God for our {mankind’s ultimate} glory and honor. 8 The rulers and leaders of the age don’t understand this, for if they did, they wouldn’t have crucified the Lord of glory.

     9 But! As it’s written, “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, nor any heart of man imagined, that is what God has made ready for those loving him!”

     10 And these things is what God has revealed to us through his Spirit{Presence}. For the Spirit searches everything. Even God’s {own} depths! 11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person? So also no one knows the thoughts of God, except the Spirit of God.

     12 So you see, we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that’s from God, that we might understand the things granted and given freely to us by him. [Charizomai - to grant, give freely, show favor.]

     13 And we speak this in words not taught by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit {of God} for communicating spiritual truths, to those who are spiritual.

     14 The natural person doesn’t accept the things of God’s Spirit, for they sound like foolishness because they’re spiritually understood. 15 The spiritual person is able to judge/discern all things, against such there’s no judgment. 16 “For who has understood the mind of the LORD so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

            ༺☾𖤓༻ LUKE 21:20-24

{Answering his disciples) 20 “Whenever [hotan - whenever, when] you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those in the city depart. [Ioudaia - Judea, the Judaean land, later called Palestine (by Rome).] And those in the countryside, do not enter in, 22 for these are days of wrath.” [Ekdíkēsis - from ek - out from and to, and díkē - justice, judge – properly, judgment which fully executes the core-values of the particular judge] to fulfill all that’s written”. {So.. this is not only 70 CE. Prophecy is fulfilled first in ‘smaller’ scope, and then full scope at history’s culmination. ..Things running course, total ant farm versus total ‘herd’ immunity?} 

     23 “It will be woeful for women who are with child and for those who are nursing infants in those days! For there will be great distress upon the earth. And great wrath against this people. 24 They will fall by the sword and be led captive among the nations. {Were they again slaves!? How Satan - the adversary/accelerant/rebel angel/first to stray in thought, word or deed, a seraphim over Eden? Certain other “covering” angels over some of the animals, joined his sedition? Thus the animals turned predator? Man as carnivore in order to not be prey? Pre flood learned from the fallen animals? ..How patient of God to wait so long in order to bring about this ‘quick’ one and done? ..And so patient as it runs its course. How Satan despises Israel for birthing into the world “the Savior of the world”!}

     “And Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the nations - until - the times of the nations are fulfilled.” {After that, the forever capitol of God upon Earth. Is it any wonder Satan has such deep wrath and hatred? For all and for creation itself, his now being very much oF hate (“locked knto deepest darkness/tartarus” (minus the Greek lengend) “awaiting judgment”. But especially against the Hebrews/Israel. And second of course is Christians and western civilization.. Not sure why the Canaanite-baalism horrific practice. Another deep hate I guess.}   

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 10/27

1 Corinthians 3:1-6 Mark 13:19-23

Wednesdays - ACTS 

Fridays - Book of Revelation

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