10-26 - 1 Cor 2 7-16 Luke 21 20-24

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

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

            ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 2:7-16

7 But we speak of God’s wisdom, as a mystery hidden, but ordained by God for our {mankind’s ultimate} glory and honor. 8 The rulers and leaders of the age don’t understand this, for if they did, they wouldn’t have crucified the Lord of glory.

     9 But! As it’s written, “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, nor any heart of man imagined, that is what God has made ready for those loving him!”

     10 And these things is what God has revealed to us through his Spirit{Presence}. For the Spirit searches everything. Even God’s {own} depths! 11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person? So also no one knows the thoughts of God, except the Spirit of God.

     12 So you see, we have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that’s from God, that we might understand the things granted and given freely to us by him. [Charizomai - to grant, give freely, show favor.]

     13 And we speak this in words not taught by human wisdom, but taught by the Spirit {of God} for communicating spiritual truths, to those who are spiritual.

     14 The natural person doesn’t accept the things of God’s Spirit, for they sound like foolishness because they’re spiritually understood. 15 The spiritual person is able to judge/discern all things, against such there’s no judgment. 16 “For who has understood the mind of the LORD so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.

            ༺☾𖤓༻ LUKE 21:20-24

{Answering his disciples) 20 “Whenever [hotan - whenever, when] you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those in the city depart. [Ioudaia - Judea, the Judaean land, later called Palestine (by Rome).] And those in the countryside, do not enter in, 22 for these are days of wrath.” [Ekdíkēsis - from ek - out from and to, and díkē - justice, judge – properly, judgment which fully executes the core-values of the particular judge] to fulfill all that’s written”. {So.. this is not only 70 CE. Prophecy is fulfilled first in ‘smaller’ scope, and then full scope at history’s culmination. ..Things running course, total ant farm versus total ‘herd’ immunity?} 

     23 “It will be woeful for women who are with child and for those who are nursing infants in those days! For there will be great distress upon the earth. And great wrath against this people. 24 They will fall by the sword and be led captive among the nations. {Were they again slaves!? How Satan - the adversary/accelerant/rebel angel/first to stray in thought, word or deed, a seraphim over Eden? Certain other “covering” angels over some of the animals, joined his sedition? Thus the animals turned predator? Man as carnivore in order to not be prey? Pre flood learned from the fallen animals? ..How patient of God to wait so long in order to bring about this ‘quick’ one and done? ..And so patient as it runs its course. How Satan despises Israel for birthing into the world “the Savior of the world”!}

     “And Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the nations - until - the times of the nations are fulfilled.” {After that, the forever capitol of God upon Earth. Is it any wonder Satan has such deep wrath and hatred? For all and for creation itself, his now being very much oF hate (“locked knto deepest darkness/tartarus” (minus the Greek lengend) “awaiting judgment”. But especially against the Hebrews/Israel. And second of course is Christians and western civilization.. Not sure why the Canaanite-baalism horrific practice. Another deep hate I guess.}   

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 10/27

1 Corinthians 3:1-6 Mark 13:19-23

Wednesdays - ACTS 

Fridays - Book of Revelation

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10-23 - 1 Cor 1 19-25 Luke 21 16-19

8TH ‘DAY’ CU Journal, New Testament In A Year, Verses paraphrased due to ©‘s [ref] {thots}

            ༺☀️༻ 1 Corinthians 1:19-25

19 - Is it not written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise? I will frustrate the intelligence [syneton - (the) mental putting together] of the intelligent.” 20 Where are the wise? Where the scribes? Where the debaters of the age? Hasn’t God made foolish the wisdom of the world?!

      21 And since God knew the world wouldn’t know him through human insight, he was pleased through the foolishness [mória - absurdity, foolishness, from moros, folly] of the good news proclamation to save those believing.

     22 For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, 23 but we preach Christ crucified! {Strong enough to appease the human conscience.} It’s foolishness to the nations, and a stumbling block to Jews (Hebrews) 24 but to those who are called whether Jew or Greek, Christ is the very power and wisdom of God!

    25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man and the weakness [asthenés - frailty, weakness] of God is stronger than man. {Not to mention a vast universe perfectly balanced.. A spoken big bang, into the universe and motion as is.. “the earth hanging upon nothing” Job 26:7. Way more capable than an AI. And thankfully has nothing to do with human consensus.}

            ༺☾𖤓༻ LUKE 21:16-19

16 - (Jesus to his discuples) “You will be betrayed [paradidómi - handed over, betrayed, abandoned] even by parents, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. And some of you will be put to death.”

     17 “You will be hated because of my name [onoma - name, authority, cause]. 18 But not one hair of your head will perish. 19 Keep your soul in confident patience and endurance.”

Jesus “will draw all” Jn.12:32.

Tomorrows verses, 10/23

1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Mark 13:9-13

Wednesdays - ACTS 

Fridays - Book of Revelation

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09-12 - James 4 1-6 Luke 11 14-28

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

(An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. James 4:1-6

1 - What causes quarrels and disputes? (Rivalry.) Is it not your passions [hédoné {ism}] at war within you? 2 You desire and don’t have, so you murder (hate in the heart). You covet and can’t obtain, so you fight and quarrel. {Make wars, large and small, collective and individual.}

     And you don’t have, because you don’t ask! 3 Or you ask and don’t receive, because you ask wrongly, in self interest/obsession(?) [hédoné] {ism}. 4 You unfaithful people! [Gal.5:20]

     Do you not know that friendship with {listening to, siding with} the world is to be adversarial with God? Wishing to be a friend of “the world” makes us an adversary of God. 5 Do you think it is to no purpose that the Scripture says, “With jealousy, yearns God’s Spirit{/Presence} to dwell/settle in us”? 6 Nevertheless his grace is greater! Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud [hyperḗphanos - over shining]. But he gives grace to the humble.” {…”the wisdom of humility”.}

            🌙 P.M. Luke 11:14-28

14 - Jesus healed a man who was mute by casting out a demon, and when the man spoke, the people marveled. 15 But some said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons!” {..Spirit (trend) of accusation, and who is “the accuser?}

     16 Even while others, trying to test him, kept asking him for a sign from heaven. 17 But he knew what they were thinking, so he said to them, “Every kingdom/empire/nation/house which is divided against itself will be laid waste.

     For a divided household {and nation, etc.} falls. 18 So if Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom continue? 19 If I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out?

     Therefore they will judge you over it. 20 But if it’s by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come among you.

     21 If a strong man {of the household/nation} is fully armed, and is guarded well, the house is safe. 22 But if one stronger than he attacks, and is able to conquer him, his armor in which he trusted is carried away, and his house becomes spoils to be divided among the conquerors. 23 Whoever’s not with me, is {easily} against me, and whoever doesn’t gather with me, scatters.

     24 “When the unclean spirit has gone out of a person {or world/age/nation} it passes through desert places looking for somewhere to settle, and finding none it says, ‘I’ll return to the house where I was.’ 25 And when it comes, it finds the house swept and put in order. 26 Then it goes and gathers seven other spirits more evil than itself! And they enter and make theirselves at home there.

     And the last state is worse than the first.” {The vessel needs to be full ..of God’s Spirit/Presence. ..Barbarism cAn return. ..a note from 2025..}

     27 As he said these things, a woman in the crowd yelled out, “Blessed is the womb that bore you! And the bosom at which you nursed!” 28 But he said, “Rather [menounge - rather, on the contrary] blessed are those who hear the word [logos - reasoning expressed in words] of God and keep it.” [“Thy Logos is Truth” Jn.17:17. The personified aNd the written (with language tools! So we can read the original which God inspired.)

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Tomorrows verses, 09/13

James 4:7-11 Luke 11:29-36

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

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

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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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09-01 - James 1 1-8 Mark 1 1-9

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

(An 8TH ‘DAY’ CU Studies Journal)

            ☀️ A.M. James 1:1-8

(Likely the first letter we have.) 1 - From James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ (Likely this James is Jesus’ natural brother who became a serious disciple and a leading apostle in Jerusalem after Jesus’ 1-death, 2-burial and 3-resurrection [1-Passover, 2-Unleavened Bread, 3-Firstfruits - the ancient Spring holy days fulfilled. Pentecost - ‘church’ age. Then Fall holy days to be fulfilled, Lev.23 with Rev.20-told like describing only the crests of waves. But in it, is the - entire - 2nd Advent.]

     To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings!

2 Count it all joy, my brothers and sisters when trials of various kinds come upon you! 3 For you know the testing of your faith produces steadfastness and stability. {Tested like steel in the forge of life. Life as we presently know it, the crucible, laver, sieve, which continues until one of two - written about - vivifications, but the second is not usually understood? The first, at the Lord’s return, the second at the “behold I make all new” - greek word “pas” - all, but translated, all things, Rev.21:1-5.}

     4 So let stability and steadfastness have its way, and full effect! {Let our roots go further down into the faith and the way.} So that you may be made perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. {Even Jesus was tempered. OnLy straight out from God one, so close to the Father, both administer God’s Spirit/Presence ..Forever First/Proto.. Even He was tempered.} {Pick up our cross.. be a whoLe sacrifice unto him. Aka submission. “He is the potter, we the clay.” With the money Judas threw back “they bought the potter’s field”. A field where broken clay pieces were tossed. I like the metaphor of that! And it reminds me how death is a sleep. There’s a lot of broken clay in God’s yet to be tended garden. We are invited to serve, called reigning during long 2nd advent? Mt.13:30, in context, is Mt.25:1-13 (and Rev.16:14-15-16). This is important to know?}

     5 If any of us lacks wisdom, let us ask God. For he gives generously to all - and without reproach - and it’ll be given to them. 6 But let us ask in faith, without doubting, for to doubt is to be like a wave of the sea, tossed about by various winds. 7 And then, that one can’t suppose they’ll receive! {Faith is like a ground wire?} 8 They’re being double-minded and unstable in their ways. {Remember the father of an afflicted son? Who cried “help Lord my unbelief!”}

            🌙 P.M. MARK 10:1-9

 1 - Jesus left Capernaum and went to the region of Judea and then out beyond the Jordan, where crowds were again gathering to him. And as was his custom, he taught them.

      2 Pharisees showed up, and tried to test him. They asked him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 He answered, “What did Moses say?”

     4 They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and send his wife away.” (Rather than sending her away without divorce!)

     5 And Jesus said, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment/instruction/law. 6 But at the beginning and forming of creation, ‘God made them male and female. 7 And therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, 8 and the two are one.’ So they’re no longer two but one. 9 What therefore God has joined together, man shouldn’t separate.” {Exception is of course, abuse! And also adultery, Mt.19:9, we’re all born sinners/missing the mark/imperfect. All in the same boat. Jesus didn’t scold the woman of Samaria he met at the well, who had had five husbands. Only once born anew can we hope to genuinely do better in this life, which is God’s goodness, not ours. Imperfect is an abyss of potential, and ultimately, how low can we go? Given enough time aNd circumstance.. I believe way low. That’s part of the contrast and its unavoidable, all important lesson? Thankfully GOD’s individual blueprint, of each one of us, is in us as well.}

           

Tomorrows verses, 09/02

James 1:9-15  Mark 10:10-16

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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