ENTER THE STORY - A NEW TESTAMENT READING SCHEDULE

   ⛲️☀️ Father is the fountain of Life.

   No option to stray in Eden = Ant Farm

BiG banG — > universe — > then set in motion

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

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

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

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

All, in translation, was changed to all things.

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

Verses on this blog are paraphrased.

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12 27 - Luke 2 39-52

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

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - John 1:6-18

12-27 - 2 Corinthians 6 1-10

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

Have a great day! ☀️🕊️

12-26 - Matthew 2 13-23

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:39-52

12-26 - 2 Corinthians 5 10-21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

Have a great day! ☀️🕊️

12-25 - Luke 2 21-38

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

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 2:13-23

12-25 - 2 Corinthians 5 1-9

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

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

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 5:10-21

12-24 - Matthew 2 1-12

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:21-38

ACTS 12 1-25

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     Book of the Acts of the First Believers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next - 13:1-42

12-24 - 2 Corinthians 4 11-18

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

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

Have a great day! ☀️🕊️

12-23 - Luke 2 8-20

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

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

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

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

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

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 2:1-12

12-23 - 2 Corinthians 4 1-10

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☀️ 1 - Therefore, having this work, it’s by the mercy of God, that we don’t 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 {accelerator} 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’re 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 that’s in us, may also be revealed.

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 4:11-18

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

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12-22 - Luke 2 1-7

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🌙 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 home 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.

Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:8-20

12-22 - 2 Corinthians 3 12-18

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☀️ 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 it’s in Christ that it’s 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, we 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.

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 4:1-10

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

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12-21 - Matthew 1 18-25

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🌙 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 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’ll 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 didn’t know her until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

Tomorrows verses - Luke 2:1-7

12-21 - 2 Corinthians 3 1-11

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☀️ 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’re a letter from Christ, 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’re sufficient in ourselves! As if anything is coming from us! No, our sufficiency is from God. 6 He has enabled us to be servants/attendants of a new covenant, one not of the letter. {Not of rules and “earning”, but you know how human nature loves rules.. usually for others.} It instead, 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” this law, of “sin and death” / of “hamartia - missing the mark” and entropy/death.} But the Spirit GIVES life. {Highest Law.}

     7 Now, if the ministry (or covenant) {revelation} of death, carved in letters upon stone {stony hearts} came with such radiance that the Israelite tribes couldn’t look upon Moses' face because of its brightness, and (all the while) it was intended to be temporary, 8 won’t the ministry and covenant {and revelation} of the Spirit have even more glory and radiance? {It being then, since GIVEN, is a promise, dependent upon God who is perfect. And is a ‘legal’ binding Promise. From God who is “almighty”/ all powerful.} 9 For if there was glory in the ministry of condemnation {explaining the law and the ‘charge’ - 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 it in glory! {And power and might. Radiance.}

     10 Indeed, in this case, what once had glory has come to not have glory after all, because of the glory that surpasses it. {Was one side of the story. “The day that you take of it you shall surely die my children” - God is Life, and “is perfect”, Mt.5:48. No option to stray in Eden would be an Ant Farm? But to stray is to be imperfect… thus this one and done imperfection/entropy, a slow gehenna “not put out.. a worm that doesn’t quit”. And therefore “God is savior of all” 1Tim.4:10. Having “subjected all” to this, Ro.11:32. Christ Crucified is strong enough to appease eveRy conscience and convince eveRy psyche, and he has been made king of kings and lord of lords forever - of all, and of all things. Father and Son, the only straight out from God one.. The First/Proto (and prototype?) are so close both administer God’s Spirit/Presence. The same as will saturate and “seal” angel, man and all creation. Instead of Ant Farm, the dis-ease as part of the cure.. which leads to?} 11 For if what was being brought to an end came with glory, how much more glory - shall what is permanent - have!

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

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{…10-4 came to mind, rev.10:4, usually is accompanied with Isaiah 24:20, but ..🤔 The literal has the spiritual ‘partner’. Aka, there’s no metaphor without the literal (lol). So are there “seven thunders” that are spiritual? That “make their voices heard”? Oh I’d bet on it!}

12-20 - Luke 1 46-56

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☀️ {These verses include a summary of God’s attitude about Earth?} 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 Those hungering he has filled. But the proud he has sent away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel” {macro, humanity} “in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he told our fathers, Abraham and his descendants after him.” 56 And Mary remained with Elizabeth for about three months, and then she returned home. [Shortly before John the Baptist (a cousin to Jesus?) was born to Elizabeth, who was older and was a “kinswoman” to Mary.]

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 1:18-25

REVELATION - 13 13-18

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BOOK OF REVELATION

     13 It {a two horned office} performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven/sky, to earth in the sight of, and presence of mankind. {This fiery event pinpoints/ed an office, not yet an individual.}

     14 - And by the signs [sémeion - a sign, miracle, indication, mark, token {of the future?}] this (smaller) beast (two horned) is allowed to work in sight of the beast {in sight of the larger, many headed geopolitical beast/entity/institution that rose from the sea of humanity.. and like $ity of Babble is on all seven hills/continents}. It deceives those who dwell upon earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword {had expired} and yet {now} lived again. 15 And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might speak and cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. 16 Also it causes all, small and great, rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, 17 so no one may buy or sell unless they have the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name {logically, reverse order}. 18 This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of man (the word “a” was inserted at translation) and the number is 666. (..? Man is carbon based, and carbon has six protons, six neutrons, and six electrons. Strongly? suggesting apocalypse is all done by man. For we have ‘his’ number - an idiom - “I’ve got your number” means understanding someone so well you can predict their actions, or know someone’s true nature and intentions.)

Next - 14:1-7

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12-20 - 2 Corinthians 2 10-17

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☀️ 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 {still} perishing. 16 To one a fragrance of death to death {ruin to ruin, failure to failure, natural entropy} to the other, a fragrance of life to life. {The “kingdom” and the sense of life to come.. Which is always coming, but currently we are old wine skins.}

     Who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we’re 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 [katenanti - before, in the presence of] God, our speaking is in Christ.

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 3:1-11

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12-19 - Luke 1 39-45

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🌙 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} 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.”

Tomorrows verses - Luke 1:46-56

ACTS 11 1-30

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     Book of the Acts of the First Believers

1 - The apostles and brothers who were throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party (Hebrew believers) criticized him, saying, 3 “You went to the uncircumcised and ate with them!” [Israel was strictly separated from others, for one thing, in order to birth Messiah, the “savior of the world” into a comparatively prepared nation.]

    4 But Peter began to explain to them what had happened, 5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance [ekstasis - a displacement of the mind, state of ecstasy] and I saw a vision. There was something like a great sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners. It came down to me 6 and looking at it closely, I saw animals and beasts of prey, reptiles and birds of the air. 7 And I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Rise, Peter, kill and eat.’ 8 But I said, ‘By no means, Lord! For nothing common or unclean has ever entered my mouth!’

     9 But the voice answered a second time from above saying, ‘Don’t call common, what God has polished(?).’ [Katharos.] 10 And this happened three times. And then “all” [hápas - from háma - all together, and pás - each, every – thus each and every one as a comprehensive unit] was drawn up again into heaven.

     11 And look! At that very moment three men arrived at the house, who were sent to me from Caesarea. 12 And the Spirit told me to go with them. And to ask no questions and make no distinction. These six brothers as well, accompanied me, and we entered the man's house. 13 And he told us how he had seen the angel coming into his house and the angel said, ‘Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. 14 He will declare to you a message by which you will be saved, you and all your household.’ [This was the “good news for all” beginning to earnestly go out to the nations {right on schedule} called gentiles, all who are not hebrew.] 15 And even as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit(/Presence of God) fell upon them. Just as it had upon us at the beginning [Acts 2]. 16 And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, ‘John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.’ 17 So then, if God gave the same gift to them, as he gave to us - when we believed in the Lord Jesus - who was I that I should stand in God's way?” [An question for I.O? The Israel only doctrine.] 18 When the brothers heard these things they fell silent, and they glorified God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also, God has granted repentance that leads to Life.”

     19 Now in those days, those who were scattered because of the persecution that had risen after Stephen’s stoning, had traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the message to no one except to Jews/Hebrews. 20 But there were some, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who upon coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists (Greeks) also, preaching the Lord Jesus. 21 And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. 22 The report of this came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, so they sent Barnabas to Antioch.

     23 When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was happy, and exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose. 24 For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord. 25 So Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul/Paul. 26 and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church (the believers) and taught a great many people. And it was in Antioch that the followers [mathétés - learners, disciples, pupils] were first called Christians.

     27 It was at about this time, that prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. 28 And one of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine over all the civilized world (and the famine took place in the days of Claudius). 29 So the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the believers living in Judea. 30 And they did so, sending it to the elders there by the hand of Barnabas and Saul.

Next - 12:1-25

12-19 - 2 Corinthians 2 1-9

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☀️ 1 - I (Paul) didn’t want to make another painful visit. 2 For if I cause you (Corinthian believers/followers) pain, who then is there to make me happy but the one I pained? 3 And I wrote to you as I did, so when I’m there, I won’t have sorrow over those from whom I ought to have joy! And so all of you will 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. {Corinth was a large “pagan” city with strong pagan habits.. like temple prostitutes or such. Persons as commodity?}

     5 Now if anyone has caused pain, they’ve 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. {Had done its job, he had been sleeping with his father’s wife.} 7 So now you should forgive and comfort, or he may be harmed. 8 So I beg you to reaffirm your love and acceptance. 9 For this is why I wrote, to find out if you are able to stay {in the message} and walk in the way.

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 2:10-17

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12-18 - Luke 1 26-38

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🌙 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, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you’ve found favor with God. 31 And behold, you’ll 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 will never end.”

     34 Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I’ve 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 look! 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’m the handmaiden of the Lord. Let it happen to me as you’ve said.” And then the angel left.

Tomorrows verses - Luke 1:39-45

12-18 - 2 Corinthians 1 15-24

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☀️ 15 - Being sure of all this, I wanted to come to you first, so that you might have a second experience of such 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’s 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 who has anointed us, 22 and has put his seal upon us, having given us his Spirit{/Presence} in our hearts as a guarantee [arrabón - pledge, guarantee, down payment, deposit]. 23 With 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. {Corinth was a large and central highly pagan practicing city. Paul has been urging the believers there, to ‘get their act together’ and follow “the way” more closely.}

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 2:1-9

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12-17 - Luke 1 1-25

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🌙 [Luke was a Greek physician who met Paul, was known to travel with him, 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 they were messengers of the word and message they delivered to us, 3 it seemed good to me to also - having followed all things closely for some time now - to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 so you may have certainty concerning the things you’ve been taught.

     5 In the days of Herod (the Great) 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 they were both were advanced in years.

     8 Now while he was serving as priest before God, 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, Mt.25:1-13.}

     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.” 19 And the angel said, “I’m 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.”

Tomorrows verses - Luke 1:26-38

12-17 - 2 Corinthians 1 8-14

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☀️ 8 -  For we [Paul, Timothy and others] don’t want you to be unaware of how much we suffered 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 upon 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 and trust] that he will deliver us again. 11 You also must help us by your prayers, so everyone will be thankful for the blessing granted to us because of their prayers.

     12 For our boast is this - we have peace of conscience, for we have behaved in the world with simplicity and with godly sincerity. Not with earthly, human wisdom, but with God’s {gracious} grace. And especially toward you. 13 There’s 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 {expectation, trust} you will fully understand. 14 Just as you have already, partly understood. And on the day of our Lord Jesus, we shall rejoice and celebrate together!

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 1:15-24

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12-16 - Matthew 1 1-17, John 1 1-5

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☀️ 1 - The book of the genesis of Jesus, the 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. {From records of men - Abraham, David, Babylon - fourteen generations, but a couple(?) of names were left out - to make it fit. A memory trick. Luke got information from a different record. — from Barnes Commentary, I read on biblehub dot com.}

     JOHN 1:1 - In the beginning/origin [arché - beginning, origin (but can mean) ruler, authority, principality]. (In the origin) was the Word [logos - reasoning, root of logic] {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!}

Tomorrows verses - Luke 1:1-25

12-16 - 2 Corinthians 1 1-7

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☀️ (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 (A part of Greece.) 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus.

     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 of 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. {True during dramatic, and often traumatic GWT Judgment/discernment/review/closure for all ‘Day’. Those who go through the ‘door’ of the bridesmaids’ parable (Mt.25:10) helping by serving called reigning. His long 2nd advent (surely?) a full scope version of his 1st so brief one. The INITIAL INNER conditions of some after all, are portrayed in the rich man and Lazarus parable (Lk.16:19, the inner outside of the light darkness, etc) and portrayed in the outside of the vision, narrative of Rev.22. Not to even mention all the closure needed for victims, and for all.}

     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/safety. 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.. Jesus said, “In the world you will have troubles. But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” Jn.16:33.}

     {The Outline: The week plus 1 millennium, Rev.20, but portrayed as crests of waves w/o much of the in between. And within the week plus 1, a second outline - the holy days of Lev.23, as the 1st and 2nd advents. Key phrase “aionion kolasis” / eonian korrection / age of correction, Mt.25:46 w/ Jn5:28,29.}

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 1:8-14

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

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12-15 - Luke 24 49-53 or Mark 16 19-20

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🌙 12-15 - Luke 24 49-53 or Mark 16 19-20

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 power from on high.”

     50 And he walked with them out as far as Bethany, and was blessing them 51 when he was carried up into heaven as they were watching. 52 And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they were continually in the temple praising God.

     MARK 16:19 - So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and he 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.

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

12-15 - 1 Corinthians 16 15-24

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☀️ 15 - Now I mention to you, the household of Stephanas. They were the first converts in Achaia, and they’ve devoted theirselves to the service of the saints/believers/followers [hagios - sacred, set apart] {(ones) here believers/they are different}. 16 Listen 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 our separation. 18 And they’ve 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 - this is Priscilla, who later Paul begins to name first} together with the church that meets in their house, they send to you hearty greetings in the Lord! 20 And all the brothers with me 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.

Tomorrows verses - 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

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12-14 - 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 worshipped, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven, and on 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’ve instructed you. And listen, I’m with you always, until the completion of the age [aion - age, ages, course].”

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

12-14 - 1 Corinthians 16 8-14

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☀️ 8 - I (Paul) 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 wasn’t at all his will to come at this time. But he’ll 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. Beware division? Sowed and spurred on by “the accuser/slanderer”. Even of God himself, judging God’s actions and ways in the Old Testament. Pre flood was hands off? And think how bAd things can get. Imperfect is not only entropy, but it’s an abyss of potential. But death - more merciful! - to God is like transplanting as into an untilled garden awaiting resurrection into GWT judgment and discernment ‘day’ an “aionion kolasin” / eonian korrection / age of correction, Mt.25:46 - I think after initial inner conditions have run course (portrayed in the rich man & Lazarus parable, and in the outside of the vision narrative of Rev.22) many will thank God for not letting them do more evil! Later, yes, was the wanted total weeding out 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  ..🤔 A name for 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.. And enchantment. …Do you know there’s a verse that talks about God winning when he is judged during his day in court? Ro.3:4. ..I’ve felt the moment.. one of universal utter and complete awe struck and profound silence. Then a wave, a crescendo of universal praise..}

Tomorrows verses - 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

have a great day! ☀️🕊️

12-13 - John 21 16-25

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🌙 16 - Jesus said to Peter a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus said, “Guide my sheep.” 17 He said to him a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said, “Lord! You know everything! You know I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed. my. sheep.” {And don’t pollute God’s temples with bad and untrue doctrine, 1Cor.3:17.}

     18 “Truly, I tell you, when you were young, you always dressed yourself and you went wherever you wanted, but when you’re old, you’ll stretch out your hands, and another will bind you and take you where you don’t want to go.” 19 This he said to show by what kind of death he would die, but which would make God known. And after saying that, he said, “Follow me.” {Anyway. What else could/would he do?}

     20 Peter turned and saw Jesus’ favorite disciple following them (John referring to himself) the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and said, “Lord, who is it that’s going to betray you?” 21 When Peter noticed him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” 22 Jesus said to him, “If it’s my will he remain until I return {fully, and implying a span of time} what is that to you? You, follow me.” 23 So the saying spread abroad among the believers that this disciple was not going to die, yet Jesus didn’t say that he wasn’t going to die, but said, “If it’s my will he remain until I come, what is that to you?”

     24 This is the disciple who is testifying and bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know his testimony is true. {John saying he knows his testimony is true, and knows whereof he speaks.} 25 There also are many other things that Jesus did, but if every one of them were to be written, I suppose the world itself couldn’t contain the books that would be written.

     (The end of the book of John. But he also wrote 1, 2, and 3 John, and the account of the Revelation vision.)

Tomorrows verses - Matthew 28:16-20

REVELATION - 13 9-13

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BOOK OF REVELATION

9 - If anyone has an ear, let them hear. 10 If anyone into (or taking?) captivity, to captivity they go. if anyone with the sword slays (this is usually translated as, iS slain [apokteinó or apoktennó - to kill, slay] with the sword, must they {theirself} be slain. Here is a call for - the endurance and faith - of the saints/believers. {See Hebrews 11, not for the timid however.}

     11 Then I (John) saw another beast rising out of the earth. {A difference, the huge, many headed (geopolitical, on seven hills/continents, aka global, with $ity of Babble) beast, of verse 1, rose up out of the sea. (Of humanity.) These two are prominent in late days prophecy.}

     12 It {also ends up} exercising all the authority of the first beast - in its presence {the little beast, a modern, larger scope fulfillment of the “little horn” of Daniel’s prophecy which came out of a cluster of horns, and as it grew, it uprooted three of the other horns (powers, competing?) around it, Dn.7:8 and 8:9, Rev.12:14?} This one has two horns like a lamb but it {ends up?} speaking like a dragon, and will unlawfully step into the prime horn/seat of the huge many headed geopolitical beast/entity/institution? A bit after the half point of a much praised treaty/league come about after a crises(?) which will consolidate powers. But which treaty, alas, will only last seven years. And it will be broken, in the middle, against Israel, by “taking away or removing” their “perpetual sacrifices” ..of prayers, etc, oR place of? (How it seems to me.) Dn.12:11-12 w/Lk.19:41,44 and 1Cor.3:16.}

     This (smaller, second) beast makes the earth and its inhabitants worship {be in allegiance to?} the first (larger) beast, whose mortal wound was healed. {The last days version/fulfillment, of the larger beast, like yesteryear’s, was, was not, then was again.} 13 It {a two horned office} performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven/sky, to earth in the sight of, and presence of mankind. [Enópios - before, in the presence of, in front of.] {This fiery event pinpoints/ed an office, not (yet?) an individual.}

Next - 13:13-18

Full Study - Bible Prophecy For Today

12-13 - 1 Corinthians 16 1-7

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☀️ 1 - Now concerning the collection for the believers at Jerusalem (hard pressed because of a drought) as I said to the churches of Galatia, so you can do also. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you can put something aside and store it up, as each one determines, so there’s no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I’ll send those whom you choose with a letter, to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they’ll travel with me.

     5 I’ll visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia to you there in Greece, 6 and perhaps I’ll stay with you or even spend the winter, so you may help me on my journey, wherever I go. 7 For I don’t want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. [Paul had spent a year and a half there discipling and teaching, and now it was a work they were doing together, of discipling and teaching, but the Corinthian believers had become a mix of attitudes, even teachings, as this letter of Paul’s has earlier gone into and addressed.]

Tomorrows verses - 1 Corinthians 16:8-14

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

have a great day! ☀️🕊️

12-12 - John 21 7-15

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☀️ 7 - Jesus’ favorite disciple (this is how John referred to himself, did his writings in old age) said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. 8 The other disciples came to shore in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only by about a hundred yards.

     9 And when they got there, they saw a charcoal fire set, with fish on it, and some bread. 10 Jesus said, “Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught!” 11 So Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of 153 large fish, and although there were so many, the net didn’t tear. 12 Jesus said, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples said, “Who are you?” For they knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus gave them some bread and some fish. 14 This was now the third time he revealed himself to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.

15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than all this?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my sheep.”

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Tomorrows verses - John 21:16-25

12-12 - 1 Corinthians 15 50-58

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☀️ 50 - I’ll tell you this! {Mere} flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. Not can the perishable inherit the imperishable! {The fading away cannot inherit the enduring.} 51 And listen! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep. {In death, a state opposite to life and living, Eccles.9:5,10. If a departed visits it’s from a dimension called the future. It shouldn’t be sought. And don’t doubt a loved ones angel can’t pass by.. God is caring.}

     But we shall all be changed! 52 In a moment! In a mere twinkling of an eye. At the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound. And the dead will be raised imperishable, and we too {“who remain”} shall be changed! 53 For this perishable must - put on - the imperishable, and - this mortal - must put on, immortality. 54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then, shall come to pass, the saying that’s written, “Death is swallowed up in victory!” 55 “O grave, where has gone your victory? O death, where is your sting?” [Kentron - sting, venom, goad “as in Greek writings an iron goad, for urging on oxen, horses and other beasts of burden; hence, the proverb πρός κέντρα λακτίζειν, to kick against the goad”.]

     56 The sting that delivers death is sin [hamartia - missing the mark] and the power of that sting is the law. {And ultimately, GOD iS life, and “is perfect”. An iron/unbreakable measuring rod. OnLy perfect endures.} 57 But thanks be to God! Who GIVES us - the victory - through, our Lord Jesus Christ! {Perishable and perishing/entropy, right down to the root of it, imperfection/hamartia/missing the mark - we’re all in the same boat - remedied by what’s called God’s Great Plan of Salvation, “the Way”. The way that includes writing his law upon submitted, yielded heart, mind and psyche, collectively and individually. Humanity and paradise/perfection then “sealed”. Total ‘herd’ immunity. The dis-ease as part of the cure, versus an Ant Farm creation. “The lion will eat straw.. the bear will graze with the cow” Isaiah 11:7.. “Of the increase of HiS government [misrah - dominion, government, rule] and peace there shall be no end” Is.9:7.]

     58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast and immovable! Always abounding in the Lord’s work, knowing that, in him, your labor is not in vain. {With HiS attitude of Love. Herald the news. Let the news do it’s work? Like scattering seed. Sans self.]

Tomorrows verses - 1 Corinthians 16:1-7

 Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

have a great day! ☀️🕊️

12-11 - John 20 30 - 21 6

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🌙 30 - Jesus did many other signs while still with his disciples, which are not written of in this book. 31 But these are written so you may believe. That you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing have life in his name. {Enduring Life.}

     21 Jesus again revealed himself to the disciples. This was by the Sea of Tiberias (eastern side of Lake/Sea of Galilee). 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 Simon said, “I’m going fishing.” And they said, “We’ll go too.” And so they fished through the night, but they caught nothing.

     4 But just as day was breaking, Jesus stood at the shore, and the disciples didn’t know it was him. 5 He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No, not a one.” 6 He said, “Cast your net to the right of the boat, and you’ll find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul the net in, because of the number of fish. [This had happened earlier too, Lk.5:4-7.]

Tomorrows verses - John 21:7-15

12-11 - 1 Corinthians 15 41-49

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☀️ (About the resurrection, and the differences of bodies continued.) 41 - There is a glory of the sun. And another glory of the moon. And still another glory of the stars! And star differs from star in their glory!

     42 So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable, and what is raised is imperishable. {It doesn't fade away.} 43 It’s sown as ignoble {common}, but is raised in glory. It’s sown in weakness, but is raised in power. 44 It’s sown a natural [psuchikos - natural, unspiritual, worldly] body, but is raised a spiritual [pneumatikos - pertains to the spirit, influenced by the Holy Spirit{/Presence of God} (a) spiritual] {filled with God-Himself/Life/Love, thus Perfection filled} body {and being}. If there’s a natural body {and being}there’s a spiritual.  {If there’s a lower/common body, there’s a higher/glorious/unfading body.}

     45 And thus it’s written, “The first man Adam became a living being” the last Adam {Jesus, the First Spirit Body Man/Proto(type)/“Forever First”} became a Life-giving spirit. 46 But it’s not the spiritual {and Perfect} that’s first but the natural {and perishable}. And then the spiritual {and Perfect, a living being with character clear as crystal, and immune to straying/imperfection/entropy/death}. 47 The first, Adam, was made from earth, a person of dust, the second was from heaven and heavenly. 48 As Adam was of dust, so also are all those of dust. And as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven [epouranios - heavenly, celestial, divine]. 49 Just as we have borne and shared the image of the person of dust, we shall be {remade} in the image [eikón - image, likeness, replication, from eikō - meaning to resemble and be like] the person from heaven. {Future not present! Hebrews 11:40.}

Tomorrows verses - 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

have a great day! ☀️🕊️

12-10 - John 20 19-29

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☀️ (Disciple John’s account.) 19 - On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the disciples were together, and they had the doors locked for fear of the (national/political) leaders, when Jesus came and stood among them, and he said, “Peace be with you.”

     20 He showed them the wounds on his hands and his side. And the disciples were glad when they saw him. 21 And again he said, “Peace be with you.” And then he told them, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And when he had said this, he blew his breath toward them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit”. [Pneuma - biblehub dot com - understood to be a vital force or essence, often associated with life and consciousness; used by Hebrews and Greeks for the presence and work of God in the life of believers] {Old Testament, Shekinah? - Wiktionary - noun, visible manifestation of the presence of God; Wikipedia - dwelling or settling, referring to the presence of God in a place; Blog, Israel Biblical Studies dot com - shekinah (glory) (שכינה) is the Hebrew word for the manifestation of God's presence in the physical world.}

     23 “If anyone forgives [aphiémi - sends away, leaves (off), lets go of, forgives {forgets, overlooks?] sins [hamartia - missing the mark] their own missing the mark is forgiven, and if they do not, they are not forgiven.” {If we disregard other’s shortcomings - silence is golden, displaying neither approval, nor disapproval, just proclaim the news of death overcome and the sky’s the limit as they say, for God’s Presence iS the transforming and purifying force. And then too, our, shortcomings, as well, will be overlooked.. Be a good ‘householder’ giving good, can get your teeth into? sustenance, spiritual. Like yo man, Jesus is the vine! If we stay connected to the vine, we’ll be plump, happy grapes! Spiritually plump, lol, and productive. Who knows what will happen! The magic/Sacred Formula - “do this in remembrance” the spiritual bread and wine - the two logos, both the written and the personification. How often do we feed the body? Same with our growing spirit/soul/psyche. Unleavened bread.}

     24 Now the disciple Thomas, called the Twin, wasn’t with them at the time. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We’ve seen the Lord!” But Thomas said, “Unless I see the marks in his hands, and touch the mark of the nails, and the wound in his side, I will not believe!”

     26 Eight days later, his disciples were there again, but this time Thomas was with them. The doors again were locked, and Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands, and touch my side. Don’t disbelieve. Believe.” 28 Thomas exclaimed, “Oh my Lord! Oh my God!” {He really rose out from death!} 29 Jesus said, “Have you believed because you’ve seen me? {Touched me, saw me eat.} Blessed are those who believe, and haven’t seen.” {Not yet outwardly and face to face.}

Tomorrows verses - John 20:30-21:6

12-10 - 1 Corinthians 15 34-40

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☀️ 34 - Wake up! To what is right, and don’t go on sinning! For some have no knowledge of God! I say this to your shame!

     35 So someone will ask, “How are the dead raised? With what kind of body?” 36 Oh senseless ones! What you plant doesn’t sprout to life unless it dies. {It’s no longer a seed.} 37 And what you plant isn’t the body that will be, but a bare kernel of wheat or some other grain. 38 But God gives it a body as he has chosen, and to each kind of seed its own body. 39 For not all are the same, but there is one form for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and yet another for fish. 40 And there are heavenly bodies and earthly bodies, and the glory of the heavenly is one glory, and the glory of the earthly, is another. [“This perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality” Vs.53. Vs.50, “Flesh and blood cannot inherit”] {would burst these old wineskins? So a body, but higher, finer.. and no entropy! Remember Jesus after resurrection, “see my hands.. my feet..” And each one’s heart and mind will be sealed and immune to contamination/imperfection, which is, and results in, entropy. Instead of creation as a mere ant farm, total ‘herd’ immunity from straying from God who iS Life, and “is perfect” (Mt.5:48). “All” with character clear as crystal. Paradise/perfection and river and trees of Life kept intact. Capitol New Jerusalem, streets of gold. “The lion will eat straw like the ox and the bear will graze with the cow” Isaiah 11:7.}

Tomorrows verses - 1 Corinthians 15:41-49

Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)

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12-09 - Mark 16 12-18

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☀️ (Mark’s account of the same events, likely by interview, said to be the first gospel written. But these verses are part of a disputed ending.)

     12 - After these things Jesus appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country. 13 And they went back and told the rest what had happened, but they didn’t believe it.

     14 Afterward he appeared to the eleven as they were at table, and told them their unbelief was due to having stony hearts, as they hadn’t believed those who saw him after he had risen.

     15 And he said, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel [euaggelion - good news or tidings] to the whole creation. 16 The one believing and baptized, sozo [meaning, I heal, preserve, rescue] but the disbelieving [apisteó - disbelieving, unfaithful, doubting] is {still} under penalty {cause and effect, entropy. Not yet pardoned, the record expunged.}

     17 And these signs will accompany those who believe, in my name they will cast out demons, will speak in new tongues {have a new message? A new word..} 18 and if they pick up serpents or drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them. They will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

     {This will certainly be true during the Lord’s long second advent? Consisting of 3 parts? — (1)“the” millennium, yes? A Sabbath millennium, (2)then, the releasing of the adversary/first gone rogue one (& company) and his gathering of descendants of mortal survivors of the apocalypse, to war. They surround the millennial Jerusalem - which is not yet the “New Jerusalem” - and then is his fiery, final defeat. And third, (3)the GWT judgment ‘day’. A ‘day’ of total review, and surely(?) closure for all.

     Jesus’ first brief advent perfectly fulfilled the - Spring - holy days of Leviticus 23 (as if they are prophecy, or an outline). Therefor I think, logically, the Fall holy days prophecy his long second advent. See the names and pattern. 🤓And because of the pattern, I think the release of the adversary, the gathering and the war, takes 500 years. And is the first half of an eighth millennium. And GWT judgment ‘day’ is the 2nd half. Because Revelation 20 is told like describing the crests of waves, and not much of the in between, this “8th day” and “last great day” seems to be hidden? Lev.23(36) and Jn.7:37 -> CU/Christian Universalism. See pinned images on my fb page.}

Tomorrows verses - John 20:19-29

12-09 - 1 Corinthians 15 27-33

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☀️ [Review, verse 26 - The last enemy abolished (katargeó - destroyed, brought to an end, nullified, rendered obsolete) is death.] 27 - For he “has put all under Jesus’ feet.” Now when it says “all” under him, it’s clear this doesn’t include God himself, who put all under him. [The word things was added to each “all” here, making it read all things under Jesus. This “all” into “all things” was done whenever possible. As an example, compare all the all’s here in verses 27 and 28.. “All” - from the Greek word, pas - “every, all, the whole”] {subjected to Jesus. The translators just couldn’t reaLLy believe? And, they were steeped in that ancient, spiritual propaganda myth of a forever afterlife living torment? A very strong enchantment?}

     28 And when all have been put under [hupotassó - subjected to, subordinate to, submitted to, under obedience to] the Son, the Son as well being subjected to He who put all in subjection under him, God will be all in all [Greek pas en pas. “Things” wasn’t added here — God will be all things in all things just doesn’t work].

     {So how many times in verses 27 and 28 is repeated — “God has put all under Jesus”? All subjected to Jesus.. 5 times.}

    29 Otherwise, what do people mean by being baptized on behalf of the dead? {Some did this if a converted loved one died before baptism.} If the dead are not raised, why would anyone be baptized for them? What would be the point?

     30 And why are we in danger every single day? 31 I die every day! {We’re in the process of dying, called entropy, a slow gehenna and the onLy crucible. Also called cause and effect and wrath.} 32 What do I gain if, humanly speaking, I fought with beasts at Ephesus? If there’s no resurrection! “Let us eat and drink! For tomorrow we die!” 

    33 - Don’t be misled! [By those teachers who were going around teaching there is no resurrection out of death]. “Bad company [homilia - association, conversation, communion, discourse] corrupts good habits” [éthos - custom, habit, manner, character]. {By corrupting good belief and understanding.}

Tomorrows verses - 1 Corinthians 15:34-40

12-08 - Luke 24 36-48

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🌙 36 - As they were talking these things over, Jesus himself stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.”

     37 This startled them! And they were frightened for they thought they were seeing a ghost.

     38 And he said, “Why are you troubled? And doubts arise in your hearts? 39 Look at my hands and feet. And see that it’s I myself. Touch me, for a spirit doesn’t have flesh and bones. As you can see I have.” 40 And while he was saying this, he showed them his hands and his feet.

     41 While they were in wonder, but for joy not quite able to believe, he asked, “Have you anything to eat?” 42 So they gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he ate it there with them.

     44 Then he said, “This is what I told you, that what’s written about me in the Law of Moses, in the Prophets, and in the Psalms, is to be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scripture. 46 And he said, “This is what’s written, that the Christ would suffer, and would rise from the dead [nekros - dead, deceased, lifeless, without life] on the third day. 47 And that repentance [metanoia - a change of mind, change in the inner person, a turning away and to] would be proclaimed, in Messiah/Christ’s name, to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem, of repentance/turning, heralded for forgiveness” [for aphesis - forgiveness, release, remission, cancel of debt, struck from the record, complete pardon] of sins [hamartia - missing the mark]. {The conundrum being God iS Life, and “is Perfect” Mt.5:48.}

     48 And he said to them, “You are witnesses of all this.”

Tomorrows verses - Mark 16:12-18