2 Corinthians 4 1-10

12/23 ~ From New Testament Letters

  🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

1 - Therefore, having this work, it’s by the mercy of God, that we do not lose heart. 2 And we renounce all disgraceful, underhanded ways, refusing to cunningly tamper with God's word. But by openly stating the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's scrutiny in the sight of God. 3 And if our gospel is veiled {misunderstood} it’s veiled to those who are {still} perishing. 4 For the god of this world blinds the minds, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel, in the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we proclaim is not ourselves! But Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for the cause of Jesus. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness” has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God, in the face of Jesus the Christ/the Messiah.

     7 But this treasure and blessing we have in jars of clay, to prove the surpassing power belongs to God, and not to us. 8 For we are afflicted in every way. But we’re not crushed. Troubled by men, but not driven to despair, 9 persecuted, but not forsaken, struck down, but not defeated. 10 Always carrying in this body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus in us, may also be shown.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 4:11-18

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LUKE 2 8-20

  🍃🕊️12/23 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

8 - And that night, nearby, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their sheep, 9 when an angel of the Lord appeared to them. And the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were marveling and afraid. 10 But the angel said, “Fear not, for listen, I bring you good news. News of great joy that will be for all people. 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 will 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 with mankind! His pleasure and delight!”

     15 When the angels had gone, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go into Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened! Which the LORD has made known to us!” 16 And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and saw the baby lying in a manger. 17 And they shared 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.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 2:1-12

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2 Corinthians 3 12-18

  12/22 ~ From New Testament Letters

  🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

12 - Because the hope [elpis - expectation, trust, confidence] we have, is so great, it causes us to be very bold! 13 Not like Moses, who put a veil over his face when the Israelites couldn’t gaze at the radiance, of what was (after all) {a} temporary {testament}. 14 But their minds were hardened [póroó - rendered insensitive, callous, petrified, hardened, stony]. For to this day, when they read the old covenant, that same veil remains not lifted, because in Christ is it removed. 15 Yes, to this day whenever Moses is read a veil lies over the hearts. {Heart/mind.} 16 But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 For wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom and liberty. {Set free to see Truth, and “truth sets free”.} 18 And we, as we look upon him, his radiance, are being transformed into his same image, from glory to glory {and radiance to radiance} [psalm 84:7, "they go from strength to strength”] by the Spirit of the LORD.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 4:1-10

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LUKE 2 1-7

   🍃🕊️12/22 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

1 - In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the (Roman occupied) world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration, which was when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 So all of Israel went to be registered, each to their own town. 4 Joseph went up from Galilee, from Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David. 5 He went with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger (feeding trough) because there was no place for them in the inn.

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Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:8-20

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2 Corinthians 3:1-11

 12/21 ~ From New Testament Letters

  🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

1 - Do we begin again having to prove ourselves? (To those criticizing him and his teaching/message.) Do we need now, as some do, letters of recommendation? 2 You yourselves are our letter of recommendation! Written on our hearts! To be known and read by all. 3 And you show that you are a letter from Christ as well, written not with ink but with the Spirit {Presence} of the living God. Not on tablets of stone, but upon human hearts. 4 And such is the confidence we have through Christ toward God. 5 Not that we are sufficient in ourselves, as if anything is coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God, 6 who has enabled us to be servants/attendants of a new covenant, one not of the letter (rules, but you know how human nature loves rules.. usually for others) but is of the Spirit. For the letter kills {fails, utterly, aka hopeless, imperfect/the law of entropy doesn’t reverse course, what it is, ultimately, to be “under” law?} but the Spirit GIVES life.

     7 Now if the ministry (or covenant) of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such radiance that the Israelite tribes couldn’t look upon Moses' face because of its brightness, but it was intended to be temporary, 8 will not the ministry and covenant of the Spirit have even more glory and radiance? {It being then, since GIVEN, a promise. Aka, a ‘legal’ binding Promise.} 9 For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation [explaining the law and the ‘charge’ - yet it’s like, if you jump off this tall building you will hit the ground with a thump} how much more, the ministry of righteousness must far exceed in glory! 10 Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to not have glory after all, because of the glory that surpasses it. 11 For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, how much more glory shall - what is permanent - have!

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

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MATTHEW 1 18-25

  🍃🕊️12/21 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

18 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened this way - his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, and before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, thought to annul the betrothal quietly. 20 But as he was thinking these (very serious) things over, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, and he said, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” [Jn.13:3, “the Father has put all in the Son’s hands.” Jn.10:16, Jesus said “I have sheep not of this fold”.] 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet [and was promised by God in Eden] - 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son {“a great sign !” Rev.12:1, middle of three tellings of the revelation vision} and they shall call his name Immanuel” meaning “God with us”. {Through him, God is with us. It’s the way God wants it. Jesus is high commander, shepherd.} 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the LORD instructed him and wed his wife, 25 but he did not know her until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

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Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:1-7

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Revelation 19 1-8

 WeeKly BooK oF Revelation

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             Paraphrased      

1 - After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! 2 For his judgments are true and just! {Imo, cause and effect, even the final results called God’s wrath, greek orge/passion ..as opposed to creation as an ant farm?} He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality [greek, porneia] and he avenged [ekdikeó - gave justice over, defended, avenged, vindicated, (with) retribution] upon her for the blood of his servants.”

     3 Once more they cried out, “Hallelujah!

The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.” {Considering Revelation 21:5, this must be her smoke rising forever in the memories of all. As where else? Considering also, 2Pet.3:12-13. Hallelujah! The proof straying/imperfection can never work, it being corruption/entropy, the ‘worm’ that never quits/does not reverse.}

     4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated upon the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” 5 And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you his servants, all who revere him, small and great.”

     6 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the All Mighty reigns. 7 Let us rejoice and exult and give him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb {union with/catching away} has come and his bride has made herself ready {for it, Rev.7:9,4; Mt.25:10/1-13} 8 for it was granted to her, to clothe herself with fine linen, bright and pure”. {Wedding dress, for the union/marriage.} For the fine linen is required [dikaióma - ordinance, requirement, righteous act, judgment, justification] of the saints {all who genuinely trust God to complete his works}.

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2 Corinthians 2 10-17

  12/20 ~ From New Testament Letters

   🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

10 - Anyone you forgive, I forgive also! As a matter of fact, if I’ve forgiven anything, it’s been in Jesus, and for your sake. 11 This is so we would not be outwitted by Satan, for we’re not uninformed of his tricks and designs.

     12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord, 13 my spirit was not at rest because I didn’t find my brother Titus there. So I left and went on to Macedonia.

     14 And thanks be to God, who - in Christ - always leads us in triumphal procession {Rev.6:2} and then through us, spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. 15 For we are the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved, and among those who are perishing. 16 To one a fragrance of death to death {ruin to ruin, failure to failure, and natural entropy} to the other, a fragrance of life to life. Who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not, like so many, peddlers {making a profit} of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God. And in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 3:1-11

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LUKE 1 46-56

  🍃🕊️12/20 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

46 - And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the LORD. 47 My spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked upon his humble maiden. And now all generations will call me blessed. 49 For he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 His mercy is for all who revere him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm! He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts! 52 He has brought down the mighty from their thrones! And has exalted the humble. 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty! 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his descendants after him.” 56 And Mary remained with her for about three months, and then she returned home.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 1:18-25

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2 Corinthians 2 1-9

 12/19 ~ From New Testament Letters

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1 - I didn’t want to make another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you pain, who then is there to make me happy but the one I pained? 3 And I wrote as I did to you, lest when I was there, I should have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy, trusting all of you to have the same joy that I have. 4 For when I wrote to you, it was out of much affliction and anguish of heart, and even with tears. Not to cause you pain, but to let you know of the abundant love I have for you.

     5 Now if anyone has caused pain, they have caused it - not to me, except in some measure, and not to put it too severely - but to all of you! 6 Now for that one, the disapproval and censure by the majority is enough (he had been sleeping with his father’s wife) 7 so you should rather turn to forgive and comfort, or he may be overwhelmed by excessive distress. 8 So I beg you to reaffirm your love and acceptance for him. 9 For this is why I wrote, to find out if you are able to stay and walk in the way.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 4:1-10

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LUKE 1 39-45

🍃🕊️12/19 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

39 - So Mary went right away into the hill country, to a town of Judah, to see Elizabeth and Zechariah. 40 And when she arrived, she entered the house and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby (John the Baptist) leaped in her womb! And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit {with the Presence of God, who is Wonderful} 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “How blessed you are among all women! And how blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted to me?! That the mother of my Lord should visit me? 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy! 45 How blessed is she who believes, who believes there will be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the LORD.”

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Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:8-20

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This study follows an “Enter the Story” bible reading schedule.

2 Corinthians 1 15-24

12/18 ~ From New Testament Letters

  🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

15 - Being sure of all this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a second experience of grace. 16 I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and then on my way back, and then have you send me on my way to Judea. 17 Did I seem fickle and uncertain when I planned to do this? Do I say “yes, yes” and “no, no” at the same time? 18 As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been yes, and no. 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, whom Silas, Timothy and I proclaimed among you, was not yes, and no, but in him it is always yes! 20 For - all the promises of God - find their yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. 21 And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, 22 and who has also put his seal upon us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee [arrabón - pledge, guarantee, down payment, deposit]. 23 As God as witness, it was to spare you, that I refrained from coming again to Corinth. 24 Not that we lord it over you and your faith, but we work with you - for your joy - that you may - stand firm - in faith.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 2:1-9

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LUKE 1 26-38

  🍃🕊️12/18 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

26 - Six months later, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to Nazareth, a city of Galilee, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. 28 And Gabriel came to her and said, “Greetings, oh favored one! The Lord is with you!”29 But she was troubled at the saying, for she didn’t know what sort of greeting that might be. 30 And the angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

     34 Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I have never been with a man?” 35 And Gabriel answered, “The Holy Spirit (/Presence of God) will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you, and so the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. 36 And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with she who was called barren. 37 For nothing is impossible to God.” 38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaiden of the Lord. Let it happen to me as you have said.” The angel then departed.

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Tomorrows verses - Luke 1:39-45

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ACTS 18 17-28

         WeekLy BooK oF Acts 

17 - And after that the mob seized Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him in front of the tribunal. But proconsul Gallio paid no attention to any of it.

     18 Paul stayed a while longer in Corinth [a year and a half all together] and then he took leave of the brothers and sisters and set sail for Syria. Priscilla and Aquila went with him. At Cenchreae he cut his hair, as part of a vow. 19 And they arrived at Ephesus, whereupon he went to the synagogue and reasoned with the Hebrews (Jews). 20 They asked him to stay longer, 21 but he said, “I’ll return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus.

     22 When he landed at Caesarea, he went up (to Jerusalem) and greeted the church, and then he went down to Antioch. 23 After spending some time there, he departed and went from one place to the next through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

     24 Meanwhile a Hebrew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent speaker, competent in the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately [akribós - with exact precision] the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only about the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more fully. {Explaining the blessing of the Holy Spirit, the Presence of God the Father with us.} 27 And when he wished to cross to Achaia (of Greece) the brothers encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to make him welcome. When he arrived in Corinth, he was a great help to those who through grace believed, 28 for he persuasively refuted the non believing Hebrews in the synagogue, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ [Christos - anointed one, messiah].

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2 Corinthians 1 8-14

  12/17 ~ From New Testament Letters

  🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

8 -  For we [Paul, Timothy and others] don’t want you to be unaware of the suffering we experienced in Asia. We were so utterly burdened beyond our endurance that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt like we had received the sentence of death! But that was to make us rely, not on ourselves, but upon God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from deadly peril, and he will continue to deliver us. On him we have set our hope [elpizó - to hope, expect, trust] that he will deliver us again. 11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted to us through the prayers of many.

     12 For our boast is this - we have peace of conscience, that we have behaved in the world with simplicity and with godly sincerity. Not by earthly wisdom, but by the grace of God. And toward you, abundantly so! 13 There is no hidden meaning in what I write and what you read. What you read you read rightly in its plain and simple sense in the hope you will fully understand, 14 just as you have already, partially understood. And on the day of our Lord Jesus, we shall rejoice together! And celebrate each other.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 1:15-24

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LUKE 1 1-25

  🍃🕊️12/17 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

[Luke was a Greek physician who met Paul and traveled with him and company somewhat, and wrote this gospel account and the Book of Acts ..acts of some of the earliest believers.] 1 - Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning of it all were eyewitnesses, and then messengers of the word/message they delivered to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time now, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you’ve been taught.

     5 In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and both were advanced in years.

     8 Now while he was serving as priest before God when on duty with his division, 9 according to the ways of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple and burn incense to the LORD. 10 And all the people were praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 And there appeared to Zechariah an angel of the LORD standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And he was troubled and afraid when he saw him. 13 But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 You will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice, 15 for he will be great before the Lord. And he will not drink wine or strong drink, but will be filled with the Holy Spirit {/Presence of the LORD} even from his mother's womb. 16 He will turn many of the children of Israel to the LORD their God, 17 and he will go forth in the presence of him, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient [apeithés - disobedient, unbelieving] to the wisdom of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.” {Prepared, 2Tim.3:16}

     18 And Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I’m an old man, and my wife is advanced in years also.” 19 And the angel said, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20 But listen, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things happen, because you didn’t believe my words, but they will be fulfilled on time.” {To prevent his further speaking unbelief/negativity?} 21 And the people were waiting for Zechariah, and they were wondering what was taking him so long in the temple. 22 And when he came out, he was unable to speak, and they realized he had seen a vision. And he kept making signs to them for he was mute. 23 And when his time of service was over, he went home.

     24 After these days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she kept herself in isolation, saying, 25 “Thus has the Lord done for me in the days when he looked upon me to take away my reputation of being barren.”

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Tomorrows verses - Luke 1:26-38

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2 Corinthians 1 1-7

  12/16 ~ From New Testament Letters

  🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

(Paul’s, actually third letter to the Corinthian believers - we’re missing the first one.) 1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother: To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia. 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

     3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles [thlipsis - persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation] that we may be able to comfort those who are in any distress [thlipsis - persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation] with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ's sufferings, so through Christ do we share abundantly in comfort [paraklésis - comfort, encouragement, exhortation, consolation] as well. 6 If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. And if we are comforted, it’s for your comfort [paraklésis - comfort, encouragement, exhortation, consolation] which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. 7 Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in our comfort. {Paying it forward..}

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 1:8-14

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MATTHEW 1 1-17 JOHN 1 1-5

  🍃🕊️12/16 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

1 - The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers 3 ….clipped.. 6.. .. And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, and Solomon.. 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

     17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ [greek for Messiah] fourteen generations.

     JOHN 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word {the light, light was first} and the Word was with God [the Son was with the Father] and was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through the Son, and without the Son was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was Life, and the Life was - the Light of man. 5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does noT overcome it. {In any heart!}

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Tomorrows verses - Luke 1:1-25

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1 Corinthians 16 15-24

12/15 ~ From New Testament Letters

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15 - Now I bring to your attention the household of Stephanas. They were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints/believers [hagios - sacred, set apart] {(ones) here believers/they are different}. 16 Be listeners to such as these, and to all fellow workers and laborers. 17 I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence, 18 and they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Show recognition and appreciation to such ones.

     19 The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca (scriptural trivia - Priscilla, later Paul begins to name her first) together with the church that meets in their house, send to you hearty greetings in the Lord. 20 All the brothers send you greeting. Greet one another with a holy kiss.

     21 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. 22 If anyone {with us? actually} has no love for the Lord, they are accursed. Our Lord, come! [Only Truth shall endure/remain standing]. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. 24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

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LUKE 24 49-53 MARK 16 19-20

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49 - “And listen” Jesus said to his disciples, “I’m sending the promise of the Father upon you. So stay in the city until you’re clothed with that power from on high.”

     50 And he walked with them out as far as Bethany, then lifting his hands he blessed them. 51 And while he was blessing them, he departed from them as he was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they were continually in the temple blessing God.

     MARK 16:19 - So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs. [Part of Mark’s disputed ending.. perhaps added later by a scriptural scribe?]

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 1:1-17 or John 1:1-5

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1 Corinthians 16 8-14

  12/14 ~ From New Testament Letters

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8 - I plan to stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9 for a wide door for effective work has opened, but there are many adversaries. 10 When Timothy comes, be sure to put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord along with me here. 11 So let no one disregard him {because of his youth}. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return here to Ephesus, for I’m expecting him with the brothers.

     12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come at this time. But he will come when he has opportunity.

     13 Be watchful! Stand firm in the faith! Be men, be strong! 14 And, let all that you do be done in love. {…Love, and we cannot be overly sensitive in this world. Nor concerning history. Which some do, misinterpreting Father God’s actions and ways in the Old Testament. Think! Think how bAd it can get. Imperfect is not only entropy, but it’s an abyss of potential. I have a new word, cannibaalism. I believe those God took out - and transplanted as into an untilled garden awaiting resurrection into GWT judgment and discernment ‘day’ an “aionion kolasin / eonian korrection / age of correction - will thank God for not letting them do more evil. So the flood, the wanted genocide of the Canaanites - who in their rites would beat a drum to drown out the screams of babies, and children? as they burned them alive to Baal-Molech  ..🤔 Is that the original gone rogue one? His dream, his fantasy after all has been that notorious fire.. first told in that so ancient and primordial spiritual propaganda myth.. Do you know there’s a verse that talks about God winning when he is judged during his day in court? ..I’ve felt the moment.. one of universal utter and complete awe struck and profound silence ..then a wave, a crescendo of universal praise..}

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

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MATTHEW 28 16-20

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16 - The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go and wait for him. 17 When they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and upon earth has been given to me. 19 Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (/Presence of God) 20 teaching them to observe all which I have instructed you. And listen, I am with you always, until the completion of the age.”

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Tomorrows verses - Luke 24:49-53 or Mark 16:19-20

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