I just let that drop off didnt I?
I have simplified my life since last blogging, focusing on doing only a few extracurriculars in my life.
I still have my landscape maintenance business.
Talant is still, very young.
The Gym/bodybuilding is my pastime.
Here I am, 24 years old. Let us not dwell on that.
Life:
People seem to mull over life so much. What is the meaning, purpose, and etc. What is my plan, Gods plan, what am I supposed to do...
I have pondered along these same veins myself. Though in the recent passing weeks, I feel a veil has lifted. While weary of making statements declaring God's will or plan for me, I will say this. It will be in my character to work, to do, and to strive. I look at the most miserable times in my life, and those times were heavily influenced by lack of goal, purpose, and intent. I am miserable when I am not working. I, for quite a length of my memory, have been fighting to achieve.
So, for now, I will work on. Achieving to achieve.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Monday, March 5, 2012
Part 8
Mark 11
1-13 Jesus teaches his disciples to pray upon request. He teaches them to keep asking in prayer, and they will receive.
28 Blessed is the man who hears Gods word an obeys it... Give me the words Lord.
-finish Jesus gives the keepers of the law a stern talk. Placing such heafty earthly burdens of work on themselve and others who are followers...but not even loving God. How do I love God?
Chapter 12
1-3 I think Jesus is referring to the revelation of the Kingdom
-34 A focus on more eternal wealth. A follower of Jesus is more concerned about his soul and spiritual self
48... More will be expected of those who have been given the most.
50 Jesus is trouble by what he must soon go through. I would be beyond scared.
Chapter 13
1-17 Jesus once again brings attention to the Jews misguided focus.
22-29 Jesus talks about those who think they are going to heaven or part of the kingdom..but really are not. These people who thought they were so close to God but are really not.
Jesus is very dissappointed in the Jews.
Chapter 14
14 ...when those who are right with God rise from the dead. Okay, interesting.
25-35 It costs to be a disciple. It is not easy.
Chapter 15
1-10 There is much rejoicing for the sinner who turns back to God than for those who are faithfully following God. Humility.
11-32 Possibly the most beautiful story Jesus ever tells. There is so much going on in this story. Redemption and forgiveness. Breaking ones own pride... man. So much.
I am tired, and will continue later.
Just some things I find more resounding as I read.
* God is more interested in our love and faith than he is in our deeds. If our souls are not true, whatever we do, no matter how much is pointless. The Jews full of rich tradition and rules for obeying God...were not pleasing God at all.
1-13 Jesus teaches his disciples to pray upon request. He teaches them to keep asking in prayer, and they will receive.
28 Blessed is the man who hears Gods word an obeys it... Give me the words Lord.
-finish Jesus gives the keepers of the law a stern talk. Placing such heafty earthly burdens of work on themselve and others who are followers...but not even loving God. How do I love God?
Chapter 12
1-3 I think Jesus is referring to the revelation of the Kingdom
-34 A focus on more eternal wealth. A follower of Jesus is more concerned about his soul and spiritual self
48... More will be expected of those who have been given the most.
50 Jesus is trouble by what he must soon go through. I would be beyond scared.
Chapter 13
1-17 Jesus once again brings attention to the Jews misguided focus.
22-29 Jesus talks about those who think they are going to heaven or part of the kingdom..but really are not. These people who thought they were so close to God but are really not.
Jesus is very dissappointed in the Jews.
Chapter 14
14 ...when those who are right with God rise from the dead. Okay, interesting.
25-35 It costs to be a disciple. It is not easy.
Chapter 15
1-10 There is much rejoicing for the sinner who turns back to God than for those who are faithfully following God. Humility.
11-32 Possibly the most beautiful story Jesus ever tells. There is so much going on in this story. Redemption and forgiveness. Breaking ones own pride... man. So much.
I am tired, and will continue later.
Just some things I find more resounding as I read.
* God is more interested in our love and faith than he is in our deeds. If our souls are not true, whatever we do, no matter how much is pointless. The Jews full of rich tradition and rules for obeying God...were not pleasing God at all.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Just a small update.
I want to have a few lines here about life; my life.
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That may sum up my feelings pretty well.
I work out regularly. Super regularly. Everyday now. I may take a day of rest occasionally. I am just going crazy with my training, I just want to have fun in the gym while I am young and have the time. Ha, this is how I am taking advantage of my youth.
I am more aware of the age gaps now. Where once I was still relevant to some High schoolers or college kids... I am the graduate now.
I am at conflict still, with so much. I know I am young, it just makes me wonder if this is just 'life' or me just growing up. Personally, spiritually, emotionally, professionally... It does scare me. The feeling of transition in my life is more resounding than ever. But transition to what.
I have never lead my life any typical person my age, or like most I know my age. In many ways I was not afraid or thought twice about decisions I make for myself. If I chose to follow a path, I was going to follow the course to the finish. I see everything now as a decision, even a decision to be indecisive. Now for the first time, I really start to think twice, three times and more about what I am doing and what I think I am going to do, what I have done, or what I have not done. For some time I dwelt heavily, allowing these thoughts to pull me into quite the state. I have managed now to gain some perspective and try to enjoy a little more of life right now. I do not think I will overcome this completely for some time though. I do not think I can let myself.
This journal is a year old now. I can look back, and remember my thoughts, plans, and my mindset. I did not think I would be like this a year later. I suppose that is how plans go. I wonder in another year... how it will be?
I write this for myself and I share it with you.
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That may sum up my feelings pretty well.
I work out regularly. Super regularly. Everyday now. I may take a day of rest occasionally. I am just going crazy with my training, I just want to have fun in the gym while I am young and have the time. Ha, this is how I am taking advantage of my youth.
I am more aware of the age gaps now. Where once I was still relevant to some High schoolers or college kids... I am the graduate now.
I am at conflict still, with so much. I know I am young, it just makes me wonder if this is just 'life' or me just growing up. Personally, spiritually, emotionally, professionally... It does scare me. The feeling of transition in my life is more resounding than ever. But transition to what.
I have never lead my life any typical person my age, or like most I know my age. In many ways I was not afraid or thought twice about decisions I make for myself. If I chose to follow a path, I was going to follow the course to the finish. I see everything now as a decision, even a decision to be indecisive. Now for the first time, I really start to think twice, three times and more about what I am doing and what I think I am going to do, what I have done, or what I have not done. For some time I dwelt heavily, allowing these thoughts to pull me into quite the state. I have managed now to gain some perspective and try to enjoy a little more of life right now. I do not think I will overcome this completely for some time though. I do not think I can let myself.
This journal is a year old now. I can look back, and remember my thoughts, plans, and my mindset. I did not think I would be like this a year later. I suppose that is how plans go. I wonder in another year... how it will be?
I write this for myself and I share it with you.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Part 7
Mark
*Going to break 'character' here. As I go through Mark, I am going to move... quickly, with less notes. A lot of this content is very similar or the same as Matthew*
Chapter 1
4- John baptized people in the desert. ha. almost oxymoronic.. considering I do not picture water in the desert.
8- John though baptizing with water, Jesus will baptize with the holy spirit.
* I wonder why the Jews listened to John. He essentially made them admit guilt and fault and dipped them in water. What was his selling point, how did he convince the Jews to listen to him. I dont think he would have convinced me, to be honest. The jews had no reason to believe this baptism would do them any good. All they knew were sacrifices.
15- Jesus says the kingdom is coming soon
24- Something very interesting here. This devil, demon (an entity I can not comprehend at all really) recognizes Jesus as the Holy One of God. But everyone else is way to dense to figure it out. Thats just interesting, all these angelic, demon.. spirit beings all know each other apparently. Clearly there is a lot going on, that us humans will never know about.
34- the demons knew who Jesus was. Because of his power, or they knew him like how I see someone I used to know when I was like 7 and faintly begin to remember. Idk... mystery (insert twilight zone theme music)
39-Jesus is throwing out more demons. I have always been fascinated with the demon concept... I will never really know whats going on with them.
Chapter 2
1-12- Once again, Jesus proves he can do as he pleases.
*that sums up the whole chapter really
Chapter 3
11, 12- Evil spirits know Jesus... I wish I could know more of this whole concept.
17-Sons of Thunder. Boom.
30- Be wary of insulting the Spirit, or the Spirit Jesus has. On top of that... if Jesus baptizes with the holy spirt... I should be wary of insulting the Spirit of any follower of Jesus???
Chapter 4
41- The apostles really may have been stupid.
Chapter 5
11-13 A LOT happens in these verses. All of it is very interesting. ONCE again, demons know Jesus. They beg with him, and plead for Jesus not to hurt them. What could jesus do to an evil spirt to hurt it?? Like really, what would he do. The spirits beg to be put into some pigs. So, Jesus fills 2,000 pigs with demons. The pigs go crazy and drown themselves. Okay, Jesus just may have crippled the entire economy of this town. That is a lot of pigs. A LOT of money and food. For me to go buy a pig today, is expensive.. no telling the cost of that entire herd. Like seriously, this was probably a major dilemma for the city. The people of the city beg Jesus to leave. I cant blame them really, I suppose they were too afraid to do any worse to Jesus. I also can not blame them. But such a sticky situation. I wonder if Jesus did anything, to better the situation. We will never know.
Chapter 6
14-29... Women, they'll get ya.
Chapter 7
18 Foods will not make me unclean, or what goes into my body. Ah ha... I think alot of ultra conservatives miss these passages. It is what is on the inside that makes me unclean, my heart, mind, thoughts. Not what is superficial. Haha.
30...more demons.
Chapter 8
1-21... I swan, the disciples are stupid.
29- Peter finally gets it. Finally.
Chapter 9
1-Jesus addresses those around him, saying some of them will see the Kingdom come. So, the kingdom's here...
32-- I am doubting the Apostles intelligence again...
* Be humble
* Do not cause others to sin. A great punishment for that
Chapter 10
The sons of thunder want some recognition in heaven. Well, better they want heavenly wealth than earthly.
* A mans faith gets him healed
Summary.
*Ive been jumpy and brief tonight. Maybe I opened up a few things... allowed some new views, had a few laughs.
*Going to break 'character' here. As I go through Mark, I am going to move... quickly, with less notes. A lot of this content is very similar or the same as Matthew*
Chapter 1
4- John baptized people in the desert. ha. almost oxymoronic.. considering I do not picture water in the desert.
8- John though baptizing with water, Jesus will baptize with the holy spirit.
* I wonder why the Jews listened to John. He essentially made them admit guilt and fault and dipped them in water. What was his selling point, how did he convince the Jews to listen to him. I dont think he would have convinced me, to be honest. The jews had no reason to believe this baptism would do them any good. All they knew were sacrifices.
15- Jesus says the kingdom is coming soon
24- Something very interesting here. This devil, demon (an entity I can not comprehend at all really) recognizes Jesus as the Holy One of God. But everyone else is way to dense to figure it out. Thats just interesting, all these angelic, demon.. spirit beings all know each other apparently. Clearly there is a lot going on, that us humans will never know about.
34- the demons knew who Jesus was. Because of his power, or they knew him like how I see someone I used to know when I was like 7 and faintly begin to remember. Idk... mystery (insert twilight zone theme music)
39-Jesus is throwing out more demons. I have always been fascinated with the demon concept... I will never really know whats going on with them.
Chapter 2
1-12- Once again, Jesus proves he can do as he pleases.
*that sums up the whole chapter really
Chapter 3
11, 12- Evil spirits know Jesus... I wish I could know more of this whole concept.
17-Sons of Thunder. Boom.
30- Be wary of insulting the Spirit, or the Spirit Jesus has. On top of that... if Jesus baptizes with the holy spirt... I should be wary of insulting the Spirit of any follower of Jesus???
Chapter 4
41- The apostles really may have been stupid.
Chapter 5
11-13 A LOT happens in these verses. All of it is very interesting. ONCE again, demons know Jesus. They beg with him, and plead for Jesus not to hurt them. What could jesus do to an evil spirt to hurt it?? Like really, what would he do. The spirits beg to be put into some pigs. So, Jesus fills 2,000 pigs with demons. The pigs go crazy and drown themselves. Okay, Jesus just may have crippled the entire economy of this town. That is a lot of pigs. A LOT of money and food. For me to go buy a pig today, is expensive.. no telling the cost of that entire herd. Like seriously, this was probably a major dilemma for the city. The people of the city beg Jesus to leave. I cant blame them really, I suppose they were too afraid to do any worse to Jesus. I also can not blame them. But such a sticky situation. I wonder if Jesus did anything, to better the situation. We will never know.
Chapter 6
14-29... Women, they'll get ya.
Chapter 7
18 Foods will not make me unclean, or what goes into my body. Ah ha... I think alot of ultra conservatives miss these passages. It is what is on the inside that makes me unclean, my heart, mind, thoughts. Not what is superficial. Haha.
30...more demons.
Chapter 8
1-21... I swan, the disciples are stupid.
29- Peter finally gets it. Finally.
Chapter 9
1-Jesus addresses those around him, saying some of them will see the Kingdom come. So, the kingdom's here...
32-- I am doubting the Apostles intelligence again...
* Be humble
* Do not cause others to sin. A great punishment for that
Chapter 10
The sons of thunder want some recognition in heaven. Well, better they want heavenly wealth than earthly.
* A mans faith gets him healed
Summary.
*Ive been jumpy and brief tonight. Maybe I opened up a few things... allowed some new views, had a few laughs.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Part 6
Matthew
Chapter 26
28 Blood of the new covenant? there was an old covenant...?
*Jesus did not want to die and suffer. ...he was human.
Chapter 27
The ground shakes and the holy dead rise at Jesus's death
Chapter 28
18 Jesus has been given all authority on heaven and earth.
19. I must go make disciples of all nations. I must baptize them in the name of the father, son and holy spirit.
20. I must teach them to obey all of Jesus's commands.
Matthew Final Summary.
Well. This book is over. Some High Points as I see them:
*I must swallow my pride, fear, selfishness if I am to be in the kingdom of heaven. A disciple of Jesus.
* I must not worry about any earthly, physical problem. I should only be concerned about my spiritual self.
* Jesus is my foundation. My cornerstone. It will be through him I will have access to the kingdom. It will be my faith in him that makes all of this so.
* A follower of Jesus I must keep his commandments. I must go out and make more disciples out of people and baptize them. They must obey Jesus's Commands.
This has given me a good basis of knowledge. There is yet some information to be desired...more detail. The kingdom, and how I must make the transition into it. That is still cloudy. I feel like the must be more commands as well. I feel like Matthew has focused a lot on the general code of conduct for a member of the kingdom... but is there not more to it than that?
Chapter 26
28 Blood of the new covenant? there was an old covenant...?
*Jesus did not want to die and suffer. ...he was human.
Chapter 27
The ground shakes and the holy dead rise at Jesus's death
Chapter 28
18 Jesus has been given all authority on heaven and earth.
19. I must go make disciples of all nations. I must baptize them in the name of the father, son and holy spirit.
20. I must teach them to obey all of Jesus's commands.
Matthew Final Summary.
Well. This book is over. Some High Points as I see them:
*I must swallow my pride, fear, selfishness if I am to be in the kingdom of heaven. A disciple of Jesus.
* I must not worry about any earthly, physical problem. I should only be concerned about my spiritual self.
* Jesus is my foundation. My cornerstone. It will be through him I will have access to the kingdom. It will be my faith in him that makes all of this so.
* A follower of Jesus I must keep his commandments. I must go out and make more disciples out of people and baptize them. They must obey Jesus's Commands.
This has given me a good basis of knowledge. There is yet some information to be desired...more detail. The kingdom, and how I must make the transition into it. That is still cloudy. I feel like the must be more commands as well. I feel like Matthew has focused a lot on the general code of conduct for a member of the kingdom... but is there not more to it than that?
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Part Five
Matthew 20
21 Jesus emphasized Faith to his Disciples. Again.
42
"Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say,
" 'The stone the builders didn't accept
has become the most important stone of all.
The Lord has done it.
It is wonderful in our eyes'? (Psalm 118:22,23)"
Is that, not just beautiful. Jesus is out corner stone, our foundation, our rock. SO, is Jesus the rock? The rock his church is built on??
Chapter 22
**Jesus has told stories of Masters sending servants who are mistreated, and who sends his son who is Killed. ... About the jews mistreating prophets, John the Baptist, and Jesus.
*Jesus does not appreciate people worrying about how the details of relationships and families will work out when the dead shall rise.
34-40 Jesus emphasizes two commandment. Love God with all of my heart, soul, and mind. Love my neighbors as I love myself. ...I love my neighbors...a lot.
Chapter 23
1-14.. Jesus emphasizes the hypocritical nature of the Pharisees. He stressed the humility needed.. to serve others, not to raise myself up, or to act important.
17... this verse says a lot. Does the gold make the temple, or does the temple make the gold holy. So much is said here. Oh the ways to look at this verse.
-39... This sums ups Gods feelings towards the Jew.. and his relationship with them. Be careful with hypocrisy and pride.
Chapter 24
9-14 Jesus talks about the trials and troulbles that will come along with following him. He encourages the followers to stay strong.
29... Jesus begins talking about The End. The actual end. When all those that follow him are gathered together.
51 Jesus stresses the importance of being ready for the end, being prepared, a good servant... Okay, How am I to be prepared???
Chapter 25
1-13... be ready
14-30.. a great story. I need to use what the Lord gives me. Whether I am blessed with a lot, or less. It will be enough for me.
31-46 Another reference to the end. Jesus and the angles coming, the angels gathering everyone and separating them into two groups. Those who did the Lords will, and those who did not.
Overall Summary
Well. It seems, some more, Important tones once again are
*fatih
*Humility
Some new points
*being prepared for the end. For when Jesus and the angels come, to cull the weeds.
*not to be hypocrites, and to actually do the Lords will.
These passages really start to open up about the 'end' and to be ready. These passages also begin to give more information on how important Jesus will be, for me to be part of the Kingdom. ..Now, how to become part of this kingdom...I do not know yet.
21 Jesus emphasized Faith to his Disciples. Again.
42
"Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say,
" 'The stone the builders didn't accept
has become the most important stone of all.
The Lord has done it.
It is wonderful in our eyes'? (Psalm 118:22,23)"
Is that, not just beautiful. Jesus is out corner stone, our foundation, our rock. SO, is Jesus the rock? The rock his church is built on??
Chapter 22
**Jesus has told stories of Masters sending servants who are mistreated, and who sends his son who is Killed. ... About the jews mistreating prophets, John the Baptist, and Jesus.
*Jesus does not appreciate people worrying about how the details of relationships and families will work out when the dead shall rise.
34-40 Jesus emphasizes two commandment. Love God with all of my heart, soul, and mind. Love my neighbors as I love myself. ...I love my neighbors...a lot.
Chapter 23
1-14.. Jesus emphasizes the hypocritical nature of the Pharisees. He stressed the humility needed.. to serve others, not to raise myself up, or to act important.
17... this verse says a lot. Does the gold make the temple, or does the temple make the gold holy. So much is said here. Oh the ways to look at this verse.
-39... This sums ups Gods feelings towards the Jew.. and his relationship with them. Be careful with hypocrisy and pride.
Chapter 24
9-14 Jesus talks about the trials and troulbles that will come along with following him. He encourages the followers to stay strong.
29... Jesus begins talking about The End. The actual end. When all those that follow him are gathered together.
51 Jesus stresses the importance of being ready for the end, being prepared, a good servant... Okay, How am I to be prepared???
Chapter 25
1-13... be ready
14-30.. a great story. I need to use what the Lord gives me. Whether I am blessed with a lot, or less. It will be enough for me.
31-46 Another reference to the end. Jesus and the angles coming, the angels gathering everyone and separating them into two groups. Those who did the Lords will, and those who did not.
Overall Summary
Well. It seems, some more, Important tones once again are
*fatih
*Humility
Some new points
*being prepared for the end. For when Jesus and the angels come, to cull the weeds.
*not to be hypocrites, and to actually do the Lords will.
These passages really start to open up about the 'end' and to be ready. These passages also begin to give more information on how important Jesus will be, for me to be part of the Kingdom. ..Now, how to become part of this kingdom...I do not know yet.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Part Four
Matthew
Chapter 16
1-12 the pharisees and saducess were quite difficult... The apostles showed their lack of faith, again. Also are a bit thick.
13-20 some complicated stuff here. Jesus wants to know who people say he is...he then asks the apostles who they think he is. Peter declares Jesus is the son of God. Jesus was very please because he had not revealed the to Peter, but God had. Jesus then declares "on this rock I will build my church" This rock.... the Premise that he is the Son of God, is that the rock? And on this premise the church will be established. That hell can not destroy... is the church, the kingdom?
21-28 Jesus scolds Peter for worrying about his death. Worldy things. To follow Jesus, I must say NO to myself... I must say no. I must take my cross and follow Jesus... my cross?? I do not need to put my life before my soul... " 27 The Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory. His angels will come with him. And he will reward everyone in keeping with what they have done." So... Is this referring to the end, when the angels will cull the weeds from the field, and the members of the kingdom shall be rewarded? 28 "What I'm about to tell you is true. Some who are standing here will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." Okay. So Jesus earlier tells his apostles, to pray for the kingdom to come. He now tells them, most of them will see the day when the kingdom comes. I know from earlier the kingdom is not there yet, he was preparing everyone for the kingdom. What does Jesus do to initiate the kingdom, that will allow the disciples, and me, to be a part of it???
Summary:
*Jesus drops some instructions one less of me and more of him. My soul befor my life..
*Jesus reveals more about the mysterious kingdom and the day it will be possible to be a part of it.
Chapter 17
1-13 John the Baptist was the coming of Elijah..the man of the desert. Idk. thats complex for me.
14-23 More on faith. Jesus is once again disappointed in the lack of faith. He makes a reference to if they had the faith the size of the mustard see...anything would be possible. Did they not have faith, or were they just stupid. They just dont seem smart... just dense (HP reference anyone?)
Chapter 18
1-9 Some great passages...(going to break character here, some of my favorite passages) Sin must exist, that is the way it is. But to be a cause of that sin.... is a great evil. To make a follower of Jesus sin, is bad... We as followers must break our pride, to that of a child. That will allow us to enter the kingdom.
10-14 ...Jesus earlier compared a follower to a child. I think he still is. He compares a lost follower to a stray sheep. the shepherd goes to much trouble to get the sheep back. ...God is like this shepard though he may have many followers, he is concerned when one goes astray. He longs for this follower to come back, and rejoices when he does.
15-20 Confront people who sin against me. I should try and settle it quitely..then if that does not work, I bring a few brothers with me... then i can take it to the church. Jesus is where ever people meet in his name.
21-35 ....I must forgive. Plain and simple.
Summary:
*Humility
*As a follower, I am very important to God, and he will be concerned about me if I wander away. He will rejoice when I come back to him.
*I must forgive. This also take humility.
Matthew 19
1-12 God joins a couple together in marriage. He intends for the marriage to not break. God takes marraige seriously. This almost reads like.. get married, or become a eunuch... oh my. I think I will take marriage. ha. I like how this scared the crap out of the diciples, and they decided it better to not even get married. They would give up sex, just so to no put up with a woman the rest of their life. WOW. ...women arnt that bad. These verses have cracked me up.
13-15 Jesus compares the followers of his kingdom to children again.
16-17 Jesus refers to being in the kingdom to having eternal life.
18-30 Being rich makes it hard to go to heaven. The more you have to lose on earth, will make it hard for you to give up if needed, if it gets in the way you doing what you need to do...to be part of the kingdom. Fight Club anyone? The more you give up for the kingdom...the more you have to gain in the kingdom.
Summary:
*Relationship rules. Being a man, If I do not think I can put up with one woman the rest of my life or that I can not stay faithful.... I may need to go see a surgeon. Or a skilled rancher...
*Humility
*I need to be wary of a lot of worldly things tying me up.
Chapter 20
1-16 ....I am having a hard time with these verses. I guess its my personality. But it is HARD for me, to this in. Because, if I had been a working for a day, Id be ticked off when someone who work a couple hourse made as much as me. I guess this is my pride. I suggest you to read these passages and dwell on them. This is some tough stuff. I should not worry about what others do, buy my own soul, and my 'reward' Who am I to judge what Jesus does.
28 Jesus came to serve and offer himself for me. Okay... this is fitting together. IS this what Jesus does, to initiate the kingdom?
Overall Summary for the Night:
*To be in the kingdom. I must make myself like a child. HUMILITY
* The kingdom, as of the reading tonight, Jesus is still preparing for. I believe it will be closely associated with his death. His own personal cup of suffering he will go throgh, to set me free.
*Once again...Faith.
*Take marriage seriously. It is not meant to be broken.
*For good measure, more humility.
Chapter 16
1-12 the pharisees and saducess were quite difficult... The apostles showed their lack of faith, again. Also are a bit thick.
13-20 some complicated stuff here. Jesus wants to know who people say he is...he then asks the apostles who they think he is. Peter declares Jesus is the son of God. Jesus was very please because he had not revealed the to Peter, but God had. Jesus then declares "on this rock I will build my church" This rock.... the Premise that he is the Son of God, is that the rock? And on this premise the church will be established. That hell can not destroy... is the church, the kingdom?
21-28 Jesus scolds Peter for worrying about his death. Worldy things. To follow Jesus, I must say NO to myself... I must say no. I must take my cross and follow Jesus... my cross?? I do not need to put my life before my soul... " 27 The Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory. His angels will come with him. And he will reward everyone in keeping with what they have done." So... Is this referring to the end, when the angels will cull the weeds from the field, and the members of the kingdom shall be rewarded? 28 "What I'm about to tell you is true. Some who are standing here will not die before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom." Okay. So Jesus earlier tells his apostles, to pray for the kingdom to come. He now tells them, most of them will see the day when the kingdom comes. I know from earlier the kingdom is not there yet, he was preparing everyone for the kingdom. What does Jesus do to initiate the kingdom, that will allow the disciples, and me, to be a part of it???
Summary:
*Jesus drops some instructions one less of me and more of him. My soul befor my life..
*Jesus reveals more about the mysterious kingdom and the day it will be possible to be a part of it.
Chapter 17
1-13 John the Baptist was the coming of Elijah..the man of the desert. Idk. thats complex for me.
14-23 More on faith. Jesus is once again disappointed in the lack of faith. He makes a reference to if they had the faith the size of the mustard see...anything would be possible. Did they not have faith, or were they just stupid. They just dont seem smart... just dense (HP reference anyone?)
Chapter 18
1-9 Some great passages...(going to break character here, some of my favorite passages) Sin must exist, that is the way it is. But to be a cause of that sin.... is a great evil. To make a follower of Jesus sin, is bad... We as followers must break our pride, to that of a child. That will allow us to enter the kingdom.
10-14 ...Jesus earlier compared a follower to a child. I think he still is. He compares a lost follower to a stray sheep. the shepherd goes to much trouble to get the sheep back. ...God is like this shepard though he may have many followers, he is concerned when one goes astray. He longs for this follower to come back, and rejoices when he does.
15-20 Confront people who sin against me. I should try and settle it quitely..then if that does not work, I bring a few brothers with me... then i can take it to the church. Jesus is where ever people meet in his name.
21-35 ....I must forgive. Plain and simple.
Summary:
*Humility
*As a follower, I am very important to God, and he will be concerned about me if I wander away. He will rejoice when I come back to him.
*I must forgive. This also take humility.
Matthew 19
1-12 God joins a couple together in marriage. He intends for the marriage to not break. God takes marraige seriously. This almost reads like.. get married, or become a eunuch... oh my. I think I will take marriage. ha. I like how this scared the crap out of the diciples, and they decided it better to not even get married. They would give up sex, just so to no put up with a woman the rest of their life. WOW. ...women arnt that bad. These verses have cracked me up.
13-15 Jesus compares the followers of his kingdom to children again.
16-17 Jesus refers to being in the kingdom to having eternal life.
18-30 Being rich makes it hard to go to heaven. The more you have to lose on earth, will make it hard for you to give up if needed, if it gets in the way you doing what you need to do...to be part of the kingdom. Fight Club anyone? The more you give up for the kingdom...the more you have to gain in the kingdom.
Summary:
*Relationship rules. Being a man, If I do not think I can put up with one woman the rest of my life or that I can not stay faithful.... I may need to go see a surgeon. Or a skilled rancher...
*Humility
*I need to be wary of a lot of worldly things tying me up.
Chapter 20
1-16 ....I am having a hard time with these verses. I guess its my personality. But it is HARD for me, to this in. Because, if I had been a working for a day, Id be ticked off when someone who work a couple hourse made as much as me. I guess this is my pride. I suggest you to read these passages and dwell on them. This is some tough stuff. I should not worry about what others do, buy my own soul, and my 'reward' Who am I to judge what Jesus does.
28 Jesus came to serve and offer himself for me. Okay... this is fitting together. IS this what Jesus does, to initiate the kingdom?
Overall Summary for the Night:
*To be in the kingdom. I must make myself like a child. HUMILITY
* The kingdom, as of the reading tonight, Jesus is still preparing for. I believe it will be closely associated with his death. His own personal cup of suffering he will go throgh, to set me free.
*Once again...Faith.
*Take marriage seriously. It is not meant to be broken.
*For good measure, more humility.
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