My Favorite Verses - Vol V (Feb 17 to Jun 17)
An illustrated collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and some of its least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
An illustrated collection of brief commentaries on some of the Bible’s most beloved (and some of its least understood) passages, parables, verses & sayings
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D) Jesus actually warned his followers of false prophets like Paul (compare<br />
Matthew 15:13-14 with Galatians 1:14 & Philippians 3:4-5, compare John 5:43 with Acts<br />
13:9, and compare Matthew 24:26 with Acts 9 & Galatians 1:11-12) …<br />
E) Jesus even described Satan‟s fall from Heaven in a way that was eerily<br />
similar <strong>to</strong> the way Paul described his encounter with the blinding spirit on the<br />
Road <strong>to</strong> Damascus (see Luke 10:18).<br />
Secondly, and independently of all the aforementioned, note that having the<br />
wherewithal <strong>to</strong> stand on our own feet is always a precursor <strong>to</strong> exuding real &<br />
selfless Love – which was the one thing Jesus wanted us all <strong>to</strong> Do; the one thing<br />
required for us <strong>to</strong> Walk his Way and thereby enter his Kingdom (see Matthew<br />
5:43-48, Matthew 7:21, Matthew 24:12-14 & Matthew 25:35-40 et al) …<br />
And finally, note as well that Jesus did not come <strong>to</strong> directly save anyone (his<br />
words, not mine), but rather <strong>to</strong> “open their eyes” <strong>to</strong> The Way of Christ – that they<br />
might choose themselves <strong>to</strong> walk its gentle course, and save themselves thereby<br />
(see John 13:15-<strong>17</strong>).<br />
Amen … Let it be so.<br />
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