Romans 2:24, 29 - blaspheme, circumcision
Romans 2:24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.
Soooo...what in my life, conversation/conduct would or is causing His name to be blasphemed?
Rom 2:29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
Regeneration is not an outward act, an inward act of the Lord in us, causing a difference to be manifested outwardly.
Genesis 2:24 - Adam concept of mother/father; fountain of youth = tree of life
Mother/Father - amazing....seeing how Adam didn't have either that he would have been able to articulate the detachment necessary for a man and woman to become one flesh.
This one captured my attention because of the 'searching for the fountain of youth' stories, in addition to our culture continually seeking that which is youthful, and for the most part, disdaining the aged/elderly.
Joshua - trust/faith by priests
A raging river, overflowing its banks. How deep and wide was the river? They trusted God...reminds me of the children's song, I am continually learning to trust Him.
Job - animals not destroyed: oxen, donkey, camels, how many sheep 'offered' by fire? How long between presentations of Satan 1st and 2nd attack?
I 'caught' this for the first time - after how many years of reading through? - that the sheep were the only thing burned up!
Job 1:3 His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east.
Seven thousand sheep! Consumed in a flash!
Scripture doesn't say - and conjecture is not valid - but one of those thoughts that surfaced while reading - hmmm, how long between the attacks of the enemy? Instantly, one right after another, or was there time to 'breathe?'
Isaiah 3:12 - children oppress; women rule
Isa 3:12 As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
Makes me think of our culture - children, while not idolized (look at the abortion on demand issue) - however, they play the piper and the parents (quite a lot) dance to their tune. Parents are precluded from properly disciplining their children due to concern that the little tyke may report them for abuse!
Women ruling - will this ruffle feathers - probably so. There is a reason God places everyone in their 'positions' - men are to lead, protect, provide; women to support, encourage, be a keeper at home.
Matthew 2:8-21 - young child mentioned 8x - with the Christ - mass (Roman Catholic abomination) just behind us, I found this noteworthy with the focus on a baby, when in reality it was a young child. Lord help us to not be deceived by the traditions of man, rather to diligently search the Scriptures daily to see if WE are conforming with Your precepts and statutes.
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