Monday, September 15, 2008

Margo's Bible Verses September 15th

On this date, September 15th, Margo was reading in the gospel of John 14:15--31 titled "The Promise of the Holy Spirit" and in Titus 2:1--10 titled "Community Life Within the Church".

Here are the underlined verses in John:
Jesus speaking: "16: And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Counselor to be with you forever -- 17: the Spirit of truth...18: I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you...26: But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
...29: I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe." (this last verse, verse 29 is referring to verse 28, where Jesus told his disciples he would be going "away".)

She also underlined these sentences in the commentary on this passage:

"...This happened at Pentecost, shortly after Jesus ascended to heaven. (referring to the coming of the Holy Spirit) The Holy Spirit is the very presence of God within all believers, helping us live as God wants."

There was nothing underlined in the passage in Titus, but it's very much worth reading. Here's a sample:
"2: Teach older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance."

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