On this date, October 29th, Margo was reading in the book of Acts 13:24--44 titled "Paul Preaches to the Jews of Antioch" and in Hebrews 12:12--17 titled "Commands for Christian Living".
Margo underlined several verses in Acts and one sentence in the commentary on them:
The apostle Paul speaking to the congregation at the synagogue in Antioch: "32:We tell you the good news: What God promised our fathers 33: he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm:
"'You are my Son;
today I have become your Father.'
34:The fact that God raised him from the dead, never to decay, is stated in these words:
"'I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.'
35:So it is stated elsewhere:
"'You will not let your Holy One see decay.'..."
Here's the commentary she underlined:
"...This is the essence of the Good News--that forgiveness of sins and freedom from guilt are available to all people through faith in Christ--including you."
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses, October 28th
On this date, October 28th, Margo was reading in the book of Acts 13:13--23 titled "A Trip to Antioch of Pisidia" and in Hebrews 12:5--11 titled "God Disciplines His Children".
Margo didn't underline any of the verses in the passage in the book of Acts but she did underline a couple sentences in the commentary. I'll have to provide some context, however.
Paul and Barnabas had traveled to several cities and preached the good news of our Saviour Jesus in many synagogues on their missionary trips. But many of the Jewish members of the synagogues where they preached refused to believe Jesus was their much longed for Messiah. This also happened in Psidian Antioch. These Jewish congregates were looking for a different kind of Messiah.
Here's what Margo underlined:
"He was not a military king who would overthrow Rome's control, but a servant king who would overthrow sin in people's hearts."
These are the verses Margo underlined in Hebrews:
"7:Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8: If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons."
"...think on these things."
Margo didn't underline any of the verses in the passage in the book of Acts but she did underline a couple sentences in the commentary. I'll have to provide some context, however.
Paul and Barnabas had traveled to several cities and preached the good news of our Saviour Jesus in many synagogues on their missionary trips. But many of the Jewish members of the synagogues where they preached refused to believe Jesus was their much longed for Messiah. This also happened in Psidian Antioch. These Jewish congregates were looking for a different kind of Messiah.
Here's what Margo underlined:
"He was not a military king who would overthrow Rome's control, but a servant king who would overthrow sin in people's hearts."
These are the verses Margo underlined in Hebrews:
"7:Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? 8: If you are not disciplined (and everyone undergoes discipline), then you are illegitimate children and not true sons."
"...think on these things."
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses, October 23rd
On this date, October 23th, Margo was reading in the book of Acts 10:23--48 titled "Peter at the Centurion's House" and in Hebrews 11:17--20 titled "God's Testing of Abraham".
No verses in the chapter in Acts were underlined, but a couple verses were underlined in the passage in the book of Hebrews.
Verse 13 of Hebrews chapter 10 provides some context: "13:All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own."
"17: By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son...20:By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future."
No verses in the chapter in Acts were underlined, but a couple verses were underlined in the passage in the book of Hebrews.
Verse 13 of Hebrews chapter 10 provides some context: "13:All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own."
"17: By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son...20:By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future."
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses, October 11th
On this date, October 11th, Margo was reading in the book of Acts 5:26--42 titled "The Apostles Suffer Persecution" and in Hebrews 9:1--10 titled "The Earthly Tabernacle".
I'll need to lay down the context. The chief priests in Jerusalem had thrown the apostles into jail because the apostles were preaching the gospel and thousands of Jews had come to believe in Jesus as savior and many had been healed of their diseases. An angel had come and released the apostles from prison and the chief priests had them arrested again and brought before the Jewish religious council to stand trial a second time. The Jewish religious leaders again forbade them from preaching but Peter and the other apostles refused saying "We must obey God rather than men." and they went on to preach the gospel to the Jewish religious leaders, some of whom became enraged and wanted to kill the apostles.
However, one of the leaders of the council, whose name was Gamaliel and who was very highly respected, recommended a different approach. He told the story about how other messianic impostors had come and gone.
These are the verses Margo underlined, Gamaliel speaking to the council: "38:Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39: But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."
I'll need to lay down the context. The chief priests in Jerusalem had thrown the apostles into jail because the apostles were preaching the gospel and thousands of Jews had come to believe in Jesus as savior and many had been healed of their diseases. An angel had come and released the apostles from prison and the chief priests had them arrested again and brought before the Jewish religious council to stand trial a second time. The Jewish religious leaders again forbade them from preaching but Peter and the other apostles refused saying "We must obey God rather than men." and they went on to preach the gospel to the Jewish religious leaders, some of whom became enraged and wanted to kill the apostles.
However, one of the leaders of the council, whose name was Gamaliel and who was very highly respected, recommended a different approach. He told the story about how other messianic impostors had come and gone.
These are the verses Margo underlined, Gamaliel speaking to the council: "38:Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. 39: But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God."
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses October 4th
On this date, October 4th, Margo was reading in the book of Acts 2:14--39 titled "Peter's Pentecost Sermon" and in Hebrews 5:7--10 titled "The Example of Abraham".
Here are the underlined verses in Acts, Peter speaking and quoting the prophet Joel :"17: 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams....21:And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'...37:When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38:Peter Replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39:The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call."
Here are the underlined verses in Acts, Peter speaking and quoting the prophet Joel :"17: 'In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams....21:And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.'...37:When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" 38:Peter Replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39:The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord our God will call."
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses October 1st
On this date, October 1st, Margo was reading in the book of Acts 1:1--13 titled "Jesus Ascends to Heaven" and in Hebrews 5:7--10 titled "Jesus Learned Obedience Through Suffering".
Here are the underlined verses in Acts:
Jesus speaking and answering His disciples after they had asked Him if He was going to restore the kingdom to Israel at that time, just before He ascended: "7: He said to them, "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. 8:But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. 9:After He said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight."
Here are the underlined verses in Acts:
Jesus speaking and answering His disciples after they had asked Him if He was going to restore the kingdom to Israel at that time, just before He ascended: "7: He said to them, "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. 8:But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. 9:After He said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight."
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