09-22 - 1 Thess 4 1-8 Lk 13 18-30

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

(An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

1 - Finally, then, brethren/brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that even as you received from us how you ought to walk in a way that is pleasing to God - just as you are doing! And that you {and we, all} do so more and more.

     2 For you know the instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3 How this is the will of God, your sanctification [being progressively transformed by the Lord into His likeness and similarity of nature].

     That you abstain from sexual immorality, 4 that each of you know how to control their own body in holiness and honor, 5 not in the passion [pathos - immoderate and disorderly passion, suffering] of lust [epithumia - desire, longing for what’s forbidden] like Gentiles (the nations) who don’t know God. {And actually can’t be expected to please God / make him happy, without God’s Spirit/Presence/Power. Western Civilization wAs built largely upon biblical principles, but now has “fallen away” because of the “strong delusion” of “man(kind) being seated in the temple as God”/highest power. This by the worLd’s “false prophet” Same ‘one’ who enabled Rev.13:13, but which was carried out by an oFFice. ..I could add the next bead in the truth necklace.. these fingers do like to go on and on..}

     6 God’s morality insures no one transgresses and does wrong [pleonekteó - takes advantage of, overreaches, defrauds/seduces] in this manner, because the Lord is an avenger in all such matters, as we told you before and have solemnly warned. 7 For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness. 8 Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to us.

            🌙 P.M. LUKE 13:18-30

18 - Jesus said, “What is the kingdom of God like? To what should I compare it?

     19 The kingdom is like a tiny mustard seed, which is planted in a garden. {Or a heart.} It grows and it becomes like a tree. So that even the birds of the air come, and to perch {and sing} in its branches.”

     20 Again Jesus said to the people, “To what should I compare the kingdom of God? 21 It’s like leaven which a woman works into THREE measures of meal/flour {three loaves} until aLL, is leavened.” {Hello! 1Cor.15:22-28 =‘s THREE loaves, three harvests, barley, wheat, grape - Rev.21:5 - “Behold! {Look!} I make all new!” The Greek word “pas” = all. “Things” was inserted at translation. As also elsewhere.}

     “The kingdom is like leaven which a woman works into THREE measures of meal until all is leavened.” (1Cor.15:22-28, compare the five “pas” in 27,28.. And originally, what does 27 repeat 3 times?)

     22 Jesus continued on his way to Jerusalem, teaching through towns and villages as he went. 23 And as he went along, someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few being saved?”

     And he answered, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. {The narrow Way.} For many, I tell you, seek to enter, but they’re not able to. 25 And once the master of the house has shut the door, and you come along and stand outside and knock, saying, ‘Open to us,’ then he’ll answer you, ‘I don’t know where you come from.’ {I don’t know where you’re coming from? ..This is at his return. (Mt.25:1-13) The door that shuts, is the one to “the” millennium and long second advent (which consists of two millennium - Rev.20). The door is to serving called reigning, during it? Which is surely(?) a full scope version of his first so brief one? It’s noT - logically, nor biblically - a forever door, closed forever to Life!

    26 Then you’ll say, ‘But we ate and drank in your presence. You taught in our streets!’ 27 But he’ll say, ‘I tell you, I don’t know where you come from. Depart from me, all workers (and supporters?) of unrighteousness [adikia - injustice, unrighteousness {And Gal.5:20? carnality of division, rivalry}].’

     28 In that place (initiaLLy, away from him) {during GWT judgment ‘day’/aionion kolasis} you will see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves cast outside. {To the - inneR - outside of the Light darkness.} There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 29 But others will come from east, west, north and south. And they will recline at table in the kingdom of God. 30 But, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”

           

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

have a good day! ☀️🕊️

Tomorrows verses, 09/23

1 Thessalonians 4:9-18 Luke 13:31-14:6

Word references - biblehub dot com’s app

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

        🌴🌳🌴⛺️🌴🌲🎋🌴

New info! I’ve thought a lot about Mt.13:33, key word 3! Matthew’s version of the “Three measures of meal” parable - “God’s kingdom is like leaven worked into 3 measures of meal / three loaves, until, aLL is leavened” - as with the harvest list of 1Cor.15:22-28’s THREE harvests!

      1-“Jesus the Firstfruit” 2-“the wheat at his coming” aNd 3-then comes the ‘end’ (greek word “tel” the “end-aim”) when “all has been subdued under the Son” (actually when all - “pas” - hAve been subdued under him) and death, the last enmity has also been “annulled” - which of course, is also Rev.21:1-5 at the (fiery) ReGenesis, when God says “Behold! I make all (pas) new!”

     The new (to me) info is in Gen.18:1-8, the three visitors to Abraham and Sarah, one of them was the Lord (Son of God). Sarah bakes three loaves for a meal for them. For the Lord..

     THE offering to God.. three loaves, three harvests.. all humanity sealed.

05-27 - From 2Tim-1 Mt-27 Jn-19

N.Testament & Prophecy Advanced CU Study, verses paraphrased  [ ] references { } thots

 • 2 Timothy 1:10-18  Mt.27:11-26 Jn.19:1-13

            ☀️ A.M. 2 Timothy 1:10-18

(Paul writing a second letter to Timothy, Verse 9 “..who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of who we are or what we do, but because of hiS own purpose, and grace, which he gave us, in Christ Jesus, before the ages even began”  1O - and which now has been seen {and witnessed) through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light, through the good news that is proclaimed, 11 and for which I was appointed a preacher, apostle and teacher, 12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I’m not ashamed, for I know who it is I’ve believed, and I’m convinced he’s able to guard until that day, what has been entrusted to me. {When Jesus “returns” and begins his long second advent? Called gathering the wheat into the barn, at the culmination of the nations (still tares) having gathered to Armageddon battle.} 

     13 Follow the pattern and sound teaching you have heard from me. Continue in the faith and the love that are in Christ Jesus. 14 And by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, guard the good deposit [parathéké - deposit, trust, commitment].

     15 You’re aware all who are in Asia went away and left me on my own, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. {..It’s interesting that Jesus dictated (to John) seven letters to seven churches of Asia, which begin the Book of Revelation.}

     16 But may the Lord grant special mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains (house arrest in Rome). 17 Instead when he arrived in Rome he searched earnestly for me, and found me. 18 May the Lord grant him to find special kindness from the Lord on that day! And you well know all the service he rendered at Ephesus.

          🌙 P.M. Mt.27:11-26; Jn.19:1-13

11 - Jesus stood before the Roman governor, Pilate. And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” {Not me.} 12 But as he was being accused by the chief priests and elders, Jesus gave no answer. 13 Then Pilate said to him, “Do you hear how many things they accuse you of?” 14 But he gave no answer to any charge, and the governor was greatly amazed.

     15 Now at the Passover feast he was accustomed to release to the people one prisoner whomever they might want. 16 And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. 17 So when they had gathered, Pilate said to them, “Who do you want me to release for you? Barabbas? Or this Jesus who is called Christ?” 18 For he knew it was out of envy the leaders had brought him to him.

     While he was sitting at the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, because I have suffered much over him today in a dream.” 20 Meanwhile the leaders, the chief priests and elders, had persuaded the crowd to ask for Barabbas, and have Jesus executed.

     21 The governor again said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” And they said, “Barabbas!” 22 Pilate said, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They called out, “Let him be crucified!” 23 And he said, “Why? What evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify him!”

     24 When Pilate saw his words were going nowhere, and that a mob was forming {mob mentality, instigated and maneuvered} and a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, and said, “I’m innocent of this man's blood! See to it yourselves.” 25 And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” {Elsewhere it says judgment comes (mostly cause and effect) but no one is to try to aid it! But it’s a positive bet the spiritual adversary - seditious “angelos” will. And we see it on the rise in today’s world.}

    And from John’s account, JOHN 19:1 - Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. And they put a purple robe on him, 3 and were saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapped and struck him.

     4 Pilate went out again and said to the crowd, “See, I am bringing him out to you that you may know that I find no guilt in him.” 5 So Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, having been flogged and beaten. And Pilate said to them, “Behold the man!” 6 When the leaders, the chief priests and the officers saw him, they cried out, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said, “Take him yourselves! And crucify him! For I find no guilt in him.”

     7 They answered him, “We have a law, and according to it he ought to die because he has made himself the Son of God.” 8 Now when Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid. {For the Roman emperor was to be thought of as ‘god’ and no others. {All nations had a faint ancient memory of a promise of “a Son” (so part divine, and part human) as deliverer and savior - the promise given in Eden. Also memories of Eve “mother of all” and of the flood. Pre-flood having been a time of hands off.. To claim godhood in the Roman empire was punishable by death and execution.}

     9 Pilate entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. 10 So Pilate said to him, “Will you not speak? Do you not know that I have authority to release you, and authority to crucify you?”

     11 Jesus said, “You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the greater sin.”

     12 From then on Pilate sought to release him, but they cried out all the more, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend! Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!” 13 So when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called the Stone Pavement, and in Aramaic called Gabbatha..

           

Tomorrows verses, 05/28

2 Timothy 2:1-6  Matthew 27:27-38  and ACTS 2:1-21 separately

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.

have a great day! ☀️🕊️

04-15 - Phil-3 Mt-21

N.Testament & Prophecy Advanced CU Study, verses paraphrased  [ ] references { } thots

 • Philippians 3:8-14  Matthew 21:23-32

            ☀️ Philippians 3:8-14

8 - Indeed, I (Paul) count everything else {worldly standing and acceptance} as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.

     For his sake I’ve suffered the loss of all things and count them as nothing, in order that I may gain Christ. 9 And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ. The righteousness from God that depends on faith. {“Your faith has made you whole” from the inside, not the law that works upon us from without, and implies God could ‘owe us’ life. Instead, life is his gift.}

     10 What matters is that I know him, and the POWER of his resurrection, along with the fellowship of his sufferings, even willing to die {if that’s demanded by this world in the name of empire}. 11 That by any means I may arrive at the {first} resurrection from the dead. {Logically the first as all are resurrected.} 12 Not that I have already obtained or am already perfected! [Heb.11:40.] But that I press on and lay hold of that, for which I was laid hold for.

     13 Brothers and sisters, I don’t consider that I have arrived. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal. The prize. The prize which is the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. {Aka, more literal than we have known. Especially during His long second advent? Which is surely(?) a full scope version of his first so brief one, but with helpers serving called reigning? Outline, the Fall holy days of Leviticus 23.}

            🌙 Matthew 21:23-32

23 - When he entered the temple (on the morning of the fig tree having withered) the leaders - the chief priests and elders of the people - came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered, “I will ask you a question, and if you tell me the answer, then I’ll tell you by what authority I’m doing these things. 25 The baptism of John, was it from heaven? Or from man?”

     They discussed it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he’ll say, ‘Why then didn’t you believe?’ 26 But if we say, ‘From man,’ we’re afraid of the crowd here, for they all hold that John was a prophet.” 27 So they answered, “We don’t know.” And he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

     {The Pharisees also literally feared the people somewhat, “lest the people stone them” Acts 5:46. Why they arrested him when he was apart from the crowds which gathered around him.}

      28 “What do you think?” Jesus said, “a man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in my vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘No, I don’t think I will,’ but afterward he changed his mind and he went. 30 Then he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I’ll go.’ But he didn’t go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They answered, “The first.”

     Jesus said, “Truly, I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God before you! 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed. And even when you saw that, you still didn’t change your minds.”

           

Tomorrows verses, 04/16

Philippians 3:15-21 Matthew 21:33-46 and ACTS 21:1-25 separately

Start 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.

have a great day! ☀️🕊️

03-22 - Eph-1 Jn-9

N.Testament & Prophecy Advanced CU Study, verses paraphrased  [ ] references { } thots

 • Ephesians 1:15-23  John 9:22-34 and Rev.19:9-16 separately

            ☀️ Ephesians 1:15-23

15 - I (Paul) have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints. 16 So I always give thanks when I remember you in my prayers. 17 Prayers that the God of our Lord Jesus, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom, and of revelation in the knowledge {and understanding} of him.

     18 That the eyes of your hearts will be opened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you! And what is the great wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints. {Even in CU there is great benefit in being in the “first resurrection” - Mt.13:30 as Rev.16:14-15-16 and Mt.25:1-13, door to serving called reigning during long second advent, full scope version of his so brief first one. Though when all is done, all will be so greatly blessed. The Greek word translated “end” or “the end” is tel. It’s the root of the word telescope. And it means the “end-aim”. Surely the prophetic pattern is from scope to scope until reaching full scope, at the end-aim.}

     19 And to understand what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us! {Especially} toward we who believe. And this is according to the working of his great might, 20 the same might and power that he worked in Christ, when he raised him from death, and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realm 21 far above all rule, authority, power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the {ones} to come. [Word for word - not only in the age this but also in the coming.]

     22 And he put all [pas] under his feet and gave him as head over all [pas] the church, 23 which is his body, the one all in all filling! [“Pas en pas” - Translators (due to partial dis-belief?) changed “all” (pas) into “all things” whenever possible. Whereas all things in all things doesn’t really work well.]

            🌙 John 9:22-34

22 - The man born blind’s parents said this because they feared the leaders, for they had already agreed, if anyone should confess Jesus to be the Christ, they were to be put out of the synagogue. 23 That’s why his parents said, “He’s of age, ask him.”

     24 So for the second time they called the man who had been born blind and said to him, “Give glory to God. We know this man is a sinner!”

     25 But he answered, “Whether he’s a sinner I don’t know. One thing I do know, though I was blind, now I can see.”

     26 They asked him again, “What did he do to you? How did he open your eyes?” 27 He answered, “I told you already. Why do you want to hear it again? Do you also want to become his disciples?”

     28 “You are his disciple!” they said. “But we are disciples of Moses! 29 We know God spoke to Moses, but as for this man! We” [authorities, professionals, political leaders more than religious/spiritual] “don’t know where, he, comes from!” {Religious as devoted, not “psuedo”. Slapping someone else we think of as SELF ‘righteous’ with the label religious, is not accurate.. self righteous would be devoted to self more than God. And it’s very possible if I think of myself as spiritual, I can be just as devoted to self/look at me sentiment. Any “it’s all about moi” misses the mark.}

     30 The man answered, “This is an amazing thing! You don’t know where he comes from! And yet he opened my eyes! 31 We know God doesn’t listen to sinners. But if anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to them. 32 Never since the world began, has it been heard of that someone has opened the eyes of a man born blind! 33 If this man wasn’t from God, he couldn’t do it.”

     34 They answered him, “You were born in utter sin! And would, you, teach us!” And they threw him out of the synagogue.

           

Tomorrows verses, 03/23 

Ephesians 2:1-9  John 9:35-10:6

Start 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.

have a great day! ☀️🕊️

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

11-21 - John 17 12 - 18 2

 N.T. in a year reading & study, verses R paraphrased [  ] references {  } thots

🌙 [Jesus continues his prayer.] 12 - “While I was with them, I have kept them in your name [onoma - name, character, fame, reputation, cause] that you’ve given to me. I’ve guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction [apóleia - destruction, ruin, loss, perdition/utter ruin {but “God is savior of all” 1Tim.4:10}] just as the scripture said.

     13 But now I’m coming to you, and these things I speak while still in the world, so they may have my joy in them. 14 I’ve given them your word, your message. [Lógos - from légō - speaking to a conclusion - a word, being the expression of a thought, a saying, a common term - sharing a message, discourse, communication, speech, a broad term meaning reasoning expressed by words.] “And the world has hated them. Because they’re not of the world, just as I’m not of the world. 15 I don’t ask that you take them out of the world. But that you keep them from the evil of it. 16 They’re noT of the world, just as I’m not of the world. 17 Sanctify (purify) {and make whole} them in the truth. Your word is truth.”

     {Untruth is like an old cloth of raggedy holes? Two opposite ‘holeys’! Life versus entropy..}

    18 “As you sent me into the world, so I send them into the world. 19 And for their sake I sanctify [hagiazó - sanctify, make holy, consecrate, purify, set apart] myself, that they also may be sanctified by truth.” [Sanctified “by” - (en: in, on, at, by, with, among) truth. ..Washed.]

     {1Cor.3:14-17 talks about error and falsehood as polluting our temple - (Paul wrote) - “If anyone’s work they’ve done, endures, they’ll receive a reward {they’ll share in the reward?} Do you not know? You are a temple of God and the Spirit {Presence) of God dwells in you? If anyone pollutes God's temple..” ..Remember the dude who reached out his hand to steady the Ark of the Covenant? It’s best if our message is holy and not holey..? About that dude, death is as a transplanting into an as yet untilled garden awaiting resurrection “into aionion kolasis” / eonian korrection / age of correction, the GWT ‘Day’. And the person is hades/not seen, being in a (temporary) state of being gone.}

     20 “I don’t ask only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their testimony. 21 That they will all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you. That they also will be in us. And the world will believe that you have sent me. {Alas, fulfilled during long second advent? As there will be survivors of Armageddon as a thousand years later, who does the adversary go out and gather from all over the globe, to surround the millennial Jerusalem for another Armageddon ..Coincidentally, two of the three mentions of a “lake of fire” are at these two armageddon events.}

     22 “The glory that you’ve given me, Father, I give to them. So that they may be one, even as we are one. 23 I in them, and you in me. That they will become perfectly one, so the world will know that you sent me and that you love them even as you love me.

     24 Father, I desire [theló -  will, wish, desire, intend] that they also, whom you’ve given me, will be with me where I am, to see my glory that you’ve given to me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world.

     25 Oh righteous Father, even though the world doesn’t know you, I know you. And these know that you have sent me. 26 I made known to them your name [onomo - name, reputation, cause] and I will continue to make it known {the cause} that the very love with which you have loved me, may be in them. And I in them.”

     18:1 - And when he had spoken these words, he went out with the disciples across Kidron Brook, into a garden there. 2 And Judas, who betrayed him, also knew the place, for Jesus often went there with his disciples.

Tomorrows verses - Mark 14:26-42 or Luke 22:39-46

10-12 - MARK 12 12-27

scriptures paraphrased to post 

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12 - And they (leaders, authorities) were seeking to arrest him. But they feared the people, and they knew he had told the parable against them, so they left. 13 But then they sent some Pharisees and Herodians to try to trap him in his words. 14 They came and said to him, “Teacher, we know you are true and don’t care about any man’s opinion (politics). For you’re not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar? Should we pay them? Or should we not pay them?” 15 But, knowing their hypocrisy (it was a death sentence to deny Caesar) Jesus said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring a coin and let’s look at it.” 16 So they brought coin, and he asked them, “Whose likeness and inscription is this?” They answered, “Caesar's.” 17 So he said, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.” And they marveled at his answer.

     18 Then some Sadducees came, who say there’s no resurrection. And they asked him a question, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man should take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. (If she wanted.) 20 There were seven brothers and the first took a wife, and when he died left no child. 21 And the second wed her, and died, also leaving no offspring. And the third likewise. 22 And also with all seven, and left no child. Last of all the woman also died. 23 In the resurrection, when they rise again, whose wife will she be? For the seven had her.”

     24 Jesus said to them, “Is it not the reason you are very wrong? Because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God? 25 For when they rise from the dead, they neither wed nor are - given - in marriage, but are like the angels in heaven. 26 And as for the dead/deceased being raised, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the passage about the bush, how God spoke to him, saying, ‘I’m the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? 27 He’s not God of the dead, but of the living. You greatly err.” (Jesus said elsewhere, “All those” (asleep) “in the tombs/graves will hear God’s voice and will come forth. Some into the resurrection of life (into THE millennium, to serve called reigning.. for to do His works is surely to reign.. crown of Life, not metal). And some into the resurrection of (the GWT) judgment” ‘day’ (Jn.5:28-29) which elsewhere He calls agelasting correction [“kolasin aionion” oR “korrection eonian”] Mt.25:46, the completing of drawing all! JN.12:42. Outlined in the ancient Fall holy days of Lev.23: Trumpets (of Rev. & return) 10days/1000yrs later, the fiery final defeat of Satan, then — Day of Atonement, 5days/500yrs later — Tabernacles! “God will tabernacle with mankind, behold! I make all [pas - all, every, the whole] new!” Via the fiery regeneration, greek word “palin/again-genesis”. Which is how death dies.

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Tomorrow - Luke 20:1-13

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

10-05 - Galatians 2 6-10

paraphrased ‘enter the story’

   🕊️ reading & study 🕊️

6 - And as for those held in high esteem - however held, makes no difference to me, God shows no favoritism - they added nothing to my message. 7 On the contrary, when they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel TO the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel TO the circumcised (same gospel) 8 - for he who worked through Peter for his apostleship to the circumcised, worked also through me for my apostleship to the Gentiles. 9 And when James, Peter and John, who are esteemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given me, they gave the right hand of fellowship to Barnabas and I. And agreed that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised. (To the Hebrews/Jews/Israel). 10 Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I am always eager to do. {Paul too, was a Hebrew/Jew - the bible has a prophecy, because Israel didn’t recognize the coming of their Messiah, one result would be they would become known by a “byword and slang/slander”. But woe to anyone who touches them, or like in ancient days when Edom rejoiced at their adversity when enemies defeated them. ..Departing from God, his Spirit/Presence as a shield would fade. And the rebel angels, now spirits, entities, demons “having left their place, aka, strayed/fell, reaLLy haTe Israel. Christians too. All of humanity actually. (And are masters of genuine misinformation.) Imo, if we embrace division we will miss a wonderful thing!  Especially if the division is worldly based political dislike/hate/despising, then we are siding with “the god of this world” and hasten collapse and much suffering. And are being drawn to Rev.16:14-15-16? - Is.24:20/Rev.10:4 - And thus will sleep during the Lord’s long second advent and the opportunity to serve called reigning during the two millennium long advent (see Rev.20) a full scope version of his first so brief advent?}

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Tomorrow - Galatians 2:11-21

A.M. from the letters, in order

P.M. Gospel verses 

Through Acts & Revelation regularly.

My own studies, had to paraphrase to post.. which has turned out to be an interesting way to ‘enter the ‘story’. 

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

James 1 16-22

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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09/03 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

16 - Don’t be misled, my beloved brethren! 17 Every good gift, every perfect gift, is from above! It comes down from the Father of light [of photon - radiance]. And he is not like the shifting shadows that change throughout each day. 18 It is his own will that he brought us forth by the word/message/reasoning/logos of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. {To serve called reigning during Jesus’ long second advent? Full scope version of his first so brief one? Note: the three mentions of lake of fire are at huge fiery events.}

      19 Know this, my beloved, let every one be quick to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger. 20 For human anger doesn’t produce the righteousness {and rightness} of God. 21 Therefore having put away all moral contamination and rampant wickedness [kakopoiéō - wicked disposition, malice, wickedness] {state of hatred? malice, galatians 5:20} receive with humility the implanted word [logos - reasoning, root word of logic] which is able to save your souls [psuché - soul, life, self, inner being]. 22 But don’t deceive and mislead yourself! Being only hearers of the word. But be doers of it! [Doer - performer, poet.]

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Tomorrows verses - James 1:23-27

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)

Titus 1 10-16

 a paraphrased ‘enter the story’

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05/02 ~ From New Testament Letters

   (In the Order Believed Written)

         Paul’s Letter To Titus

10 - For there are many who are off course, being empty talkers and misleaders. 11 They’re upsetting whole families by teaching for personal gain and satisfaction, what they shouldn’t teach. 12 One of those of Crete, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.” {Sorry but we’re all liars, evil beasts and lazy gluttons!} 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not devoting themselves to myths and the commands {or ideas?} of people who turn away from the truth. {Of “the world”.} 15 To the pure, all things are pure. [Food, days and drink, grace brings moderation] {also in ideas, beliefs and attitudes?} But to the defiled and disbelieving, nothing is pure, nor good. This is because their minds and their consciences are corrupted. 16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their life and actions. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit [adokimos - disqualified, unapproved, rejected, failing to pass the test, counterfeit, not fit] for any good work {for serving.. Including serving called reigning during the two millenniums of the Lord’s long second advent, full scope version of his first so brief one?}

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Tomorrows verses - Titus 2:1-8

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

MATTHEW 14 22-36

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22 - Jesus had the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. 23 And after he sent the crowds home, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. And evening came, and he was there alone, 24 but the boat by now was a long way off from land. And it was being beaten and tossed about by the waves, for a wind had risen and was blowing against them. 25 Then in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the water. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea toward them, they were terrified! And they cried out in fear, “It’s a ghost!” 27 But Jesus said, “Take heart! it is I. Don’t be afraid!” {Thought I’d take the shortest route..}

     28 And Peter said, “Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to you on the water.” 29 So Jesus said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But then he looked around at the wind and the waves and he started to sink, and he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 31 Jesus reached out his hand and took hold of him, “Oh you of little faith” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind stopped blowing. 33 And those in the boat were in awe, and said, “Truly! You are the Son of God.”

     34 And they came to land at Gennesaret. 35 And when the people of that place recognized him, they sent around to all that region and brought to him all who were sick 36 and implored him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched, were made well. {Is his long second advent a full scope version of his first so brief one?}

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Tomorrows verses - John 6:22-29

My own studies. Verses paraphrased.

MARK 15:1-15

  🍃🕊️11/25 - GospeL Verses 🍃🕊️

1 - As soon as it was morning, the leaders held a council, the chief priests with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And decided to take Jesus bound to the Roman governor Pilate.

     2 Pilate questioned him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And Jesus answered, “You have said so, not me.” [Under Rome, declaring himself king would mean execution.] 3 The leading priests were accusing him of many things, 4 and Pilate said, “Have you no answer?” 5 But Jesus remained silent, and Pilate was amazed.

     6 Now at the feast each year [of Passover week] Pilate would release a prisoner being held, whomever they asked for. 7 And among the rebels in prison was one, Barabbas who had committed murder in an insurrection. 8 And a crowd which had gathered began to ask Pilate for the year’s Passover release. 9 And he answered them, “Do you want me to release the King of the Jews?” 10 For he knew it was out of envy that the leading priests had apprehended him. 11 But the leaders had been working the crowd, and successfully stirred them up to ask for Barabbas.

     12 “Then what shall I do with the man you call the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked. 13 And they cried out, “Crucify him!”

     14 “But why? What has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify him!” 15 So Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released to them Barabbas, and having Jesus flogged, he delivered him over to be executed.

     {Sentenced at morning sacrifice on Passover, one of three “preparation days” of the week, which of course are preparation days for the three Sabbaths of Spring holy week. For a few reasons, it is not at first easy to see how exact it was that Jesus’ first so brief advent fulfilled the Spring holy days. But after understanding that, might we wonder about the parallel between the stretched out Fall holy days and His long second advent? Leviticus chapter 23. The days being Trumpets, 10days later — ‘Day’ of Atonement, 5days later — Tabernacles.

     “Behold! I make all new! …God will now tabernacle with man.. And the lion will eat straw like the ox, the bear will graze with the cow.. For there will be no more death. And no mourning, or sorrow.” A (fieRy) “palin/again- genesis” having occurred, Rev.21:1-5, Is.11:7, translated “the regeneration”.

     Note - “the” millennium is a Sabbath millennium, so logically, the next millennium is an “8th day” the “last great day” (Lev.23:36, Jn.7:37) when 1. The adversary, original gone rogue one, is released and he gathers, once again, a multitude - they are descended from mortal survivors of the apocalypse. Gathers them to another fieRy armageddon, Rev.20:7-10. And, after that concludes, 2. the GWT judgment ‘day’. Which in Matthew 25:46, Jesus calls agelasting correction [“kolasin aionion” oR “korrection eonian”] the completing of drawing all, Jn.12:32! [JN.5:28-29.] And surely(?) it’s a same process of refinement/correction for all. The crucible being life as we presently know it - this unavoidable, all important contrast - which continues until vivification either at 1Cor.15:52,53 oR later, at Rev.21:5, 1Cor.15:24-28.}

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Tomorrows verses - Matthew 27:1-10

By Necessity Paraphrased

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