Monthly Archives: January 2022
infusion of hope
infusion of hope Judges 2:16-19 (JDV) Judges 2:16 Yahveh raised up judges, who saved them from the power of their raiders, Judges 2:17 but they did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods, bowing down … Continue reading
consequences of ignorance
consequences of ignorance Judges 2:11-15 (JDV) Judges 2:11 The Israelites did what was evil in the Yahveh’s eyes. They worshiped the Baals Judges 2:12 and abandoned Yahveh, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of Egypt. They … Continue reading
The sin of inclusion
The sin of inclusion Judges 2:1-10 (JDV) Judges 2:1 The agent of Yahveh went up from Gilgal to Bochim and he said, “I brought you out of Egypt and led you into the land I had promised to your fathers. … Continue reading
Luz compared to Jericho
Luz compared to Jericho Judges 1:21-36 (JDV) Judges 1:21 At the same time the Benjaminites did not drive out the Jebusites who were living in Jerusalem. The Jebusites have lived among the Benjaminites in Jerusalem to this day. Judges 1:22 … Continue reading
Hebron, Debir, Hormah
Hebron, Debir, Hormah Judges 1:1-20 (JDV) Judges 1:1 It happened after the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked Yahveh, “Who will be the leading tribe to go up for us to battle against the Canaanites?” Judges 1:2 Yahveh answered, “Judah … Continue reading
authenticating signature
authenticating signature 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:16 May the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:17 I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my … Continue reading
goal of disfellowship
goal of disfellowship 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. 2 Thessalonians 3:15 Yet don’t … Continue reading
work quietly
work quietly 2 Thessalonians 3:10-13 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:10 In fact, when we were with you, this is what we commanded you: “If anyone isn’t willing to work, he should not eat.” 2 Thessalonians 3:11 You see, we hear that … Continue reading
free of charge
free of charge 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:7 because you yourselves know how you should imitate us: We were not undisciplined when with you; 2 Thessalonians 3:8 we did not eat anyone’s food free of charge; instead, we … Continue reading
criterion for disfellowship
criterion for disfellowship 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (JDV) 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister who is undisciplined and does not walk … Continue reading
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