ENTER THE STORY - A NEW TESTAMENT READING SCHEDULE

Note: It was a highly accelerated biG banG into the universe that is,  like a clock not running, and then,  it was set in motion. “The lion will eat straw 

like the ox.. 

the bear will graze 

with the cow” Isaiah 11:7. 
(But first Isaiah 24:20, Rev.10:4.)

{Ps.91,46,23, Rev.7:15-17}

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List of Some Translator Errors, due to partial disbelief? ~~ Not including God’s riddles/hiding things in plain sight. ~~ Changed “all” whenever possible, to “all things” Rev.21:5, Eph.1:10, Jn.13:3, 1Cor.15:27, five times! And so repeating what 5 times? ..And more. But not 2Tim.3:16 or 1Cor.15:28, for example. ~~ Often rendered not into never and aion/eon into forever. ~~ Translating hamartia - missing the mark, into “sin” (trespass) misses the mark a little. (God is Life, and “is perfect” Mt.5:48, a conundrum for imperfect/missing the mark. But no option to stray in Eden, and creation would have to be an ant farm.) ~~ Of course five separate words turned into ‘hell’, even pit when “dust of” is in the verse & Ps.30:9. The three mentions of lake of fire are at very large, fiery events. Not very understandable in 95 CE or thereabouts, Is.24:20, Rev.10:4 (Ps.91,46,23, Rev7:15-17)

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

Verses on this blog are paraphrasrd.

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ACTS 28 16-31

 Universalism in the New Testament

       BooK of Acts of the First Believers

                             (Paraphrased)

1 - And when we came into Rome itself, Paul was allowed to stay in his own house, with a soldier to guard him. 17 After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jewish faith, and when they had gathered, he said, “Brothers, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans. 18 When they had questioned me, they would have set me at liberty, because there was no good reason for a death penalty in my case. 19 But because the Jews objected, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar—though I had no charge I wanted to bring against my nation. 20 But for this reason, I have asked to see you and speak to you, since it is because of the hope of Israel that I am in these chains.” 21 And they said, “We’ve not received any letters from Judea about you. And none of the brothers coming here has reported anything or spoken any evil of you. 22 But we would like to hear what your views are, in regard to this sect, which everywhere is spoken against.”

     23 On another day they came to him at the house in larger numbers, and from morning until evening he talked, testifying about the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus, both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24 And some were convinced by what he said, but others weren’t. 25 After disagreeing among theirselves, but not before Paul said, “The Holy Spirit was right in saying through Isaiah the prophet, 26 ‘Go to this people, and say - You will hear but not understand, and you will see but not understand or perceive.’” (Human condition.) 27 “‘For this people's heart has grown dull, with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ 28 Therefore (for this reason) this salvation of God will be sent to the Gentiles (the nations) and they will listen.” (And thus begins the “time of the nations”.)

     30 Then Paul lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus with all boldness with no one bothering him.

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An ‘Enter the Story’ Reading & Study

MATTHEW 24 15-22

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/27 - GospeL Verses 

15 - “So - when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand) — [DANIEL 9:27 ..”a strong treaty (berith - covenant, league, treaty) with many for one week (of years) but in the middle of the week will cause sacrifices to cease” {or place of? Hebrews 13:15 “..let us offer the sacrifice of praise” - Luke 19:41,44? “share your hopes and prayers at the Western Wall” - Jewish learning dot com, article - what is the western wall}. DANIEL 11:31 - Forces from him shall appear and defile the holy place and refuge, and shall take away the continual (tamid - perpetual, continual) sacrifices and place (there) the abomination that desolates” - during the Maccabees, the Syrian Antiochus Epiphanes offered a pig upon the temple altar, in 70 CE the razing Roman army under Titus hung Roman standards on the ramparts of the temple, at the completion/end of the age is surely? the misleading modern miracle of the triple six, this time upon the human temple meant for God’s Spirit/Presence (1Corinthians 3:16).. DANIEL 12:11,12 - “And from the time the continual is taken away (sur - turned aside, departed, taken away or removed) and the abomination that makes desolate is set up will be 1,290 days” - which is 3 hebrew years plus 30 days. “And happy is the one/those who wait, and come to the days 1,335” — {Summary? — “In the middle of the week” lauded treaty only lasts a week of years and in the middle of it, the {place of} continual sacrifice is taken away or removed, then 1,290 days later is “set up” the final abomination which desolates/makes ‘empty’. Happy those who come to the days 1,335. - The last “ten days” of, escalating to most critical? Rev.2:10.]

     15 - “So - when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand) 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let the one who is on the housetop (an Old Israel practice) not go down to take what is in the house, 18 and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take their coat. 19 Alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! 20 Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a Sabbath. 21 For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again. 22 And if not shortened, those days no flesh would be preserved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:23-28

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 5 1-7

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/26 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

1 - Don’t scold or upbraid an older man, but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with all purity.

     3 Honor widows who are truly widows. 4 But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them show godliness to their own household and make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God. 5 She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her expectation [elpis - expectation, trust, hope] upon God and continues in praise and prayers night and day. 6 But one who is self-indulgent is fading away even while she lives. {An example of certain things that may be as natural inclination, but are overcome in Jesus. But! the morning gospel verses mentioned pseudo prophets that would lead many astray.} 7 Command these things as well, so they (the believers Paul had left Timothy with to complete the building of them into a group faithfully, thus fruitfully in Christ) may be without reproach.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 5:8-15

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 24 7-14

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/26 - GospeL Verses 

(Jesus continues, answering “what will be the sign of your coming and the consummation/completion/end of the age?”) 24:7 - For nation will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in different places. 8 But all this is the beginning of birth pains.

     9 Then, they’ll deliver you up to tribulation [thlipsis - trouble, distress, affliction, persecution, from thlibō - to press, squeeze] and even put you to death. For you will be hated by all nations because of my name. 10 And then many will fall away {from the way} and will betray one another, and hate one another. 11 And many pseudo {misled} prophets will rise and mislead many. {Of all stripes?} 12 And as lawlessness increases, the love of many will grow cold. {Don’t get caught in gears of thAt! Starts as division? Suspicion.. accusation.. division.. even hate.. Kind of easy for the adversary in this modern digital age?} 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved [sózó - saved, rescued, delivered, healed, preserved, from a primary word σώος (sóos) - safe, sound]. 14 And this GOOD news {huge understatement} of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations. And then the end will come. {Armageddon? Where occurs the first mention of a lake of fire.. Mt.13:30/Rev.16:14-15-16 and, or Mt.25:1-13(10) …Six millennia down (things running their course versus humanity as an ant farm?) On the “8th ‘day’” all imperfection and self as first and foremost will be completely removed from off of humanity. Instead of total ant farm, God opted for total ‘herd’ immunity? The dis-ease, this slow gehenna crucible we call entropy - as part of the cure? Which “doesn’t quit”/reverse, so “God is savior of all” 1Tim.4:10.

     Ps.33:9 - “God spoke and it was done” ..into the universe as is - no billions of years of a still occurring steady state explosion -  done right up to totaL finish. Yes done, totally free.. so might as well respond.. go with HiS flow.. because he’s going to have his total way.. “The lion will eat straw like the ox” (Is.11:7) There’s TWO (collective) resurrections. Jesus is “Forever First/Proto” and the prototype.. At the “end of the age” occurs Mt.13:30 as either Rev.16:14-15-16 {the wolf voice of division via accusation as siren call} or Mt.25:1-13(10) to serve called reigning during Jesus’ long second advent of the 7th and 8th millennial days.. A full scope version of his first so brief one.. The rich man and Lazarus and the outside of the vision narrative of Rev.22 portray initiaL conditions of some who rise “still in their sins/hamartia - “missing the mark”/imperfection/entropy. The partner “made new” event, by “putting on perfection and immortality” isn’t until aFter the GWT judgment ‘day’ — second half of the “8th ‘day’”/millennium. (Rev.20 is told like describing the crests of waves but not much of the in between. ..Well I sure rambled on today.. I could write quite a bit more. (I attempt to summarize so as to keep it brief, but full.)

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:15-22

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 4 9-16

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/25 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

9 - The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, 10 because to this end we toil and strive, our expectation and trust [elpizó - to hope, to expect, to trust] is set upon the living God! Who is the Savior of all people, especially [málista - from mala - very much – very much the case; particularly so; especially] of those who believe.

     11 Instruct [paraggéllō - originally meant to pass on or transmit, hence, used as a military term, of passing a watchword or command] and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise you because you’re young, but set an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. 13 And until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Don’t neglect the gift you have, which was given by prophecy when the elder believers prayed for and laid hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them. So all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this! For by so doing you will keep safe both yourself and your hearers.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 5:1-7

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 24 1-6

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/25 - GospeL Verses 

1 - Jesus left the temple and was going away from it, when his disciples came up to him to point out the glory of the structures of the temple [hieron - refers to the entire temple complex]. 2 But he answered them, “You see all this? Truly - I tell you - there will not be left here, one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” {Dan.12:11, hello?}

     3 A little later, as he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will this be? And what will be the sign of your coming and consummation [sunteleia - completion, consummation, end] of the age?”

     4 Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name {even?) saying I am Christ, and they will lead many astray. 6 You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, don’t be alarmed, for this is necessary to take place. But the end is not yet.”

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:7-14

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 4 1-8

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/24 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

1 - Now the Spirit has clearly said in times to come some will depart from the faith by devoting theirselves to misleading spirits and the teachings of demons, 2 through fraudulent liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who deny marriage and require laws about foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy - by the word of God and prayer.

     6 If you put these things before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Avoid silly myths. Rather pursue godliness 8 for while bodily training is of some value, training in godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life  {life as we presently know it} and for the coming life {life as it shall be}.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 4:9-16

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Revelation 3 14-22

 BooK of Revelation

                a paraphrased study                       

14 - “And to the angel (messenger) of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning [arché - beginning, origin, ruler, authority, principality] of God's creation.

15 ‘I know your works. You’re neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. 16 So, because you’re lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will” [melló - intend to, to be destined, am about to] “spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, ‘I’m rich, I’ve prospered, and I need nothing’. And you don’t realize you’re wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked! 18 Acquire from me gold refined by fire, so you’ll be rich, and white garments so you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness {imperfection} may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so you can see. 19 Those whom I love, I discipline and correct” [elégxō – properly, to convince with solid, compelling evidence, especially to prove wrong, correct] “so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to them and eat with them, and they with me. 21 The one who conquers, I will grant to sit with me on my throne {during 7th and 8th millennial days?} as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 22 Whosoever has an ear, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”

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Logic of things allowed to run their course..

MATTHEW 23 29-39

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/24 - GospeL Verses 

29 - “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you build the tombs of the prophets and you decorate the monuments of the righteous, 30 saying, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have joined them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’ 31 Thus you witness against yourselves, that you’re sons of those who murdered the prophets. 32 Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers. 33 You serpents and brood of vipers, how are you to escape the sentence of gehenna? {This slow gehenna crucible - entropy, “which does noT quit”.} 34 Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog and persecute from town to town.” {Like Saul/Paul did!!} 35 “So that on you may come all the righteous blood shed upon earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, who you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar. 36 Truly, I tell you, all will come upon this generation {70 CE}.

     37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it!” {‘Micro’ example of the macro Truth.’Micro’ fulfillment of prophecy/effects of cause and effect, God’s wrath/orge/passion ..as opposed to humanity as a mere ant farm?} “How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 38 See, your house is left to you desolate. 39 For I tell you - you will not see me again - untiL you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” {Cross references: Rev.7:9,4 and 12:17, chapter 12 as the middle of three tellings of the revelation vision, which rejoin at the sounding of the 7th trumpet.}

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

      {  } - thots

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 24:1-6

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 2 5 - 3 16

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/23 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

5 - For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. {If they added “things” to the word all - greek pas - here, it would sound a little goofy. “A ransom for all..”} 7 For this I (Paul) was appointed a preacher and an apostle, and I’m telling the truth, I’m not lying, a teacher of the Gentiles (non Judean people) in faith and truth.

8 I desire then that in every place men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling. 9 And women should adorn theirselves in modesty and self-control, not with fancy hair and gold or pearls and costly attire, 10 but with what is good for professing godliness—with kindness. 11 If a woman needs to learn, let it be quietly with respect. 12 I don’t think a woman should teach or exercise authority over a man, but rather remain quiet. {I think Paul had a poor opinion and impression of women of his day.} 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.14 And Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. 15 Yet she will be kept safe through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.

    3:1 - This saying is trustworthy - If anyone aspires to the office of an overseer, they desire a noble thing. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity his children well behaved, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage their own household, how will they care for God's church? 6 They mustn’t be a recent convert, or they may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the adversary. 7 Moreover, they must be well thought of by outsiders, so that they may not fall into disgrace, and the snare of the devil.

     8 Deacons [diakonos - servant, attendant, administrator] likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tempered {by life and faith} first. Then let them serve as deacons if they prove theirselves able. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers [diabolos - devil, accuser, slanderer] but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for theirselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

     14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so 15 if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness! — He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and was taken up in glory.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 4:1-8

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 23 23-28

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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      04/23 - GospeL Verses 

23 - “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you tithe mint, dill and cumin, but neglect the weightier matters of the law, justice, mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to do, without neglecting the others. 24 You blind guides, straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel!

     25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. 26 You blind Pharisee! Clean the inside of the cup and plate, then the outside will be clean as well.

     27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people's bones and all defilement [akatharsía - from A - not, and katharós, unmixed]. 28 So also you, you appear outwardly righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:29-39

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 1 16 - 2 4

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/22 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

16 - But I (Paul) received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the worst, Jesus displays his perfect patience. This is an example to all who are looking to him for eternal life. 17 To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

     18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you! That by them you may wage the good fight. 19 Holding faith and a good conscience, for by rejecting this, some have made a shipwreck of their faith! 20 Among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I’ve handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme. (Commentaries suggest this is a quiet excommunication/expulsion usually for a time.)

     2:1 - First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made for all, 2 and for kings and all who are in high positions (anti-division) that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires [theló - wills, wishes, desires, intends] all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 2:5-3:16

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

MATTHEW 23 13-22

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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     04/22 - GospeL Verses 

13 - “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, pretenders [hupokrités - stage players, hypocrites]! You shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. For you neither enter yourselves, nor do you allow those who would enter to go in. 15 Woe to you! Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single convert, and when they become a convert, you make them twice as much a child of hell {condition noT place} as yourselves {are}. [Eccles.9:5,10; Ro.6:23, Mt.5:48, 1Tim.4:10, Jn.12:32.]

     16 “Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it’s nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, they are bound by the oath.’ 17 You blind fools! What is greater, the gold? Or the temple that has made the gold sacred? 18 And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it’s nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, they are bound by the oath.’ 19 You blind! Which is greater, the gift? Or the altar that makes the gift sacred? 20 Whoever swears by the altar, swears by it, plus everything on it. 21 And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by He who dwells in it. 22 And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by He who sits upon it.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:23-28

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

1 Timothy 1 9-15

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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04/21 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

      Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

(Verse 8, Paul against other doctrine — We know the law is good, if one uses it lawfully) 9 understanding this, that the law isn’t scribed/written for the just but for the lawless and disobedient. For the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike fathers and mothers, for murderers,10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for enslavers, and liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching. 11 This is in accordance with the gospel/message/good news, of the {radiant, undeniable}GL0RY of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

     12 I thank he who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, and appointed me to his service. 13 Though formerly I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent opponent! But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly and in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that is found in Christ Jesus. 15 And this saying is true and trustworthy, and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners [hamartólos - from hamartanō - to miss the mark] {to save hamartians, the imperfect, all of us}. And I (Paul) am the worst of them all.

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 1:16-2:4

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MATTHEW 23 1-12

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     04/21 - GospeL Verses 

1 - Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not as they do. For they preach, but don’t practice. 4 They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them upon people's shoulders, but they themselves do not have to carry them. 5 They do all their deeds to be seen by others, making their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. 6 They love the places of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 and to be greeted in the marketplaces and called rabbi. 8 But you should not be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you’re all brothers and sisters. 9 And call no one Father, for you have one Father, who’s in heaven. 10 Neither be called teachers, for you have one teacher, the Christ. 11 The greatest among you shall be as a servant. 12 Whoever exalts theirself will be humbled, and whoever humbles theirself will be exalted.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:13-22

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1 Timothy 1 1-8

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04/20 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

     Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy

1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command [epitagé - command, order, directive, injunction; from epí, "suitably on," {up close?} intensifying tássō - arrange(ment) a command "fitting" to the situation, i.e. an order that arranges things so they build on (Gk epi) each other to achieve the needed goal. Thus epitagḗ - a structured command, also stresses the authority of the command] (by command) of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus our expectation,

       2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and Christ Jesus our Lord.

     3 As I urged you when I was leaving to go to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so you may charge certain ones not to teach different doctrine. 4 Nor to devote their time to myths and endless genealogies {today myths and many ideas ..that say follow me?} which only promote speculations rather than the stewardship and training from God that is by faith. 5 The aim being love that issues from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers, but neither understanding what they are saying or the things about which they make such confident assertions. 8 For instance, we know the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.. {But not endless debates over, we do not and cannot “earn” Life.. as if God would owe us. Paul interpreted “saved by faith”. From what? Death, its cause, and the entropy leading to its conclusion, transplanted into receiving the enduring Life, which is of course, God Himself. 🎺🎉} (See today’s gospel verses.)

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 1:9-15

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MATTHEW 22 34-46

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     04/20 - GospeL Verses 

34 - Now when the Pharisees heard Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered around him, 35 and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, trying to test him. 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And Jesus answered, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it, you shall love your fellow person as yourself. 40 On these two hang all the Law and Prophets.”

     41 Now while they were gathered around him, he asked them a question, 42 “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “The son of David.” 43 So he asked them, “How is it then that David, in the Spirit, calls him Lord, saying, 44 “‘The LORD said to my Lord,

“Sit at my right hand, until I set your enemies under your feet”’? 45 If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?” 46 None were able to give him an answer, and from that day, no one dared to ask him any more questions.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 23:1-12

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.

Philippians 4 14-23

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04/19 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

14 - It was kind of you to share my trouble. 15 And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of this good news, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in regard to the matter of giving and receiving, except you only. 16 Even in (neighboring) Thessalonica you sent me aid twice. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit! 18 Now I am full, I have enough and more. I’m well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. A fragrant offering! - A sacrifice - acceptable and pleasing to God {Ps.40:6}. 19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches through the glory that’s in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

     21 Greet every saint (believers/followers) in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household. 23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit!

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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 1:1-8

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MATTHEW 22 23-33

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     04/19 - GospeL Verses 

23 - Later that same day some Sadducees came to him, who say there’s no rising from the dead, and they asked him a question, 24 “Teacher, Moses said, ‘If a man dies having no children, his brother should marry the widow and raise up offspring for his brother.’ 25 Now there were seven brothers and the first married and died, having no children and left his wife to his brother. 26 So too the second and third, down to the seventh. 27 And after them all, the woman died. 28 In the resurrection, therefore, of the seven, whose wife will she be? For they all had her.”

     29 Jesus answered them, “You are wrong. You know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God. 30 For in the resurrection they are not given in marriage nor wed, but are like the angels in heaven. 31 And as for the resurrection of the dead, have you never read what was said to you by God, 32 ‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He’s not God of the dead, but of the living.” 33 And when the crowd heard it, they were astonished at his teaching. {“Brothers and sisters, we don’t want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so you don’t grieve..” 1Thes.4:13}

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 22:34-46

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Philippians 4 8-13

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04/18 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

   Paul’s Letter To The Philippians

8 - Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, or honorable, whatever is just, or pure, whatever is lovely, and commendable, if there’s any excellence, or anything worthy of praise, think about such things. 9 What you have learned and received, heard and seen in me—practice those things, and the God of peace will be with you.

     10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at long last your concern for me was made known. You were concerned for me, and you had no opportunity. 11 Not however, that I’m saying I was in need, for I’ve learned in whatever situation I’m in, to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In all circumstances, I’ve learned the secret, of when there is plenty, and when there is hunger, when there’s abundance, and when there’s need. 13 I can do all things through he who strengthens me.

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Tomorrows verses - Philippians 4:14-23

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MATTHEW 22 11-22

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     04/18 - GospeL Verses 

(Yesterday was the invitation - “come to the banquet!” of Life, reciprocal - accept the invitation, show up.) 11 - “Now when the king came in to greet the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment. 12 And he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?’ And the man had no answer. 13 So the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot” [deó - bind, tie, fasten, declare to be prohibited and unlawful] {we must “put on perfection, and (thus) put on immortality} “and cast him into the outer darkness”. {The inner, outside of the light darkness, gnashing of teeth, portrayed in the rich man and Lazarus parable, and in the outside of the vision narrative of Rev.22, which because Jesus “will draw all” (Jn.12:32) will progress to weeping.. remorse, beating self up over things (think cruel despots, etc. the sure to occur gut wrenching remorse, as it should be, and no easy ticket) even beating self “with many stripes” until realizing Christ Crucified, strong enough to appease every conscience, during GWT judgment ‘day’.} “In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14 For many are called, but few are chosen.” {Chosen for “1st Resurrection” into “the” millennium, a Sabbath rest from enmity and evil, first half of the Lord’s long second advent, a full scope version of His first one? But with helpers serving, called reigning.. “crowns of Life” not metal.}

     15 After this the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. 16 And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians (family of leaders who were Greek philosophy and myth believing Hebrews) saying, “Teacher, we know you are genuine, and teach the - way of God - truthfully. And you don’t care about other’s opinions, for you’re not swayed by appearances” {worldly positions, etc, so called importance}. 17 “Tell us what you think, is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar?” 18 Jesus, aware of their bad intent, said, “Why do you put me to the test, you fakers? 19 Show me a coin for the tax.” And they brought him a silver coin. 20 And Jesus said, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” 21 They said, “Caesar's.” So he said, “Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. And give to God what belongs to God”. {Reciprocal.} 22 When they heard it, they marveled and went on their way.

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 22:23-33

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.