Psalm 100 and 101
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Vs 1-2 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness.
Use of words…joy, gladness…joyful songs. made us….his people…his pasture…
Vs 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise…
Love and justice…blameless life…blameless heart…faithless men I hate; they shall not cling to me…vs 4 men of perverse heart shall be far from me; I have nothing to do with evil.
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Reflect God’s character; what He loves and hates…condensed chapters.
Luke 16:31
The Rich Man and Lazarus
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Graphic images of the rich man and the beggar; the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side; the rich man in hell…was in torment…pleading for pity…dip his finger in water and cool my tongue…agony in fire…great chasm…beg to warn his brothers…if they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convince even if someone rises from the dead.
What is the moral of this story? Not to be arrogant in one’s10:34:18 AM riches? Treat the poor well? Fate in the next life is linked to the present life.
Acts 9:19-31
Paul began to preach
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Paul after regaining his sight and strength began to preach i the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God vs 20.
He is single minded and laser focus…powerful and effective..
vs 31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthened; and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it grew in numbers, living in the fear of the Lord