Paul quickly arranged to meet with the Jewish leaders to explain why he is in Rome and why the chains. 1st he explains that, though in chains, he is innocent.
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Glorified the God of Israel | Matthew 15:29-31
What stands out in this passage? “And they glorified the God of Israel.” What is our purpose in life? By following Jesus’ example we will accomplish it.
Blind guides | Matthew 15:12-14
Extending from yesterday’s post, we should not only examine our own traditions and religious practices, but we also need to consider how they influence others.
Spiritual hygiene | Matthew 15:10-11
Consider our own daily religious practices. Are they making us clean on the outside while neglecting the inside, the spiritual? Do we put on a show ?
All about Glory | John 17:1- 5
It’s all about glory, glory for God. Of course. Who else is worthy of all glory? We were created to give Him glory, and we’ll never be fulfilled until we do.
Purposefully planted | John 15:14 – 17
We are “purposefully planted” to bear fruit. A healthy cycle occurs as we pray for what will lead to bearing fruit and God gives it and we bear fruit.
Created for worship | John 12:28-30
Jesus’ ultimate goal in life was to see the Father glorified. He perfectly patterned this for us. Jesus calls us to the same in Matt 5:16: “Let your light shine
Other (spiritual) food | John 4:31-38
31 Meanwhile, the disciples were urging Jesus, “Rabbi, eat something.” 32 But Jesus replied, “I have a kind of food you know nothing about.” 33 “Did someone bring him food while we were gone?” the disciples asked each other. 34 Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, …
His steadfast love endures forever | Ezra 3:10-11 (ESV)
10 And when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments came forward with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord, according to the directions of David king of Israel. 11 And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to …
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