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Day 211: Psalms 51-53; 2 Timothy 2

.2 Timothy 2:2 | 2:15

.2 Timothy 2:3-4 | Just wanted to highlight this.

.2 Timothy 2:15 | This says "study to show thyself approved unto God." It doesn't say you need to do it to show yourself approved unto man. I'm glad to see you reading, studying, learning, and growing, but it's not my approval or any other man's approval that you are in need of when it comes to your studying. We should help each other and keep each other accountable, but as far as approval... it's God's approval we must strive for. | Perhaps I may find out later that my approval is important for some reason, but as far as I'm concerned right now, it's not. |||| "...a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." It's not enough that someone quote the Word of God or use it to make a point. People can wrongly divide the Word of truth to make it say almost anything they want, and that's wrong. God is not going to be in agreement with someone just because they use scripture, and just because they use scripture does not show that they are in agreement with God. Have you ever had someone twist your words around or quote half of what you're saying to make it sound like you said something other than what you said? For example, it'd be wrong for someone to tell you that Jesus said "commit adultery." He did say that, but to divide what He said like that is misleading and dishonest, and as good as lying on someone. What Jesus actually said (rightly divided) is "But I say unto you, that whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery:" That's an extreme example, but this type of error can and does happen. Sometimes it's done accidentally from the lack of studying, and sometimes people do it intentionally. Studying God's Word will help guard you from this error.

.2 Timothy 2:18 | This is likely speaking of what's mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:52.

.2 Timothy 2:20 | vessels of earth is prob a reference to clay, though it's all a metaphore anyway.

.2 Timothy 2:23 | 1 Timothy 1:4

.2 Timothy 2:25 | "...those that oppose themselves..." I thought that was interesting wording. Sometimes people need to be saved from themselves.

Day 212: Psalms 54-56; 2 Timothy 3

.2 Timothy 3:2 | "For men shall be lovers of their own selves..." sounds less like it's talking about homosexuality, and more like it's talking about that "mirror mirror on the wall" since it says "their own selves."

.2 Timothy 3:3 | "...despisers of those that are good..." certain names come to mind, like "Goody goody" or "Goody two-shoes" or my favorite preacher who used to say "I know some of you have been good all your little lives..." Must it be so fashionable to have gotten into trouble? Even where I have gotten into trouble, I hate to say it because it feels like I'm saying it so that I can be appear to be more acceptable. People say, "do you do anything?" as if it's a shame not to run wild. Don't let them throw this reverse psychology on you, making you feel like listing your sins gives you some cool points. We've gotten to the point in society where people consider it an insult to call someone a virgin. How twisted is that?

.2 Timothy 3:5 | "...having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away." loud and clear. Also we see this is not referring to those who want to have nothing to do with God; this is talking about those who have a form of godliness.

.2 Timothy 3:7 | Ephesians 4:13. I'd really just like to highlight this whole chapter of 2 Timothy 3.

.2 Timothy 3:15 | "...salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." Let's look at two possible understandings, both of which may be correct. I want to focus on the word "in." This could simply be saying you have salvation by having faith in Christ Jesus, such as trusting in Him. Or this could be speaking of a faith that is inside of Christ Jesus. To give you more of a visual of what I'm saying in the second explanation, having faith in Christ Jesus would be like having water in a glass. You can have water, but your water must be contained in something, it can't just be. You can have your water in a cup, in a glass, a bathtub, or a pool, but you can't just have it while it's just floating around in nothing. Likewise, you can have faith in Christ Jesus, or you can have it in someone or something else. | 2 Timothy 2:13; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8

.2 Timothy 3:16-17 | "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteous: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." | Also remember the scripture surrounding Ephesians 4:13. very important words

.2 Timothy 3:17 | "perfect" usually seems to be a keyword referring to us, the body of Christ joined together (Ephesians 4:13). When he says, "the man of God" here, he may be speaking of the whole body of Christ, including Christ. Why would he say "man" (singular) if it was talking about more than one person? Because we, together are one, and members of the same body, just as Genesis 5:1-2 says about Adam and Eve, "God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; male and female created he them..."

Day 213: Psalms 57-59; 2 Timothy 4

.Psalms 59:7 | "swords are in their lips" speaking of the heathen (verse 5). In Revelation 13:10 John quotes God saying "he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword." When the Word of God (Jesus) returns (Revelation 19:15) it says that a sharp sword will go out of His mouth and smite the nations. So it appears that He will deal with them this way because this is the way they dealt with God's children.

.2 Timothy 4:3 | Philippians 2:21 ties in with this also, saying, "For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's."

.2 Timothy 4:4 | Read 1 Timothy 1:4 and 4:7, which tell us about not following fables. Titus 1:14 specifically speaks of Jewish fables.

.2 Timothy 4:5 | Matthew 13:21 speaks about those who can't endure tribulation or persecution, but enduring affliction (including tribulation and persecution) is longsuffering, and a fruit from having God's spirit within you (Galatians 5:17-21).

.2 Timothy 4:14 | This may be the same Alexander in 1 Tim 1:20; I still haven't studied to find out yet.

.2 Timothy 4:19 | Prisca is short for Priscilla. Priscilla and Aquila are also mentioned in Acts 18:18. Aquila was a Jew, born in Pontus, who lived in Italy with his wife Priscilla (Acts 18:2). They're also mentioned in Acts 18:26, Romans 16:3 and 1 Corinthians 16:19. They worked for the Lord. See, I know everything... just playin. I checked www.abibleconcordance.com

Day 214: Psalms 60-62; Titus 1

.Psalms 60:1 |

.Titus 1:1 | Paul is writing this

.Titus 1:4 | Writing to Titus

.Titus 1:5 | Paul appointed Titus to ordain elders

.Titus 1:6-16 | This is very similar to what's mentioned in 1 Timothy 3:2-7, regarding bishops, and 1 Tim 3:8-13, regarding deacons. When we look at verse 7 here in Titus 1, it appears that he's referring to these elders as bishops. However, the difference that we see here, versus what he said in 1 Timothy is that to Timothy he referred to the bishops and the deacons in regard to the role they played in taking care of the church. But here in Titus, he speaks more specifically about their ability to convince the gainsayers, those who preach for filthy money. They must be rebuked sharply so they can be sound in the faith, for their own good and the good of those they're preaching to. I'm thoroughly convinced that since many have not taken heed to these guidelines laid out in the these scriptures, these types of vain talkers and deceivers have crept into the church and caused this big mess we see today. I really don't see us as doing much better than them in that time, so I don't see how we can feel like we have any extra liberty to sidestep the prerequisites given to Timothy and Titus, regarding who to ordain to these positions.

.Titus 1:14 | 2 Timothy 4:4; 1 Timothy 1:4 and 4:7 all speak about not following fables.

Day 215: Psalms 63-65; Titus 2

.Psalm 64:2-7 | I especially want to highlight verses 2-4, which speaks of the secret counsel of the wicked and the insurrection of the workers of iniquity, who wet their tongue like a sword and shoot arrows at their the perfect. I won't get too deep into this right now in talking about the secret counsel of the wicked, but I will point out what insurrection is, since it's one of the keywords mentioned here. Insurrection is the defined by Webster's Dictionary (1975) as the act of rising in open resistance against established authority; a revolt; an incipient rebellion. Who's in authority? God is in authority. Those who are insurrects against God, also are against us who are in His Kingdom, who are truly in authority. For one to rebel against authority (insurrection) shows that they are under the authority they are rebelling against. This insurrection is what got Lucifer in the third of the angels casted down. This insurrection comes by the working of Satan within his members, as does envy, perversion, lying, stealing, killing and many other things done by those in Satan's kingdom. || Now about those arrows of the wicked, that may very well tie in with Ephesians 6:16 which speaks of the fiery darts of the wicked.

.Titus 2:2 | This is a characteristics mentioned in Titus 1:8-9, and I believe also in Timothy, as I mentioned yesterday. Also read Ephesians 4:14 again about being sound in the faith (including the other verses surrounding that).

.Titus 2:8 | "Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you." | This would be part of your breastplate of righteousness, spoken of in Ephesians 6:14.

.Titus 2:11 | "...the grace of God that bringeth salvation..." I once heard it said that grace is when God gives you what you don't deserve, and mercy is when God doesn't give you what you do deserve. It makes sense to me.

.Titus 2:15 | It'd be a good idea to continue reading from here into the next chapter, instead of trying to pick up with the beginning of chapter 3 as if it's a fresh start. The beginning of chapt. 3 is a continuing thought from the end of chapter two, so it'd make better sense to you to read them together. When Ch. 3 says "Put them in mind..." you need to know what "them" is.

Day 216: Psalms 66-67; Titus 3

.Psalm 66:12 | Not sure if the word "wealthy" here was used in the same way we use it today. Today, when people say "wealthy" they're specifically referring to money.

.Titus 3:7 | 1 Timothy 1:1 - Jesus Christ is our hope.

Day 217: Psalms 68-69; Philemon 1

.Psalm 69:21 | Matthew 27:48

.Psalm 69:25 | Matthew 27:8; Acts 1:19-20

.Psalm 69:28 | highlighted

.Philemon 1:2 | "...to the church in thy house..." | Notice how this is worded. The people are the church, not the house. This also is spoken of in Colossians 1:24 where it says that Christ's body (which is us) is the church.

.Philemon 1:6 | 1 Peter 3:15 tells to always give an answer to every man that asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. Remember from yesterday's notes how 1 Tim. 1:1 says Jesus is our hope and Titus 3:7 speaks of the hope of eternal life. People may ask you why you have hope for eternal life, and you should be ready to tell them about Jesus Christ. Notice how this in Philemon 1:6 says "every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus," indicating that that which is good within you is in Christ Jesus. Remember also that Jesus testified that there is none good but God, which includes Him.

.Philemon 1:9 | "...Paul the aged..." | Paul must have had been... aged. Sorry, couldn't think of a better word!

.Philemon 1:11 | Note that this doesn't say that Onesimus was unprofitable, but unprofitable to Philemon. He may have been unprofitable to Philemon, but at the same time profitable to someone else. This goes for your life as well. There may be someone in your life (or maybe a group of people) who you are unprofitable to, but that doesn't mean you're unprofitable to others. Your whole worth can't be judged by your relationship to only person. This also includes yourself, meaning that if you are not profitable to yourself, that doesn't mean you aren't profitable to others, so you also can't judge your own value based simply on how profitable you are to yourself. You could be broke, busted, and disgusted, but someone else who you may not even be aware of may be inspired simply by seeing that you're surviving.

Day 218: Psalms 70-71; Hebrews 1

.Hebrews 1:2 | 1 Corinthians 3:21-23; Genesis 1; John 1:3

.Hebrews 1:3 | Another reference to Jesus being the image of God as mentioned in Colossians 1:15 (also see Gen 1:26 and 5:2; 1 Tim 1:17). Satan, being the thief that he is tries to steal God's idea and have his own image (Rev 13:14-15; 14:9).

Day 219: Psalms 72-73; Hebrews 2

.Hebrews 2:4 | This may be one of the few places mentioned in the Bible about God bearing witness. Looking at 1 John 5:7-8

Day 220: Psalms 74-76; Hebrews 3

.Hebrews 3:1 | Years ago, when I studied this scripture, I questioned "what's a High Priest, and what does Christ Jesus being a High Priest have to do with us?" This is when I learned the role of the high priests in the old testament in relation to tithes and offerings, which gave me the understanding of what Jesus dying on the cross was all about. Understand when I say tithes and offerings, I'm not talking about money (what we've currently been taught that tithes and offerings are), but what they were specifically defined as in the Bible, and their different meanings, purposes and occasions. At my time of studying the role of a High Priest, I wrote the beginning of my understanding out on paper. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to look for it right now. It all got pretty deep and I quickly ran out of room on my paper before I got too far into it at all, but it was very enlightening. If you haven't already, I'd recommend taking some time to study it. Grab a concordance or visit www.abibleconcordance.com and look up all the scriptures that say "high priest" and think about how what you're reading relates to role Jesus played. Here's some New Testament scriptures you can check out too: Hebrews 4:14; 7:12; Ephesians 3:20

Day 221: Psalms 77-78; Hebrews 4

.Psalm 78:37-39 | First, we see in verse 37 that their heart was not right with God, but in verse 38 it says He forgave their iniquity and didn't destroy them, because He is full of compassion. Verse 39 says another reason why God had mercy on them; He remembered that they were flesh (temporary); a wind that passes away and doesn't come again. As He said in Genesis 6:3 "My Spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years." From the wording here in verse 39, we get the idea that God realizes that these people are not going to remain with Him and would eventually be condemned (verse 59-67). It almost seems as if God was thinking, why punish them on earth when they're going to Hell anyway.

.Psalm 78:41 | "...limited the Holy One of Israel" | If "the Holy One of Israel" is referring to God, then obviously God can be limited; limited by man's stubborn will and rebelliousness. God wants us all to follow Him and love Him and His ways. Some have said, "Well if God wanted me to be a certain way, then He would have made me to be that way." So we are left with the question: If God wants man's heart to be right, why didn't He make them that way. My answer would be: God did make man good, very good as with everything else, as it says in Genesis 1:31. But fortunately (yet unfortunately), God made man with the ability to learn, and apparently man learned the wrong things. Speaking of stubbornness and rebelliousness, read 1 Samuel 15:23.

.Psalm 78:49 | God sent evil angels among them. We see an example of this in 1 Kings 22:22-23 (2 Chronicles 18:21-22) and 1 Samuel 16:14-15.

.Psalm 78:41,52-56 | In the beginning of verse 41 it says they turned back and tempted God, and also this other group who God called His own people also tempted and provoked God (verse 56). Verse 18 also mentions how they tempted God. James 1:13 says God can't be tempted with evil. From what we're reading here in Psalms, it seems not to be saying God can't be tempted by evil, but that He can't be tempted to do evil. They were not tempting God to do evil, but tempting Him to rain justice on them, which is part of His job description if He has one.

.Hebrews 4:7 | Yesterday you might have heard His voice and hardened your heart, and many times before then, but today is a new day. Today if you hear His voice, don't harden your heart.

.Hebrews 4:12 | Ephesians 6:17 says the Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. This/He is part of the full armour of God.

.Hebrews 4:14 | 3:1

.Hebrews 4:15 | This says that Jesus can be touched with the feeling of our infirmities (sicknesses), and also being that He was in the flesh, tempted as we are, yet He didn't sin. This should confirm that you too can go without sinning even if you get tempted, sick, or going through a rough time. Read 1 Corinthians 10:13.

Day 222: Psalms 79-80; Hebrews 5

.Hebrews 5:1 | This verse does an excellent job in giving an overview of the purpose of a high priest. This is what Jesus did as High Priest, except He Himself was the sacrifice He offered.

.Hebrews 5:5 | Jesus didn't campaign for this position or try to exalt Himself to this position, but the Father exalted Him. The Father (in Heaven) said these following words to the Son (Jesus Christ). (Note to self: )

.Hebrews 5:6,10 | 3:1; 7:17,21; Psalm 110:4

.Hebrews 5:8 | Jesus learned obedience

.Hebrews 5:12 | Some of us should be teaching others the principles of the oracles of God, but at the time now that we should be preaching, we need someone to come and teach us the basics again. Why would someone need to teach us again? I'd say we either forgot them, never understood them the first time we were taught, deviated from correct understanding, or didn't apply them to our lives. There's been some frustration in some of our church houses because many times, the congregation is full of babies in Christ (though in physical age, they may be older), so the messages may seem watered down, oversimplified, or too basic for those who are trying to grow past that infancy stage in their walk with Christ.

.Hebrews 5:14 | "But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." | What does it mean to have one's senses exercised? The same thing it means to have one's muscles exercised. The more you use them, the better they get. We should be using and developing our spiritual senses, not just waiting for them to just develop by themselves. You've gotta hit the weight room, not the wait room! I'd also like to point out that there is a difference between discerning between good and evil and just following a rule book. There are certain things Jesus didn't do and say with everybody because they were not all able to receive it. | other scriptures Galatians 5:16-18

Day 223: Psalms 81-83; Hebrews 6

.Psalm 81:4 | It was then a statute and a law for them in Israel to praise God.

.Psalm 81:12 | There's something similar said like this in the New Testament. Send me the reference if you know the scripture I'm talking about... mentions God giving them over to their own minds.

.Psalm 81:16 | Underlined the first word "He" and also "I" (I have satisfied thee).

.Hebrews 6:1 | Eph. 4:13; Phil. 3:13-14

.Hebrews 6:20 | 3:1; 5:10; 7:17,21; Psalm 110:4

Day 224: Psalms 84-86; Hebrews 7

.Hebrews 7:2 | Genesis 14:20

.Hebrews 7:3 | speaking of Melchisedec

.Hebrews 7:4 | It's interesting to note as well, that it wasn't Abraham that paid tithes to Melchisedec, but Abram (before the name change).

.Hebrews 7:5 | This specifically says that they, who received the office of the priesthood, were commanded to take tithes according to the law.

.Hebrews 7:7 | Genesis 14:19

.Hebrews 7:8 ||

.Hebrews 7 notes incomplete

Day 225: Psalms 87-88; Hebrews 8

.Hebrews 8:1 | Wow! He gives us a summary? How convenient!

.Hebrews 8:3 | 5:1

.Hebrews 8:8-12 | This is quoted from Jeremiah 31:31-34

.Hebrews 8:10 | Romans 10:6-8; Deuteronomy 30:11-20; John 8:9

Day 226: Psalms 89-90; Hebrews 9

.Psalm 90:4 | 2 Peter 3:8-9 (1 day with the Lord / 1000 years)

.Hebrews 9:3 | Matthew 27:51

.Hebrews 9:4 | Numbers 17:8; Psalm 23:4?

.Hebrews 9:7 | 7:27; 9:25; Exodus 30:10; Leviticus 16:34;

.Hebrews 9:9 | 10:3

.Hebrews 9:11-14 | 13:11-12

.Hebrews 9:12 | Zechariah 13:1; John 19:34;

.Hebrews 9:14 | 7:12,27; Leviticus 6; Lev. 16

.Hebrews 9:15 | 12:24

.Hebrews 9:16 | This is the scripture that tells us that the new testament began when Jesus died. This is at least part of the significance of the vail being rent in twain (torn in two), and there being a second vail (9:3) as a second testament.

.Hebrews 9:17 | (continuing from 9:16 notes) Therefore Matthew 23:23 which speaks about them tithing, was still under the old testament since Jesus hadn't died yet.

.Hebrews 9:19 | John 19:30,34-35; water and blood; 1 John 5:8? (Jesus gave up the ghost and also water and blood. This may be significant since 1 Jn 5:8 says there's three that bear witness in earth: spirit, water, blood, and these three agree in one.);

.Hebrews 9:22,25 | 10:10

.Hebrews 9:27 | no reincarnation of Christ to continue dying and sacrificing Himself, or for us to do so either. As Hebrews 10:10 says, He did it once for all. I wouldn't bound this "all" to any time period either, and I'd even suspect that just as it counts for those of us who came after Jesus walked the earth, it may be also for those who walked the earth before Him. Also see Heb. 10:14

Day 227: Psalms 91-93; Hebrews 10

.Psalm 91:4 | Satan quoted this in Matthew 4:6. Yes, Satan quotes scripture too, so watch what you listen to. Satan will quote it out of context and for the wrong purpose though, and probably change a word or two. That's how you know. When Satan quoted scripture, Jesus quoted other scripture back (like a sword fight), as Ephesians 6 calls the Word of God the sword of the spirit.

.Hebrews 10:1 | 1 Samuel 1:3,7,21; Deuteronomy 14:22; Deut 25

.Hebrews 10:2 | 9:9

.Hebrews 10:3 | 8:7

.Hebrews 10:4 | 9:12

.Hebrews 10:10 | 9:25; 10:4

.Hebrews 10:14 | 9:25; 10:10; Ephesians 4:13; Galatians 2:21

.Hebrews 10:15-17 | Romans 10:6-8; Deuteronomy 30:11-20; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 8:10; Psalm 25:14

.Hebrews 10:20 | Matthew 27:51

.Hebrews 10:26 | highlighting this verse

.Hebrews 10:38 | This verse should be read through 11:1, not just stopping at 10:39 at the end of the chapter.

Day 228: Psalms 94-96; Hebrews 11

.Psalm 95:9 | (note to self)

.Hebrews 11:1 | It says things not seen. It doesn't say not yet seen.

.Hebrews 11:3 | God had faith that He (His Word) could do it, otherwise He wouldn't have spoken it. Genesis 1; John 1:1-3,14

.Hebrews 11:5 | There are a few people who didn't die (yep, you heard it right, never died). God just took them away from here. One of them was Enoch.

.Hebrews 11:8 | Romans 4:9

.Hebrews 11:16 | Exodus 3:6

Day 229: Psalms 97-99; Hebrews 12 [*New Notes]

.Hebrews 12:7-8 | If God doesn't spank and correct you for doing wrong, then you're not a child of God. So there may be people who can do wrong and still feel completely fine about what they're doing. They're not God's children.

.Hebrews 12:16 | Esau sold his birthright in Genesis 27. Here Paul calls Esau a profane person, which I'm still trying to figure out. If anyone has any insight on this, help me out. Why was Esau a profane person?

.Hebrews 12:19 | It seems the voice of God was too powerful for them to withstand, so they didn't want to hear it anymore. I read something about that in the old testament I believe. If I find it again, I'll try to remember to post it.

.Hebrews 12:24 | Hebrews 9:15 also testifies that Jesus is the mediator of the new testament (or new covenant). Yes, He is the only mediator between man and God, but this seems like it's speaking of something else. At one time, there was only one covenant. Then, when Jesus died on the cross and the vail was torn in two, there became a new covenant (a new testament). Hebrews 9:16 and surrounding verse speak more of this. This puts Jesus at the meeting point in between the two testaments. Him being the High Priest and offering Himself as the offering puts Him in control of the ceremony (his death, and the creation of the new testament), thereby He is the mediator of the new covenant.

.Hebrews 12:27 | Hebrews 7:12 speaks about the law being changed. This law, if it was not shakeable would have remained, but it couldn't remain.

Day 233: Psalms 107-109; James 3

.James 3:15 | Websters (1975) defines "sensual" as pertaining to the body and the physical senses as distinguished from those of the spirit; carnal; pertaining to excessive gratification of physical appentites.

.James 3:18 | Matthew 5:9

Day 235: Psalms 113-115; James 5

.Psalm 113:1 | Notice this not only says praise the Lord, but to praise the name of the Lord.

.Psalm 113:2 | Again, blessed be the name of the Lord...

.Psalm 113:3 | "...the Lord's name is to be praised." | In case we missed it in the first two verses, the Lord's name is being focused on here. Praise His name. We should also note that His name is focused on as well in Jesus' model prayer, which says "Hallowed be thy name" (Matthew 6:9). (note to self)

.Psalm 115:1 | 2 John 1:2 "for the truth's sake"

.Psalm 115:2 | Likewise, "Where was God?" is the big question they were all asking on September 11, 2001 (9/11).

.James 5:1 | Isaiah 10:1-2

.James 5:2 | Matthew 6:19

.James 5:4 | Isaiah 10:2; Malachi 3:5

.James 5:12 | We are told not to swear at all. Let your yes be your yes, and your no be your no. This is specifically what Jesus taught in Matthew 5:33-37. This also means keep your word. You should have to even swear if you are keeping your word. If you tell someone yes, that should mean yes, not maybe. If you mean maybe or probably, then say maybe or probably. If you are a truthful person, you shouldn't need to swear. If you need to swear in order for people to believe you, then something's wrong.

.James 5:17 | Luke 4:25

.James 5:19-20 | Luke 22:32 (Peter converted). These verses here in James give us the idea that yes it is possible to stray away from the truth, and if someone converts someone back from this error, that person is saving that sinner's soul from death. Some believe that once you truly receive the truth and get saved that it is impossible to stray from it and to go to Hell. That can be argued, I suppose, but I'd say that this passage of scripture disagrees with that thinking. Also read Deuteronomy 31:17-18. There are some other scriptures that tie in with this as well.

Day 236: Psalms 116-118; 1 Peter 1

.Psalm 118:22 | head stone of the corner / chief cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20)

.1 Peter 1:10-12 | Prophets are able to prophesy by the Spirit of Christ being within them. People preach the prophesy by the enaling of the Holy Spirit (verse 12).

.1 Peter 1:15 | We are called to be holy.

.1 Peter 1:18 | Leviticus 27

.1 Peter 1:21 | "...hope..." | 1 Timothy 1:1

Day 237: Psalms 119:1-88; 1 Peter 2

.1 Peter 2:4 | speaking of Jesus Christ Christ. Notice the reference in verse 6 about the chief corner stone, which before was identified as Christ.

.1 Peter 2:5 | 2:9

.1 Peter 2:11 | Galatians 5:17

.1 Peter 2:12 | Ephesians 6:14 (your breastplate of righteousness)

.1 Peter 2:15 | Ephesians 6:14 (your breastplate of righteousness)

.1 Peter 2:17 | "Honour all men." | We should remember this verse and treat people accordingly, but honoring someone doesn't mean you must honor what they do. You don't have to agree with them, follow them, or even respect what they believe. Some people believe that evil is good, and God does not tell us to respect evil or to let evil minister to us.

.1 Peter 2:20-21 | Living a life like Christ and following in his steps is likely to require some suffering to some extent or another. The word here does not require us to pout about it or say "The Devil is a liar" and expect everything to go our way. It says take it patiently.

.1 Peter 2:22 | How do we, who have sinned and gone astray, expect to receive better treatment than Him who never sinned?

.1 Peter 2:23 | He didn't even threaten them with going to Hell.

.1 Peter 2:25 | 5:4; Psalm 23:1;