Sunday, Ordinary 17/Proper 12-- July 27
HealthFitNow
Posts: 1,205 Member
Meditation
Sunday,, Ordinary 17, Proper 12 shifted to the positives of faith in God. The Psalmist continued with the celebration of the blessings of the covenant that God made with Abraham and Isaac to be able to live in the land of promise.
The Old Testament lesson in Genesis told the story how Jacob was tricked into working seven years serving Laban only to be tricked into marrying the older sister, Leah, and then working another seven years for the woman he loved. Sometimes rewards were delayed, but they were worth the wait.
The New Testament lessons in Matthew 13, demonstrated the many wonderful aspects of the Kingdom of God. A mustard seed being the smallest seed would grow into a humongous tree with many branches. The Kingdom of God started small—with Jesus Christ and his twelve disciples, but expanded across the world. With the internet/technology, with travel, with many different denominations sending missionaries around the world, few places have not heard of the Good News.
My aunt and uncle went to Mexico to learn the language of the Zapotec in Oaxaca Mexico and translate the New Testament back in 1940 soon after Wycliffe formed in 1942. They published the Diccionario Zapoteco de Juarez in 1983. Most of their lives were spent translating, painstakingly working from nothing, creating an alphabet and writing down their language so they could translate the Scriptures.
Today, Wycliffe translators can distill a new language in five years with the help of computers, advanced linguistics and the great experience that these early missionaries brought home. There are many other agencies, too, that do similar work. My cousins have been active in following in their parents’ footsteps as missionaries.
It starts small like a mustard seed, but the end result is incalculable.
The Kingdom of God is like yeast added to dough and it permeates the entire loaf. The Kingdom of God is like a treasure worth selling everything to have. The Kingdom of God is like the Kingdom of Heaven is like a net that draws in lots of fish and the fishermen would sort out the bad fish and keep the good fish. The angels will separate the believers from the unbelievers. Like the owner of a home whose eclectic taste draws from old treasures and new finds, the Kingdom of God uses some things from the old ways and adds new teachings of Christ.
We can look forward to the many ways that we have to express our faith in the Kingdom of God. We have been given freedom to be creative. When we walk with God consistently and are open to the Spirit, the Word empowers us to be free and daring in our obedience to the mission of all Christians: baptize
and make disciples of people.
But the lesson in the Epistle to the Romans gave us the greatest message. The Spirit intercedes on our behalf with groanings and utterings we could not possibly express. But even more uplifting was the promise that for those who love God and are chosen—everything works together for their good. Everything. Not just somethings. It means the bad works together for good. Like Jacob having to work for extra time to gain Rachel, he did receive the promise.
In addition, NOTHING can separate us from the love of Jesus. We are always close to God. God is always close to us. We can count on the truth of his promises.
Thanks be to God.
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 17, Proper 12
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis 29:15-28;Psalm 105:1-11, 45b;Romans 8:26-39;Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;CEV
(multiple versions)
Sunday,, Ordinary 17, Proper 12
Genesis 29:15-28 \ Genesis 29:15-30
Psalm 105:1-11 | Psalm 105:45
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 139:23-24
King James Version (KJV)
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
“Jacob with Laban and his daughters” oil on Canvas.
“Jacob with Laban and his daughters” oil on Canvas. Claude Lorrain (Gellee) Wikipedia CCL
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Romans 8:26-39
King James Version (KJV)
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
“Altar of Orvieto, Scene Maestetas and saints, from left St. Peter and St. Mary Magdalene and the founder Trasmundo Monaldeschi” oil on Canvas. Simone Martini, Wikipedia CCL
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
“The Crucifixion of Christ 1390″ oil on Canvas. di Bartolomeo di Biagio Martino Wikipedia CCL
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
“shepherd with a flock of sheep 1884″ oil on Canvas. Vincent Van Gogh; Wikipedia CCL
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, help us to be authentic in our requests for your guidance. Watch over us in our challenges that we will be able to be patient for your perfect timing. Equip us to persevere and be ready to receive the blessing. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Sunday,, Ordinary 17, Proper 12 challenged us to be true believers. We can’t be Christian—or Christ followers—in name only. Just because our parents go to church, doesn’t make us a believer. We have individual responsibility to make our relationship with God authentic and true. God knows the difference. Other people can sometimes tell the difference. But we have the clear example of the false Pharisees, who claimed to be superior and entitled but Jesus declared were godless and sinful. Jesus could read the heart. Despite phony external demonstrations of the ‘spirituality’ the Pharisees that rejected Jesus were not going to receive the future blessings on Judgment Day.
We are responsible for our lives. We can’t judge others like Jesus was able to do, but we must see that we accept Jesus into our hearts, that we listen to his directives and obey the Word of God.
But the good news is that we have an advocate working on our behalf. The Holy Spirit expresses our needs, even when we can’t; God works everything together for good and nothing will separate us from the love of God.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
Sunday,, Ordinary 17, Proper 12 shifted to the positives of faith in God. The Psalmist continued with the celebration of the blessings of the covenant that God made with Abraham and Isaac to be able to live in the land of promise.
The Old Testament lesson in Genesis told the story how Jacob was tricked into working seven years serving Laban only to be tricked into marrying the older sister, Leah, and then working another seven years for the woman he loved. Sometimes rewards were delayed, but they were worth the wait.
The New Testament lessons in Matthew 13, demonstrated the many wonderful aspects of the Kingdom of God. A mustard seed being the smallest seed would grow into a humongous tree with many branches. The Kingdom of God started small—with Jesus Christ and his twelve disciples, but expanded across the world. With the internet/technology, with travel, with many different denominations sending missionaries around the world, few places have not heard of the Good News.
My aunt and uncle went to Mexico to learn the language of the Zapotec in Oaxaca Mexico and translate the New Testament back in 1940 soon after Wycliffe formed in 1942. They published the Diccionario Zapoteco de Juarez in 1983. Most of their lives were spent translating, painstakingly working from nothing, creating an alphabet and writing down their language so they could translate the Scriptures.
Today, Wycliffe translators can distill a new language in five years with the help of computers, advanced linguistics and the great experience that these early missionaries brought home. There are many other agencies, too, that do similar work. My cousins have been active in following in their parents’ footsteps as missionaries.
It starts small like a mustard seed, but the end result is incalculable.
The Kingdom of God is like yeast added to dough and it permeates the entire loaf. The Kingdom of God is like a treasure worth selling everything to have. The Kingdom of God is like the Kingdom of Heaven is like a net that draws in lots of fish and the fishermen would sort out the bad fish and keep the good fish. The angels will separate the believers from the unbelievers. Like the owner of a home whose eclectic taste draws from old treasures and new finds, the Kingdom of God uses some things from the old ways and adds new teachings of Christ.
We can look forward to the many ways that we have to express our faith in the Kingdom of God. We have been given freedom to be creative. When we walk with God consistently and are open to the Spirit, the Word empowers us to be free and daring in our obedience to the mission of all Christians: baptize
and make disciples of people.
But the lesson in the Epistle to the Romans gave us the greatest message. The Spirit intercedes on our behalf with groanings and utterings we could not possibly express. But even more uplifting was the promise that for those who love God and are chosen—everything works together for their good. Everything. Not just somethings. It means the bad works together for good. Like Jacob having to work for extra time to gain Rachel, he did receive the promise.
In addition, NOTHING can separate us from the love of Jesus. We are always close to God. God is always close to us. We can count on the truth of his promises.
Thanks be to God.
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 17, Proper 12
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis 29:15-28;Psalm 105:1-11, 45b;Romans 8:26-39;Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;CEV
(multiple versions)
Sunday,, Ordinary 17, Proper 12
Genesis 29:15-28 \ Genesis 29:15-30
Psalm 105:1-11 | Psalm 105:45
Romans 8:26-39
Matthew 13:31-33
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 139:23-24
King James Version (KJV)
23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:
24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
“Jacob with Laban and his daughters” oil on Canvas.
“Jacob with Laban and his daughters” oil on Canvas. Claude Lorrain (Gellee) Wikipedia CCL
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Romans 8:26-39
King James Version (KJV)
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
“Altar of Orvieto, Scene Maestetas and saints, from left St. Peter and St. Mary Magdalene and the founder Trasmundo Monaldeschi” oil on Canvas. Simone Martini, Wikipedia CCL
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
“The Crucifixion of Christ 1390″ oil on Canvas. di Bartolomeo di Biagio Martino Wikipedia CCL
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
“shepherd with a flock of sheep 1884″ oil on Canvas. Vincent Van Gogh; Wikipedia CCL
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, help us to be authentic in our requests for your guidance. Watch over us in our challenges that we will be able to be patient for your perfect timing. Equip us to persevere and be ready to receive the blessing. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Sunday,, Ordinary 17, Proper 12 challenged us to be true believers. We can’t be Christian—or Christ followers—in name only. Just because our parents go to church, doesn’t make us a believer. We have individual responsibility to make our relationship with God authentic and true. God knows the difference. Other people can sometimes tell the difference. But we have the clear example of the false Pharisees, who claimed to be superior and entitled but Jesus declared were godless and sinful. Jesus could read the heart. Despite phony external demonstrations of the ‘spirituality’ the Pharisees that rejected Jesus were not going to receive the future blessings on Judgment Day.
We are responsible for our lives. We can’t judge others like Jesus was able to do, but we must see that we accept Jesus into our hearts, that we listen to his directives and obey the Word of God.
But the good news is that we have an advocate working on our behalf. The Holy Spirit expresses our needs, even when we can’t; God works everything together for good and nothing will separate us from the love of God.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
0
This discussion has been closed.