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Showing posts with label 47 day journal. Show all posts
Feelings about 47 day journal
Can i say im disappointed in the 47 day journal? I was expecting it to be a little more than it is. The introduction sounded great but after reading the scriptures and answering the same questions day after day its starting to get boring and i would like to complete the 47 day journal but im no longer intrested in wasting my time with things that i dont feel passionate about so Im going to find something else instead. Two good things came out of the 47 day journal: discovered a few areas that i need to work on and 2. forming a habit of reading the word on a regilar basis.
47 day journey-March 24th scripture
Luke 19:41-44
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.”
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42 and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. 43 The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side. 44 They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.”
47 day Journal -March 23rd scripture
Isaiah 49 1-7
The Servant of the LORD
1 Listen to me, you islands;
hear this, you distant nations:
Before I was born the LORD called me;
from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.
2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword,
in the shadow of his hand he hid me;
he made me into a polished arrow
and concealed me in his quiver.
3 He said to me, “You are my servant,
Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.”
4 But I said, “I have labored in vain;
I have spent my strength for nothing at all.
Yet what is due me is in the LORD’s hand,
and my reward is with my God.”
5 And now the LORD says—
he who formed me in the womb to be his servant
to bring Jacob back to him
and gather Israel to himself,
for I am[a] honored in the eyes of the LORD
and my God has been my strength—
6 he says:
“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant
to restore the tribes of Jacob
and bring back those of Israel I have kept.
I will also make you a light for the Gentiles,
that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”
7 This is what the LORD says—
the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel—
to him who was despised and abhorred by the nation,
to the servant of rulers:
“Kings will see you and stand up,
princes will see and bow down,
because of the LORD, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”
The Servant of the LORD
1 Listen to me, you islands;
hear this, you distant nations:
Before I was born the LORD called me;
from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.
2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword,
in the shadow of his hand he hid me;
he made me into a polished arrow
and concealed me in his quiver.
3 He said to me, “You are my servant,
Israel, in whom I will display my splendor.”
4 But I said, “I have labored in vain;
I have spent my strength for nothing at all.
Yet what is due me is in the LORD’s hand,
and my reward is with my God.”
5 And now the LORD says—
he who formed me in the womb to be his servant
to bring Jacob back to him
and gather Israel to himself,
for I am[a] honored in the eyes of the LORD
and my God has been my strength—
6 he says:
“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant
to restore the tribes of Jacob
and bring back those of Israel I have kept.
I will also make you a light for the Gentiles,
that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.”
7 This is what the LORD says—
the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel—
to him who was despised and abhorred by the nation,
to the servant of rulers:
“Kings will see you and stand up,
princes will see and bow down,
because of the LORD, who is faithful,
the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”
47 day Journal-March 22nd scripture
Isaiah 42: 1-9
The Servant of the LORD
1 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.
2 He will not shout or cry out,
or raise his voice in the streets.
3 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
4 he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”
5 This is what God the LORD says—
the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out,
who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it,
who gives breath to its people,
and life to those who walk on it:
6 “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
7 to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
8 “I am the LORD; that is my name!
I will not yield my glory to another
or my praise to idols.
9 See, the former things have taken place,
and new things I declare;
before they spring into being
I announce them to you.”
The Servant of the LORD
1 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.
2 He will not shout or cry out,
or raise his voice in the streets.
3 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
4 he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”
5 This is what God the LORD says—
the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out,
who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it,
who gives breath to its people,
and life to those who walk on it:
6 “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
7 to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
8 “I am the LORD; that is my name!
I will not yield my glory to another
or my praise to idols.
9 See, the former things have taken place,
and new things I declare;
before they spring into being
I announce them to you.”
47 day journal-March 21st scripture
John 12: 1-11
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.[b]” 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.
7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you,[c] but you will not always have me.”
9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
4 But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, 5 “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.[b]” 6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.
7 “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you,[c] but you will not always have me.”
9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, 11 for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and believing in him.
47 day journal March 20
Read Mark 11: 12-25 slowly and out loud
Jesus Curses a Fig Tree and Clears the Temple Courts
12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.
15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’[a]? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’[b]”
18 The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.
19 When evening came, Jesus and his disciples[c] went out of the city.
20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”
22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly[d] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins
Take 2-3 minures and individuially list some of the words/phrases from the passage that jumpout to you or that you feel are important.
My response:
-Have faith in God
-If anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them
Based on what we read in Mark 11 how would you describe Jesus's character?
-Passionate about God's business and church.
-Teacher...in this specific passage he's talkng to us about faith and how not to be ineffective christians in a large regard. we are supposed to have fruit. even if its not time to fully blossom to our capapcity some fruit should be present.
What seem to be Jesus's main criticisms promptig his ations in th temple? how are the fig tree and temple related symbolically/ i think they are both dealing with god's natutal order for things. the church is to be used to praise, instruct, not for material means. theres a natural seed time and harvest.
Jesus Curses a Fig Tree and Clears the Temple Courts
12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.
15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations’[a]? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’[b]”
18 The chief priests and the teachers of the law heard this and began looking for a way to kill him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.
19 When evening came, Jesus and his disciples[c] went out of the city.
20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”
22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly[d] I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins
Take 2-3 minures and individuially list some of the words/phrases from the passage that jumpout to you or that you feel are important.
My response:
-Have faith in God
-If anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them
Based on what we read in Mark 11 how would you describe Jesus's character?
-Passionate about God's business and church.
-Teacher...in this specific passage he's talkng to us about faith and how not to be ineffective christians in a large regard. we are supposed to have fruit. even if its not time to fully blossom to our capapcity some fruit should be present.
What seem to be Jesus's main criticisms promptig his ations in th temple? how are the fig tree and temple related symbolically/ i think they are both dealing with god's natutal order for things. the church is to be used to praise, instruct, not for material means. theres a natural seed time and harvest.
47 day journal-March 19th entry
in the journey there is a pargraph thattalks to how Jesus interacted with the marginalized (homeless, sick, elderly, minorities) on a daily basis. he spent his active years loving, teaching, and ministering to those often pushed to the isdesin anciet judea including the poor, sick, ad social outcasts, such as those with difficult and questionable pasts and difficult primary circumstances.Near the end of his ministry jeus became even more vocal about the injustices around him and called the nation of israel to remember and imitate god's heart.
Action:
Take 5 minutes to reflect on a time when you felt compared to care for one of NY's marginalized. what compelled you to act and how did you feel after you had done so.
My response:
Sadly i dont need 5 minutes...i never do this maybe with the exception of an lderly person if they talk to me first. i can see the wonderful thing about this journal is its opening me up to areas in my life i need to work on. Honestly the tangible thing i can see me doing to improve thihs area is to start volunteering again so im going to see how i can be Jesus's hands in the world in the only way i see fit but i will open my heart to anything else God has for me to do.
Action:
Take 5 minutes to reflect on a time when you felt compared to care for one of NY's marginalized. what compelled you to act and how did you feel after you had done so.
My response:
Sadly i dont need 5 minutes...i never do this maybe with the exception of an lderly person if they talk to me first. i can see the wonderful thing about this journal is its opening me up to areas in my life i need to work on. Honestly the tangible thing i can see me doing to improve thihs area is to start volunteering again so im going to see how i can be Jesus's hands in the world in the only way i see fit but i will open my heart to anything else God has for me to do.
47 day journal -March 18th entry
Mark 12:13-17
13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay the imperial tax[a] to Caesar or not? 15 Should we pay or shouldn’t we?”
But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?” he asked. “Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” 16 They brought the coin, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”
“Caesar’s,” they replied.
17 Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.”
And they were amazed at him.
This passage is speaking to me about that there is an understanding of what's God should be given to God and what's the government should be given to them. i think what has convicted me in this passage is i have not given God truly what is his. in tithes/offerings..i only have a little bit so i only give a little bit but i dont treat that with taxes fully...at some point i give what i need to give so why shouldnt i be giving regulary to a church.like ive heard before you know where your priorities are when you look at where your money is spent. i need to do better in this area.
13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay the imperial tax[a] to Caesar or not? 15 Should we pay or shouldn’t we?”
But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?” he asked. “Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” 16 They brought the coin, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?”
“Caesar’s,” they replied.
17 Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.”
And they were amazed at him.
This passage is speaking to me about that there is an understanding of what's God should be given to God and what's the government should be given to them. i think what has convicted me in this passage is i have not given God truly what is his. in tithes/offerings..i only have a little bit so i only give a little bit but i dont treat that with taxes fully...at some point i give what i need to give so why shouldnt i be giving regulary to a church.like ive heard before you know where your priorities are when you look at where your money is spent. i need to do better in this area.
47 day journal-March 16th entry
Isaiah 42: 1-9
1 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.
2 He will not shout or cry out,
or raise his voice in the streets.
3 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
4 he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”
5 This is what God the LORD says—
the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out,
who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it,
who gives breath to its people,
and life to those who walk on it:
6 “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
7 to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
8 “I am the LORD; that is my name!
I will not yield my glory to another
or my praise to idols.
9 See, the former things have taken place,
and new things I declare;
before they spring into being
I announce them to you.”
What does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
What questions does this raise about who Jesus is?
How is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My response:
Basically this passage is telling us what is it come and tell us who God is and how he will take care of us. I think its beautiful wherever the bible mentions light ...and in this case to open eyes, to free captices, to release from a dungeon. i love this!
1 “Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight;
I will put my Spirit on him,
and he will bring justice to the nations.
2 He will not shout or cry out,
or raise his voice in the streets.
3 A bruised reed he will not break,
and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;
4 he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice on earth.
In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”
5 This is what God the LORD says—
the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out,
who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it,
who gives breath to its people,
and life to those who walk on it:
6 “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness;
I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you and will make you
to be a covenant for the people
and a light for the Gentiles,
7 to open eyes that are blind,
to free captives from prison
and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.
8 “I am the LORD; that is my name!
I will not yield my glory to another
or my praise to idols.
9 See, the former things have taken place,
and new things I declare;
before they spring into being
I announce them to you.”
What does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
What questions does this raise about who Jesus is?
How is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My response:
Basically this passage is telling us what is it come and tell us who God is and how he will take care of us. I think its beautiful wherever the bible mentions light ...and in this case to open eyes, to free captices, to release from a dungeon. i love this!
47 day journal-March 15th entry
Luke 23 1-49
1 Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.”
3 So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?”
“You have said so,” Jesus replied.
4 Then Pilate announced to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
5 But they insisted, “He stirs up the people all over Judea by his teaching. He started in Galilee and has come all the way here.”
6 On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. 7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.
8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform a sign of some sort. 9 He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 The chief priests and the teachers of the law were standing there, vehemently accusing him. 11 Then Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him. Dressing him in an elegant robe, they sent him back to Pilate. 12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies.
13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. 15 Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.” [17] [a]
18 But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” 19 (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)
20 Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to them again. 21 But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”
22 For the third time he spoke to them: “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.”
23 But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. 25 He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.
The Crucifixion of Jesus
26 As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ 30 Then
“‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!”
and to the hills, “Cover us!”’[b]
31 For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”
32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[c] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”
36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”
38 There was a written notice above him, which read: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”
40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[d]”
43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
The Death of Jesus
44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”[e] When he had said this, he breathed his last.
47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
What does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
How do people interact with/respond to Jesus?
What questions does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
How is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My response:
This may be a little wrong but im tired of these formatted questions..they pretty much resemble the same questions day after day. what is jesus and his mission. Jesus's mission did not change. what you are learning are different accounts that occurred that add to the story of his mission. so im finding it really redundant to keep asking this question. so from this entry going forward i may follow this format or just write about my thoughts on what i read.
Ever since i was a kid reading my childrens bible this particular scene among other always struck me so powerfully not really knowing the meaning. Yes i read it but i didnt KNOW what this meant. It wasnt until i was in college and gave my life to Christ that i read this that i was completely awe stuck and hurt that Jesus went through all of this for me. Watching the Passion of Christ hit home even more. Here is a God who came down from heaven to bore our sins and even if some people didnt know at that time. They certainly knew Jesus's teaching and miracles and ways to a better life by obeying God, loving our neighbors, etc. its amazing how thr very people who were praising him one day are some of the very people who acted like they didnt know him the next day. its amazing to me that people chose Barrabus...a known murder and not Jesus who never harmed anyone! But then i think how many of us before giving our life to Jesus we chose sin..we chose death...amazing
1 Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.”
3 So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?”
“You have said so,” Jesus replied.
4 Then Pilate announced to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
5 But they insisted, “He stirs up the people all over Judea by his teaching. He started in Galilee and has come all the way here.”
6 On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. 7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.
8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform a sign of some sort. 9 He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 The chief priests and the teachers of the law were standing there, vehemently accusing him. 11 Then Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him. Dressing him in an elegant robe, they sent him back to Pilate. 12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies.
13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. 15 Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. 16 Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.” [17] [a]
18 But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” 19 (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)
20 Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to them again. 21 But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”
22 For the third time he spoke to them: “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.”
23 But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. 25 He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.
The Crucifixion of Jesus
26 As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ 30 Then
“‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!”
and to the hills, “Cover us!”’[b]
31 For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”
32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[c] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.”
36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”
38 There was a written notice above him, which read: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”
40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[d]”
43 Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
The Death of Jesus
44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”[e] When he had said this, he breathed his last.
47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
What does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
How do people interact with/respond to Jesus?
What questions does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
How is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My response:
This may be a little wrong but im tired of these formatted questions..they pretty much resemble the same questions day after day. what is jesus and his mission. Jesus's mission did not change. what you are learning are different accounts that occurred that add to the story of his mission. so im finding it really redundant to keep asking this question. so from this entry going forward i may follow this format or just write about my thoughts on what i read.
Ever since i was a kid reading my childrens bible this particular scene among other always struck me so powerfully not really knowing the meaning. Yes i read it but i didnt KNOW what this meant. It wasnt until i was in college and gave my life to Christ that i read this that i was completely awe stuck and hurt that Jesus went through all of this for me. Watching the Passion of Christ hit home even more. Here is a God who came down from heaven to bore our sins and even if some people didnt know at that time. They certainly knew Jesus's teaching and miracles and ways to a better life by obeying God, loving our neighbors, etc. its amazing how thr very people who were praising him one day are some of the very people who acted like they didnt know him the next day. its amazing to me that people chose Barrabus...a known murder and not Jesus who never harmed anyone! But then i think how many of us before giving our life to Jesus we chose sin..we chose death...amazing
47 day journal March 14th entry
Philippians 2:5-11
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in very nature[a] God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father
What does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
What questions does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
How is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My Response
Jesus is God and he took the form of a human. He died on the cross for our sins.
To realize that if Jesus took on a human form, a servant there should not be any boast of inequality between of us. i mean God came down in human form...he was among the people, teaching, loving, praying, performing miracles. how tangible that is...how tangible a relationship with God is. you know he knows what its like to be a human, to have pain, to have gone through temptation, to sacrifice his life for us because the Father loved us so much. how amazing! yet we have this separation among the church...we have inequality..so much to this day. why? for what? If God didn't have it why should we?
We need to have the mindset of Christ!
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
6 Who, being in very nature[a] God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8 And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father
What does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
What questions does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
How is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My Response
Jesus is God and he took the form of a human. He died on the cross for our sins.
To realize that if Jesus took on a human form, a servant there should not be any boast of inequality between of us. i mean God came down in human form...he was among the people, teaching, loving, praying, performing miracles. how tangible that is...how tangible a relationship with God is. you know he knows what its like to be a human, to have pain, to have gone through temptation, to sacrifice his life for us because the Father loved us so much. how amazing! yet we have this separation among the church...we have inequality..so much to this day. why? for what? If God didn't have it why should we?
We need to have the mindset of Christ!
47 day journal March 13th entry
What impossible things do you need him to do in your life?
How do our expectatons of Jesus effect our expectations of ourselves/
Read John 12: 9-11
9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there, so they came. But they did not come only because of Jesus. They also came to see Lazarus. After all, Jesus had raised him from the dead.
10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus too. 11 Because of Lazarus, many of the Jews were starting to follow Jesus. They were putting their faith in him.
This passage makes it clear that word about the miraculous thing that Jesus did for Lazarus--raising him from the dead and giving him a new life spread far and wide and Lazarus became famous because of Jesus's intervention in his death. In his death, Jesus freed us from the power of sin and death and gave us new spirtual lives just as he did for Lazarus physically. To what extent are our lives defined by what Jesus has done for us in the same that way that Lazarus was? how many of our friends, family. members, and co-workrs would, when asked to define us, would mention Jesus?
How can we live our lives in such a way that each day our words and actions bring honor and praise to Jesus, just as the crowds in Jersalem praised him on Psalm Sunday so many years ago?
My Response:
hmm to what extent is my life defined by what Jesus does..I try to do this in my actions, love, and attitude. i definately think theres more work for me in these areas because im far from perfect but im no where where i used to be. My life is completely changd since Jesus came in.
I think many people when asked to define me would mention Jesus. Alot of people know my relationship wth the Lord and how important my spirtual life is.
i think by thinking on the things Jesus thought on and obeying the commandments mentioned in the new testament. i went to find that verse and instead stumbled upon this website that listed this items of new testament commandments and think this without a doubt shows how we should live our lives.
1. "FORGIVE EVERYBODY OF ALL THEIR OFFENSES AGAINST YOU."
(Forgive, and be forgiven.)
2. "YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN."
3. "ABIDE IN ME, AND LET ME ABIDE IN YOU."
4. "LET PEOPLE SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS." (Do not hide your light
under a basket.)
5. "END DISPUTES QUICKLY."
6. "WHATEVER CAUSES YOU TO SIN, GET RID OF IT."
7. "DO NOT SWEAR OATHS AT ALL."
8. "DO NOT RETURN OFFENSE FOR OFFENSE." (Turn the other cheek.)
9. "GIVE WHAT PEOPLE ASK OF YOU, AND GIVE MORE THAN IS REQUIRED."
(Go the extra mile.)
10. "LOVE YOUR ENEMIES AND THOSE WHO WORK AGAINST YOU."
11. "GIVE TO THE POOR TO PLEASE GOD, NOT TO GAIN APPROVAL FROM OTHER PEOPLE."
12. "PRAY PRIVATELY AND SIMPLY, NOT TO IMPRESS OTHER PEOPLE."
13. "MAKE YOUR PRAYERS BE LIKE THE LORD'S PRAYER."
14. "WHEN YOU FAST, DO IT SECRETLY, NOT FOR SHOW."
15. "STORE UP YOUR TREASURES IN HEAVEN, NOT ON EARTH."
16. "DO NOT WORRY ABOUT YOUR MATERIAL NEEDS."
17. "DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE."
18. "MAKE GOD YOUR HIGHEST PRIORITY, AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR NEEDS."
19. "DO NOT JUDGE OTHER PEOPLE."
(Judge not, lest ye be judged.)
20. "DO NOT GIVE HOLY THINGS TO DOGS OR CAST YOUR PEARLS
BEFORE SWINE."
21. "ASK GOD FOR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO HAVE."
(Seek, and ye shall find.)
22. "FEED THE HUNGRY, CLOTHE THE NAKED, SHELTER THE HOMELESS, COMFORT THOSE IN DISTRESS."
23. "FOLLOW THE NARROW PATH TO LIFE."
(Enter by the narrow gate.)
24. "BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS."
25. "EXERCISE POWER OVER UNCLEAN SPIRITS."
26. "LOVE LITTLE CHILDREN, DO NOT DESPISE THEM."
27. "DO NOT TAKE THE TITLES 'MASTER' OR 'FATHER' FOR YOURSELF."
28. "RESOLVE DISPUTES IN AN ORDERLY WAY, LIKE THIS . . . "
29. "DO NOT OPPOSE OTHER BELIEVERS IN CHRIST WHO ARE NOT IN YOUR GROUP."
30. "HAVE TOTAL FAITH IN GOD FOR EVERYTHING."
31. "BE LIKE THE GOOD SAMARITAN."
(Go, and do likewise.)
32. "LOVE OTHER PEOPLE AS I HAVE LOVED YOU"
33. "EAT BREAD AND DRINK WINE IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME."
34. "WASH ONE ANOTHER'S FEET."
35. "BE MERCIFUL."
36. "GO AND TEACH ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM."
37. "KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS."
38. "BE PREPARED FOR YOUR MASTER TO RETURN."
How do our expectatons of Jesus effect our expectations of ourselves/
Read John 12: 9-11
9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there, so they came. But they did not come only because of Jesus. They also came to see Lazarus. After all, Jesus had raised him from the dead.
10 So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus too. 11 Because of Lazarus, many of the Jews were starting to follow Jesus. They were putting their faith in him.
This passage makes it clear that word about the miraculous thing that Jesus did for Lazarus--raising him from the dead and giving him a new life spread far and wide and Lazarus became famous because of Jesus's intervention in his death. In his death, Jesus freed us from the power of sin and death and gave us new spirtual lives just as he did for Lazarus physically. To what extent are our lives defined by what Jesus has done for us in the same that way that Lazarus was? how many of our friends, family. members, and co-workrs would, when asked to define us, would mention Jesus?
How can we live our lives in such a way that each day our words and actions bring honor and praise to Jesus, just as the crowds in Jersalem praised him on Psalm Sunday so many years ago?
My Response:
hmm to what extent is my life defined by what Jesus does..I try to do this in my actions, love, and attitude. i definately think theres more work for me in these areas because im far from perfect but im no where where i used to be. My life is completely changd since Jesus came in.
I think many people when asked to define me would mention Jesus. Alot of people know my relationship wth the Lord and how important my spirtual life is.
i think by thinking on the things Jesus thought on and obeying the commandments mentioned in the new testament. i went to find that verse and instead stumbled upon this website that listed this items of new testament commandments and think this without a doubt shows how we should live our lives.
1. "FORGIVE EVERYBODY OF ALL THEIR OFFENSES AGAINST YOU."
(Forgive, and be forgiven.)
2. "YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN."
3. "ABIDE IN ME, AND LET ME ABIDE IN YOU."
4. "LET PEOPLE SEE YOUR GOOD WORKS." (Do not hide your light
under a basket.)
5. "END DISPUTES QUICKLY."
6. "WHATEVER CAUSES YOU TO SIN, GET RID OF IT."
7. "DO NOT SWEAR OATHS AT ALL."
8. "DO NOT RETURN OFFENSE FOR OFFENSE." (Turn the other cheek.)
9. "GIVE WHAT PEOPLE ASK OF YOU, AND GIVE MORE THAN IS REQUIRED."
(Go the extra mile.)
10. "LOVE YOUR ENEMIES AND THOSE WHO WORK AGAINST YOU."
11. "GIVE TO THE POOR TO PLEASE GOD, NOT TO GAIN APPROVAL FROM OTHER PEOPLE."
12. "PRAY PRIVATELY AND SIMPLY, NOT TO IMPRESS OTHER PEOPLE."
13. "MAKE YOUR PRAYERS BE LIKE THE LORD'S PRAYER."
14. "WHEN YOU FAST, DO IT SECRETLY, NOT FOR SHOW."
15. "STORE UP YOUR TREASURES IN HEAVEN, NOT ON EARTH."
16. "DO NOT WORRY ABOUT YOUR MATERIAL NEEDS."
17. "DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE FUTURE."
18. "MAKE GOD YOUR HIGHEST PRIORITY, AND HE WILL TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR NEEDS."
19. "DO NOT JUDGE OTHER PEOPLE."
(Judge not, lest ye be judged.)
20. "DO NOT GIVE HOLY THINGS TO DOGS OR CAST YOUR PEARLS
BEFORE SWINE."
21. "ASK GOD FOR WHATEVER YOU WANT TO HAVE."
(Seek, and ye shall find.)
22. "FEED THE HUNGRY, CLOTHE THE NAKED, SHELTER THE HOMELESS, COMFORT THOSE IN DISTRESS."
23. "FOLLOW THE NARROW PATH TO LIFE."
(Enter by the narrow gate.)
24. "BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS."
25. "EXERCISE POWER OVER UNCLEAN SPIRITS."
26. "LOVE LITTLE CHILDREN, DO NOT DESPISE THEM."
27. "DO NOT TAKE THE TITLES 'MASTER' OR 'FATHER' FOR YOURSELF."
28. "RESOLVE DISPUTES IN AN ORDERLY WAY, LIKE THIS . . . "
29. "DO NOT OPPOSE OTHER BELIEVERS IN CHRIST WHO ARE NOT IN YOUR GROUP."
30. "HAVE TOTAL FAITH IN GOD FOR EVERYTHING."
31. "BE LIKE THE GOOD SAMARITAN."
(Go, and do likewise.)
32. "LOVE OTHER PEOPLE AS I HAVE LOVED YOU"
33. "EAT BREAD AND DRINK WINE IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME."
34. "WASH ONE ANOTHER'S FEET."
35. "BE MERCIFUL."
36. "GO AND TEACH ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM."
37. "KEEP MY COMMANDMENTS."
38. "BE PREPARED FOR YOUR MASTER TO RETURN."
47 day journal-March 12th entry
Take a moment and think about your most favorite piece of music. Maybe it's a rock song, part of a symphony, a commercial jungle, whatever. Why is important to you? how do you feel when you hear it? Think about all the different components of the piece and the way they come together to produce such a strong effect on you?
My answer:
Interesting new format for today's lesson! i like the change. shake it up a bit:)
I thought for a moment and could not think of a favorite part of music. i like christian, jazz, classical, pop and r&b. hmmmm to pick a favorite is so hard. its either all (lots of answers or nothing with me). But if i had to pick i would say christian genre. Because it speaks about Jesus and my soul connects to the music. How i feel depends on the song..Does it leave me with a praise on my lips that sticks with me? encouragement? awe? amazement? touches my soul in a way i had no idea that i needed? Yes and some songs involve all of the above. I definitely can have a wide range of emotions with this genre because its talking about my savior its the most awesome experience.
Funny thing as I'm writing this i went to Carey's profile and looked up her favorite music because we have similar taste and Ive never heard of kerrie roberts so i said let me give her a listen. omg! her voice is AMAZING! Ive only listened to a few songs but so far my FAVS are take me away, unstoppable,no matter what and keep breathing.
My answer:
Interesting new format for today's lesson! i like the change. shake it up a bit:)
I thought for a moment and could not think of a favorite part of music. i like christian, jazz, classical, pop and r&b. hmmmm to pick a favorite is so hard. its either all (lots of answers or nothing with me). But if i had to pick i would say christian genre. Because it speaks about Jesus and my soul connects to the music. How i feel depends on the song..Does it leave me with a praise on my lips that sticks with me? encouragement? awe? amazement? touches my soul in a way i had no idea that i needed? Yes and some songs involve all of the above. I definitely can have a wide range of emotions with this genre because its talking about my savior its the most awesome experience.
Funny thing as I'm writing this i went to Carey's profile and looked up her favorite music because we have similar taste and Ive never heard of kerrie roberts so i said let me give her a listen. omg! her voice is AMAZING! Ive only listened to a few songs but so far my FAVS are take me away, unstoppable,no matter what and keep breathing.
47 day journal-March 11
Matthew 21:1-11; Zechariah 9:9-10
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5 “Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”[a]
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna[b] to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[c]
“Hosanna[d] in the highest heaven!”
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
The Coming of Zion’s King
9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout, Daughter Jerusalem!
See, your king comes to you,
righteous and victorious,
lowly and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
10 I will take away the chariots from Ephraim
and the warhorses from Jerusalem,
and the battle bow will be broken.
He will proclaim peace to the nations.
His rule will extend from sea to sea
and from the River[a] to the ends of the earth.
Questions:
READ back through your journal through the week.
WHAT about Jesus do you find more compelling in this week's reading?
WHAT about Jesus do you find most difficult to understand or follow? why?
WHAT in your life needs to change if you are fully to follow the Jesus in the week's
text?
Answers:
I don't see this as a journal ...rather a devotional or bible study with myself which is perfectly fine because i need an assigned task to ensure i get the most needed word in my spirit.
Hmmm compelling..im not sure i would use that word over anything i read. what i found as the most comforting...a gentle reminder is the 1st entry in Isaiah 50....i think its wonderful to be reminded that God not only gives us the necessary things for our lives so we can be comforted but also gives us tools so we can be a help to others.
Jesus is always #1 in my life but if you look at my daily interaction you wouldn't be able to tell. Theres a good morning God a quick prayer and off with my day but i want to put the necessary work in that i do with any relationship that i care about. My best friend Kia lives in CA and i immensely enjoy our daily convos... talking makes her feel closer than she really is.that's committing time to the relationship yet with God i know he's there i love him but i don't put in the time somethings wrong with that picture.
There's nothing about Jesus that i find too difficult to understand or follow.
Simply making God the priority in my life needs to change in order for me to follow him. that is making the necessary time for him. My day starts out so awesome when i start my day with God.
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
5 “Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”[a]
6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna[b] to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[c]
“Hosanna[d] in the highest heaven!”
10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
The Coming of Zion’s King
9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion!
Shout, Daughter Jerusalem!
See, your king comes to you,
righteous and victorious,
lowly and riding on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
10 I will take away the chariots from Ephraim
and the warhorses from Jerusalem,
and the battle bow will be broken.
He will proclaim peace to the nations.
His rule will extend from sea to sea
and from the River[a] to the ends of the earth.
Questions:
READ back through your journal through the week.
WHAT about Jesus do you find more compelling in this week's reading?
WHAT about Jesus do you find most difficult to understand or follow? why?
WHAT in your life needs to change if you are fully to follow the Jesus in the week's
text?
Answers:
I don't see this as a journal ...rather a devotional or bible study with myself which is perfectly fine because i need an assigned task to ensure i get the most needed word in my spirit.
Hmmm compelling..im not sure i would use that word over anything i read. what i found as the most comforting...a gentle reminder is the 1st entry in Isaiah 50....i think its wonderful to be reminded that God not only gives us the necessary things for our lives so we can be comforted but also gives us tools so we can be a help to others.
Jesus is always #1 in my life but if you look at my daily interaction you wouldn't be able to tell. Theres a good morning God a quick prayer and off with my day but i want to put the necessary work in that i do with any relationship that i care about. My best friend Kia lives in CA and i immensely enjoy our daily convos... talking makes her feel closer than she really is.that's committing time to the relationship yet with God i know he's there i love him but i don't put in the time somethings wrong with that picture.
There's nothing about Jesus that i find too difficult to understand or follow.
Simply making God the priority in my life needs to change in order for me to follow him. that is making the necessary time for him. My day starts out so awesome when i start my day with God.
47 day journal-march 10th entry
Matthew 3:13-17
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Questions:
WHAT does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
IF APPLICABLE, how do people interact with or respond to Jesus in this text?
WHAT questions does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
HOW is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My answers:
Jesus had a mission for cntries and now was th prper time for things to take place.
John is suprised that the mighty Jesus would want him to baptize him. The father is proud of his son.
Believe that Jesus is the true & beloved son of the father so you can trust you life will never be the same.
13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
15 Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.
16 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. 17 And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”
Questions:
WHAT does this tell you about Jesus and his mission?
IF APPLICABLE, how do people interact with or respond to Jesus in this text?
WHAT questions does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
HOW is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My answers:
Jesus had a mission for cntries and now was th prper time for things to take place.
John is suprised that the mighty Jesus would want him to baptize him. The father is proud of his son.
Believe that Jesus is the true & beloved son of the father so you can trust you life will never be the same.
1st entry for the 47 day journal-March 9th
Isaiah 50:4-9
4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue,
to know the word that sustains the weary.
He wakens me morning by morning,
wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
5 The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears;
I have not been rebellious,
I have not turned away.
6 I offered my back to those who beat me,
my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;
I did not hide my face
from mocking and spitting.
7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me,
I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,
and I know I will not be put to shame.
8 He who vindicates me is near.
Who then will bring charges against me?
Let us face each other!
Who is my accuser?
Let him confront me!
9 It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me.
Who will condemn me?
They will all wear out like a garment;
the moths will eat them up.
Questions:
WHAT does this tell you about Jesus/his mission?
WHAT question does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
HOW is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My answers:
When I read the passage the scripture comes to mind that the spirit of the Lord has anointed me to peach good news to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim freedom and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed...to preach the gospel. So i feel like this is telling me about the wonderful Father that we have ..that he is caring, helpful, and protective and we need not worry because he will send encouragement when we need it. We should never fear or be ashamed because God is with us and he will never leave us.
I'm not sure what they mean by what question does this passage raise about who Jesus is.
I feel that God is asking us to be confident no matter what situation we find ourselves in because in each passage i found that it speaks to encouragement, the ability to be ready and willing to listen and act, ears are opened attuned and alert. the act of being sacrificial, knowing that God is with us and we are are protected, we should not be ashamed because God has cleared our name, and he is our protector and shield and our enemies will be taken care of.
4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue,
to know the word that sustains the weary.
He wakens me morning by morning,
wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed.
5 The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears;
I have not been rebellious,
I have not turned away.
6 I offered my back to those who beat me,
my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;
I did not hide my face
from mocking and spitting.
7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me,
I will not be disgraced.
Therefore have I set my face like flint,
and I know I will not be put to shame.
8 He who vindicates me is near.
Who then will bring charges against me?
Let us face each other!
Who is my accuser?
Let him confront me!
9 It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me.
Who will condemn me?
They will all wear out like a garment;
the moths will eat them up.
Questions:
WHAT does this tell you about Jesus/his mission?
WHAT question does this passage raise about who Jesus is?
HOW is God asking you to respond to what you see in Jesus in this text?
My answers:
When I read the passage the scripture comes to mind that the spirit of the Lord has anointed me to peach good news to the poor, He has sent me to proclaim freedom and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed...to preach the gospel. So i feel like this is telling me about the wonderful Father that we have ..that he is caring, helpful, and protective and we need not worry because he will send encouragement when we need it. We should never fear or be ashamed because God is with us and he will never leave us.
I'm not sure what they mean by what question does this passage raise about who Jesus is.
I feel that God is asking us to be confident no matter what situation we find ourselves in because in each passage i found that it speaks to encouragement, the ability to be ready and willing to listen and act, ears are opened attuned and alert. the act of being sacrificial, knowing that God is with us and we are are protected, we should not be ashamed because God has cleared our name, and he is our protector and shield and our enemies will be taken care of.
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