Daily Bible Verse - 5/31/2007 - Galatians 2:20

Today's Verse

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.(NIV)

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (KJV)

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. (NASB)

Galatians 2:20

Commentary

I have been crucified with Christ. When a person trusts in Christ for salvation, he spiritually participates with the Lord in His crucifixion and His victory over sin and death. no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The believer's old self is dead (see note on Eph. 4:22), having been crucified with Christ (Rom. 6:3, 5).

The believer's new man has the privilege of the indwelling Christ empowering him and living through him (see notes on Rom. 8:9, 10). gave Himself for me. The manifestation of Christ's love for the believer through His sacrificial death on the cross (John 10:17, 18; Rom. 5:6-8; Eph. 5:25-30).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Ga 2:20

Did you know?

Crucifixion was in use among the Egyptians, Gen. 40:19, the Carthaginians, the Persians, Esther 7:10, the Assyrians, Scythians, Indians, Germans, and from the earliest times among the Greeks and Romans. Whether this mode of execution was known to the ancient Jews is a matter of dispute. Probably the Jews borrowed it from the Romans. It was unanimously considered the most horrible form of death. Among the Romans the degradation was also a part of the infliction, and the punishment if applied to freemen was only used in the case of the vilest criminals.

Smith, William: Smith's Bible Dictionary. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/30/2007 - 2 Timothy 1:7

Today's Verse

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. (NIV)

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (KJV)

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. (NASB)

2 Timothy 1:7

Commentary

Facing martyrdom himself, Paul takes time out to remind Timothy that God has not given us a spirit of fear or cowardice.There is no time for fearfulness or timidity.

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. 2 Ti 1:7

The threat of Roman persecution, which was escalating under Nero, the hostility of those in the Ephesian church who resented Timothy's leadership, and the assaults of false teachers with their sophisticated systems of deceptions may have been overwhelming Timothy. But if he was fearful, it didn't come from God.

power. Positively, God has already given believers all the spiritual resources they need for every trial and threat (cf. Matt. 10:19,20). Divine power-effective, productive spiritual energy belongs to believers (Eph. 1:18-20; 3:20; cf. Zech. 4:6). love. See note on 1 Tim. 1:5. This kind of love centers on pleasing God and seeking others' welfare before one's own (cf. Rom. 14:8; Gal. 5:22,25; Eph. 3:19; 1 Pet. 1:22; 1 John 4:18).

sound mind. Refers to a disciplined, self-controlled, and properly prioritized mind. This is the opposite of fear and cowardice that causes disorder and confusion. Focusing on the sovereign nature and perfect purposes of our eternal God allows believers to control their lives with godly wisdom and confidence in every situation (cf. Rom. 12:3; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8; 2:2).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. 2 Ti 1:7

Did you know?

Timothy was likely Paul's best friend.

Like the last request of a dying man, Paul asks for his dearest friend to make a 1,000-mile journey across land and sea.

"I want to see you," Paul writes (2 Timothy 1:4). "Come to see me as soon as you can" (2 Timothy 4:9). Most of Paul's other associates have deserted him, and he is obviously lonely. He is also cold, and apparently hungry for God's Word, for he kindly asks Timothy to "bring the coat I left at Troas. . . . Don't forget to bring the scrolls, especially the ones made of leather" (2 Timothy 4:13).

Miller, Stephen M. ; Gross, Paul: How to Get into the Bible. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1998, S. 399

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/29/2007 - Joshua 1:9

Today's Verse

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. (NASB)

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. (NIV)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. (KJV)

Joshua 1:9

Commentary

Three times Joshua is told by the Lord to be strong and very courageous (vv. 6, 7, 9). The size and duration of the task ahead, the pressures of leading such an obstinate people, and the absence of his spiritual mentor, Moses, were perhaps heavy on Joshua's mind at this time. But the Lord was not calling him without enabling him. There were good reasons for Joshua to be strong: God's promise (vv. 5, 6), a sure victory; God's Word (vv. 7, 8), a safe guide; God's presence (v. 9), a sustaining power.

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Jos 1:1

Did you know?

Joshua not only was a great military leader, but he was also Israel's spiritual leader. Joshua was Moses' faithful assistant during the Exodus and succeeded him as Israel's leader after Moses died.

Joshua's military strategy is studied in modern war colleges. He first thrust deep into Canaan, dividing the territory, and then dealt separately with southern and northern coalitions of Canaanite kings.

During his years as commander of God's hosts, and as long as he lived, the Israelites remained faithful to the Lord.

Richards, Larry: Every Man in the Bible. Nashville : T. Nelson, 1999, S. 78

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/28/2007 - John 15:13

Today's Verse

Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. (NASB)

Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (NIV)

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (KJV)

- John 15:13

Commentary

This is a reference to the supreme evidence and expression of Jesus' love (v. 12), His sacrificial death upon the cross. Christians are called to exemplify the same kind of sacrificial giving toward one another, even if such sacrifice involves the laying down of one's own life in imitation of Christ's example (cf. 1 John 3:16).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Jn 15:13

Did you know?

Twenty was the minimum age for serving in the Israelite army.

from twenty years old and upward, whoever is able to go out to war in Israel, you and Aaron shall number them by their armies.
- Numbers 1:3

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/27/2007 - Romans 11:33

Today's Verse

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments,
and his paths beyond tracing out!

Romans 11:33 (NIV)

Commentary

We cannot explain all the purposes and plans of God, but we can worship and praise Him for who He is (vv. 33-36). The end result of all Bible study is worship, and the end result of all worship is service to the God we love.

Wiersbe, Warren W.: With the Word Bible Commentary. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1991, S. Ro 11:1

Did you know?

Romans is the first letter in the New Testament because it's the longest of the letters. The letters were originally arranged from longest to shortest, but that order changed a bit over time.

Miller, Stephen M. ; Gross, Paul: How to Get into the Bible. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1998, S. 332

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/26/2007 - Psalm 103:11-12

For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
so great is his love for those who fear him;
as far as the east is from the west,
so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Psalm 103:11-12 (NIV)

Commentary

God's love in providing this wonderful plan of salvation is immeasurable. It beggars human imagination. If we could measure the distance of the heavens from the earth, we could get some idea of the magnitude of His love. But we can't. We can't even determine the size of the universe we live in. And talking about infinite distance, that is exactly how far He has removed our transgressions from us. Just as "east is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet," so the believer and his sins will never meet. Those sins have been put out of God's sight forever by a miracle of love.

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Ps 103:11

Did you know? Psalms is the longest Book in the Bible.

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/25/2007 - Ephesians 4:32

Today's Verse

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32 (NIV)

Commentary

Those who have been forgiven so much by God should, of all people, forgive the relatively small offenses against them by others. The most graphic illustration of this truth is the parable of Matt. 18:21-35.

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Eph 4:32

Related Parable

The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?"

Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

"Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt.
"The servant fell on his knees before him. 'Be patient with me,' he begged, 'and I will pay back everything.' The servant's master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go.

"But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii. He grabbed him and began to choke him. 'Pay back what you owe me!' he demanded.

"His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, 'Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.'

"But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened.

"Then the master called the servant in. 'You wicked servant,' he said, 'I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?' In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed.

"This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart."

Matthew 18:21-35 (NIV)

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/24/2007 - John 10:14-15

I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me- just as the Father knows me and I know the Father-and I lay down my life for the sheep.

John 10:14-15 (NIV)

Commentary

Again the Lord speaks of Himself as the good shepherd. Good (Gk., kalos) here means "ideal, worthy, choice, excellent." He is all of these. Then He speaks of the very intimate relationship that exists between Himself and His sheep. He knows His own, and His own know Him. This is a very wonderful truth.

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Jn 10:14

Metaphor: Sheep Why does the Lord compare His people to sheep? They are prone to wander (Isa. 53:6) and need a shepherd to guide them. Sheep are clean animals (1 Pet. 2:25; 2 Pet. 2:20-22) and were used for sacrifices (Rom. 8:36; 12:1)? They flock together (Acts 4:32) and produce milk, lambs, and wool. The Good Shepherd knows His sheep intimately and calls them by name. He protects them and provides for them (Ps. 23). How wonderful to be one of His sheep! Wiersbe, Warren W.: With the Word Bible Commentary. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1991, S. Jn 10:1

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/23/2007 - 1 Timothy 2:5-6

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men-the testimony given in its proper time.

1 Timothy 2:5-6 (NIV)

Commentary

2:5 there is one God. There is no other way of salvation (Acts 4:12); hence there is the need to pray for the lost to come to know the one true God (cf. Deut. 4:35,39; 6:4; Is. 43:10; 44:6; 45:5,6,21,22; 46:9; 1 Cor. 8:4,6).

Mediator. This refers to someone who intervenes between two parties to resolve a conflict or ratify a covenant. Jesus Christ is the only "Mediator" who can restore peace between God and sinners (Heb. 8:6; 9:15; 12:24). the Man Christ Jesus. The absence of the article before "Man" in the Gr. suggests the translation, "Christ Jesus, Himself a man." Only the perfect God-Man could bring God and man together. Cf. Job 9:32,33.

2:6 a ransom. This describes the result of Christ's substitutionary death for believers, which He did voluntarily (John 10:17,18) and reminds one of Christ's own statement in Matt. 20:28, "a ransom for many." The "all" is qualified by the "many." Not all will be ransomed (though His death would be sufficient), but only the many who believe by the work of the Holy Spirit and for whom the actual atonement was made. See note on 2 Pet. 3:9. Christ did not pay a ransom only; He became the object of God's just wrath in the believer's place-He died his death and bore his sin (cf. 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 2:24). for all. This should be taken in two senses: 1) there are temporal benefits of the atonement that accrue to all men universally (see note on 4:10), and 2) Christ's death was sufficient to cover the sins of all people. Yet the substitutionary aspect of His death is applied to the elect alone (see above and notes on 2 Cor. 5:14-21). Christ's death is therefore unlimited in its sufficiency, but limited in its application. Because Christ's expiation of sin is indivisible, inexhaustible, and sufficient to cover the guilt of all the sins that will ever be committed, God can clearly offer it to all. Yet only the elect will respond and be saved, according to His eternal purpose (cf. John 17:12). in due time. At the proper time in God's redemptive plan (see note on Gal. 4:4).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. 1 Ti 2:5

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/22/2007 - Isaiah 12:5

Sing to the LORD, for he has done glorious things;
let this be known to all the world.

Isaiah 12:5 (NIV)

Did you know? Isaiah is the most quoted Old Testament book in the New Testament. Isaiah, the Old Testament book most quoted in the New Testament, is sometimes called the Fifth Gospel. That's because it's filled with prophecies about Jesus. Here are a few of the best known: Birth-7:14; 9:6. Character-11:1-5 Death-53:1-12 Miller, Stephen M. ; Gross, Paul: How to Get into the Bible. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1998, S. 176

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/21/2007 - 1 Timothy 1:17

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:17 (NIV)

Commentary


In the middle of his explanation of the gospel Paul cannot contain himself. He must give praise to such a merciful God.

Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1999, S. 1 Ti 1:17

As Paul thinks of God's marvelous dealings with him in grace, he bursts out into this lovely doxology. It is difficult to know whether it is addressed to God the Father or to the Lord Jesus. The words the King eternal seem to refer to the Lord Jesus because He is called the "Kings of kings, and Lord of lords" (Rev. 19:16). However, the word invisible seems to refer to the Father, since the Lord Jesus was obviously visible to mortal eyes. The fact that we are not able to distinguish which Person of the Godhead is intended might serve as an indication of Their absolute equality.

The King eternal is spoken of, first of all, as immortal. This means incorruptible or imperishable. God in His essence is also invisible. Men have seen appearances of God in the OT, and the Lord Jesus fully revealed God to us in visible form, but the fact remains that God Himself is invisible to human eyes. Next He is spoken of as God who alone is wise. In the final analysis, all wisdom comes from God (Jas. 1:5).
MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. 1 Ti 1:17

Did you know? You cannot see God's face (in your current earthly and unglorified body) and live? 20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live." 21 Then the LORD said, "There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock. 22 When my glory passes by, I will put you in a cleft in the rock and cover you with my hand until I have passed by. 23 Then I will remove my hand and you will see my back; but my face must not be seen." - Exodus 33:20-25 If you are thinking, "but wait...I thought some people in the Bible did see God", check out this link: http://www.carm.org/diff/Exod6_3.htm

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/20/2007 - Psalm 97:12

Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous,
and praise his holy name.

Psalm 97:12 (NIV)

Commentary

97:12 rejoice: The psalm (Psalm 97) begins and ends on a note of rejoicing.

Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1999, S. Ps 97:12

Definition

HOLY - moral and ethical wholeness or perfection; freedom from moral evil. Holiness is one of the essential elements of God's nature required of His people. Holiness may also be rendered "sanctification" or "godliness." The Hebrew word for "holy" denotes that which is "sanctified" or "set apart" for divine service.

Youngblood, Ronald F. ; Bruce, F. F. ; Harrison, R. K. ; Thomas Nelson Publishers: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville : T. Nelson, 1995

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/19/2007 - Proverbs 3:11-12

My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline
and do not resent his rebuke,

because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.

Proverbs 3:11-12 (NIV)

Commentary

We can also acknowledge the Lord by submitting to His discipline. Too often we tend to think of discipline as meaning punishment, but it actually includes all that is involved in the proper training of a child, i.e., instruction, warning, encouragement, advice, correction, and chastening. Everything that God allows to come into our lives is purposeful. We should not detest it or despise it. Neither should we shrink from it or give up under it. Rather we should be concerned that God's purpose is achieved through the discipline, and thus we reap the maximum profit from it. God's ultimate purpose in the disciplines of life is that we become partakers of His holiness.

Discipline is a proof of love, not anger. Correction is a proof of sonship (see Heb. 12:6-8).

Thought: A gardener prunes grapevines but not thistles.

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Pr 3:11

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/18/2007 - Psalm 127:1

Unless the LORD builds the house,
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain.

Psalm 127:1 (NIV)

Commentary

God's sovereignty is seen in 3 realms: 1) building a house, 2) protecting a city, and 3) earning a living. In all 3 instances, the sovereign intention of God is far more crucial to the outcome than man's efforts. Otherwise, a man's endeavor is in vain (cf. Eccl. 1:2; 12:8).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Tit 2:11

Related Parable: The Wise and Foolish Builders

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

Matthew 7:24-27

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/17/2007 - Galatians 2:16

know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because by observing the law no one will be justified.

Galatians 2:16 (NIV)

faith Three times in this verse Paul declares that salvation is only through faith in Christ and not by law. The first is general, "a man is not justified"; the second is personal, "we might be justified"; and the third is universal, "no flesh shall be justified."

justified. This basic forensic Gr. word describes a judge declaring an accused person not guilty and therefore innocent before the law. Throughout Scripture it refers to God's declaring a sinner not guilty and fully righteous before Him by imputing to him the divine righteousness of Christ and imputing the man's sin to his sinless Savior for punishment, (see notes on Rom. 3:24; Phil. 3:8, 9).

works of the law. Keeping the law is a totally unacceptable means of salvation because the root of sinfulness is in the fallenness of man's heart, not his actions. The law served as a mirror to reveal sin, not a cure for it (see notes on 3:22-24; Rom. 7:7-13; 1 Tim. 1:8-11).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Tit 2:11

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/16/2007 - Titus 2:11

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.

Titus 2:11 (NIV)

Commentary

grace of God. Not simply the divine attribute of grace, but Jesus Christ Himself, grace incarnate, God's supremely gracious gift to fallen mankind. Cf. John 1:14.

all men. This does not teach universal salvation. "All men" is used as "man" in 3:4, to refer to humanity in general, as a category, not to every individual. See notes on 2 Cor. 5:19; 2 Pet. 3:9. Jesus Christ made a sufficient sacrifice to cover every sin of every one who believes (John 3:16-18; 1 Tim. 2:5,6; 4:10; 1 John 2:2). Paul makes clear in the opening words of this letter to Titus that salvation becomes effective only through "the faith of God's elect" (1:1). See note on 3:2. Out of all humanity, only those who believe will be saved (John 1:12; 3:16; 5:24,38,40; 6:40; 10:9; Rom. 10:9-17).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Tit 2:11

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/15/2007 - John 1:14

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14 (NIV)

Commentary

the Word became flesh. While Christ as God was uncreated and eternal, the word "became" emphasizes Christ's taking on humanity (cf. Heb. 1:1-3; 2:14-18). This reality is surely the most profound ever because it indicates that the Infinite became finite; the Eternal was conformed to time; the Invisible became visible; the supernatural One reduced Himself to the natural. In the incarnation, however, the Word did not cease to be God but became God in human flesh, i.e., undiminished deity in human form as a man (1 Tim. 3:16).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Jn 1:14

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/14/2007 - Philippians 3:12

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Philippians 3:12 (NIV)

Commentary

press on. The Greek word was used of a sprinter, and refers to aggressive, energetic action. Paul pursued sanctification with all his might, straining every spiritual muscle to win the prize (1 Cor. 9:24-27; 1 Tim. 6:12; Heb. 12:1).

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Php 3:12

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/13/2007 - Proverbs 31: 28-29

Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

"Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

Proverbs 31: 28-29 (NIV)

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Adam had more than 3 children. Cain, Abel, Seth, and others.

"After Seth was born, Adam lived 800 years and had other sons and daughters"
Genesis 5:4

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/12/2007 - Proverbs 15:20

A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish man despises his mother.

Proverbs 15:20 (NIV)

Commentary

This proverb is like the fifth commandment: "Honor your father and your mother" (Ex. 20:12; Deut. 5:16). Honoring and listening to parents is a favorite theme of Solomon's proverbs; this collection begins with the same exhortation (10:1).

Radmacher, Earl D. ; Allen, Ronald Barclay ; House, H. Wayne: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Commentary. Nashville : T. Nelson Publishers, 1999, S. Pr 15:20

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/11/2007 - Luke 1:35-38

The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God."

"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.

Luke 1:35-38 (NIV)


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Mary was in an extremely embarrassing and difficult position. Betrothed to Joseph, she faced the stigma of unwed motherhood. Joseph would obviously have known that the child was not his. She knew she would be accused of adultery-an offense punishable by stoning (Deut. 22:13-21; cf. John 8:3-5). Yet she willingly and graciously submitted to the will of God.

MacArthur, John Jr: The MacArthur Study Bible. electronic ed. Nashville : Word Pub., 1997, c1997, S. Lk 1:38

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/10/2007 - Psalm 56:4

In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid.
What can mortal man do to me?

Psalm 56:4 (NIV)

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To the bold challenge "What can mere man do to me?" reason might answer, "Plenty. Man can persecute, injure, maim, shoot, and kill." But the fact is that the child of God is immortal until his work is done. Also we should understand David's fearlessness in the light of our Savior's words:

And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell (Matt. 10:28)

MacDonald, William ; Farstad, Arthur: Believer's Bible Commentary : Old and New Testaments. Nashville : Thomas Nelson, 1997, c1995, S. Ps 56:4

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/9/2007 - Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:22 (NIV)

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Did you know?

The Holy Spirit is also called "the Counselor" in the NRSV and NIV (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 16:7).

Youngblood, Ronald F. ; Bruce, F. F. ; Harrison, R. K. ; Thomas Nelson Publishers: Nelson's New Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Nashville : T. Nelson, 1995

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/8/2007 - Psalm 33:12

Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,
the people he chose for his inheritance.

Psalm 33:12 (NIV)

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/7/2007 - 2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV)

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/6/2007 - Psalm 18:2

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 18:2 (NIV)

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/5/2007 - 1 Corinthians 2:11-12

For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.

1 Corinthians 2:11-12 (NIV)

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/4/2007 - Jeremiah 12:17

"But if any nation does not listen, I will completely uproot and destroy it," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 12:17 (NIV)

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/3/2007 - Romans 5:3-4

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Romans 5:3-4 (NIV)

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Speaking of suffering!

Which of the following sufferings did Paul (the author of today's verse) face?

1. Five times received 39 lashes
2. Three times beaten with rods
3. Was stoned
4. Shipwrecked three times

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/2/2007 - Romans 1:16

I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

Romans 1:16 (NIV)

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Daily Bible Verse - 5/1/2007 - Hebrews 9:27-28

Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

Hebrews 9:27-28 (NIV)

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