ACTS 11 1-30

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

    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] when 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(?).’ [Katharízō – make pure, removing all admixture, root of catharisis.] 10 And this happened, three times. And then it was all 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?” [A 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.

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09 11 - James 3 13-18 Luke 11 1-13

Verses paraphrased due to ©‘s [ref] {thots}

(An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. James 3:13-18

13 - Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by good behavior, {words,} and deeds, in gentleness and humility of true wisdom. [And from the Contemporary English Version - show it by living right and being humble and wise in everything you do.]

     14 But beloved brothers and sisters, if you have jealousy, bitterness [pikros - acrid, sharp, poisonous bodily or spiritually(!) bitterness] and rivalry [eritheia - selfish ambition, strife] in your heart, don’t boast of it! And lie [pseudomai - lie, speak falsely, deceive] against the truth.

     15 Such is not the wisdom that comes down from above. It’s earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16 For where rivalry [zelos - jealousy, to boil] is, there will be disorder/chaos and every evil thing!

     17 But the wisdom that comes from above is, first of all, pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, and reasonable. It is full of kindness, mercy and good fruits. Wisdom that comes from above is impartial [adiakritos - without favoritism {moderate}] and sincere. {“Reasonable” - logos - reasoning, logos/logic. “Thy logos is Truth” Jn.17:17.}

     18 A harvest of goodness will be reaped by those who sow peacefuLLy and make peace.

     {Are we in a time of two gatherings? MT.13:30? In context is, “first” Rev.16:14-15-16 and simultaneous with first lake of fire mention (and Isaiah 24:20/Rev10:4) is (2nd) Mt.25:1-13. (And Zech.14:4, Is.35:1)

            🌙 P.M. Luke 11:1-13

1 - Jesus was praying, and afterwards one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, like John taught his disciples.” 2 And so he said, “When you pray, say - Father, hallowed be your name. Let your kingdom come! 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And let us not be led into temptation.”

     5 And then he asked them, “Which of you if you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves! 6 For a friend has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’! 7 And he will answer from his house, ‘Don’t bother me! The door is shut, and my children are with me in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’

     8 I tell you, though he won’t get up, because you’re his friend, but because of your insistence, he will rise and give to you whatever you need. 9 And so I tell you, ask, and it’ll be given to you. Seek, and you’ll find. Knock, and it’ll be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be opened. 11 What parent among you, if your child asks for a fish, will instead give them a serpent? 12 Or if they ask for an egg, will give them a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil [ponéros - toilsome, bad] (a hamartian - imperfect) know how to give good gifts to your children — how much moRe — will the heavenly Father give his Holy Spirit{/Presence} to those who ask him!”

[2 Chronicles 7:14 - If my people will humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins and restore their land.]

           

Tomorrows verses, 09/12

James 4:1-6  Luke 11:14-28

Today separately - Revelation Vision Study, 09/11, Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah - 1st week - 6:1-4

Doing a Rev.20 study soon?

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Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

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09 08 - James 3 1-2 Luke 10 13-20

Verses paraphrased due to ©‘s [ref] {thots}

(An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. James 3:1-2

1 - Not many of us, should become teachers. For those who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all err in many ways. If anyone doesn’t err in their words, they are mature and full grown, and able to bridle [chalinagógeó - bridle, control, restrain] {steer} their whole nature.

            🌙 P.M. Luke 10:13-20

13 - “Woe to you, Chorazin, woe to you, Bethsaida..” Jesus said, “For if the mighty works that were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have turned long ago, and sat in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more bearable” [anektoteros - more tolerable, from anéxomai - ana - up, completing a process, and exō - to have] {it will be better during completion of the process} “for Tyre and Sidon than it will be for you in [en - in, on, at, by, with, among, within] {during} the judgment.

     15 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted up to heaven? No you shall be brought down to Hades” [hadés - from “A” - not, and idein/eidō - see; not seen] {gone, state of gone.. pre the Greek myth}.

     16 “The one who hears [akouó - hears, listens, comprehends by hearing] you (disciples) hears me, and the one who rejects [atheteó - sets aside, does away with] you, sets aside me, and the one who sets aside me, sets aside he who sent me.” {..The art of discipling. But like matter, communication breaks down, is under the law of entropy, as are we.}

     17 Later, when the seventy-two returned, they were happy, and said, “Lord! In your name, even the demons are subject to us!!” 18 And Jesus said, “I beheld Satan” [satanas - adversary] {first gone rogue one} “as lightning fall from heaven.

     19 Look, I’ve given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy [exthrós - hostility, deep rooted hatred, resolved to inflict harm]. And nothing shall harm you.

     20 But don’t rejoice because the spirits are subject to you. Rejoice! Because your names are written in heaven.”

           

Tomorrows verses, 09/09

James 3:3-6  Luke 10:21-28

Revelation Vision Study, 09/11, Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah - 1st week - 6:1-4

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

Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

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09-06 - James 2 9-16 Mark 10 35-45

Verses paraphrased due to ©‘s [ref] {thots} (An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. James 2:9-16

9 - But if you show partiality, you commit [ergazomai - work, trade, do] sin [hamartia - miss the mark] and are shown by the law to be doing wrong. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of breaking it all. 11 The same God who told us to be faithful in marriage also told us not to murder. So if you’re faithful in marriage, but you murder someone, whichever, it doesn’t matter, you have broken God's Law. 12 So talk and act {with kindness and mercy} knowing we are also those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to one who shows no mercy. {It doesn’t say ‘forever’.} And mercy trumps [katakauchaomai - triumphs over] judgment.

     14 What good is it, my brethren, if someone says they have faith but has no works [ergon - work, behavior, task, labor, deed, action]? {Fruit?} Can such faith save? 15 It’s like a brother or sister being poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says, “Go in peace, be warm and fed,” without giving them the things needed, what good is that? [This writer (James) is one of Jesus’ natural brothers.]

            🌙 P.M. Mark 10:35-45

35 - James and John, the sons of Zebedee said to Jesus, “Teacher, we have a favor to ask of you.”

     {Zebedee, their father was a fisherman by trade. They, and Peter and Andrew worked for him, both teams having a boat(?) and workers. Jesus called John and James “the sons of thunder”.

     Mathew, the tax collector (for Rome!) who was one of the twelve disciples, wrote “the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons and she asked..” Mt.20:20.

     Whereas Mark was not one of the twelve (eyewitnesses/disciples). He was a scribe, so able read and write well, he became a sort of secretary for Paul and others. His gospel/news account may be the first one written of the four, of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.}

     36 Jesus asked them, “What is it you want?” 37 And they said, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, at your glory.”

     38 But Jesus said, “You don’t know what you’re asking. Are you able to drink the cup I’ll drink? Or be baptized with the baptism I’m about to be baptized with?”

     39 And they said, “Yes! We’re able!”

Jesus answered, “The cup I drink you indeed will drink of, and the baptism I’m about to be baptized with, you will be baptized with.

     40 But to sit at my right or at my left isn’t mine to give, but is prepared for those prepared for/of it.”

     41 When the other ten disciples heard about it, they were indignant. 42 But Jesus called them all to him and said, “You know that those who’re considered rulers of the gentiles/nations, lord it over them, and their ‘great’ ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shouldn’t be so among you. For whoever would be great among you should be as a servant. 44 And whoever would be first among you must serve all. 45 For even the Son of Man didn’t come to be served, but to serve. And to give his life as a ransom for many [polýs - great in number and extent].”

     {God was against Israel having any king but Him - as King of the universe - greek - kosmos. And Jesus, with him, is king of humanity.}

           

Tomorrows verses, 09/07

James 2:17-26  Luke10:1-12

Revelation Vision Study, 09/11, Trumpets, Rosh Hashanah - 1st week - 6:1-4

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

Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

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09-02 - James 1 9-15 Mark 10 10-16

Verses paraphrased due to ©‘s [ref] {thots}

(An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. James 1:9-15

9 - Let the lowly person boast in their high position. 10 And the rich (boast) in their low state, for like a flower of the grass they (we all) pass away. 11 The sun rises with its scorching heat, and the grass withers {burns away! in a slow gehenna fire - entropy}. The flower fades, and its beauty perishes. So also do riches fade away even as they’re pursued..

     12 Blessed is the one who remains steadfast under trial, for when they’ve stood the test they’ll receive the crown of Life, which God promises to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when tempted, “I’m being tempted by God!” For God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself doesn’t tempt. 14 But each person is tempted when lured and enticed by their own desires. 15 For desire gives birth to sin. And sin when fully grown brings forth death. {Like grass we fade away.. dust to dust. God’s wrath? Unavoidable unless creation’s to be an ant farm? So get this one and done over with? Life and history as we presently know it, being the crucible. Experience being the only good teacher? And the dis-ease as part of the cure? And immunity..}

            🌙 P.M. Mark 10:10-16

10 - Later while in the house the disciples asked Jesus again about it. 11 And he said, “Whoever sends away his wife and weds another, commits adultery against her. 12 And if she goes away from her husband and marries another, she commits adultery [moichaó - breaks the marriage covenant].

     13 Some were bringing children to him so he might bless them. But the disciples were stopping them. 14 And when Jesus saw it, he was annoyed, “Let the children come to me,” he said. “Don’t keep them away, for to such as they, belongs the kingdom of God! 15 I tell you, truly, whoever doesn’t receive the kingdom of God like a little child, cannot enter in.” 16 And he took the children in his arms, and laying his hands on them, he blessed each one.

           

Tomorrows verses, 09/03

James 1:16-22  Luke 9:51-62

Today - ACTS 9:1-20 separately

Revelation Vision Study, 09/11 - 6:1-4

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

Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

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08-28 - 2 John 1 1-3 Mark 9 14-24

Verses paraphrased due to ©‘s [ref] {thots}

(An 8TH ‘DAY’ Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. 2 John 1:1-3

1 - The elder to the elect lady and her children (to a believing group, meeting in a home) whom I love in all genuineness. And so does everyone else knowing truth. 2 This is because the truth lives in us, and will be with us to the age. 3 Also with us, grace, mercy and peace from [para] God the Father and from [para] Jesus Christ his Son, in truth and love. {Truth and Love go together?!}

            🌙 P.M. MARK 9:14-24

14 - When Jesus, with Peter, James, and John came down from the mountain, they saw a large crowd around the rest of the disciples, and the teachers of the law were arguing with them. 15 When the crowd saw Jesus, they ran to him and joyfully greeted him.

     16 He asked the disciples what the teachers had been arguing with them about, 17 and someone from the crowd said, “Teacher, I brought my son, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. 18 And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, he grinds his teeth and foams at the mouth, and becomes rigid. So I asked your disciples to cast it out, but they couldn’t.”

     19 Then Jesus said, “Oh unbelieving generation.” {Humanity.} [Genea - race, family, generation, kind.] “How long will I be with you? To carry you! Bring him to me.”

     20 And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw Jesus, it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth.

     21 And Jesus asked the father, “How long has this been happening?” And he said, “From early childhood. 22 And it has often thrown him into fire and into water, trying to destroy him! But if you can, have compassion and help us!”

     23 “‘If I can’?” Jesus said, “All things are possible if you believe.” 24 The father said, “I do believe! Help my unbelief!” [Apistia - unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust, doubt.]

          

Tomorrows verses, 08/29

2 John 1:4-13  Mark 9:25-32

Today ACTS 8:25-40 separately

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Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

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