Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ,Continue reading “1Peter 4: 12-19…Suffering as a Christian.”
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1 Peter 4: 7-11….Looking to the future.
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewardsContinue reading “1 Peter 4: 7-11….Looking to the future.”
1 Peter 4: 1-6….Choices to make.
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. For the time that isContinue reading “1 Peter 4: 1-6….Choices to make.”
1 Peter 3: 18-22… What does it mean?
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in theContinue reading “1 Peter 3: 18-22… What does it mean?”
1 Peter 3: 13-19a…Be ready.
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyoneContinue reading “1 Peter 3: 13-19a…Be ready.”
1 Peter 3: 8-12…. The absolute basics of Christian community.
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For“Whoever desires to love lifeand see good days,let him keepContinue reading “1 Peter 3: 8-12…. The absolute basics of Christian community.”
1 Samuel 14: 15-20…. God supports Jonathan.
And there was a panic in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. The garrison and even the raiders trembled, the earth quaked, and it became a very great panic.And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked, and behold, the multitude was dispersing here and there. Then Saul said toContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 15-20…. God supports Jonathan.”
1 Samuel 14: 6-14….A small but convincing victory!
Jonathan said to the young man who carried his armour, “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the LORD will work for us, for nothing can hinder the LORD from saving by many or by few.” And his armour-bearer said to him, “Do all that is inContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 6-14….A small but convincing victory!”
1 Samuel 14: 1-5…. A courageous young man.
One day Jonathan the son of Saul said to the young man who carried his armour, “Come, let us go over to the Philistine garrison on the other side.” But he did not tell his father. Saul was staying in the outskirts of Gibeah in the pomegranate cave at Migron. The people who were withContinue reading “1 Samuel 14: 1-5…. A courageous young man.”
1 Samuel 13: 15-23….Full of details that make it real!
And Samuel arose and went up from Gilgal. The rest of the people went up after Saul to meet the army; they went up from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin.And Saul numbered the people who were present with him, about six hundred men. And Saul and Jonathan his son and the people who were presentContinue reading “1 Samuel 13: 15-23….Full of details that make it real!”
As I read it! 