When God or HE or HIM, is mentioned in this blog, it is referred to Jesus/Holy Spirit. Before reading the Bible verses or the Bible it is important to ask the Holy Spirit to let us understand what HE needs us to understand. The information about each Scripture from the Bible was led by the Holy Spirit to be gotten from Google.
2 Timothy 3:16-17: 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. James 1: 5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
“Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life” is a quote from the Bible, Proverbs 4:23 in the New Living Translation (NLT).
Explanation:
The verse is part of a passage that encourages people to avoid corrupt speech, stay on the safe path, and keep their feet from following evil.
Additional verses in the passage:
- Avoid all perverse talk
- Stay away from corrupt speech
- Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you
- Mark out a straight path for your feet
- Stay on the safe path
- Don’t get sidetracked
- Keep your feet from following evil
- Wait for God to tell you who to marry
Matthew 12:48–50: “Who is my mother and who are my brothers?” is a quote from the Bible in which Jesus redefines family in spiritual terms.
What does it mean?
Jesus is emphasizing that a relationship with God is more important than biological family ties.
Jesus is teaching that people are connected by their will to obey God, not by their earthly relationships.
Jesus is teaching that people should believe in him and follow him to be connected to him spiritually.
Where does it appear in the Bible?
In the Bible, Matthew 12:48–50 says, “Who is my mother? And who are my brothers?”.
Jesus then points to his disciples and says, “Here is my mother! Here are my brothers!”.
He continues, “Anyone who does what my Father in heaven wants is my brother or sister or mother”.
In Matthew 10:16, Jesus is telling his disciples that they will be sent out into a hostile environment, like sheep among wolves, and therefore need to be cautious and wise like snakes while maintaining innocence and peacefulness like doves, essentially meaning they should be astute in navigating difficult situations while remaining morally upright.
Key points about this verse:
- “Sheep among wolves”:Represents vulnerability and potential danger, highlighting the challenging circumstances the disciples will face.
- “Shrewd as snakes”:Implies the need for discernment, awareness of potential threats, and strategic thinking to avoid unnecessary harm.
- “Harmless as doves”:Represents maintaining a pure and peaceful attitude, even in the face of opposition.
The full armor of God is a phrase from the Bible that refers to a set of defensive weapons used to protect against the devil’s attacks. The armor is described in Ephesians 6:10-18.
The pieces of the armor
- Belt of truth: Separates believers from the world and protects them from lies
- Breastplate of righteousness: Protects the heart from Satan’s accusations
- Shoes of the gospel: Represents carrying the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection
- Shield of faith: Shields believers from the devil’s attacks
- Helmet of salvation: Protects the mind from doubt and attacks by the devil
- Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God, which allows believers to take the offensive against the devil
Purpose of the armor
The purpose of the armor is to protect believers from the devil’s attacks and to help them stand firm for God.
“I am the way, the truth, and the life” is a statement from the Bible, John 14:6. Jesus said this to his disciples on the night before his betrayal and death.
What does it mean?
- Jesus is the only way to eternal life.
- Jesus is the embodiment of truth.
- Jesus is the source of life.
- Jesus is the only true measure of righteousness.
- Jesus is the source of both physical and spiritual life.
Why did Jesus say this?
- Jesus was challenging believers to align their lives with his teachings and example.
- Jesus was opposing the notion that the law was the true way of life.
- Jesus was telling his disciples to follow him.
Other details
- This is one of Jesus’ seven “I Am” statements.
- In the Greek language, “I am” is an intense way of referring to oneself.
- Jesus made this claim to the Jewish people who came to hear him.
Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved”.
Explanation
Romans 10:9 is a Bible verse that states that a person can be saved by confessing that Jesus is Lord and believing that God raised Jesus from the dead. The verse emphasizes the importance of both belief and confession in the Christian faith.
Key points
- Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is a fundamental part of the Christian faith.
- The resurrection affirms Jesus’ victory over sin and death.
- Faith in Christ, including Christ’s place on the cross as a substitute for sin, is essential to being declared righteous by God.
- Some Christians use this passage to support their belief that eternal salvation is guaranteed by accepting Jesus Christ.
In the Bible story in Matthew 8, where Jesus casts demons into pigs, he chose pigs because they were considered “unclean” animals under Jewish law, making them a fitting symbol and a harmless destination for the unclean spirits (demons), essentially allowing the demons to “go where they belonged” while freeing the possessed man; this also served to demonstrate Jesus’ power over evil spirits by letting them enter the pigs and causing them to run off a cliff and drown.
Key points about this story:
- Symbolic meaning: Pigs were seen as impure in Jewish culture, so allowing demons to enter them was a powerful visual representation of their evil nature.
- Demon’s request: The demons in the story actually asked Jesus to let them enter the pigs, which he agreed to.
- Teaching moment: This event served as a demonstration of Jesus’ authority over evil spirits and his compassion for the possessed man.
The Samaritan woman is a figure in the Bible who encountered Jesus at a well in Samaria. The story is told in John 4:1-42.
What happened?
- Jesus was traveling to Galilee when he stopped at a well in Sychar.
- While his disciples were in town, Jesus encountered a Samaritan woman drawing water.
- Jesus asked her for a drink.
- She was surprised because Jews and Samaritans did not typically associate.
- Jesus told her that the water he offered would give her eternal life.
- She asked him for the water so she wouldn’t have to keep coming back to the well.
- She was convinced and spread the news of her meeting with Jesus.
Significance
- The Samaritan woman’s story is considered one of the most iconic encounters in the Bible.
- She is said to have brought many people to the Christian faith.
The Bible states that God created man and woman in his image, male and female, from the beginning of creation.
Bible verses
- Genesis 1:27: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them”
- Genesis 5:2: “He created them male and female and blessed them”
- Mark 10:6: “But from the beginning of creation God created male and female”
Marriage and gender
The Bible also states that marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, intended to be a lifelong union between a man and a woman.
Jesus’ teachings
Jesus said, “From the beginning of creation, God made them male and female”.
My sheep hear my voice” is a verse from the Bible, John 10:27. The full verse reads, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me”.
Explanation
In this verse, Jesus is referring to himself as the Good Shepherd. He says that he knows his sheep and they know him. He also says that he gives his sheep eternal life and that no one can take them away from him.
The verse is interpreted to mean that true sheep know and obey the voice of the Good Shepherd. They live as Jesus did and prove their faith by obeying his commands.
Related Bible verses
The verse continues, “My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father are one”.
Thankful for those who are praying for both my daughter and I, for those who have and will also be of monetary support for this Great Commission, all for the souls. The people that have been asked or have been led to give to the Great Commission have been partners with the Holy Spirit for the souls, so many souls.
James 1: 17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
1 Corinthians 11:1: Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Messiah.
Psalms 46:10-11: Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Interlude”
Teaching about the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: https://less-of-me-more-of-you.com/2021/03/25/fruits-of-the-holy-spirit/
History of the City the Holy Spirit has me in: https://es-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Santo_Domingo?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc
Sanctification/Holiness teaching: https://less-of-me-more-of-you.com/2023/01/02/sanctification-holiness/
Watch and share, more teachings as led to be recorded by the Holy Spirit, in both English and Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/@lessofmemoreofyoujohn330menosd/videos
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