Jesus Christ set a clear pattern for reproving other believers during his earthly ministry.
Matthew 18:15-17:
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Jesus and disciples hungry,
The word “crown” is used in the New Testament. The Greek word for crown [stephanos] comes from the verb stephō, meaning to entwine or wreathe. It was used in ancient Greek writings to describe a badge of royalty, or as a prize in the public games, which were often laurel leaves entwined to make a wreathe for the head.
“Over is really under.” Here is a wonderful truth from the scriptures:
It’s been a big weekend for birthdays. Yesterday, my sisters [Ceney and Debbie who are not twins] had a birthday. And local friend Laurel and former co-worker Jennifer. And today is Donald’s Trump’s 80th birthday. We are instructed to pray for secular leaders.
Some GOOD NEWS for today! God gave us each a body full of soul life to steward and care for. We are also stewards of God’s mystery, the one body of Christ.
One of the great challenges of marriage is to become “one flesh” as God promises we can.
One couple in the early church who kept God at the center of their marriage was Aquila and Priscilla. They are only mentioned in the Bible together, never separately. This dynamic married couple grew in their spiritual understanding together as they lived with Paul and supported his ministry.
Peter is well known as an apostle and leader in the early church. He was married to a wonderful woman who supported him, and Jesus, in their ministry.
My prayer today is “open my eyes that I may see.” I’ve learned that I can “get moving” into the day without seeking God’s advice. That usually doesn’t turn out too well. I think of Joshua doing the same kind of thing. After defeating and taking the city of Jericho in Joshua chapter 6, he sends out spies again. This time to the city of Ai.