John

Book Of John

Summary: John the disciple Christ loved or so John likes to refer to himself as. As Christianity grew because of the disciples and Paul other factions and beliefs became and issue. One of these factions was called Gnosticism a belief that Jesus left behind secret knowledge that gave us power and that it was only meant for the chosen. John being a disciple wrote his Gospels to not only combat this horrendous heresy but to grab on to the greek believers who had an understand and a desire to find the truth. It is what John refer at the beginning to the Logos (or Truth) and that Jesus who is the logos has been around since before creation. John wrote and interesting book and made reference the Jesus might leave him around till he returns. It is an interesting thought since the Romans tried to boil him in a vat of oil only to have him survive with great skin and a rejuvenated out look on preaching the gospel.

Things I Noticed:

1. The wind blows where it wishes. and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. (The cry of every gypsy Christian.)
2. This is the judgment; the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil.
3. Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true.
4. You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.
5. If you believed in Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me.
6. Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they where going. (Teleportation write here done by Jesus.)
7. No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him.
8. The one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and in him there is no falsehood.
9. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in.
10. For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again.
11. I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?
12. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.
13. Truly, truly, I say to you , a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.
14. Then after he had taken the morsel, Satan entered into him
15. A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciple, if you have loved one another.
16. I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
17. Because I live you will live also.
18. You will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.
19. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you.
20. I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater then I.
21. For apart from me you can do nothing.
22. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has not one that this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.
23. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
24. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but because you are not of the world , but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
25. And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment.
26. It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.
27. If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!


Life has been something else I return to travel with Luke and as we walk with the disciples after Jesus accession. Still we talk of older scriptures Luke and I. We discuss Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as I journey with Dr. Luke and see the Acts of the body with my own eyes. Till then, Read up, Post up, and Shalom.

Proverbs

Book Of Proverbs

Summary: The value of wisdom is immeasurable; worth more then gold and beyond price men have spent life times seeking it. The book of proverbs is full of such value. It can be agreed that King Solomon who asked God for wisdom and was granted his request put the book together. Becoming the wisest man who ever lived Solomon left a legacy to his people and children. Still mystery shrouds Agur and Lemuel who are also mentioned in this book of wisdom. Some say they are other names for Solomon and still others kings. What I do know is three men of wisdom went to acknowledge Jesus and there being three men in this book create a great parallel. We are never done seeking wisdom and Proverbs is our first leap into that search from ethics to money the Authors give their insight.

Things I Noticed:

1. Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles.
2. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.
3. How long. O simple ones, will you love being simple.
4. For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.
5. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
6. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
7. Be not wise in your eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
9. Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it" -when you have it with you.
10. The devious person is an abomination to the Lord.
11. The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.
12. Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
13. Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water your own well... Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breast fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love. (This verse is self explanatory.)
14. A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man.
15. With perverted heart devises evil, continually sowing discord; therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly in a moment he will be broken beyond healing.
16. He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself. Wounds and dishonor will he gel and his disgrace will not be wiped away.
17. For wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare to her.
18. The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.
19. Whoever corrects a scoffer gets himself abuse, and he who reproves a wicked man incurs injury.
20. Do not reprove the scoffer or he will hate you; reprove a wise man and he will love you.
21. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
22. If you are wise, you are wise for yourself ; if you scoff, you alone will beat it.
23. The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry.
24. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
25. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
26. A rich man wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
27. The desire of the righteous will be granted.
28. The treacherous are taken captive by their lust.
29. The righteous is delivered from trouble. (Pay attention to the next verse)
30. By knowledge the righteous are delivered.
31. ($)One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another with holds what he should give, and only suffers want.
32. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
33. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and whoever captures souls is wise.
34. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.
35. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband.
36. He who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense. (Are we teaching ourselves to lacks sense with the worthless achievements we create with games, apps and media?)
37. The way of the fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
38. There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
39. Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord.
40. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
41. A wise son hears his father's instruction.
42. One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
43. Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
44. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
45. In everything the prudent acts with knowledge
46. A desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul
47. Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise. (Find someone who is where you want to be and follow them.)
48. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous.
49. Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
50. The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.
51. There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.
52. The poor is dislike even by his neighbor... Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
53. In fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have refuge.
54. A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh but envy makes the bones rot.
55. Wisdom rests in the heart of a man of understanding, but it makes itself known even in the midst of fools.
56. A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
57. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish man despises his mother.
58. To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good is it. (Learning when to give word is tricky business. It takes patients rather then rushing to tell what you know.)
59. ($)Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household.
60. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, and good news refreshes the bones.
61. Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.
62. The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.
63. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Commit your work to the Lord and your plans will be established.
64. The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the days trouble.
65. By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.
66. When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.
67. The heart of man plans his ways, but the Lord establishes his steps.
68. How much better to get wisdom then gold!
69. Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
70. Whoever gives thought to the word (matter) will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
71. Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life. (Age gracefully with pride)
72. Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
73. A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
74. Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys
75. With dishonor comes disgrace
76. The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
77. Humility comes before honor
78. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
79. He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord
80. A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer then a brother.
81. Desire without knowledge is not good and whoever makes haste wit his feet misses his way.
82. Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
83. ($)Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord and he will repay him for his deed.
84. Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.
85. It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every foo will be quarreling
86. Love not sleep, lest you come to property
87. Do not say, "I will repay evil"; wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.
88. Steadfast love and faithfulness preserve the king, and by the steadfast love his throne is upheld.
89. The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their grey hair (Age gracefully with pride)
90. To do righteous and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice
91. When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous but terror to the evildoers.
92. One who wanders from the way of good sense will rest in the assembly of the dead.
93. Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.
94. The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor. All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
95. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.
96. Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
97. ($)The rich rules over the poor and the borrower is the slave to the lender
98. ($)Be not one of those who gives pledges, who put ip security for debts
99. ($)Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist.
100. Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. (Buy a college education, books, and create life.)
101. ($)By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
102. For by wise guidance you can wage your war and in abundance of counselors there is victory
103. My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste, Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will bot be cut off.
104. For the righteous falls seven times and rises again
105. Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles, lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and turn away his anger from him.
106. Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house.
107. It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.
108. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
109. If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap burning coals on his head.
110. A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.
111. Like a dog that returns to his vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.
112. Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
113. Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
114. He who guards his master will be honored.
115. As in water face reflects, so the heart of man reflects the man.
116. The righteous are bold as a lion.
117. If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
118. Like a roaring lion or a charging bear is a wicked ruler over a poor people.
119. A ruler who lacks understanding is a cruel oppressor. (Our Current Government?)
120. ($)Whoever gives to the poor will not want.
121. Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.
122. One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
123. The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.
124. Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those, who take refuge in him.
125. The lion, which is mightiest among beast and does not turn back before any.
126. Give strong drink to the one who is perishing, and wine to those in bitter distress; let them drink and forget their poverty and remember their misery no more
127. ($)Defend the rights of the poor and needy.
128. Strength and dignity are her clothing and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. (A good wife)
129. (...She is call blessed) Her husband also and he praises her "Many woman have done excellently but you surpass them all." (I say that to my wife often.)
130. A woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Life has been rough as of lately and as John and I trace Jesus footsteps we are opened to the wonders of his teaching and the impact he left to us. As I hold on to the promises Jesus made I think it is time to head back to where the story began and get into the Torah. With that Genesis will be what will accompany me through Judea and Galilee as I journey with the Disciple He love. Till then, Read up, Post up, and Shalom.