Hebrews 13 15-25

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

 🍃🕊️  reading & study  🕊️🍃

08/04 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

15 - Through him then - let us during all times, offer up a *sacrifice of praise* (a note for prophecy, esp. Dn.12:11) to God, that is, the fruit of lips that speak [homologeó - speak the same, agree upon] the name [onoma - name, authority, cause] of him. {We humans can, and are prone to, making idols of anything.. the law, his name, the sabbath.. leaders, teachings, doctrines, our own ‘knowledge’.. but it is Christ Crucified/the cross of Christ, that works and will bring us to the goal of being like him, finalized for us at his return. His cause endures.}

     16 Don’t neglect to do good {in deeds and especially attitude} and to share what you have. For such sacrifices are pleasing to God. 17 Listen to your leaders, following their lead, for they watch over your souls [psyxḗ - from psyxō - breath, wind, blow which is the root of the English words psyche, psychology, soul, psyche, a person's distinct identity, unique personhood, i.e. individual personality] as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for of what advantage is that?

    18 Pray for us! We have a good conscience, wanting always to conduct ourselves well {with Truth and genuineness} toward all. 19 And pray too that I be restored to you the sooner!

     20 Now may the God of peace - who raised out of death our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep - by the very blood of the enduring covenant, 21 equip you with all that’s necessary that you may do his will.

     HE - working in us - that which is pleasing in his sight. Through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever, amen! 22 I encourage you, to bear with my words of encouragement [paraklésis - a calling to one's aid, i.e. encouragement, comfort] which is why I’ve written to you briefly. {Lol.} 23 You know our brother Timothy has been released! And so, with him I too shall see you, if he comes soon. 24 Greet all your elders and all the saints [hagios - holy, sacred, set apart] {believers}. And those who are in Italy send you their greetings. 25 Grace be with you all!

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Tomorrows verses - 1John 1:1-4

My own studies, had to paraphrase to post..

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