On this date, April 14th Margo was reading in the book of Mark 9:1-13 titled "The Transfiguration of Jesus" and in I Corinthians 16:10-18 titled "Paul's Final Instructions".
These are the verses Margo underlined in the passage in Mark:
"2:After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3:His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4:And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus.
5:Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." 6:(He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) 8:Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus.
9:As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. "
She underlined the following sentences in the commentary on Mark:
"...God singles Jesus out from Moses and Elijah as the long-awaited Messiah with full divine authority. Moses represented the Law, and Elijah, the Prophets. Jesus was shown as the fulfillment of both the Old Testmanet Law and the prophetic promises.
Jesus was not a reincarnation of Elijah or Moses. He was not merely one of the prophets...We must first listen to Jesus, and then evaluate all other authorities in light of his revelation."
These are the verses Margo underlined in the passage in I Corinthians, Paul speaking:
"13:Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong. 14:Do everything in love."
These are the sentences Margo underlined in the commentary on the passage in I Corinthians:
"As the Corinthians awaited Paul's next visit, they were directed to (1) be alert to spiritual dangers, (2) stand true to the Lord, (3) behave maturely, (4) be strong, and (5) do all things with kindness and love."
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Margo's Bible Verses April 15th
On this date, April 15th Margo was reading in the book of Mark 9:14-29 titled "Jesus Casts Out a Demon" and in I Corinthians 16:19-24 titled "Greetings from Other Believers".
Margo only underlined one verse in the passage in Mark:
"29:He replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer.""
She underlined the following sentences in the commentary on Mark:
"...But even our ability to believe is a gift from God. No matter how much faith we have, we never reach the point of being self-sufficient. Faith is not stored away like money in the bank. Growing in faith is a constant process of daily renewing our trust in Jesus. Jesus was telling the disciples that they would face difficult situations hat could be resolved only through prayer. Prayer is the key that unlocks faith in our lives. Effective prayer needs both attitude -- complete dependence -- and an action -- asking. Prayer demonstrates our reliance on God as we humbly invite God to fill us with faith and power. There is no substitute for prayer, especially in circumstances that seem unconquerable."
This is the verse Margo underlined in the passage in I Corinthians, Paul speaking:
"20:... Greet one another with a holy kiss."
Margo only underlined one verse in the passage in Mark:
"29:He replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer.""
She underlined the following sentences in the commentary on Mark:
"...But even our ability to believe is a gift from God. No matter how much faith we have, we never reach the point of being self-sufficient. Faith is not stored away like money in the bank. Growing in faith is a constant process of daily renewing our trust in Jesus. Jesus was telling the disciples that they would face difficult situations hat could be resolved only through prayer. Prayer is the key that unlocks faith in our lives. Effective prayer needs both attitude -- complete dependence -- and an action -- asking. Prayer demonstrates our reliance on God as we humbly invite God to fill us with faith and power. There is no substitute for prayer, especially in circumstances that seem unconquerable."
This is the verse Margo underlined in the passage in I Corinthians, Paul speaking:
"20:... Greet one another with a holy kiss."
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Margo's Bible Verses March 31st
On this date, March 31st Margo was reading in the book of Mark 4:35-41 titled "Jesus Calms the Storm" and in I Corinthians 14:1-5 titled "Prophecy and Tongues".
These are the verses Margo underlined in the passage in I Corinthians, the apostle Paul writing:
"1:Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy...5:I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. "
These are the sentences Margo underlined in the commentary on the passage in I Corinthians:
"Paul makes several points about speaking in tongues:(1)it is a spiritual gift from God;(2)it is a desirable gift even though it isn't a requirement of faith; (3) it is less important than prophecy and teaching."
These are the verses Margo underlined in the passage in I Corinthians, the apostle Paul writing:
"1:Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy...5:I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified. "
These are the sentences Margo underlined in the commentary on the passage in I Corinthians:
"Paul makes several points about speaking in tongues:(1)it is a spiritual gift from God;(2)it is a desirable gift even though it isn't a requirement of faith; (3) it is less important than prophecy and teaching."
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Margo's Bible Verses March 28th
On this date, March 28th Margo was reading in the book of Mark 3:20-35 titled "The Kingdom of God and the Kingdom of Satan" and in I Corinthians 12:28-31 titled "The Gifts of the Spirit".
This is the verse Margo underlined in the passage in the gospel of Mark, Jesus speaking :
"29:But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin."
This is the verse Margo underlined in the passage in I Corinthians, the apostle Paul writing:
"28:And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. "
These are the sentences Margo underlined in the commentary on the passage in I Corinthians:
"The more important gifts are those that are more beneficial to the body of Christ. Paul already made it clear that one gift is not superior to another, but he urges the believers to discover how they can serve Christ's body best with the gifts God has given them. Your spiritual gifts are not for your own self-advancement. They were given for serving God and enhancing the spiritual growth of the body."
This is the verse Margo underlined in the passage in the gospel of Mark, Jesus speaking :
"29:But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin."
This is the verse Margo underlined in the passage in I Corinthians, the apostle Paul writing:
"28:And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, also those having gifts of healing, those able to help others, those with gifts of administration, and those speaking in different kinds of tongues. "
These are the sentences Margo underlined in the commentary on the passage in I Corinthians:
"The more important gifts are those that are more beneficial to the body of Christ. Paul already made it clear that one gift is not superior to another, but he urges the believers to discover how they can serve Christ's body best with the gifts God has given them. Your spiritual gifts are not for your own self-advancement. They were given for serving God and enhancing the spiritual growth of the body."
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Margo's Bible Verses March 24th
On this date, March 24th Margo was reading in the book of Mark 2:13-17 titled "Jesus Calls Levi" and in I Corinthians 12:1-3 titled "Judging the Truthfulness of a Message".
This is what Margo underlined in the commentary:
"Paul gives us a test to help us discern whether or not a messenger is really from God: does he or she confess Christ as Lord?"
This is what Margo underlined in the commentary:
"Paul gives us a test to help us discern whether or not a messenger is really from God: does he or she confess Christ as Lord?"
Monday, March 23, 2009
Margo's Bible Verses March 23rd
On this date, March 23nd Margo was reading in the book of Mark 2:1-12 titled "Jesus Heals a Paralytic" and in I Corinthians 11:23-34 titled "Sharing at the Lord's Table".
Margo underlined these verses in the passage in I Corinthians, the apostle Paul writing:
24:and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25:In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26:For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
27:Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28:A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29:For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30:That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
This is what she underlined in the commentary:
"(1)We should take the Lord"s Super with a repentant attitude because we are remembering that Christ died for our sins. (2) We should take it after self-examination. We are to be prepared and ready, doing it only through our belief in and love for Christ. (3) We should take it in recognition of Jesus' act of love in taking away the punishment we deserve for our sins. (4) We should take it with mutual consideration, waiting until everyone is present and eating in an orderly and unified manner."
Margo underlined these verses in the passage in I Corinthians, the apostle Paul writing:
24:and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25:In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." 26:For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
27:Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. 28:A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. 29:For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. 30:That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
This is what she underlined in the commentary:
"(1)We should take the Lord"s Super with a repentant attitude because we are remembering that Christ died for our sins. (2) We should take it after self-examination. We are to be prepared and ready, doing it only through our belief in and love for Christ. (3) We should take it in recognition of Jesus' act of love in taking away the punishment we deserve for our sins. (4) We should take it with mutual consideration, waiting until everyone is present and eating in an orderly and unified manner."
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Margo's Bible Verses March 22nd
On this date, March 22nd Margo was reading in the book of Mark 1:40-45 titled "Jesus Heals a Leper" and in I Corinthians 11:17-22 titled "Extremes At Communion Services".
Margo didn't underline any verses in these passages but she did underline this sentence in the commentary on the passage in Mark:
"When you feel repulsed by someone, stop and remember how God feels about that person--and about you."
Margo didn't underline any verses in these passages but she did underline this sentence in the commentary on the passage in Mark:
"When you feel repulsed by someone, stop and remember how God feels about that person--and about you."
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