ENTER THE STORY - A NEW TESTAMENT READING SCHEDULE

   ⛲️☀️ Father is the fountain of Life.

   No option to stray in Eden = Ant Farm

BiG banG — > universe — > then set in motion

for “8 days”/millennia. Lev.23 is the advents.

    “In the beginning God..” and the only straight out from God one, the Son, “forever first”/proto. Father & Son being so close both administer God’s Spirit/Presence.

   The being worked out blueprint - Father’s Presence will saturate, thus “seal” all creation, all mankind - Jesus is the prototype - all angelkind, animalkind, singing bird kind, &tc. “The cow will graze with the bear, their young will pasture and lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox” Isaiah 11:7. [Summed up in 1Timothy 4:10 and Luke 1:37.] Mt.13:30 is Rev.16:14-15-16 & Mt.25:1-13; Rev.20 tells crests only; seal description veils the seals & vision; vision is told 3 times; 13:13 is the seal6 1st event showing an office; 1Cor.15:22-28 w/ Mt.13:33, key word 3! (1Pet.3:19 -> 2Pet.2:5); it’s Dan.12:11-12 w/ Lk.19:41,44 and 1Cor.3:16! W/ last “10 days” escalation, Rev.2:10.

Is.24:20/Rev.10:4.

All, in translation, was changed to all things.

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Division is a siren call, Is.24:20/Rev.10:4.

Verses on this blog are paraphrased.

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01/02 - 2 Cor-9 Jn-1 Rev-14

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 • 2 Corinthians 9:1-6  John 1:29-34  Rev.14:8-13

            ☀️ 2 Corinthians 9:1-6

1 - Now it is actually pointless for me to write to you about this service for the saints, 2 for I (Paul) know your readiness, of which I boast of you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. And your zeal has stirred up most of them. 3 So I’m sending the brothers so you can be ready for it, as I told them you would be.

     4 Then if some Macedonian brothers come with me none need be embarrassed. 5 So I thought it good to have the brothers go on ahead to you and arrange in advance, so it may be ready as a gift and not as a burdensome duty. 6 If we sow (share) sparingly we’ll also reap sparingly, but if we share generously, we’ll reap a spiritual bounty. (This was a gift being collected for Jerusalem which had been under a severe drought.)

             🌙 John 1:29-34

29 - On the next day, John the Baptist/Baptizer saw Jesus coming toward him, and he said, “Look! The Lamb of God, who’s taking away the sin  [hamartia / missing the mark, {cause of life as we presently know it} transgressions] of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself didn’t know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” [And from Israel to the world, Isaiah 49:6 - “It is too light {easy?} a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of Israel, I will make you a light for the nations! So my salvation will reach to the ends of the earth.”]

     32 And John told them, “I saw the Spirit descend from heaven like a dove! And it remained upon him. 33 I myself didn’t know him, but he who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain, he is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’  {Presence of God.} 34 And I (the baptizer) have seen and I bear witness, that this, is - the - Son of God.” {Only straight out from God one. SO close to the Father, both administer God’s Spirit/Presence, same as will saturate and “seal” all creation and humanity.}

             📜 Revelation 14:8-13

8 - Then I (John) saw a second angel following the path of the first one across the sky. It was crying out, “Fallen, fallen! Is Babylon the great! She who has given all nations to drink the wine of her passionate immorality and corruption.” [The first angel had cried out, “Revere God who created.. for the time of judgment is come..”]

     9 And another angel, a third, followed, saying with a loud voice, “If anyone worships the beast and its image, and receives a mark {to it} on their forehead or hand, 10 they also will drink the cup of the wine of God's wrath {consequences, Obadiah 1:15, Ps.90:3,5-7} poured undiluted. {Things are being allowed to run their full course. Otherwise why bother?} And - they - will be tormented with fire and sulfur {EARTHLY event} before the holy angels and the Lamb. {“All the world’s a stage” Shakespeare.} 11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever. {There’s a “palin/again-genesis”, so that must be the smoke of the torment/destruction “rising age to age” in the memories of all, and in the record of all things.} And they have no rest, day or night, those {who are} worshipping the beast {many headed geopolitical, thus world, thus Satan, the accelerator} and its image. And who receive the mark [charagma - a stamp, impress, originally an impress on a coin or a seal, later an identification marker, owner's unique brand-mark] of its name.”

    12 Here is a call for the endurance of those who are His (Dn.12:11-12 w/ Lk.19:41,44 and 1Cor.3:16, escalating? Rev.2:10) all who keep the instructions of God and their faith in Jesus. 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.” “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them!” {Straightaway, the “Seven thunders” being Is.24:20?)

           

Tomorrows verses, 01/03

2 Corinthians 9:7-15  John 1:35-51

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JANUARY 01 - 1Cor-8 Mt-4

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 • 2 Corinthians 8:15-24  Matthew 4:1-11

           ☀️ 2 Corinthians 8:15-24

    15 - As it’s written - Whoever gathered much had nothing left over, and whoever gathered little, had no lack! - 16 Thanks be to God who {gives the bounty} and put into the heart of Titus the same spirit of brotherhood I’ve had for you. 17 For he not only is coming for us, but he’s eager to take advantage of the opportunity to come and see you.

     18 And we’re sending with him, the brother who’s famous among the churches {meeting groups} for his teaching and telling of the message. {Luke?} 19 And not only that, but he’s been appointed to travel with us as we carry this gift of good will. (Relief sent after drought.) 20 We take this course so no one need be concerned about it. 21 We aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.

     22 And we’re also sending our brother who’s been tested often, and has proved to be steadfast, and motivated in many ways. And is now more earnest than ever because of his confidence in you.

     23 And Titus as you know, is my (Paul’s) partner and fellow worker. And as for our brothers, they’re messengers of the groups, which are the glory of Christ! 24 Your genuineness, which we’ve been boasting about, will be made plain to all.

              🌙 Matthew 4:1-11

1 - Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit(/Presence of God) into the wilderness to be tested [peirazó - tested, tempted] by the devil. 2 And after fasting for forty days and nights, he was hungry. 3 And at this point, the tempter came and said to him, “If you’re the Son of God, command these stones to be made into loaves of bread.” 4 But Jesus answered, “It’s written - ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from God.’”

     5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the highest point of the temple, 6 and said, “If you’re the Son of God, throw yourself down! For it’s written, ‘He’ll command his angels concerning you, and on their hands they’ll bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” [Ps.91:11,12]

     7 But Jesus said again, “It’s written - ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 8 Again, the devil [diabolos - devil, accuser, slanderer] {voice of division, accusation ..wars} took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And said to him, “All this, I will give to you. If you’ll fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said, “Go away Satan! For it’s written - ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him alone shall you serve” [latreuó - serve, worship, in the Greco-Roman world, latreuó was commonly associated with service to various deities]. 11 Then the devil left him, and angels came.

Tomorrows verses, 01/02

2 Corinthians 9:1-6  John 1:29-34  Rev.14:8-13

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12-31 - Matthew 3 11-17

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🌙 11 - I (John the Baptizer) baptize you with water for repentance! But he who is coming after me is mightier than I! I’m not worthy to even carry his sandals. HE, will baptize you with the Holy Spirit! And with fire! 12 His winnowing fork is in his hand! He will clear his threshing floor! And gather his wheat into the barn! But the chaff he will burn away with unquenchable fire!” {Truth will overturn all tables of falsehood. This unavoidable, all important contrast, life as we presently know it, is THE crucible, imperfection/entropy, a slow gehenna that “doesn’t quit”. The dis-ease as part of the cure. Burns away the chaff from off the kernel, to gems clear as crystal.}

     13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan River, to John, to be baptized by him. 14 John said, “I need to be baptized by you! And you come to me!?” 15 But Jesus said, “Let it be so, for it’s fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John was willing, 16 and when Jesus came up from the water, the heavens were opened, and John saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove from above, and it came to rest upon him. 17 And he heard a voice from heaven saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 4:1-11

12-31 - 2 Corinthians 8 1-14

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☀️ 1 - We want you to know, brothers and sisters, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty has overflowed into a wealth of generosity. 3 For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, and of their own accord, 4 asking us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints—5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us as well. 6 So we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete with you this act of grace. 7 But as you excel in everything—in faith, speech, knowledge, in earnestness, and in the brotherly love that is between us, I know you’re bound to excel in this act of grace also.

     8 This isn’t a commandment we’re speaking about, or anything like that, but it will show to them how genuine your love for them is. 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that by his poverty, we might become rich! 10 And in this matter I think this benefits you, it was a year ago that you started it, through your own motivation. 11 So now is indeed a good time to finish doing it. But out of what you have! 12 For if the motivation is there, it’s acceptable according to what a person has, and not according to what they don’t have. 13 For it’s not that others should be eased and you burdened. 14 But that your abundance at the present time, can supply their need, and their abundance may supply your need at a future time. {Not a from the top “collectivism” to distribute to the masses - where somehow the distributing falls short.}

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 8:15-24

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12-30 - John 1 19-28

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🌙 19 - This is the testimony of John (the Baptist/baptizer) when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He answered them, “I’m not the Christ.” 21 And they asked, “Who then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “No.” “Are you the Prophet?” ..“No.” 22 So they said, “Who are you? We need to give an answer to those who sent us.! What do you say about yourself?”

     23 He said, “I’m the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord!’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” [Isaiah 40 - 3 The voice of him that cries in the wilderness, “Prepare the way of the LORD! Make a straight path in the desert for our God. 4 Every valley will be exalted, and every mountain and hill will be made low! The crooked places will be made straight, and the rough places will be made smooth. 5 And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all will see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has said it.]

     24 They had been sent from the Pharisees, 25 and they asked him, “Then why are you baptizing, if you’re neither the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”

     26 John answered, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you don’t know! 27 He will come after me. The strap of whose sandal I’m not worthy to untie.” 28 This was in Bethany across the Jordan, where John was baptizing.

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 3:11-17

REVELATION - 14 1-7

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BOOK OF REVELATION

1 - Then I (John) looked - and behold - on Mount Zion stood the Lamb. And with him 144,000 {men of Israel?} who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. {It’s time - Mt.23:39, Ro.11:15, Rev.7:9,4.} {But Mt.Zion is the spiritual/heavenly, and Mt. of Olives is the literal/earthly.}

     2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the sound of rushing waters and of loud thunder. And like the sound of harpists playing on their harps. 3 And they were singing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. No one could learn that song except the 144,000 having been redeemed from the earth. {Or? Unless, or until? the 144,000 have been redeemed..} 4 They are those who have not defiled themselves with women for they are virgins. {Truth virgins.} Who follow the Lamb wherever he goes, having been redeemed out from men as firstfruits for God and the Lamb, 5 and in their mouth no lie was found, for they are blameless.

     6 Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead. He had glad tidings to proclaim to those who dwell upon earth, to eveRy nation, tribe, language and people, 7 saying with a loud voice, “Fear/revere” {fear or revere whatever one’s case may be.. think cruel despots and heartless bullies, etc. “Reverence God and give him glory! For the hour of his judgment {of the world, this wrong way that can never work} has come! Worship he, who made heaven and earth, the sea and the fresh springs of water!”

Next - 14:8-13

12-30 - 2 Corinthians 7 11-16

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☀️ 11 - For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, with concern and longing. What zeal, what vindication! For in every point you’ve proved yourselves innocent in the matter! 12 So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the one who did the wrong. Nor for the sake of the one who suffered the wrong. But in order that your genuineness might shine through and take precedence in the sight of God. 13 Therefore we’re comforted.

     And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more to see the joy of Titus. And how his spirit was refreshed by you. 14 And so whatever boasts I made to him about you, I was not disappointed. But just as everything we said to you was true, so also our boasting before Titus has proved true. 15 And his affection for you is even greater now, as he remembers your faithfulness to the way, and how you received him with respect and affection. 16 I rejoice, because I have complete confidence in you! {In your spiritual safety and your genuineness to, and preservation of “the way”.}

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

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12-29 - Matthew 3 1-10

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☀️ 1 - In those days came John the Baptist. He was preaching [he’s the “one crying out”] in the wilderness of Judea [Isaiah 40:3] saying, 2 “Repent! For the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way of the LORD! Make his highway {in us} straight.’” {The message/word is not hidden, not secret.}

     4 Now John wore a garment of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and he lived on locusts and wild honey. 5 Jerusalem and all Judea and all the region around the Jordan were going out to him 6 to be baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins [hamartia - missing the mark, from hamartanō to miss the mark]. {Imperfection which is entropy because God is Life and “is Perfect”. The slow gehenna that cannot be put out, worm that doesn’t quit.}

     7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers! Who warned YOU to flee from the wrath to come?! 8 Bear fruit in keeping with repentance! 9 And don’t presume! Don’t say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father!’ For I tell you, God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones in the river! 10 Even now the axe is laid against the root of the trees! Every tree therefore that doesn’t bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire! {This is, for some reason, thought to be a reference to ‘hell’ - that spiritual propaganda myth - is that where we pile dead trees and limbs? Into an eternal pit of neverending fire? I think it would be a bonfire.. This slow burn/gehenna flaring up.. Nothing to take lightly! Surely the ‘bonfire’ which (fiery) John the Baptist prophesied, occurred in 70 CE..? ..Prophecy is fulfilled in ‘micro’ and macro versions.. In ‘smaller’ scope, to full scope at the consummation of history and of mankind’s empires. It’s bad empires competing.. warring.. but far worse if they unite into one POWER. js. Two things going on - actually three, three gatherings. One, of all authority, two, to armageddon the siren call is division.. can contribute from afar as the chain reaction is global, Isaiah 24:20/Rev.10:4. And number three, to the door in the ten bridesmaid’s parable which goes into “the” millennium” (Mt.25:1-13, Rev.7:9,4). Into serving, called reigning during Jesus’ long second advent, a full scope version of his first so brief one, which the second includes GWT judgment/discernment/review/closure for all ‘day’. What I mean is, in the parable, the (still) tares are gathered to a bonfire.. the wheat into the barn/kingdom to serve. Rev.16:14-15-16, Mt.25:1-13!}

Tomorrows verses - John 1:19-28

12-29 - 2 Corinthians 7 1-10

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☀️ 1 - Since we have these - promises - beloved, let us rid ourselves from every pollution of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the reverence of God.

     2 And make room for us in your hearts. We’ve wronged no one, we’ve corrupted no one, we’ve not taken advantage of any one. 3 I (Paul) don’t say this to judge you! For as I said before, you’re in our hearts. Whether we die together, or live together!

     4 I’m acting with great boldness toward you because I have great pride in you. I’m filled with comfort! In all our troubles, I’m overflowing with joy!

     5 Even when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, we were troubled at every turn. There was fighting without. And fear within. 6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus! 7 And not only by his coming but by your good words of comfort to us with which you sent him back with. He told us of your longing, your mourning, and your zeal. So I rejoiced even more. 8 Because even if I made you grieve with my letter, I don’t regret it.

     Though I did regret it! For I knew the letter would grieve you. But only for a while! 9 As it is, I rejoice! Not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved to repentance [metanoia - to change ones mind, to turn, repent]. For it was a godly grief, so you lost nothing from it, but gained. 10 For godly grief makes us come to our senses, which gains for us life, safety, wholeness, without regret. Whereas worldly grief [lupé - sorrow, grief, pain, distress] produces loss of life. {Stress, etc, equals less life? Now, and shorter duration of life? Sweeping issues under the carpet isn’t the best remedy? Burying them in the psyche.. Whereas Father and Son’s love graphically displayed as a high priced ransom, Christ Crucified, is strong enough to appease every psyche. Rich man, poor man parable, and the Rev.22 - outside of the vision - narrative, portray (surely?) initial, inner conditions of some during GWT Judgment/discernment/review/closure for all ‘Day’.. The inner, outside of the light darkness and gnashing of teeth.. which - Jn.12:32 - will progress to the weeping.. beating self up with many stripes.. Think cruel and heartless despots, large and small.. ultimately the gut wrenching remorse.. in God’s radiant and blazing Light, not soon put aside and fully forgotten. Imperfect being not only entropy, but a true abyss of potential.. Pre-flood was hands off.. First proof.. Seditious angels first, as accelerant.. And this one and done, the onLy crucible - imperfection. The dis-ease as part of the cure? Unavoidable unless creation’s to be a mere Ant Farm?}

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 7:11-16

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12-28 - John 1 6-18

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🌙 6 - There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe. 8 He was not the light. But came to bear witness of, and point to, the light. 9 For the true light, which gives light - to everyone - was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world didn’t know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own didn’t receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gives the right [exousia - authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength] to become children of God, 13 who are born {this time} not of blood and flesh, nor by the will of any person, but of God. 14 And the Word became like us. And dwelt among us. And we’ve seen his glory, glory as of the onLy Son - from - the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John bore witness about him, and cried out, “This is he of whom I said! ‘He who comes after me ranks before me, because he was before me!’”

     16 And now from his fullness we all have received. Grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God. The only One, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has made him known.

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 3:1-10

12-28 - 2 Corinthians 6 11-18

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☀️ 11 - We (Paul and Co.) have spoken openly to you, our heart has been open to you. 12 You’re not hampered by us, but by your own sentiments and attitudes. 13 As it is, I speak as to children - widen your hearts, even as we have.

     14 Don’t be unequally {closely}partnered with unbelievers. For what true unity does righteousness have with lawlessness? Or what friendship has light with darkness? 15 What accord has Christ with Belial [belial - lawlessness, wickedness; reputed to be a name of a demon]? Or what share or allotment does a believer share with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, as God has said, “I will make my dwelling among you and walk among you, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people [Lev.26:12, Ezek.37:27, Rev.21:3]. 17 Therefore go out from among them, and be separate from them, says the Lord. Participate in no unclean thing, then will I welcome you, 18 and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord All-Powerful.”

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 7:1-10

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12 27 - Luke 2 39-52

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☀️ (After his “8th day”, I have this in the wrong order.. the visit of wise men from Chaldea was later.) 39 - And having performed everything according to the Law of the LORD, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, being strong and filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.

     41 Every year for the Feast of Passover (week) Joseph and Mary went up to Jerusalem. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. 43 And when the feast was over, they were on their way back home, but without Mary and Joseph realizing, Jesus had stayed behind in Jerusalem. 44 And supposing him to be with them in the group, they went about a day's journey, before looking for him among their relatives and friends.

     45 When they didn’t find him, they went back to Jerusalem, 46 and after three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening and asking them questions. 47 And everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding, and at his answers.

     48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been searching for you in great distress!” 49 And he said, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know I would be in my Father's house?” 50 But they didn’t understand what he meant. 51 And he went home with them, to Nazareth and was always obedient to them. But his mother pondered all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and also in favor with God and man.

Tomorrows verses - John 1:6-18

12-27 - 2 Corinthians 6 1-10

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☀️ 1 - Working together with him, then, we {Paul and bros} appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain! {😮Why do thAt!?} 2 For he says, “In a favorable time I heard you. In a day of saving, have I helped you.” {Entropy rules.. which includes corruption, wRong waY! wRong waY! We’re drowning, someone throws us a rope! “God is Love” and Life.. “In Him is no darkness at all” none! ..And this, unavoidable imperfection, is the onLy crucible! What. other. could. there. be? None. No Darkness. As creator, how would YOU create genuinely able to think and reason beings, aNd keep paradise/perfection intact? Program everyone? ..Amen that’s exactly what he’s doing. His other option? For a creation.. An Ant Farm?

     Imagine a totally non entropic universe.. “The lion will eat straw like the ox, the bear will graze with the cow.. All will dwell under their own vine and fruit tree..” Isaiah 11:7, Micah 4:4. “They will sleep safely in the forest..” Ezekiel 34:25. And city!}

     Listen. Now is the favorable time! Now is the day of salvation. 3 Put no obstacle in anyone's way!! That no fault be found with our work, 4 but as servants of God we commend ourselves! In every way.

     By great endurance in afflictions, by hardships, calamities, 5 beatings, imprisonments, riots, and labors. By sleepless nights and hunger. 6 And by purity, knowledge, patience, kindness, the Holy Spirit! True and genuine love. [With agapé - love, affection, benevolence, and anupokritos - sincere, without hypocrisy, genuine.]

     7 By truthful speech, and the power of God. With tools of righteousness for the right hand, and for the left. 8 Through honor and dishonor. Through slander and praise.

     We’re treated as impostors, and yet we’re genuine, 9 as unknown, yet well known, as dying, but behold, we live! We’re scolded, and yet not perished. 10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing. As poor, yet making many rich! As having nothing, yet possessing everything!

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

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12-26 - Matthew 2 13-23

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🌙 13 - Later, after they (the Chaldean “wise men from the East”) had come and departed, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child in order to destroy him.” {Rev.12:4} 14 And so he did, that very night, with the child and his mother Mary, departed to Egypt. 15 They remained there until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt I called my Son.” [Hosea 11:1]

     16 But Herod, when he saw he had been outsmarted by the wise men, became enraged and sent out soldiers, ordering that all the male children in and around Bethlehem be killed, who were two years old or under, according to the time Herod had ascertained from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah - 18 “A voice was heard in Ramah (where Rachel’s tomb was just outside of Bethlehem) weeping and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children, she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.”

     19 Then, when Herod died, an angel of the Lord in a dream appeared to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Take the child now and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for he who sought the child's life is dead.” 21 And so he took the child and his mother and they went to the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there, and being warned in a dream, he went instead to the district of Galilee, 23 to a city called Nazareth, and lived there. And so what was spoken by the prophet was fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene. [Nazareth likely named after netzer/branch, which Messiah was called in Isaiah 11:1.]

Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:39-52

12-26 - 2 Corinthians 5 10-21

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☀️ 10 - For we {context is believers} must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. [Judgment seat - bema - in ancient Greek and Roman culture, a béma was a platform where officials would sit to hear legal cases, deliver public addresses or proclamations, they were often located in public squares or forums, and were a common feature in the cities of the Roman Empire; literally, means a tribunal-chair for rewards and penalties to be given, or in Greek games, the rewards, metals or honors - info from a biblehub dot com commentary.]

     This is that each may receive what is due, for what they’ve done in the body {of Christ} whether - good or evil {not good}. 11 Therefore, knowing the Lord, we persuade others to God. And what we are, is known to God! And I hope it is known to you.

     12 We’re not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you cause to boast about us. So you may be able to answer those who boast about outward appearance, instead of what is in the heart.

     13 For if we’re beside ourselves, it’s for God. And if we’re in our right mind, it’s for you. 14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we’ve realized, and have concluded, that one has died for all, as all die.

     15 And he died for all, so those living may no longer live for themselves, but for the one who for their sake died, and was raised. 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to outward appearance. Even though we once regarded Christ that way, we do so no longer.

     17 This is because if anyone is in Christ, they’re a new creation. The old has passed away, and behold, the new has come. 18 All this is from God - who through Christ, reconciled us to himself - and gave to us {who believe, 2Tim.3:16} the work of reconciliation. 19 For, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to himself - not recognizing or taking into account faults, trespasses, or crimes, and has entrusted to us the message of reconciliation.

     20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us as we implore you on behalf of Christ, to be reconciled to God. {And thus united to him.} 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we become the righteousness {and rightness} oF God. [To become - gínomai – properly, to emerge, become, transitioning from one point (realm, condition) to another.]

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

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12-25 - Luke 2 21-38

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🌙 21 - And then on his eighth day, he was circumcised, and named Jesus, the name given by the angel Gabriel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the time came for their purification [katharismos] according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 because it’s written in the Law of the LORD, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord” 24 and to offer the sacrifice, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”

     25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by God’s Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the LORD’s Messiah. 27 And Simeon came in the Spirit(/Presence of God) into the temple, and when Mary and Joseph brought in the child Jesus, to do as according to the Law, 28 Simeon took him into his arms, and blessing God said, 29 “Lord, now your servant can depart in peace, according to your word {to me} 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation! 31 The salvation you’ve prepared before all people, 32 a light for revelation to the nations, and glory to your people Israel.”

    33 And Joseph and Mary marveled at what was said. 34 Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, “This child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel.  {Also world? Israel as narrower scope, world as full scope, the prophecy pattern.] And for a sign spoken against. 35 A sword will pierce your own soul also. And the thoughts from many hearts will be revealed.”

    36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, as a maiden, having lived with her husband seven years, 37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never went out from the temple, but worshiped with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming near at that very hour, she began to give thanks to God and to speak about him to all who were waiting for the deliverance of Jerusalem.

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 2:13-23

12-25 - 2 Corinthians 5 1-9

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☀️ 1 - For we know that if the tent [skénos - tent, tabernacle, dwelling, from skéné - tent, hut] {made of hides} our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building/edifice [oikodomé - building, ediface, structure] from God, a better tent not built with human hands. {Real. And “not artificial” - note from biblehub.} One that is enduring. 2 And in this we groan, longing to be clothed from heaven, 3 if indeed by putting it on we may not be found unclothed. 4 For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed! So that what is mortal may be annulled by Life! 5 And he who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee. [Galatians 4:6 - “God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, ‘Abba, Father.’” Romans 8:15 - “you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” Ephesians 1:13,14 - “..having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise, which is the guarantee [arrabón - pledge, down payment, guarantee] of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it..” [Hebrews 10:36 - “be patient, in order to do the will of God and receive what he promises.” 2 Corinthians 1:20 - “For all the promises of God find their yes in him. That’s why it’s through him that we utter our Amen to God..”]

     6 Always of good courage, we know while at home in the body, we’re away from {the full union with} the Lord, 7 for now we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the {mortal/entropic} body and at home with the Lord. 9 So whether at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 5:10-21

12-24 - Matthew 2 1-12

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🌙 1 - After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, during the days of Herod the king, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star rising and have come to worship him.” {They were Chaldean/Babylonian astrologers. God granted Solomon “wisdom greater than those from the east” ..and Solomon still strayed and fell away from sacred friendship with God/life.. i.e. Solomon dropped his end.}

     3 And when Herod the king heard of this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And calling a meeting with the chief priests and scribes, the leaders of the people, he asked them where the Christ was to be born. 5 And they said, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for it’s written by the prophet, 6 ‘You Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the cities of Judah, for from out of you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” {WhY does “the world” despise Israel? The “god of this world sure does”.}

     7 Then Herod (called ‘great’) sent secretly for the wise men to find out from them what time they had seen the star appear. 8 And then as they were leaving he said to them, “Search diligently for the child, and when you find him send word to me, so I too may come and pay homage to him.” 9 And after agreeing they continued on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose, went before them, until it came to rest over the place where the child was. 10 And when they saw it, they rejoiced with great joy. 11 And going into the place, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they knelt around him and paid homage to him. Then, opening their wares, they offered him gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh. {For expenses.} 12 And then being warned in a dream not to send word to Herod, they went back to their own country by a different way. [Ps.72:11, Rev.12:4]

Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:21-38

ACTS 12 1-25

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     Book of the Acts of the First Believers

 1 - About that time Herod the king (Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great who had killed all the Bethlehem children trying to destroy Jesus at birth, Rev.12:4) laid violent hands on some who were believers/followers. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the leaders of the nation, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the annual days of Unleavened Bread. 4 And when he had seized him, he put him in prison, and put four squads of soldiers to guard him, intending after Passover to bring him out to the councils. 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was being made to God by the rest of the believers.

     6 Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries were guarding before the door of the prison. 7 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off him. 8 And the angel said, “Dress and put on your sandals.” And so he did. And the angel said, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”

     9 And so they went out. But Peter didn’t realize it was really happening (literal), but thought he was seeing a vision. 10 When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city and it opened for them of its own accord. And they went out and were going along the street, when the angel left him. 11 And when Peter realized, he said, “Now I’m sure the Lord has sent his angel and has rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the people were expecting.”

     12 Upon knowing this, he went to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose other name/surname was Mark {who wrote the gospel of Mark, and was a secretary/scribe for Paul and others} where many were gathered together and were praying.

     13 But when he knocked at the door at the gateway, a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer,  14 and recognizing Peter's voice, in her joy, didn’t open the gate, but ran in and reported that Peter was standing at the door.

     15 They said to her, “You’re seeing things!” But she kept insisting that it was so, but they said, “It’s his angel.” 16 But Peter continued knocking, and when they opened, they were amazed. 17 And motioning to them to listen, he described to them how the Lord had set him free and brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Tell all this to James and the brothers.” Then he left.

     18 Now when day came, there was no little disturbance among the soldiers over what had become of Peter. 19 And after Herod searched for him and didn’t find him, he examined the sentries and ordered that they should be put to death. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there.

     20 Now also at this time, Herod was angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon, and united they came to him, having persuaded entrance by Blastus, the king's chamberlain, they asked for peace, because their country depended on the king's country for food. {Dependence.}

     21 So on an appointed day Herod put on his royal robes. He took his seat on the throne. And he delivered an oration to the people. 22 And the people began shouting, “The voice of a god! The voice of a god! This is not a man!” 23 And because of it an angel of the Lord struck him down {handed down version? Struck because of it} and because he didn’t {being Hebrew} give God the glory, he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.

     24 But the word of God increased and multiplied. 25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had delivered the relief. And they brought with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Next - 13:1-42

12-24 - 2 Corinthians 4 11-18

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☀️ 11 - For we who live are always being given over to death in Jesus' name and cause so that the life of Jesus also may be seen in our mortal lives. 12 So death is at work in us {we have died to old ways and are being reborn} for life in you {as a witness, a testimony}.

     13 Since we have the same spirit of faith - according to what has been written - even as it says, “I believed, and so I spoke”. So also do we believe, and so we speak.

     14 We speak knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus, will raise us as well. And with Jesus, will bring us with you into his presence. {Who is Life.} 15 All for our sake, for as grace spreads to more and more people it will abound as a spirit of thankfulness, to the glory of God. 16 This, so we don’t lose heart, for as the {present} outward person is passing away, the inner person is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light and momentary affliction [thlipsis - tribulation, affliction, distress, persecution] is preparing for us an enduring fullness of glory beyond all comparison.

     18 So we look not to the things that are seen {and happening} but to the things that are not seen. For the things we now see, are passing away, but the things we are not {yet} seeing is what will endure.

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

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12-23 - Luke 2 8-20

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☀️ 8 - And that night, nearby, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their sheep. 9 When suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them. And the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were marveling and they were afraid. 10 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid! For listen, I bring you good news! News of great joy that will be for all people. {Good news for all!} 11 For unto you is born, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

     12 And this will be a sign for you, you’ll find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” (In a feeding trough.)

     13 And suddenly! There was a multitude of angels, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest! And on earth peace and goodwill.” {It’s coming, why delay joining?}

     15 After the angels left, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go into Bethlehem and see this thing that’s happened! And which the LORD has made known to us!” 16 And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and they saw the baby lying in a manger. 17 And they told them all they had been told concerning the child. 18 And all who heard it wondered.

     19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned to the field, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them by the angel.

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 2:1-12