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“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” Luke 2:6-7 === Via wikipedia Luke is the longest of the four gospels and the longest book in the New Testament; together with Acts of the Apostles it makes up a two-volume work from the same author, called Luke–Acts. The cornerstone of Luke–Acts' theology is "salvation history", the author's understanding that God's purpose is seen in the way he has acted, and will continue to act, in history. It divides the history of first century Christianity into three stages, with the gospel making up the first two of these – the arrival among men of Jesus the Messiah, from his birth to the beginning of his earthly mission in the meeting with John the Baptist followed by his earthly ministry, Passion, death and resurrection (concluding the gospel story per se). === Here, we have the birth of Jesus. A fulfilment of prophecy. AUAWN1222121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-22nd-luke-26-7.html

“In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.” Luke 2:1, 4-5 === Via wikipedia Luke is the longest of the four gospels and the longest book in the New Testament; together with Acts of the Apostles it makes up a two-volume work from the same author, called Luke–Acts. The cornerstone of Luke–Acts' theology is "salvation history", the author's understanding that God's purpose is seen in the way he has acted, and will continue to act, in history. It divides the history of first century Christianity into three stages, with the gospel making up the first two of these – the arrival among men of Jesus the Messiah, from his birth to the beginning of his earthly mission in the meeting with John the Baptist followed by his earthly ministry, Passion, death and resurrection (concluding the gospel story per se). === Here, we have the birth of Jesus. A fulfilment of prophecy. AUAWN1221121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-21st-luke-21-4-5.html

“And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven” Luke 1:76-78 === Via wikipedia Luke is the longest of the four gospels and the longest book in the New Testament; together with Acts of the Apostles it makes up a two-volume work from the same author, called Luke–Acts. The cornerstone of Luke–Acts' theology is "salvation history", the author's understanding that God's purpose is seen in the way he has acted, and will continue to act, in history. It divides the history of first century Christianity into three stages, with the gospel making up the first two of these – the arrival among men of Jesus the Messiah, from his birth to the beginning of his earthly mission in the meeting with John the Baptist followed by his earthly ministry, Passion, death and resurrection (concluding the gospel story per se). === Here, John's father Zacharias gives thanks to God for the birth of John, Jesus' cousin. There is debate about the writing having been revised over the years, as late as the second century. But there is only one interpretation to the words. AUAWN1220121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-20th-luke-176-78.html

““Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),” Luke 1:68-70 === Via wikipedia Luke is the longest of the four gospels and the longest book in the New Testament; together with Acts of the Apostles it makes up a two-volume work from the same author, called Luke–Acts. The cornerstone of Luke–Acts' theology is "salvation history", the author's understanding that God's purpose is seen in the way he has acted, and will continue to act, in history. It divides the history of first century Christianity into three stages, with the gospel making up the first two of these – the arrival among men of Jesus the Messiah, from his birth to the beginning of his earthly mission in the meeting with John the Baptist followed by his earthly ministry, Passion, death and resurrection (concluding the gospel story per se). === Here, John's father Zacharias gives thanks to God for the birth of John, Jesus' cousin. There is debate about the writing having been revised over the years, as late as the second century. But there is only one interpretation to the words. AUAWN1219121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-19th-luke-168-70.html

“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”” Matthew 1:20-21 === Matthew wrote what is the first Gospel of the Bible. It is one of the three synoptic gospels, and relates how the Messiah, Jesus, rejected by Israel, sent out his disciples to preach the gospel to the whole world. It was probably written after 70AD. Here, having provided a lineage of Jesus that represents covenants the Lord had made with his chosen people, Matthew describes why Joseph chose to raise a child that wasn't his son. AUAWN1218121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-18th-matthew-120-21.html

“And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name.” Luke 1:46-47, 49 === Via wikipedia Luke is the longest of the four gospels and the longest book in the New Testament; together with Acts of the Apostles it makes up a two-volume work from the same author, called Luke–Acts. The cornerstone of Luke–Acts' theology is "salvation history", the author's understanding that God's purpose is seen in the way he has acted, and will continue to act, in history. It divides the history of first century Christianity into three stages, with the gospel making up the first two of these – the arrival among men of Jesus the Messiah, from his birth to the beginning of his earthly mission in the meeting with John the Baptist followed by his earthly ministry, Passion, death and resurrection (concluding the gospel story per se). === Here, Christ's birth is going to have attendant blessings which Mary sings of, prior to the birth. There is debate about the writing having been revised over the years, as late as the second century. But there is only one interpretation to the words. AUAWN1217121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-17th-luke-146-47-49.html

“But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”” Luke 1:30-33 === Via wikipedia Luke is the longest of the four gospels and the longest book in the New Testament; together with Acts of the Apostles it makes up a two-volume work from the same author, called Luke–Acts. The cornerstone of Luke–Acts' theology is "salvation history", the author's understanding that God's purpose is seen in the way he has acted, and will continue to act, in history. It divides the history of first century Christianity into three stages, with the gospel making up the first two of these – the arrival among men of Jesus the Messiah, from his birth to the beginning of his earthly mission in the meeting with John the Baptist followed by his earthly ministry, Passion, death and resurrection (concluding the gospel story per se). === Here, Christ's birth is being announced to Mary, prior to the birth. There is debate about the writing having been revised over the years, as late as the second century. But there is only one interpretation to the words. AUAWN1216121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-16th-luke-130-33.html

“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”” Luke 1:26-28 === Luke's Gospel, along with Acts, provides a history of Jesus' disciples and Jesus' life. Here, we see the announcement to Mary that she is to have a son. It follows the announcement to Zechariah that his wife, Elizabeth was also to have a child. Elizabeth was a relative to Mary. so Jesus and John the baptist were cousins. John was born first, six months before Jesus. Via Wikipedia "Luke then tells the story of Gabriel's visit to Mary, informing her that she will soon have a virgin conception by God. The account is recorded differently in Matthew 1:20, where an unnamed angel appears to Joseph after he has discovered that Mary is pregnant. Gabriel goes to Nazareth and visits Mary, who Luke tells us is a virgin engaged or betrothed to Joseph. The name Mary means "excellence", while Joseph means "May Yahweh add"" "Paul never mentions a virgin birth for Jesus, but in Romans 1:3–4 speaks of him as the Son of God by virtue of his resurrection, and states he had a more than human nature. Luke here has Jesus' divine nature declared from the first moment of his conception" AUAWN1215121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-15th-luke-126-28.html

“When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born. “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”” Matthew 2:4-6 === Matthew wrote what is the first Gospel of the Bible. It is one of the three synoptic gospels, and relates how the Messiah, Jesus, rejected by Israel, sent out his disciples to preach the gospel to the whole world. It was probably written after 70AD. Here, the three wise men of the East have asked after baby Jesus of Herod, who plans to kill Jesus. Herod had been ruler, appointed by Rome. AUAWN1214121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-14th-matthew-24-6.html

“But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.” Galatians 4:4-5 === Excellent food from Turkey may be attributed, in part, to some Gauls from Thrace who settled there around 300 BC. Romans called that area Galatia. Paul wrote to the Galatian churches some time from the late 40's to early 60s. Here we have a phrase of significance to Romans. Adoption to sonship means full citizenship. AUAWN1213121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-13th-galatians-44-5.html

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 === Isaiah, reputed to Isaiah Ben Amos of the 8th century, but thought to be more than a few writers, is often called the fifth Gospel. It is lyrical and words of Isaiah are found in the libretto of Handel's Messiah, and expressions such as 'Swords into plough shares' and 'Voice in the wilderness.' This verse is often misunderstood by Christians. Isaiah is warning king Hezekiah of what will happen to any who do not keep to God's law. But the verse was revised at a later date to say King Ahaz and reflect an earlier time. It is said Hezekiah had been unwilling to test the prophecy, as that would be challenging God. The sign Isaiah offered to Hezekiah was not looked for, but found fruit several hundred years later. AUAWN1212121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-12th-isaiah-714.html

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him.” Deuteronomy 18:15 === This verse does not mean precisely what Christians may interpret it. It is a Moses book, giving the Law for Jews to follow. Moses has given instructions as to how land is to be allotted and how priests are to be fed when they haven't their own land. In this verse, he lays down the law regarding prophets, and also, later describes what to do with false prophets. AUAWN1211121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-11th-deuteronomy-1815.html

““I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” John 15:5,8 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. Here, Jesus challenges his disciples to a work ethic applied through faith. Without Jesus in your life, without guidance from a walk with the Word, one will not find wisdom or direction. The scene is the Last Supper. Jesus is giving final instructions. AUAWN1210121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-10th-john-1558.html

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. Here, Jesus is answering a question to a disciple. The disciple has not understood how Jesus could have, through God, many rooms that he would prepare for them. The explicit answer was that Jesus would be crucified, but come back from the dead, leaving the Holy Spirit for his disciples, and all believers? AUAWN1209121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-9th-john-146.html

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;” John 11:25 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. Here, Jesus has waited for a sick man, Lazarus, to die. He has told his disciples he did this to show them who Jesus really is. Then after three days, Jesus visits the dead man's sisters and wakes him. Jesus explains what he has done in this verse. AUAWN1208121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-8th-john-1125.html

““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 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. Here, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, which is a metaphor for how he gives salvation. AUAWN1207121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-7th-john-1014-15.html

“Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. In this verse, Jesus talks of the bread from heaven, which is really a metaphor for His presence AUAWN1204121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-4th-john-635.html

“Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:7, 9-10 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. Here, Jesus is the Good Shepherd, which is a metaphor for how he gives salvation. AUAWN1206121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-6th-john-107-9-10.html

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”” John 8:12 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. In this verse, Jesus is defending his self witness to Pharisees. AUAWN1205121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-5th-john-812.html

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe.” Hebrews 1:1-2 === Via Wikipedia "Those to whom Hebrews is written seem to have begun to doubt whether Jesus could really be the Messiah for whom they were waiting, because they believed the Messiah prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures was to come as a militant king and destroy the enemies of his people. Jesus, however, came as a mere man who was arrested by the Jewish leaders and who suffered and was crucified by the Romans. And although he was seen resurrected, he still left the earth and his people, who now face persecution rather than victory. The Book of Hebrews solves this problem by arguing that the Hebrew Scriptures also foretold that the Messiah would be a priest (although of a different sort than the traditional Levitical priests) and Jesus came to fulfill this role, as a sacrificial offering to God, to atone for sins. His role of a king is yet to come, and so those who follow him should be patient and not be surprised that they suffer for now." Authorship of the Epistle is argued as being from a woman of high standing within the church, Priscilla. "Because of its anonymity, it had some trouble being accepted as part of the Christian canon, being classed with the Antilegomena. Eventually it was accepted as scripture because of its sound theology, eloquent presentation, and other intrinsic factors. In antiquity, certain circles began to ascribe it to Paul in an attempt to provide the anonymous work an explicit apostolic pedigree. The original King James Version of the Bible titled the work "The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Hebrews". However, the KJV's attribution to Paul was only a guess, and is currently disputed by recent research. Its vastly different style, different theological focus, different spiritual experience, different Greek vocabulary – all are believed to make Paul's authorship of Hebrews increasingly indefensible. At present, neither modern scholarship nor church teaching ascribes Hebrews to Paul. A.J. Gordon ascribes the authorship of Hebrews to Priscilla, writing that "It is evident that the Holy Spirit made this woman Priscilla a teacher of teachers". Originally proposed by Adolf von Harnack in 1900, Harnack’s reasoning won the support of prominent Bible scholars of the early twentieth century. Harnack believes the letter was written in Rome – not to the Church, but to the inner circle. In setting forth his evidence for Priscillan authorship, he finds it amazing that the name of the author was blotted out by the earliest tradition. Citing Chapter 13, he says it was written by a person of "high standing and apostolic teacher of equal rank with Timothy". If Luke, Clemens, Barnabas, or Apollos had written it, Harnack believes their names would not have been obliterated. Donald Guthrie’s commentary The Letter to the Hebrews (1983) mentions Priscilla by name as a suggested author. Believing the author to have been Priscilla, Ruth Hoppin posits that the name was omitted either to suppress its female authorship, or to protect the letter itself from suppression. Also convinced that Priscilla was the author of Hebrews, Gilbert Bilezikian, professor of biblical studies at Wheaton College, remarks on "the conspiracy of anonymity in the ancient church," and reasons: "The lack of any firm data concerning the identity of the author in the extant writings of the church suggests a deliberate blackout more than a case of collective loss of memory." " === This particular verse is the supreme revelation of God AUAWN1203121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-3rd-hebrews-11-2.html

“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives” 2 Peter 3:10-11 === Some say Peter could not have written his first letter because they don’t believe in adult learning. After Peter’s education as a disciple of Jesus, Peter was privileged and had ample opportunity to learn advanced rhetoric. But the wording here is simple and pure. God is holy. God is exalted and above the sin of which people are immersed. In order to deal with sin, it is important not to deal in sin, but to look for God. The simplicity of the words is what informs those who claim Peter could not have written it. This second letter is different. Peter may have written it differently to serve his purpose as he approached becoming a martyr under Nero. Or it may have been written much later, possibly by another who was knowledgeable of Jude's epistle. Or it may have been adapted later by someone whom Peter entrusted the detail. Peter was named by Christ as the rock of the Church. He begins his third chapter with "Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles." AUAWN1201121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-1st-2-peter-310-11.html

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:1-2, 14 === John and Peter, of all the disciples had a special relationship with Jesus. Jesus even allowed them time to commune with Elijah and Moses. John writes in a particular style that is also evident in his letters and in Revelations. Earlier, John had written that Jesus was the Word made flesh. That flesh was sacrificed by God, as a gift to those whom God loved, so that God could abide them Because eternal life is close proximity to God. And to perish is to be utterly riven from God. AUAWN1202121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/12/bible-quotes-dec-2nd-john-11-2-14.html

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever." Psalm 136:1,26 === This Psalm seems to have been composed after exile. It is a song of praise to God. The beginning part thanks the God of Gods, which was a pre exile sentiment, during exile, the concept of other Gods was dropped. The Psalm lists formative landmarks when Jews held to God. It finishes with them holding to God. AUAWN1130121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/11/bible-quotes-nov-30th-psalm-136126.html

“Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” 1 Chronicles 16:8 === Chronicles is a history of Jews from the beginning of time to the anticipated restoration of the Temple. It was probably written in the third century BC. This particular verse relates to David bringing the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. His son, Solomon was to build the Temple. The Lord has come to live with His people. AUAWN1129121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/11/bible-quotes-nov-29th-1-chronicles-168.html

“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Colossians 3:16 === Colossians is a letter to a small Christian community about 100 miles from Ephesus. There are questions about authorship. It reflects the epistle for Ephesians. Were it written by Paul, it was probably written in the sixth decade, when Paul was imprisoned in Rome. This chapter begins with Paul eschewing carnality, saying we should embrace Christ. And, then Paul writes about the character of the new person. AUAWN1128121 http://storiesthatheal.blogspot.com/2016/11/bible-quotes-nov-28th-colossians-316.html