On this date, December 24th Margo was reading in the book of Revelation 15:1--8 titled "Seven Angels and Seven Plagues" and in I John 5:1--15 titled "Eternal Life in God's Son".
Margo underlined the following verses in the passage in I John, the apostle John writing:
"1:Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2:This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. 3:This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4:for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5:Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
6:This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. 7:For there are three that testify: 8:the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement. 9:We accept man's testimony, but God's testimony is greater because it is the testimony of God, which he has given about his Son. 10:Anyone who believes in the Son of God has this testimony in his heart. Anyone who does not believe God has made him out to be a liar, because he has not believed the testimony God has given about his Son. 11:And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12:He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.
13:I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. 14:This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us."
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 20th
On this date, December 20th Margo was reading in the book of Revelation 12:1--13 titled "The Woman and the Dragon" and in I John 3:12--24 titled "Effective Love".
Margo underlined the following verses in the passage in I John, the apostle John writing:
"23:And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 24:Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us."
Margo underlined the following verses in the passage in I John, the apostle John writing:
"23:And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. 24:Those who obey his commands live in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us."
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 10th
On this date, December 10th Margo was reading in the book of Revelation 3:7--13 titled "The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia" and in II Peter 3:8--13 titled "The Day of the Lord".
Margo underlined the following verses in the passage in Revelation:
"8:I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name... 10:Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth. 11:I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."
Margo underlined the following verses in the passage in Revelation:
"8:I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name... 10:Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth. 11:I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown."
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 9th
On this date, December 9th Margo was reading in the book of Revelation 3:1--6 titled "The Letter to the Church in Sardis" and in II Peter 3:1--7 titled "Scoffers in the Last Days".
Margo underlined the following verses in the passage in Revelation:
"2:Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. 3:Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you...5:He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. "
The following are the sentences Margo underlined in the commentary on the passage in II Peter:
"The "last days" are the time between Christ's first and second comings; thus we, like Peter, live in the last days."
Margo underlined the following verses in the passage in Revelation:
"2:Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. 3:Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you...5:He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. "
The following are the sentences Margo underlined in the commentary on the passage in II Peter:
"The "last days" are the time between Christ's first and second comings; thus we, like Peter, live in the last days."
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 7th
On this date, December 7th Margo was reading in the book of Revelation 2:12--17 titled "The Letter to the Church in Pergamum" and in II Peter 1:19--2:11 titled "True and False Prophets".
Margo underlined the following in the commentary on the passage in Revelation:
"As the center for four idolatrous cults, Pergamum is called the city "where Satan has his throne."...Don't tolerate sin under the pressure to be open-minded. Standing firm against Satan's attractive temptations is never easy, but the alternative is deadly."
The following verses are what Margo underlined in the passage in II Peter, the apostle Peter writing:
"20:Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. 21:For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
Margo underlined the following in the commentary on the passage in Revelation:
"As the center for four idolatrous cults, Pergamum is called the city "where Satan has his throne."...Don't tolerate sin under the pressure to be open-minded. Standing firm against Satan's attractive temptations is never easy, but the alternative is deadly."
The following verses are what Margo underlined in the passage in II Peter, the apostle Peter writing:
"20:Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. 21:For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 6th
On this date, December 6th Margo was reading in the book of Revelation 2:8--11 titled "The Letter to the Church in Smyrna" and in II Peter 1:12--18 titled "Peter, an Eyewitness of Christ".
Margo underlined the following in the commentary on the passage in Revelation:
"If you are experiencing difficult times, don't let them turn you away from God. Instead let them draw you toward greater faithfulness. Trust him and remember your heavenly reward."
Margo underlined the following in the commentary on the passage in Revelation:
"If you are experiencing difficult times, don't let them turn you away from God. Instead let them draw you toward greater faithfulness. Trust him and remember your heavenly reward."
Friday, December 5, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 5th
On this date, December 5th Margo was reading in the book of Revelation 2:1--7 titled "The Letter to the Church in Ephesus" and in II Peter 1:1--11 titled "Knowing God and His Will".
Margo only underlined the commentary on the passage in Revelation:
"Many believers want more of God's kindness and peace, but they are unwilling to put forth the effort to get to know him better. To enjoy the privileges God offers us freely, we have to combine hard work with complete trust. In order to get to know God's will for our lives, we must faithfully obey what he has already revealed as his will in the Scriptures. As we internalize the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit transforms us into greater and greater Christlikeness--God's kindness and pease are then made realities in our lives."
Margo only underlined the commentary on the passage in Revelation:
"Many believers want more of God's kindness and peace, but they are unwilling to put forth the effort to get to know him better. To enjoy the privileges God offers us freely, we have to combine hard work with complete trust. In order to get to know God's will for our lives, we must faithfully obey what he has already revealed as his will in the Scriptures. As we internalize the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit transforms us into greater and greater Christlikeness--God's kindness and pease are then made realities in our lives."
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 2nd
On this date, December 2nd Margo was reading in the book of Acts 28:11--31 titled "Paul Lives under Guard in Rome" and in I Peter 4:12--19 titled "Suffering with Christ".
I need to provide some context on the passage in Acts that Margo underlined. Paul finally arrived in Rome, after a long dangerous journey. When he and his companions arrived they met with a large number of Christians initially, then with several of the Jewish leaders. Paul preached the gospel to these Jewish leaders and tried to show them that Jesus was the Messiah. Some believed, but many others refused to believe.
Here's what Margo underlined in the passage in Acts:
"25:They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: "The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your forefathers when he said through Isaiah the prophet:
26:" 'Go to this people and say,
"You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving."
27:For this people's heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.'
28:"Therefore I want you to know that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!""
Here's what she underlined in the commentary on Acts:
"...God "worked all things for good" (Romans 8:28) for Paul, and you can trust him to do the same for you. God may not make you comfortable or secure, but he will provide the opportunity to do his work."
Margo didn't underline any verses in the passage in I Peter, but she underlined the entire commentary:
"Again Peter brings to mind Jesus' words: "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me"(Matthew 5:11). It is never shameful to suffer for Christ, and he will send his Spirit to strengthen those who are persecuted for their faith. This does not mean that all suffering is good, however. Sometimes a person will grumble, "he's just picking on me because I'm a Christian, " when it's obvious to everyone else that it is the person's own unpleasant behavior that is the cause of his problems. It may take careful thought or wise counsel to determine the real cause of our suffering. We can be assured, however, that whenever we suffer because of our loyalty to Christ, he will be with us all the way."
I need to provide some context on the passage in Acts that Margo underlined. Paul finally arrived in Rome, after a long dangerous journey. When he and his companions arrived they met with a large number of Christians initially, then with several of the Jewish leaders. Paul preached the gospel to these Jewish leaders and tried to show them that Jesus was the Messiah. Some believed, but many others refused to believe.
Here's what Margo underlined in the passage in Acts:
"25:They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: "The Holy Spirit spoke the truth to your forefathers when he said through Isaiah the prophet:
26:" 'Go to this people and say,
"You will be ever hearing but never understanding;
you will be ever seeing but never perceiving."
27:For this people's heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.'
28:"Therefore I want you to know that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!""
Here's what she underlined in the commentary on Acts:
"...God "worked all things for good" (Romans 8:28) for Paul, and you can trust him to do the same for you. God may not make you comfortable or secure, but he will provide the opportunity to do his work."
Margo didn't underline any verses in the passage in I Peter, but she underlined the entire commentary:
"Again Peter brings to mind Jesus' words: "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me"(Matthew 5:11). It is never shameful to suffer for Christ, and he will send his Spirit to strengthen those who are persecuted for their faith. This does not mean that all suffering is good, however. Sometimes a person will grumble, "he's just picking on me because I'm a Christian, " when it's obvious to everyone else that it is the person's own unpleasant behavior that is the cause of his problems. It may take careful thought or wise counsel to determine the real cause of our suffering. We can be assured, however, that whenever we suffer because of our loyalty to Christ, he will be with us all the way."
Monday, December 1, 2008
Margo's Bible Verses December 1st
On this date, December 1st Margo was reading in the book of Acts 28:1--10 titled "On the Island of Malta" and in I Peter 4:7--11 titled "Use Your Gifts for Service".
Margo didn't underline any of the verses in the passage in Acts. However, she underlined the following verses in the passage in I Peter, the apostle Peter speaking:
"7:The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8:Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
Here's what she underlined in the commentary on I Peter:
"...Others feel they have no special talents at all...Peter says, everyone has some abilities; find yours and use them. All our abilities should be dedicated to others, he points out; none are for our own exclusive enjoyment. We must use the gifts which God has given to us to serve others."
Margo didn't underline any of the verses in the passage in Acts. However, she underlined the following verses in the passage in I Peter, the apostle Peter speaking:
"7:The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8:Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins."
Here's what she underlined in the commentary on I Peter:
"...Others feel they have no special talents at all...Peter says, everyone has some abilities; find yours and use them. All our abilities should be dedicated to others, he points out; none are for our own exclusive enjoyment. We must use the gifts which God has given to us to serve others."
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