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27/07/2024

At face value, this statement seems to contradict the angels’ announcement of peace at Jesus’ birth. However, Jesus is not denying the reality of messianic peace; rather, He is affirming that His death and resurrection will force people to choose sides. Although the way of Jesus certainly leads to peace in God’s kingdom, not everyone decides to follow Him.

26/07/2024

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"And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them: "If anyone would be FIRST, he must be LAST of ALL and SERVANT of ALL." Mark 9:35

31/10/2022

❤️Acts 9,31❤️:"So the church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied."
--> Luke stresses the peace and growth of the church and emphasises the role of the Spirit in that growth. What is noteworthy is the “peace” that the Christians of Judea and elsewhere enjoy in contrast to the reaction of Jerusalem Jews to Saul.
Judea --> means the southern part of Palestine as differentiated from Samaria, Galilee, Perea, and Idumea. It does not designate the wider territory occupied by the Jewish people and part of the Roman province of Syria.
Samaria --> denotes the region south of Galilee, from the Plain of Jezreel south to the northern border of Judea.
Galilee --> is now mentioned for the first time in Acts. The Greek name Galilaia is found in the LXX as the translation of Hebrew Gālîl meaning “circle, circuit, district.” In the postexilic period it was the name for the northern part of Palestine, surrounded by the Jordan River, the plain of Jezreel, Mt. Carmel, Ptolemais, Tyre, and Syria. Pliny speaks of Galilee as “part of Judea adjoining Syria.”
It was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord --> Thus was the Christian movement being consolidated as “church.” A new element is introduced into the description of the Christian church --> “the fear of the Lord” is an idea from the Old Testament, it refers to the beginning of knowledge. Luke introduces that idea to enhance the wisdom that characterised early Palestinian Christians.
In the comfort of the Holy Spirit --> The growth of the church is thus ascribed to the comfort (in Greek paraklēsis which may be translated also as “encouragement, exhortation, consolation”) of the Spirit.

30/10/2022

❤️Luke 5,32❤️: „I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.“
-->The Greek verb erchomai (“to come”) has in this verse messianic significance, as it looks back over the entire life of Jesus. Therefore, this verse refers to the whole mission of Jesus.
-->Jesus is not interested in the self-righteousness of the Pharisees. Rather, He seeks to redeem the outcasts of society and calls them to discipleship.
-->It does not mean that Gospel would prefer sinners before the people who sincerely seek to live righteous lives, on the contrary, Luke emphasises that this call is a call to repentance, and it is a call for everyone.

26/10/2022

❤️James 1:19.20❤️: "Know this, my beloved brothers: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God."

--> these days, no one has time to spare, no one wants to lose time with someone else. But, we are called to be quick to hear, to go that extra mile for your close one and lose some of your time for that person whenever it is possible! Give some of your time, it is sometimes greatest gift you possess. Be quick to LISTEN!

--> on the other hand, we like to speak. We do like if we are listened to. Sometimes we even like to listen to ourselves. But, think twice before you speak, so that every word that goes out of your mouth is for "building". Be SLOW to SPEAK

--> if we are hurt, or if we think that someone wronged us, we often hurry to show our anger. We are so swift when it is needed to defend our well-being. We do not hesitate in that time. However, if we were called to be slow to speak, if should be even slower to anger. Think about the whole situation that has brought you anger again... Is it the only way how you can solve the problem? Will your anger help you in your situation? Moreover, we should aspire to be "righteous", however, anger is not a way to "produce righteousness of God".

25/10/2022

❤️Ezra 9,15❤️: “O LORD, the God of Israel, you are just, fir we are left a remnant that has escaped, as it is today. Behold, we are before you in our guilt, for none can stand before you because of this.”

--> Israel exists only by divine favour, by the grace of God. The new lease of life, the breathing space, afforded through the goodwill of the Persians is a last chance.

--> By his dealings with his people throughout its history the Lord has demonstrated his righteousness.

--> Indeed, he has not punished Israel according to the strict measure of justice, if he had, the exile would have been the end of the story…

24/10/2022

❤️1Kings 12,24❤️: Thus says the Lord, You shall not go up or fight against your relatives the people of Israel. Every man return to his home, for this thing is from me.” So they LISTENED the word of the Lord and went home again, according to the word of the Lord.

From this point on, the kingdom is divided into two nations: Israel and Judah. Israel consists of the northern 10 tribes, while Judah includes the two southernmost tribes—Judah and Benjamin. Although war did not accompany the division of the kingdom, skirmishes between the two powers continued for a number of years.

“You shall not go up” --> The verb “to go up” alone can convey hostile approach and attack in the context of war. For us, it represents the hostile approach towards one’s relatives in everyday life.

“for this thing is from me” --> This phrase aims to underline the authority of the Lord and inevitability to fulfil it.

“so they listened” --> the main motive of the verse. When the Lord speaks, his people should listen. Behaviour, acts, deeds, thoughts – everything should be “according to the word of the Lord”.

18/10/2022

❤️James 3,13❤️
“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom”

wise and understanding --> The Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament, often employs this combination of words to describe a person who LIVES in ACCORDANCE with the insight GIVEN by GOD
(cf. Deut 1,13: “Choose for each of your tribes individuals who are wise, discerning, and reputable to be your leaders”;
Deut 1,15: “So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and reputable individuals”;
Deut 4,6: “You must observe them diligently, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples”).

works, with the humility of wisdom --> Those who are wise should demonstrate their wisdom in how they live, by deeds done with humility. People demonstrate wisdom if their deeds reflect God’s commands.

17/10/2022

❤️2Tim 4,8❤️
“Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”

“crown of righteousness” --> The reward for finishing the race (2 Tim 4:7). In Greek games, victorious athletes were awarded a crown of laurel branches. The phrase “crown of righteousness” may refer metaphorically to the crown awarded to the righteous person, the crown that brings final righteousness, or the crown that God gives righteously. Here the term likely refers to a crown awarded to the righteous person who faithfully perseveres for the sake of Christ.
Paul acknowledges that God will reward the deeds of the righteous:
-> Rom 2,6–7: “For he will repay according to each one’s deeds: to those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honour and immortality, he will give eternal life”
-> 1 Cor 3,8: “The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labor of each”
Jesus also assured the persecuted of their reward: --> Matt 5, 12: “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven”.
Therefore, Paul believes that his life will not end in failure and shame but in victory and honour.

16/10/2022

❤️Luke 3,9❤️
“Even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire…”

Even now the ax is laid to the root --> “Even now” represents the judgment that dramatically draws near. From the historical perspective, for Luke “even now” is probably already in the past: as the “ax” of the Romans, and with it, the “fire” of judgment has felled the “trees” of Jerusalem.
--> Putting the Scripture into the present day, do not ax and fire threaten every community and all believers who bear no fruit? In general, it is an image of impending judgment.

fruitless tree --> The connection of tree and fruit is common in Jewish literature; Jesus and the Christians will consequently adopt it.

fire --> A symbol of divine wrath. Fire also became an image for final punishment—especially connected with the Valley of Ben-Hinnom (2 Chr 33,6: “He made his son pass through fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom” Jer 7,31–32: “in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire”). The Valley of Ben-Hinnom is situated to the west and south of Jerusalem. In Hebrew “ge ben-hinnom” or in short “ge-hinnom”, gradually became known as “gehenna”, which usually is identified with the “place of punishment”.

❤️Jer 29,13❤️"You will seek me and FIND ME, when you seek me with ALL your HEART!"This verse is echo of Deut 4,29: "From...

15/10/2022

❤️1Cor 15,21-22❤️

15,21 "by a man came death" --> Refers to Adam as the representative of sinful humanity.
"by a man came the resurrection" --> Refers to Jesus Christ as the representative of those who will overcome death and receive eternal life

15,22 "in Adam all die" --> Paul identifies Adam as a representative of humanity whose actions affected all of humanity, bringing mortality and death to all humankind.

"in Christ all will be made alive" --> While the unbelieving dead are raised to life for judgment (Rev 20,12–15), God will only raise those who are “in Christ”—that is, believers—to eternal life with Him (compare Matt 25,46; 2 Thess 1,9; Phil 3,19).

15/10/2022

❤️Ps 139,5❤️

Verse 5 summarises the preceding individual deeds of the Lord into an overall impression. The Lord has so hemmed in the psalmist behind and before that on the horizontal level he has robbed him of space in which to move; at the same time he has thwarted escape in the vertical dimension by placing his hand on him from above. This is the opposite of the liberation of the petitioner from confinement into openness by the Lord praised elsewhere in the Psalms (Ps 4,2; 18,20; 118,5). In Ps 139:6, the psalmist indicates that he accepts close scrutiny from God, but that he does not understand it.

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14/10/2022

❤️1Cor 12:26❤️

If one member SUFFERS, all suffer TOGETHER! If one member is HONORED, all REJOICE TOGETHER.

This verse implies that the individual members of the church are interdependent, rather than self-sufficient. Paul expresses that when the community of believers functions properly, it shares pain and joy, as a person would in his or her own body.

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❤️Jer 29,13❤️ "You will seek me and FIND ME, when you seek me with ALL your HEART!" This verse is echo of Deut 4,29: "From there you will seek the LORD your God, and you will find him if you search after him with all your heart and soul." To seek the Lord “with all your heart” means to seek him with your whole being. The Hebrew word "lev" (heart) includes mind, will and understanding. Therefore, "to seek with all your heart" refers to total unconditional devotion. #reels #Hebrew #Jeremiah #bible #BibleStudy #seek #unconditional

❤️1Cor 15,21-22❤️ 15,21 "by a man came death" --> Refers to Adam as the representative of sinful humanity. "by a man came the resurrection" --> Refers to Jesus Christ as the representative of those who will overcome death and receive eternal life 15,22 "in Adam all die" --> Paul identifies Adam as a representative of humanity whose actions affected all of humanity, bringing mortality and death to all humankind. "in Christ all will be made alive" --> While the unbelieving dead are raised to life for judgment (Rev 20,12–15), God will only raise those who are “in Christ”—that is, believers—to eternal life with Him (compare Matt 25,46; 2 Thess 1,9; Phil 3,19). #reels #bible #biblestudy #exegesis #1Corinthians #death #Resurrection #alive

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