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Mindfully Meditating on Matthew chapter 6 or MMM6

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew chapter six

(c) 2023 M. Christine Wildman

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew, the collection of these studies
(First 100 days of 2023, day 37, Feb 6)

Passage
Matthew Chapter Six

It doesn’t matter which version you choose. It can be digital or paper. You can use one of those fancy coloring bibles and do a page or coloring along with the passage.

I will mostly do Homan Christian Standard Bible because of their copyright freedoms.

  • Matthew 6
    • Mt 6:1-4  Quiet Giving
      • 2 So whenever you give to the poor, don’t sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be applauded by people. I assure you: They’ve got their reward!
    • Mt 6:5-8 Privately Pray
      • 6 But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you
    • Mt 6:9-13 The Lord’s prayer
    • Mt 6:14-15 Forgiveness
      • 14 “For if you forgive people their wrongdoing,[i] your heavenly Father will forgive you as well. 15 But if you don’t forgive people,[j] your Father will not forgive your wrongdoing.[k]
        • Matthew 18:21-35
          •  35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
        • Luke 6:37
          • “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
        • Mark 11:25
          • And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
        • Ephesians 4:32
          • Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
        • Colossians 3:13
          • Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
    • Mt 6:16- 18 Secret Fasting
      • 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head, and wash your face, 18 so that you don’t show your fasting to people but to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.[
    • Mt 6:19-24 Treasures, The Eye and Masters
      • 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
      • 22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light.
      • 24 “No one can be a slave of two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot be slaves of God and of money.
        • Choose today whom you will serve –
          • Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
        • MMM19
    • Mt 6:25-34 Anxieties
      • 25 “This is why I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothing?
      • 27 Can any of you add a single cubit to his height[o] by worrying?
      • 33 But seek first the kingdom of God[q] and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. 34 Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
      • 1 Peter 5:7
        • 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
      • Mt 10:30-31

Mindful Meditating

  1. choose a verse,
  2.  set a timer for 5 minutes, or whatever works for you.
  3.  example: Matt 6:33
  4. repeat to yourself, and at each word, enunciate the next word in the sentence starting with the first word…

example:

  • 33 But seek first the kingdom of God[q] and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
  • BUT seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
  • but SEEK first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
  • but seek FIRST the Kingdom of G0d and His righteousness
  • but seek first THE Kingdom of God and His righteousness

…and so on.  This will cause you to look at the verse more intently, and may have you memorize it before your five minutes are done.

A lovely color page of the Lord’s Prayer

A set of many different coloring pages for the Lord’s prayer

Quick Questions – if  you have time, or to think about over the course of the day, and jot down thoughts later.

  1. Consider your giving and if it is in secret
    1. your answer
  2. Do you know the Lord’s Prayer? Is it the same as is written in your Bible?
    1. your answer
  3. Do you pray the Lord’s prayer?
    1. Your answer
  4. What is the key to being forgiven?
    1. your answer – and Open Bible has a list of verses that go along with forgiveness

Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

Older woman with shades of coral in jewelry and sweater, glasses, silver and brown hair.

M. Christine Wildman

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

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Mindfully Meditating on Matthew chapter 10

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew, the collection of these studies
(First 100 days of 2023, day 41, Feb 10)

Passage

Matthew Chapter 10

It doesn’t matter which version you choose. It can be digital or paper. You can use one of those fancy coloring bibles and do a page or coloring along with the passage.

I will mostly do Homan Christian Standard Bible because of their copyright freedoms.

  • Matthew 10
    • Mt 10:1-4 Commissioning the Twelve
      • Summoning His 12 disciples, He gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to heal every[a] disease and sickness.
    • Mt 10:5-15 The pattern for ministering
      • stay away from Samaria (right now)
      • 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with skin diseases, drive out demons. You have received free of charge; give free of charge.
      • don’t take money – for the worker is worthy of his food.
      • hosting missionaries – 11 “When you enter any town or village, find out who is worthy, and stay there until you leave.
    • Mt 10:16- 25 Persecution is coming – be prepared
      • 16 “Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as serpents and as harmless as doves.
      • 20 because you are not speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.
      • 22 You will be hated by everyone because of My name. But the one who endures to the end will be delivered.[g]
    • Mt 10:26-31 Don’t fear, worth more than sparrows
    • Mt 10:32-39 The division cost by belief
      • 32 “Therefore, everyone who will acknowledge Me before men, I will also acknowledge him before My Father in heaven. 33 But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father in heaven.
      • 37 The person who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; the person who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. 38 And whoever doesn’t take up his cross and follow[m] Me is not worthy of Me. 39 Anyone finding[n] his life will lose it, and anyone losing[o] his life because of Me will find it.
    • Mt 10:40– 42Welcoming Christ Welcomes the Father
      • 40 “The one who welcomes you welcomes Me, and the one who welcomes Me welcomes Him who sent Me.

Mindful Meditating

  1. choose a verse,
  2.  set a timer for 5 minutes, or whatever works for you.
  3.  example: Matt 5:48
  4. repeat to yourself, and at each word, enunciate the next word in the sentence starting with the first word…

example:

  • 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
  • BE perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
  • Be PERFECT, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
  • Be perfect, THEREFORE, as your heavenly Father is perfect

…and so on.  This will cause you to look at the verse more intently, and may have you memorize it before your five minutes are done.

Various 12 Apostles of Jesus coloring pages to print out.

Quick Questions – if  you have time, or to think about over the course of the day, and jot down thoughts later.

  1. What was the job of th disciples? what were they sent to do?
    1. Your answer
  2. Can we do what the disciples did? why or why not?
    1. your answer
  3. Why does Christ bring a sword to families and churches?
    1. I like how GotAnswers deals with this question.
  4. How can you apply the welcoming bit to your own life?
    1. Your answer

Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

Older woman with shades of coral in jewelry and sweater, glasses, silver and brown hair.

M. Christine Wildman

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

Copyrights and Legal-eze
There are many organizations that support children and families. Here are ones that we are blessed to be a part of. Please consider sponsoring a child – the life you change could be your own.

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Mindfully Meditating on Matthew chapter 5 or MMM5

 

Mindfully Meditating on Matthew chapter 5

(c)2023 M. Christine Wildman

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew, the collection of these studies
(First 100 days of 2023, day 36, Feb 5)

Passage

Matthew Chapter Five

It doesn’t matter which version you choose. It can be digital or paper. You can use one of those fancy coloring bibles and do a page or coloring along with the passage.

I will mostly do Homan Christian Standard Bible because of their copyright freedoms.

  • Matthew Five
    • Mt 5: 2-11 The Beatitudes
      • Poor in Spirit
        • heart struggles, humbled or humiliated?
        • kingdom of heaven given to them
      • Mourn
        • sorry for their sins
        • shall be comforted
      • Meek (Gentle)
        • now their need for a savior, compassionate
        • shall inherit the world
      • Hunger and thirst after righteousness
        • working out their own salvation, seeking rightness with God
        • Ps 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth and I will fill it.
        • shall be filled
      • Merciful
        • extending the mercy they received
        • shown mercy
      • Pure in Heart –
        • Ps 119:9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word
        • 1 John 2:1-2 We’ve sinned, we have an advocate
        • Romans 5:10  reconciled through Christ
        • keeping their heart cleansed
        • Will See God
      • Peacemakers
        • Bridging the gap between God and man
        • called sons of God
      • Persecuted for Righteousness Sake
        • John 15:18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.
        • Matthew 10:22 You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
        • theirs is the Kingdom of God
      • Mt 5:11-12
        • 11 “You are blessed when they insult and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of Me. 12 Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
    • You are the Light of the World in a flame

      (c)Mary Jo

      Mt 5:13-16 we are to be Salt and Light

      • 16 In the same way, let your light shine[c] before men, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
      • Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
      • Itty Bitty Bible Study Ephesians 2:1-10
    • Mt 5:17-20 Christ came to fulfill the law
      • 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
    • Mt 5:21-22 Anger = murder
    • Mt 5:23-26 Conflict Resolution Needed
    • Mt 5: 27-30 lust of the Eyes – deadly
    • Mt 5:31-32 Divorce and Remarriage
    • Mt 5:33-37 Truthfulness
      • Ps 12, Psalm 26:4, Ps 141:3, Pr 13:3 ,
      • Prov 21:23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.
      • Pr 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
      • 37 But let your word ‘yes’ be ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ be ‘no.’[q] Anything more than this is from the evil one.
    • Mt 5:38-42 Go the second mile
    • Mt 5:43-48 Love and pray for your enemies
      • 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Mindful Meditating

  1. choose a verse,
  2.  set a timer for 5 minutes, or whatever works for you.
  3.  example: Matt 5:48
  4. repeat to yourself, and at each word, enunciate the next word in the sentence starting with the first word…

example:

  • 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
  • BE perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
  • Be PERFECT, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
  • Be perfect, THEREFORE, as your heavenly Father is perfect

…and so on.  This will cause you to look at the verse more intently, and may have you memorize it before your five minutes are done.

Beatitudes Adult Coloring pages to choose from

Quick Questions – if  you have time, or to think about over the course of the day, and jot down thoughts later.

  1. Why did Jesus go up on a mountain to speak?
    1. too many article – what do you think?\
  2. If you had to choose one Beatitude to be your favorite, which one would it be?
    1.  your answer
  3. What do you think about being Salt and/or Light?
    1. your answer
  4. what does it mean to be perfect like God?\
    1. I like this article – Ligonier study on Be ye Perfect
    2. This goes a little deeper, I think – Patheos – being Perfect

~~~~~~~

Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

Older woman with shades of coral in jewelry and sweater, glasses, silver and brown hair.

M. Christine Wildman

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

Copyrights and Legal-eze
There are many organizations that support children and families. Here are ones that we are blessed to be a part of. Please consider sponsoring a child – the life you change could be your own.

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Mindfully Meditating on Matthew chapter 4 or MMM4

 

(c) 2023 M. Christine Wildman

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew, the collection of these studies
(First 100 days of 2023, day 35, Feb 4)

Passage

Matthew Chapter Four

It doesn’t matter which version you choose. It can be digital or paper. You can use one of those fancy coloring bibles and do a page or coloring along with the passage.

I will mostly do Homan Christian Standard Bible because of their copyright freedoms.

  • Matthew 4
    • Mt 4:1-11 The Temptation of Christ
      • 4 But He answered, “It is written:
      • 7 Jesus told him, “It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.”[
      • 10 Then Jesus told him, “Go away,[f] Satan! For it is written:
        • The basis for spiritual warfare – knowing the Word of God
    • Mt 4:12-17 Ministry Begins
      • 17 From then on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!”
    • Mt 4:18-22 Calling Peter, Andrew, James and John
      •  20 Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.
      • 22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.
    • Mt 4:23- 25 Teaching and ministry
      • 24 Then the news about Him spread throughout Syria. So they brought to Him all those who were afflicted, those suffering from various diseases and intense pains, the demon-possessed, the epileptics, and the paralytics. And He healed them.

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Mindful Meditating

  1. choose a verse,
  2.  set a timer for 5 minutes, or whatever works for you.
  3.  example: Matt 4:7
  4. repeat to yourself, and at each word, enunciate the next word in the sentence starting with the first word…

example:

  • 7 Jesus told him, “It is also written: Do not test the Lord your God.”
  • JESUS told him, it is also written…
  • Jesus TOLD him, it is also written…
  • Jesus told HIM, it is also written…

…and so on.  This will cause you to look at the verse more intently, and may have you memorize it before your five minutes are done.

Temptation of Christ- digital or print it out (right click, choose save image and put it in your pictures folder to print out)

Quick Questions – if  you have time, or to think about over the course of the day, and jot down thoughts later.

  1. What do you think the three temptations stand for?
    1. Biblical Christianity says this, which I agree with, but my answer relates to 1 John 2:16
  2. Who else preached “repent”, and why do you think this is what Jesus was preaching?
    1. your answer
  3. What does the calling of the four disciples tell us about how we should respond?
    1. your answer

~~~~~~~

Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

Older woman with shades of coral in jewelry and sweater, glasses, silver and brown hair.

M. Christine Wildman

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

Copyrights and Legal-eze
There are many organizations that support children and families. Here are ones that we are blessed to be a part of. Please consider sponsoring a child – the life you change could be your own.

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Mindfully Meditating on Matthew Chapter 8 or MMM 8

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew, the collection of these studies
(First 100 days of 2023, day 39, Feb 8)

(c)2023 M. Christine Wildman

Passage

Matthew Chapter 8

It doesn’t matter which version you choose. It can be digital or paper. You can use one of those fancy coloring bibles and do a page or coloring along with the passage.

I will mostly do Homan Christian Standard Bible because of their copyright freedoms.

 

  • Matthew 8
    • mt 8:1-4 Cleanses the Leper
      • 3 Reaching out His hand He touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.” Immediately his disease was healed.[a]
        • leprosy was considered the outcome of sin
        • lepers were outcasts
        • lepers were unclean but Jesus TOUCHED him – how long had it been since he’d been touched.
    • Mt 8:5-13 the Centurion’s faith
      • 5 When He entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, in terrible agony!”
      • 7 “I will come and heal him,” He told him.
      • 8-9 The power of authority with faith
      • 10 Hearing this, Jesus was amazed and said to those following Him, “I assure you: I have not found anyone in Israel with so great a faith!
      • 11 I tell you that many will come from east and west, and recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
        • indication that the Kingdom of God is not just for Jews!
    • Mt 8:14-17 Peter’s Mother in Law
      • 7 so that what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:He Himself took our weaknesses
        and carried our diseases.
      • 16 When evening came, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were sick,
    • Mt 8:18-22 counting the cost
      • 20 Jesus told him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
    • Mt 8:23-27 the Winds and Waves obey
      • 24 Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But He was sleeping. 25 So the disciples came and woke Him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to die!”
        • these were fishermen, they knew the seriousness of the storm.
      • 26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, you of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm.
      • 26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, you of little faith?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. And there was a great calm.
    • Mt 8: 28-34 Gadarene Demoniacs and Swine
      • 29 Suddenly they shouted, “What do You have to do with us,[j][k] Son of God? Have You come here to torment us before the time?”
        • they knew who He was
      • 32 “Go!” He told them. So when they had come out, they entered the pigs. And suddenly the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the water.
        • The pigs committed suicide rather than live with demons in their heads.
      • 34 At that, the whole town went out to meet Jesus. When they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region.

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Mindful Meditating

  1. choose a verse,
  2.  set a timer for 5 minutes, or whatever works for you.
  3.  example: Matt 8:3
  4. repeat to yourself, and at each word, enunciate the next word in the sentence starting with the first word…

example:

  • 3 Reaching out His hand He touched him, saying, “I am willing; be made clean.”
  • REACHING out His hand He touched him, saying,…
  • Reaching OUT His hand He touched him, saying…
  • Reaching out HIS hand He touched him, saying…

…and so on.  This will cause you to look at the verse more intently, and may have you memorize it before your five minutes are done.

Matthew 8:27 coloring page to print

Quick Questions – if  you have time, or to think about over the course of the day, and jot down thoughts later.

  1. Why did Jesus touch the leper? the law made that unclean for a period of time.
    1.  I think the key is in the words “Immediately his disease was healed.”  I don’t believe the leper was leprous when Jesus touched him, that the healing power was instantaneous.  But the power of the at of touching the leper can be explained by Church Militants article.
  2. Why does the Bible say that after Peter’s mother-in-law was healed that she got up and served them?
    1. The Gospel Coalition has thoughts on Peter’s mother-in-law.
  3. Why were the disciples amazed at Jesus calming the storm?
    1. – your answer
  4. Why did the Gadarenes ask Jesus to leave the region? does that make sense to you?
    1.  – your answer

~~~~~~~

Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

Older woman with shades of coral in jewelry and sweater, glasses, silver and brown hair.

M. Christine Wildman

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

Copyrights and Legal-eze
There are many organizations that support children and families. Here are ones that we are blessed to be a part of. Please consider sponsoring a child – the life you change could be your own.

Bible open to Matthew

Mindfully Meditating on Matthew chapter 3 or MMM3

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew, the collection of these studies
(First 100 days of 2023, day 34, Feb 3)

Meditating on Matthew chapter 3Passage

Matthew Chapter Three

It doesn’t matter which version you choose. It can be digital or paper. You can use one of those fancy coloring bibles and do a page or coloring along with the passage.

I will mostly do Homan Christian Standard Bible because of their copyright freedoms.

  • Matthew 3
    • Mt 3:1-12 John the Baptist
      •  2 and saying, “Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!”
      • “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? 8 Therefore produce fruit consistent with[c] repentance. 
      • 11 “I baptize you with[d] water for repentance,[e] but the One who is coming after me is more powerful than I. I am not worthy to remove[f] His sandals. He Himself will baptize you with[g] the Holy Spirit and fire.
    • Mt 3:13-17  Jesus’s Baptism
      • 15 Jesus answered him, “Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him to be baptized.
      • 16 After Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water. The heavens suddenly opened for Him,[i] and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming down on Him. 17 And there came a voice from heaven: This is My beloved Son.
        I take delight in Him!

        • heavens opened
        • spirit of God like a dove
        • voice from heaven
        • WOW!!!

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Mindful Meditating

  1. choose a verse,
  2.  set a timer for 5 minutes, or whatever works for you.
  3.  example: Matt 3:17
  4. repeat to yourself, and at each word, enunciate the next word in the sentence starting with the first word…

example:

  • 17 And there came a voice from heaven: This is My beloved Son.
    I take delight in Him!
  • THERE came a voice from heaven: This is my beloved Son, I take delight in Him!
  • There CAME a voice from heaven: This is my beloved Son, I take delight in Him!
  • There came A voice from heaven:

…and so on.  This will cause you to look at the verse more intently, and may have you memorize it before your five minutes are done.

Jesus’ Baptism coloring page – digital or print it out (right click, choose save image and put it in your pictures folder to print out)

Quick Questions – if  you have time, or to think about over the course of the day, and jot down thoughts later.

  1. Who was John the Baptist? He just shows up.
    1. Bible Study Tools – John the Baptist
  2. Why do you think he wore camels cloth and ate locusts?
    1. Bible Speak – Camel Hair
    2. Bible Ask – honey and locusts
  3. Why didn’t John know that he had to baptize Jesus?
    1. Got Questions – Jesus’ Baptism

~~~~~~~

Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

Older woman with shades of coral in jewelry and sweater, glasses, silver and brown hair.

M. Christine Wildman

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

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Mindfully Meditating on Matthew Chapter Two – MMM2

Mindfully Meditating in Matthew, the collection of these studies
(First 100 days of 2023 day 32, Feb 2)

(c) 2023 M. Christine Wildman

Passage Matthew chapter Two

It doesn’t matter which version you choose. It can be digital or paper. You can use one of those fancy coloring bibles and do a page or coloring along with the passage.

I will mostly do Homan Christian Standard Bible because of their copyright freedoms.

 

  • Matthew Two–
    • 2:1
      • After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of King Herod, wise men from the east arrived unexpectedly in Jerusalem,
    • 2:6 Prophecy
      • And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
        are by no means least among the leaders of Judah:
        because out of you will come a leader
        who will shepherd My people Israel.”[c]
    • 2:9 The star was back
      • 9 After hearing the king, they went on their way. And there it was—the star they had seen in the east![e] It led them until it came and stopped above the place where the child was.
    • 2:13 Angelic Warning
      • 13 After they were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Get up! Take the child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you. For Herod is about to search for the child to destroy Him.”
    • 2:16-18 murders
    • 2:19-23 Joseph listens to Angels

 

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Mindful Meditating

  1. choose a verse,
  2.  set a timer for 5 minutes, or whatever works for you.
  3.  example: Matt 1:18a
  4. repeat to yourself, and at each word, enunciate the next word in the sentence starting with the first word…

example:

  • 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about
  • THIS is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about
  • This IS how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about
  • This is HOW the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about.

…and so on.  This will cause you to look at the verse more intently, and may have you memorize it before your five minutes are done.

Matthew 2:9 Coloring Page

Quick Questions – if  you have time, or to think about over the course of the day, and jot down thoughts later.

  1. How  many  wise  men?
    1. CrossWalk about the Three Wise Men
  2. What was King Herod  meaning when he said “so that I too can go and worship Him”?
    1. this is up to you
  3. why did Herod try to kill Jesus?
    1. Billy Graham’s ministry has an idea.
  4. how old was Jesus when the Magi came?
    1. Never Thirsty explains the various items in this scenario.
  5. How many prophecies did the birth of Jesus fulfill?
    1. Answers in Genesis has some thoughts about that.

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Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

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“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

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2023 First 100 Days – day 31 – Wisdom and Praise

First 100 Days – Day 31 – Wisdom and Praise January 31

15 minute discussion of Psalm 119

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Wisdom and Praise Collection

Psalm 119, Proverb 31

Psalm 119 is a poem focusing on the statutes/c0mmands/laws of the Lord written  in sections that start with the Hebrew alphabet.

Each section seems to have a theme, at least in my opnion.

Proverb 31 comes in 2 sections,

The first section is about how a King, royalty, child of the King should behave.  The second is an alphabetical poem about the the Original Wonder Woman – A virtuous woman.  It’s an ideal, but aiming for ideals can make us a better person, but to me, this is also about the empowerment and authority that a woman had in a household.

Let’s Dig In!

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  • Psalm 119
  • ALEF Ps 119:1-8
    • 1-2
    • How[a] happy are those whose way is blameless,
      who live according to the Lord’s instruction!
      2 Happy are those who keep His decrees
      and seek Him with all their heart.
    • NIV says Blessed
    • 5-6 – if only
      • If only my ways were committed
        to keeping Your statutes!
        6 Then I would not be ashamed
        when I think about all Your commands.

        • guilty conscience
        • Ps 119:11
          • Thy word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against thee.
      • 8
        • I will keep Your statutes; never abandon me.
    • BET Ps 119:9-16
        • 9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
          By keeping Your[b] word.
        • Ps 24:3-4 NIV
          • Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?
                Who may stand in his holy place?
            4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
                who does not trust in an idol
                or swear by a false god.[a]
        • Ps 15 NIV
          • 1 Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?
                Who may live on your holy mountain?
          • 2 Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?
                Who may live on your holy mountain?
          • 5b Whoever does these things
                will never be shaken.

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        Ps 119:11 KJV Go To Verse

        • Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
      • 13 proclaim
        • With my lips I proclaim
          all the judgments from Your mouth.
        • NIV says ‘recount’
      • 14 rejoice
        • I rejoice in the way revealed by Your decrees
          as much as in all riches.
      • 15 meditate and think
        • I will meditate on Your precepts
          and think about Your ways.
      • 16 delight and not forget
        • I will delight in Your statutes;
          I will not forget Your word.
    • GIMEL Ps 119:17-24
      • 17
        • Deal generously with Your servant
          so that I might live;
          then I will keep Your word.
      • 18
        • Open my eyes
      • 21 Proud wander away
        • You rebuke the proud,
          the ones under a curse,
          who wander from Your commands.
      • James 4:10
        • Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
      • 2 Chronicles 7:14
        • if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
      • Pr 29:23, Luke 1:52
    • Ps 119:24 KJV
      • Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellers.
    • DALET  Ps 119:25-32
      •  25- 26, 28-29 Relationship
        • My life is down in the dust;
          give me life through Your word.
          26 I told You about my life,
          and You listened to me;
          teach me Your statutes.
        • I am weary[c] from grief;
          strengthen me through Your word.
          29 Keep me from the way of deceit
          and graciously give me Your instruction.
        • NIV Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your laws.
      • 30-32 Hiding God’s word and seeking Him to enlighten
        • I have chosen the way of truth;
          I have set Your ordinances before me.
          31 I cling to Your decrees;
          Lord, do not put me to shame.
          32 I pursue the way of Your commands,
          for You broaden my understanding.[d]
    • HE Ps 119:33-40 Asking God
      • 33 Teach me
      • 34 Help me
      • 35 Help me
      • 36 Turn my heart
      • 37 Turn my eyes
      • 38 Confirm
      • 39 Turn away disgrace
      • 40
        • How I long for Your precepts!
          Give me life through Your righteousness.
    • VAV Ps 119:41-48 Praise and Meditate
      • 41 Your faithful love
      • 42 trust in your word
      • 43 hope in your judgements
      • 44 always obey instruction
      • 45 walk freely
      • 46 speak decrees
      • 47 I delight
      • 48 Lift my hands
    • ZAYIN Ps 119:49-56 commitment
      • 49
        • Remember Your word to Your servant;
          You have given me hope through it.
      • 54
        • Your statutes are the theme of my song
          during my earthly life.[h]
      • 55-56
        • Yahweh, I remember Your name in the night,
          and I obey Your instruction.
          56 This is my practice:
          I obey Your precepts.
    • KHET Ps 119:57-64 My Action
      • 57 I have promised
      • 58 I have sought
      • 59 I thought and turned
      • 60 I hurried to keep
      • 61 I did not forget
      • 62 I rise at midnight
      • 63 I am a friend
      • 64
        • Lord, the earth is filled with Your faithful love;
          teach me Your statutes.
    • TET Ps 119:65-72 sin, discipline, returned to favor, correction
      • 65
        • Lord, You have treated Your servant well,
          just as You promised.
      • 66 teach me good judgement
      • 67 before afflicted went astray
      • 68 you do good to teach me
      • 69 not distracted by the proud/liars
      • 70 delight in instruction
      • 71-71 recognize the blessing
        • It was good for me to be afflicted
          so that I could learn Your statutes.
          72 Instruction from Your lips is better for me
          than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
    • YOD Ps 119:73-80

      • 73

        • Your hands made me and formed me;
          give me understanding
          so that I can learn Your commands.
        • Ps 139:13
          • For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
        • Ps 22:9-10
          • Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother’s breast.  From birth I was cast on you; from my mother’s womb you have been my God.
        • Ps 71:6
          • From birth I have relied on you; you brought me forth from my mother’s womb. I will ever praise you.
        • Ps 100:3
      • 74 & 79
        • Those who fear You will see me and rejoice,
          for I put my hope in Your word.
        • Let those who fear You,
          those who know Your decrees, turn to me.
      • 75 goes with Ps 119:65-72 about afflicted to correct
      • 76 your faithful love
      • 77 your compassion, your instruction
      • 78 your precepts
      • 80
        • May my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes
          so that I will not be put to shame.
    • LAMED Ps 119:89-96 surety of God’s word
      • 89-91
        • Lord, Your word is forever;
          it is firmly fixed in heaven.
          90 Your faithfulness is for all generations;
          You established the earth, and it stands firm.
          91 They stand today in accordance with Your judgments,
          for all things are Your servants.
      • 92-93 Saved from death – for me, suicide
        • If Your instruction had not been my delight,
          I would have died in my affliction.
          93 I will never forget Your precepts,
          for You have given me life through them.
    • MEM Ps 119:97-104 Wisdom from God
      • 97
        • How I love Your instruction!
          It is my meditation all day long.
      • 98 wiser than enemies
      • 99 more insight than teachers
      • 100 more than the elders
      • 101 – 102
        • I have kept my feet from every evil path
          to follow Your word.
          102 I have not turned from Your judgments,
          for You Yourself have instructed me.
      • 103-104
        • How sweet Your word is to my taste—
          sweeter than honey in my mouth.
          104 I gain understanding from Your precepts;
          therefore I hate every false way.
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      NUN  Ps 119:105-112 Lamp and Light

      • 105 Go To Verse
        • Your word is a lamp for my feet
          and a light on my path.
      • 107-108 – with Ps 119:65-72
        • I am severely afflicted;
          Lord, give me life through Your word.
          108 Lord, please accept my willing offerings of praise,
          and teach me Your judgments.

          • Hebrews 13:15
            • Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
          • Ps 50:14
            • Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High.
          • Romans 12:1
            • Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
      • 111-112 – Joy of my heart
        • I have Your decrees as a heritage forever;
          indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
          112 I am resolved to obey Your statutes
          to the very end.[k]
    • SAMEK Ps 119:113-120
      • 114 KJV
        • Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
      • 116
        • Sustain me as You promised, and I will live;
          do not let me be ashamed of my hope.
      • 120
        • I tremble[m] in awe of You;
          I fear Your judgments.
    • AYIN Ps 119:121-128 – Prayer for Protection
      • 121-122
        • I have done what is just and right;
          do not leave me to my oppressors.
          122 Guarantee Your servant’s well-being;
          do not let the arrogant oppress me.
      • 124-125
        • Deal with Your servant based on Your faithful love;
          teach me Your statutes.
          125 I am Your servant; give me understanding
          so that I may know Your decrees.
      • 127-128
        • Since I love Your commands
          more than gold, even the purest gold,
          128 I carefully follow[n] all Your precepts
          and hate every false way.
    • PE Ps 119:129-136 The Joy of God’s Word
      • 129
        • Since I love Your commands
          more than gold, even the purest gold,
          128 I carefully follow[n] all Your precepts
          and hate every false way.
      • 133 – guide steps
        • Make my steps steady through Your promise;
          don’t let any sin dominate me.
      • 136 – grief at sin
        • My eyes pour out streams of tears
          because people do not follow Your instruction.
    • TSADE Ps 119:137-144 Righteousness
      • 137 – 138
        • You are righteous, Lord,
          and Your judgments are just.
          138 The decrees You issue are righteous
          and altogether trustworthy.
      • 142
        • Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness,
          and Your instruction is true.
      • 144
        • Your decrees are righteous forever.
          Give me understanding, and I will live.
    • QOF Ps 119:145-152 I call, I cry out
      • 145
        • I call with all my heart; answer me, Lord.
          I will obey Your statutes.
      • 147 – 148
        • I rise before dawn and cry out for help;
          I put my hope in Your word.
          148 I am awake through each watch of the night
          to meditate on Your promise.
      • 151-152
        • You are near, Lord,
          and all Your commands are true.
          152 Long ago I learned from Your decrees
          that You have established them forever.
    • RESH Ps 119:153-160 Deliverance
      • 153-154
        • Consider my affliction and rescue me,
          for I have not forgotten Your instruction.
          154 Defend my cause and redeem me;
          give me life as You promised.
      • 159-160
        • Consider how I love Your precepts;
          Lord, give me life according to Your faithful love.
          160 The entirety of Your word is truth,
          and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.
    • SIN/SHIN  Ps 119:161-168
      • 162 Go To Versee
        • I rejoice over Your promise
          like one who finds vast treasure.
      • 164 Go To Verse
        • I praise You seven times a day
          for Your righteous judgments.
      • 165 KJV  Go To Verse
        • Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.
    • TAV Ps 119:169-176 Cry out – Instruct Me Lord
      • 169 Let my cry reach you
      • 170 Let my plea reach you
      • 171 My Lips pour out praise
      • 172 My tongue sings
      • 173 I have chosen
      • 174 I long for your salvation, Lord, and Your instruction is my delight.

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    Proverb 31

    • Assumed written by Solomon, therefore talking about his mother Bathsheba teaching him.
    • Pr 31:1-2
      • The words of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him:
      • What should I say, my son?
        What, son of my womb?
        What, son of my vows?
    • Pr 31:3 Women/unpure sex
    • Pr 31:4-5 KJV Problems with strong drink for leaders
      • 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
      • 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
    • Pr 31:6-7 give aid to those who are dying or despairing
    • Pr31:8-9 NIV  Speak for those with no voice
      • Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,
            for the rights of all who are destitute.
        9 Speak up and judge fairly;
            defend the rights of the poor and needy.

        • Isaiah 1:17 NIV
          • Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.
    • Pr 31:10-31 the Virtuous Woman – Original Wonder Woman
      • 1-3
        • [b]A wife of noble character who can find?
              She is worth far more than rubies.
          11 Her husband has full confidence in her
              and lacks nothing of value.
        • 12 She brings him good, not harm,
              all the days of her life.
        • Pr 12:4 a crown to her husband
      • This is an alphabetical poem about the great things that are capable to a woman who is trusted, and empowered, and given authority over her home.  Ode to empowerment not a checklist.  An ideal for things and ideas that can be done by a woman, not a board with which to hit her on the head.
      • 20, 25-26 her heart
        • She opens her arms to the poor
              and extends her hands to the needy.
        • She is clothed with strength and dignity;
              she can laugh at the days to come.
          26 She speaks with wisdom,
              and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
      • 30 Go To Verse
        • Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
              but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

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Hi!
My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey,
In His hands and under His wings,
~Christi
Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

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M. Christine Wildman

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear.
If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation.
If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

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2023 First 100 Days – day 30 – Wisdom and Praise

First 100 Days – day 30 – Wisdom and Praise January 30

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Wisdom and Praise Collection
Psalm 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and Proverb 30

This is the next to the last day of a month of psalms and proverbs.  There are some from David’s Prayer Journal, one from Moses, a prayer for deliverance and a whole psalm of praising God.

Proverbs has a few interesting poetic items that make one think.

Let’s dig in.

  • Psalm 30 – a Summary of David’s Prayer Journal
    • Ps 30:1
      • I will exalt You, Lord,
        because You have lifted me up
        and have not allowed my enemies
        to triumph over me.
    • Ps 30:2
      • Lord my God,
        I cried to You for help, and You healed me.
    • Ps 30:3
      • Lord, You brought me up from Sheol;
        You spared me from among those
        going down[a] to the Pit.
    • Ps 30:4-5 NIV 
      • Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people; praise his holy name.
      • 5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
    • Psalm 30:5 KJV  GoTo Verse  
      • For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
    • Ps 30: 6-10 More examples
    • Ps 30:11-12 The Purpose of God’s hand in our lives
      • You turned my wailing into dancing;
            you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
        12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
            Lord my God, I will praise you forever. 
      • 11 NLT  You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
      • 11 Berean You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
      • 12 NIV that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. LORD my God, I will praise you forever.
      • Ps 4:7 
        • You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound.
    • Songs for Psalm 30
  • Psalm 60 – David’s Prayer Journal – deliver me

    • For the choir director: according to “The Lily of Testimony.”[a] A Davidic Miktam for teaching. When he fought with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, and Joab returned and struck Edom in the Valley of Salt, killing 12,000.

    • Ps 60:1
      • God, You have rejected us;
        You have broken out[b] against us;
        You have been angry. Restore us![c]
      • Ps 60:2-3 – prayer
      • Ps 60:4 gave warning to those who were faithful
        • You have given a signal flag to those who fear You,
          so that they can flee before the archers.[d]Selah
        • important precursor to followers of Christ being given a warning about the Lord’s second return – when we are gone, others will reply, they were given a warning, and so did we, and we didn’t listen.
      • Ps 60:5 – rescue the rest that you love
        • Save with Your right hand, and answer me,
          so that those You love may be rescued.
      • Ps 60:6-10 the battle
      • Ps 60:11-12 we need the Lord
        • Give us aid against the foe,
          for human help is worthless.
          12 With God we will perform valiantly;
          He will trample our foes.
        • 12 KJV
          • Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
    • Songs for Psalm 60
  • Psalm 90 – A prayer of Moses
  • Psalm 120 – Deliver me from Lying Tongues
    • Ps 120:1-2
      • In my distress I called to the Lord,
        and He answered me.
        2 “Lord, deliver me from lying lips
        and a deceitful tongue.”
    • Ps 120:6-7
      • 6 I have lived too long
        with those who hate peace.
        7 I am for peace; but when I speak,
        they are for war.
  • Psalm 150 – Praise the Lord
  • Proverb 30
    • Pr 30:4 – WE know!  Yahweh and Jesus Christ!
      • Who has gone up to heaven and come down?
        Who has gathered the wind in His hands?
        Who has bound up the waters in a cloak?
        Who has established all the ends of the earth?
        What is His name,
        and what is the name of His Son—
        if you know?
    • Pr 30:5 Go To Verse
      • Every word of God is pure;[d]
        He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
    • Pr 30:6 Go To Verse
      • Don’t add to His words,
        or He will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.
        • Rev 22:18  
          • I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this scroll: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to that person the plagues described in this scroll.
        • Rev 22:19
          • And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll.
        • Deut 4:2 
          • Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the LORD your God that I give you.
    • Pr 30:6-9 Prayer for Contentment and Balance
      • Two things I ask of You;
        don’t deny them to me before I die:
        8 Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me.
        Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
        feed me with the food I need.
        9 Otherwise, I might have too much
        and deny You, saying, “Who is the Lord?”
        or I might have nothing and steal,
        profaning[e] the name of my God.
    • Pr 30:11-14 Generations
    • Pr 30:15-16 Leeches
    • Pr 30:17 Go To Verse
      • As for the eye that ridicules a father
        and despises obedience to a mother,
        may ravens of the valley pluck it out
        and young vultures eat it.
        • Exodus 20:12
          • 12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. 
        • Ephesians 6:1-2
          • 6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”[a] 
        • Exodus 21:15
          • Whoever strikes his father or his mother must be put to death.”
        • Pr 15:20, Pr 23:22, Pr 1:8, Pr 6:20, Pr 10:1, Pr 17:25, Pr 17:21, Deut 21:18-21
      • Article from Bible Tools about Dishonoring Parents
    • Pr 30:18-19 Three then four things too high
    • Pr 30:20
      • This is the way of an adulteress:
        she eats and wipes her mouth
        and says, “I’ve done nothing wrong.”
    • Pr 30:21-23 Three and four things too heavy
    • Pr 30:24-28 Four Small but Wises things
    • Pr 30:29-31 Three Stately things
    • Pr 30:33 stirring up strife
      • For the churning of milk produces butter,
        and twisting a nose draws blood,
        and stirring up anger produces strife.
        • Pr 10:12
          • Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
        • Pr 29:22
          • An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
        • Pr 15:18
          • A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention.
        • Pr 26:21
          • As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.

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Hi! My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey, In His hands and under His wings, ~Christi Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear. If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation. If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

Copyrights and Legal-eze There are many organizations that support children and families. Here are ones that we are blessed to be a part of. Please consider sponsoring a child – the life you change could be your own.

2023 First 100 Days – day 25 – Wisdom and Praise

2023 First 100 Days – Day 25 – Wisdom and Praise January 25

Wisdom and Praise Collection

Psalms 25, 55, 85, 115, 145 and Proverb 25

1/267/23 Bible Study notes will be coming ASAP

 

 

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Hi! My hope in the midst of despair and my joy in the face of depression is because of my relationship with Jesus Christ. If you do not have one, or are not sure you will join him in heaven, please check out these links:

Thanks for joining me in this journey, In His hands and under His wings, ~Christi Ps 63:7 Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings.

“The Lord does not give me rules, but He makes His standard very clear. If my relationship to Him is that of love, I will do what He says without hesitation. If I hesitate, it is because I love someone I have placed in competition with Him, namely, myself.” – from My Utmost for His highest

Copyrights and Legal-eze There are many organizations that support children and families. Here are ones that we are blessed to be a part of. Please consider sponsoring a child – the life you change could be your own.