bernardo69 (49)in #father • 4 hours agoJesus & the spiritual man: I will ask the Father, and he will give you another helper who will be with you forever. John 14:16The Gospel of John recounts that Jesus, during the Last Supper, spoke to the disciples about the coming of the spirit…bernardo69 (49)in #change • yesterdayChristian spiritual change: Sin must no longer rule in your mortal bodies, so that you obey the desires of your natural self. Romans 6:12At the end of his third missionary journey, Paul likely decided to undertake an even longer journey, traveling to…bernardo69 (49)in #wealth • 2 days agoTrue spiritual wealth: Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 1 Timothy 6:18The Book of Acts relates how the apostle Paul met one of his most beloved disciples, Timothy, during his second…bernardo69 (49)in #day • 3 days agoProphecy of Jesus: If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. Luke 19:42The Gospel of Luke narrates some special events that happened in the life of Jesus during the time of his triumphal…bernardo69 (49)in #brothers • 4 days agoThe family of Jesus: Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you. Matthew 12:47The Gospel of Matthew recounts that during his preaching in Galilee, Jesus' family closely followed what the divine…bernardo69 (49)in #temper • 5 days agoSpiritual growth: Whoever controls his temper is better than a warrior, and anyone who has control of his spirit is better than someone who captures a city. Proverbs 16:32The Book of Proverbs is a sapiential book containing beautiful advice for living. King Solomon, who was likely the…bernardo69 (49)in #ways • 6 days agoSpiritual seeker: God's people avoid evil ways, and they protect themselves by watching where they go. Proverbs 16:17The Book of Proverbs is a sapiential book dedicated to the education of those who are spiritual seekers and devotees…bernardo69 (49)in #authority • 7 days agoWisdom & life in the gospel: I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. John 10:18In the Gospel of John, some of Jesus' teachings about himself are directly related to the seven "I am" statements.…bernardo69 (49)in #know • 8 days agoSpiritual life with Jesus: And we know he lives in us because the Spirit he gave us lives in us. 1 John 3:24The epistles of the apostle John are very similar in their writing style to the gospel of the same apostle, except…bernardo69 (49)in #law • 9 days agoAbraham and the fear of God: He observed the law of the Most High and entered into a covenant with him. Ben Sira 44:20The Book of Ben Sira, due to its length and practical content, is perhaps the most important book of the sapiential…bernardo69 (49)in #prayer • 10 days agoThe prayer of Solomon: Then my works will be acceptable, and I shall judge your people justly. Wisdom 9:12The Bible tradition attributes the authorship of the Book of Wisdom to King Solomon, and this is a sapiential book…bernardo69 (49)in #idols • 11 days agoHosea against idolatry: With their silver and gold they make idols for themselves to their own destruction. Hosea 8:4The prophet Hosea was probably a contemporary of the prophet Amos, and he prophesied in the Kingdom of Israel before…bernardo69 (49)in #lord • 12 days agoHope in Isaiah: For they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them. Isaiah 65:23The literary work attributed to the prophet Isaiah is divided into three parts or books, and it is very possible that…bernardo69 (49)in #words • 13 days agoWords of the prophet Amos: There are those who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground. Amos 5:7Amos was a prophet of the Kingdom of Israel, and he probably preached during the reigns of Jeroboam II, king of…bernardo69 (49)in #law • 14 days agoWisdom and law in Jesus: Talk and act as people who are going to be judged by laws that bring freedom. James 2:12The author of the Epistle of James is probably the James mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew as the brother of Jesus…bernardo69 (49)in #worst • 16 days agoChristian humility: It seems to me that God has put us apostles in the worst possible place. 1 Corinthians 4:9The apostle Paul founded the Church of Corinth on his second missionary journey, after having spent some time in…bernardo69 (49)in #deceit • 17 days agoJesus vs lies and deceit: Moses gave you the Law, didn't he? But not one of you obeys the Law. John 7:19The Kingdom of God announced by Jesus does not simply consist of the opposition between the spirit and the flesh…bernardo69 (49)in #pride • 18 days agoThe pride of Zedekiah: He did evil in the eyes of the LORD his God and did not humble himself before Jeremiah. 2 Chronicles 36:12The Bible, through the history of its kings, from the first king of Israel, Saul, to the last king of Judah, Zedekiah…bernardo69 (49)in #life • 19 days agoSpiritual education: The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. Proverbs 19:8The sapiential teaching, along with the teaching of the prophets, and the teaching of the law of Moses constitute the…bernardo69 (49)in #fidelity • 20 days agoLaw & fidelity in the Bible: I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws. Psalm 119:157Throughout its long history, the nation of Israel has faced numerous instances of oppression, destruction, and…
