21 Sunday Aug 2016
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We hope you enjoy today as a day of reflection and worship. This is a great day to catch up on reading and spending time with family and friends.
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20 Saturday Aug 2016
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Today we begin the book of Hebrews. This book was written by Paul and was meant to present the superiority of Christ to the Hebrew people. Paul starts the book by comparing Christ to the angels and showing His superiority to them. Paul quotes numerous Old Testament scriptures in this first chapter to point to the coming of Jesus Christ the Messiah and why He was the only true Son of God. Paul begins by quoting Psalm 2:7 in Hebrew 1:5 where he says For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become you Father.” All of the passages quoted by Paul in this first chapter make a very clear case for Christ’s superiority. Through faith we can see the truth and believe.
19 Friday Aug 2016
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No matter what is going on in your life, never forget God loves you more than anything. When we feel the weight of the world on our backs, we must remember God is there to help carry the burden. 1 Peter 5:7 says: Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. It is a wonderful feeling when we realize we are not alone and even more amazing when He delivers.
18 Thursday Aug 2016
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We all get so hung up on the trivial things and we get distracted and focus on the wrong things. But Peter, one of the original disciples, reminds us of what Chris was really like and what He valued most. In 1 Peter 4:8 he says: Above all, love each other deeply,because love covers over a multitude of sins. When we love, and when we are loved, very little else matters. The power of our faith comes from loving others, not from judging them. It is a simply, yet powerful command.
17 Wednesday Aug 2016
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Peter gives us a great reminder about fear in 1 Peter 3:13, Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? While fear can have an impact on how and who we serve, it shouldn’t. God is in control and is able to protect us in any situation. When we trust in God for everything, even when it is our time to leave this earth to be with Him, we can live in peace and just enjoy the ride.
16 Tuesday Aug 2016
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Before Christ came into our lives, we were both literally and figuratively lost. 1 Peter 2:25 says, For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Through Christ’s sacrifice for each of us on the cross, we were given a path to righteousness. This righteousness matters to God more than it matters to people around us; always keep this in mind when we are tempted to boast.
15 Monday Aug 2016
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God sets the standard for morality. It does not come from the majority of people. In 1 Peter 1:16 we are reminded of this, For it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” If we needed a reason to be holy, this is it. We are to be a reflection of God. We will never be perfect, but because we are forgiven, our righteousness should give us the desire and ability to be a reflection of our perfect savior and Lord to the best of our ability.
14 Sunday Aug 2016
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We hope you enjoy today as a day of reflection and worship. This is a great day to catch up on reading and spending time with family and friends.
If you ever come across anything you’d like me to post on this blog, please feel free to contact me at dino.evangelista@gmail.com.
13 Saturday Aug 2016
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At the end of this letter to Titus, Paul give some final instructions starting with Titus 3:1-2, 1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men. Our obedience to God comes first, but after that we are to be subject to those in authority over us. We may not agree with them, but we are obligated by God to obey. More importantly, Paul also reminds us to be Christ-like and to love others and show consideration to all. We are to be a reflection of Christ.
12 Friday Aug 2016
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Truth is not based on emotion. We can all get caught up in the emotions of a moment and feel strongly it is based on truth. But emotions can lead us to inaccurate beliefs. In Titus 2:1 Paul says, You must teach what is according with sound doctrine. Sound doctrine comes from the Bible and the Holy Spirit living in us to help us interpret was is true. While church leaders are there to help guide us, it is up to each of us to listen to the God through the Holy Spirit revealing truth to us.
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