11-12 - John 14 1-11 1Cor 8 9-13

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

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           ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 8:9-13

9 - But take care that this right of yours doesn’t somehow become a stumbling block to someone else. 10 For if anyone sees you eating in an idol's temple, will they not be encouraged, even if their conscience is weak concerning it, to eat food offered to idols? 11 And so by your freedom (because you know there are no other ‘gods’) this other one is harmed, the brother or sister for whom Christ died. 12 Thereby, trespassing against one another, wounding their conscience when it’s weak, is also against Christ. 13 Therefore, if food makes my brother or sister stumble, I won’t eat meat lest I cause them to stumble. {Or drink wine.. Eat pork.. “Hast thou faith? Have it alone before God” Ro.14:22.}

           ༺☾🌟𖤓༻ JOHN 14:1-11

(Jesus continues..) 1 - “Don’t be sad and troubled.” {He’s going away. His words are radiant and full of life. People are awesome, and he is the most awesome. He’s going away on a far journey, 

and has not told them when he will get back.}

     “You believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house” {Rev.21:1-5} “there are many abiding places.” [Monḗ - dwellings, abiding places, mansions; from ménō - to remain, abide, an abiding-dwelling-place (not transitory) is only used twice in the NT, both times by Jesus.]

     “If it wasn’t so, would I tell you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

     {I go to be crucified.. that you may be where I am. Abiding in God’s perfect kingdom.}

     4 “And you know the way to where I’m going.”    5 Thomas said, “Lord, we don’t know where you’re going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said, “Thomas, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to {union/friendship with} the Father except through me. 7 And if you know me, you know my Father. From now on you do know him and you have seen him.” [Eidó - saw, perceived, have known, are aware of.]

     8 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and it’ll be enough for us!” 9 Jesus said, “Have I been with you all this time, and you still don’t know [ginóskó - to know, come to know, perceive, recognize] me, Philip?”

     {Only straight out from God one.. so close both administer God’s Spirit/Presence. Same as will saturate and “seal” humanity and creation.}

     “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not know that I’m in the Father, and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I don’t speak on my own, but the Father who dwells in me is doing his works. 11 Believe me that I’m in the Father and the Father is in me. Or else believe because of the works you saw me do.”

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

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 John 14:12-21 1Corinthians 9:1-11

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ACTS 15 1-21

 Luke wrote “of the things fulfilled among us” paraphrased due to ©‘s [ ] ref  { } thots

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Book of the Acts of the First Believers

1 - Some men came down from Judea and were teaching “Unless you’re circumcised according to the custom and law of Moses, you cannot be a follower and disciple” {of Jesus, which is the “new and living way” Heb.10:20}.

     2 After Paul and Barnabas had spent some time arguing with, and trying to convince them, Paul and Barnabas and some others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders to consult with them about the matter.

     3 And being sent on their way by their fellow believers, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, and were describing in detail the conversion of Gentiles (non Hebrews) which was bringing great joy to all who heard it.

     4 When they arrived at Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the believers, and the apostles and elders. And they told them all that God had been doing during their travels among Gentile cities. 5 But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees stood up and said, “It’s necessary for all non Hebrew believers to be circumcised, and ordered to keep all the law of Moses!”

    6 So the apostles and elders gathered together to discuss the matter. 7 And after there had been much discussion, Peter stood up and said, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God had me preach to the Gentiles, so they would hear the word of the gospel [euaggelion - good news, good message] and would believe. 8 And God, who knows the heart, bore testimony by giving them his Holy Spirit (his Presence) just as he did to us! 9 He made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith.

     10 So now, why should we put God to the test by putting a yoke upon the neck of disciples? A yoke neither our fathers nor we have been able to carry! 11 And we know we are saved {and enabled} through the grace of the Lord Jesus. And now we can see, gentile believers are too..”

     12 And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they told about the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles. 13 And after they finished speaking, James said, “Brothers, listen to me. 14 Simeon Peter also has related how God has visited the Gentiles, to take from them a people for his name. 15 And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it’s written - 16 ‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the tabernacle/tent of David that has fallen. I will rebuild its ruins, and restore it, 17 that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles upon whom my name has been called” (Amos 9:11-12) 18 and who makes these things known from of old. 19 Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of the Gentiles (other nations) who turn to God, 20 but should write to them to abstain from the pollution of idols, and sexual immorality. And to abstain from what has been strangled and from blood. 21 For from ancient times, Moses, is still read in all the synagogues on every Sabbath.” [The Christian disciple’s law is love, as “love works no ill” summarized as love God and love your fellow person.]

Next Wednesday - 15:22-41

11-11 - John 13 1-20 1Cor 8 1-8

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

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                ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 8:1-8

1 - Now concerning things offered to idols, we know we have knowledge. Yet knowledge puffs up, and it’s love that builds up. 2 If anyone imagines they know any different, they don’t yet know as they ought to know! 3 But if someone loves God, they can know, that they are known by God. {THE knowing/gnosis/wisdom/knowledge is knowing God. Which produces genuine love and affection, because he iS love. And life. One ruLe!? Love God!}

     4 Therefore, as to this eating of food offered to idols, we know an idol isn’t anything. But that there is no God but one. 5 For although there may be many supposed ‘gods’ in the heavens and upon earth, many ‘gods’ and lords, 6 yet to us there is but one God. The Father, of whom is the all, and we for him. And one Lord, Jesus Christ, by and through whom are all, and we for him.

     7 However, not all know this. But some, through former observances and rituals with idols, eat food as actually offered to another ‘god’, and their conscience is harmed. 8 But food doesn’t commend us to God. Whether we eat or we don’t eat, we’re no better off, nor are we worse off.

                  ༺☾🌟𖤓༻ JOHN 13:1-20

1 - It was before the Feast of Passover and Jesus knew the hour had come to leave the world, and go to the Father. Having loved his disciples and followers, he loved them to the end. 2 Now during supper, the devil had already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot to betray him.

     3 But Jesus, knowing the Father had put all [pas - all, every, the whole, each part of] into his hands - and that he had come from God - and was returning to God, 4 rose from supper, laid aside his outer clothing, and took a towel, and tied it around his waist. 5 Then he poured some water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel. [It was a courtesy to provide water for guests to wash their dusty, hot and tired feet, travel being mostly by foot.]

     6 When he came to Simon Peter, Peter said, “Lord, do you wash my feet?!” 7 Jesus answered, “You don’t understand what I’m doing now, but you will later.”

     8 Peter said, “Lord! You cannot wash my feet!” But Jesus said, “If I don’t do this, you will have no share with me in this work.” {😮 The “correcting/kolasis”! ..Later “aionion”/eonian during, let’s call it kolasis-2. The 2nd resurrection is separated from the “putting on of perfection and (thus) immortality” by the GWT Judgment/discernment/review of history and closure for all ‘Day’ - Rev.20 w/ Lev.23 as type, shadow and outline of the Lord’s two advents. Long 2nd advent surely will be a full scope version of his 1st so brief one? But with helpers serving, called reigning? ..The root word of Logic, is Logos.}

     9 So Peter said, “Not just my feet! But my hands and my head too!” 10 Jesus said, “Someone who has already bathed, needs only to wash their feet. And all of you are clean but one.” {The spiritual bath portrayed by baptism?}

     11 He knew who was going to betray him. That was why he said, “All but one.” 12 When he was done, he put his outer clothing back on, and sat back down. He said, “Do you know why I did that? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have {been so humble as to have} washed your feet, you also should be likewise. 15 For I’ve given you an example, that you should do just as I’ve done.

    16 Truly, I tell you, a servant isn’t greater than his master. Nor is a messenger greater than the one who sends the message.

     17 If you know these things, you’re blessed if you do them. 18 I’m not speaking of all of you. I know who I’ve chosen. But the Scripture says, ‘He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me’ and it shall be fulfilled. 19 I’m telling you this now, before it happens, so when it does happen you’ll believe that I’m he. 20 Truly, I tell you, whoever receives the one I send, receives me. And whoever receives me, receives the Father who sent me.”

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 11/12

 John 14:1-11  1Corinthians 8:9-13

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Fridays - Book of Revelation

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11-10 - Luke 22 17-23 1Cor 7 32-40

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

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         ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 7:32-40

[Paul is answering questions the Corinthian believers had sent in a letter. He responded “the time is short, so..” and indeed 70 CE was right around the corner.] 32 -  I (Paul) want you to be free from worries. The unmarried person is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. 33 But the married person is worried about worldly things, how to please their spouse. 34 So their interests are divided. 35 I say this for your benefit, not to lay any hardship on you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord.

    36 If anyone thinks they’re not behaving properly toward their intended, or if passion is strong, let them do as they wish. If they marry, it’s no sin! 37 But whoever is firmly established in their heart, and have their desire under control, and do not marry, also do well. 38 So then they who marry do well, and they who refrain from marriage, in my opinion, do even better.

     39 (Answer to another question.) A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she’s free to remarry, but only to another in the Lord. 40 Yet in my judgment she’s happier if she remains as she is. And I think I have the Spirit of God concerning this.

           ༺☾🌟𖤓༻ Luke 22:17-23

(Luke’s Account, likely by interview) — 17 - When they were reclined at table, Jesus took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this cup, and share it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you I won’t drink of the fruit of the vine again until the kingdom of God has come.”

     19 And he took bread, and after giving thanks, he broke it and passed it out to them, saying, “This is my body {bread} which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. 20 And do also with the cup. For the cup, poured out for you, is the new covenant sealed in my blood.” {Take it and share it with one another.}

     21 “Yet the hand of the one who will betray me is with me at this table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it’s been determined, but woe to that one by whom he’s betrayed.” {Judas’ deep remorse, full gehenna.}

     23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be. {It could be all of us. And equally of every nation, every ethnicity, Mt.24:28.}

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 11/11

 John 13:1-20 1Corinthians 8:1-8

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Fridays - Book of Revelation

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11-09 - Mark 14 17-25 1Cor 7 24-31

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

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           ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 7:24-31

24 - So whether circumcized or not, let each remain as is when they are called by God. 25 And concerning the betrothed, I (Paul) have no command from the Lord, but I give my judgment as one who by the Lord's mercy can be trusted. 26 I think in view of the present distress, it’s good for a person to remain as they are. 27 Are you married? Don’t seek to not be. Are you not married? Don’t concern yourself to be so. 28 But if you do marry, you haven’t erred. Yet those who marry will have worldly concerns and troubles, and I would spare you that. 29 This is what I mean, the appointed time {end of their age, 70 C.E.} has grown very short. From now on, let us treat worldly entanglements as secondary, 31 for the fashions {all important pursuits} of this world are fast passing away.

           ༺☾🌟𖤓༻ Mark 14:17-25

17 - At evening, Jesus went in with the twelve, 18 and as they were at table, Jesus said, “One of you is going to betray me. One who eats with me.” 19 So they began to be sorrowful and each one said, “Will it be me?” 20 So he said, “It’s one of you twelve, the one who is dipping bread into the dish with me.

     21 The Son of Man goes as it’s written of him, but woe to the one who betrays him. {Sympathy for Judas.} It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.” {Prophesying how Judas’ life will end.}

     22 Then he took up a loaf of bread, said a blessing, broke it and passed it out to them, saying “Take and eat. This is my body.”

     23 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he passed it to them, and they all drank. 24 And he said, “This is my blood of the covenant, poured out for [huper - for, on behalf of, above, more than, beyond] many” [polýs - many, high in number, multitudinous, plenteous, much, great in amount (extent), frequently used in contexts that highlight the vastness of God's kingdom, the multitude of believers, or the extensive reach of Jesus]. 25 “Truly, I tell you, I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine, until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.”

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 11/10

 Luke 22:17-23 1Corinthians 7:32-40

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11-08 - Luke 22 7-16 1Cor 7 8-23

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

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         ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 7:8-23

(Practical matters, continued) 8 - To the unmarried and widows I think it’s good for them to remain single, as I (Paul) am. 9 But if they haven’t self-control, they should marry. For it’s better to marry than to burn with passion.

     10 To the married I give this charge, not I, but the Lord, the wife shouldn’t separate from her husband 11 but if she does, she should remain unmarried or be reconciled to her husband, and the husband should not divorce his wife.

     12 To the rest I say (I, not the Lord) that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to remain with him, he should not divorce her. 13 If any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he’s happy to remain with her, she should not divorce him. 14 For the unbelieving husband will be influenced by his wife, and the unbelieving wife will be influenced by her husband. Otherwise your children would be unduly influenced, but as it is, they will be influenced by you. 15 But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not bound. God has called you to peace. 16 For how do you know, wife, whether you will deliver to Jesus your husband? Or how do you know, husband, whether you will deliver to Jesus your wife? {Marriage and family.. Israel - like any other would have - went with the nations/world, so family? Cultural structure? Unwantd children. Canaanite-baalism, ps.106:37,38. Ps.106, seven fallings? progressed? seven warnings?}

     17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to them, and to which God has called them, a good rule in all the churches. 18 Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the circumcision. Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? Let him not seek to be circumcised. 19 For neither (the physical) circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the instructions of God.

     {{Note: circumcision was on “the 8th day”. It represents the spiritual circumcision of the heart ..no longer self as first and foremost, etc - The collective circumcision of mankind (and angelkind?) will be completed during the 8th millennium of this creation - see if I’m wrong -> Rev.20. But the chapter is like describing the crests of waves and not much of the in between. ..It was a biG bang into the universe as is, then, was set in motion with two outlines running - the week plus one. And within that outline (wheel within a wheel) the ancient holy days of Leviticus 23 as representing Jesus’ two advents.}}

     20 Each one should remain in the condition in which they were called. 21 Were you a bondservant when called? Don’t be concerned about it. But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity. [It was a money or land lending system.] 22 For the one who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is free in the Lord! Likewise the one who was free when called is a bondservant of Christ. 23 You were bought with a price. It’s better not to become bondservants of men.

           ༺☾🌟𖤓༻ Luke 22:7-16

{By interview? Luke was a Greek doctor, not an original disciple. It was Paul Luke met later.} 7 - Then came the days of unleavened (bread) when it was time for the Passover lamb to be sacrificed. {This is an important and crucial lesson - expressed as in a drama. The sacrifice hAd to be. Is it possible that anything less dramatic could reach “aLL” - could appease every conscience, including of the most cruel despots, etc?} [The days: Passover, a “preparation” day, for the meal on First Day of Unleavened Bread, which is the next day (but the days of course begin at sunset instead of at midnight).]

     8 And so Jesus sent Peter and John ahead saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat it.” {I think it was common for some to eat the meal on Passover? Instead of like the first one in Exodus, after sunset which is then 1st Day of Unleavened Bread. All these things veil how perfectly his first brief advent fulfilled the Spring holy days - Lev.23.}

     9 They said to him, “Where will you have us prepare it?” 10 He said, “When you have entered the city, a man carrying a clay jar of water will meet you. Follow him into the house he goes into, 11 and tell the master of the house, ‘The teacher asks, where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?’ 12 And he’ll show you a large upper room that’s furnished. Prepare there.” 13 And they went and found it just as he had said, and they prepared the Passover.

     14 And later at the time to recline, the apostles were with him. 15 And he said, “I have wanted to eat this Passover with you, before my suffering. 16 For I tell you I will not eat of it again, until it’s fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 11/09

 Mark 14:17-25 1Corinthians 7:24-31

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