Aug 28, 2018
1CHRONICLES 7:
Yesterday we heard about Levite and priestly
genealogies and their allotment of towns. The pace quickens as
today we hear of six tribes.
PROVERBS 16b:
Today’s highlighted verse is this:
18 Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.
EPHESIANS 6:
This
is another chapter break that interrupts the flow. Yesterday we
started a new topic with the words “submit to one another out of
reverence for Christ.” We have heard about the husband-wife
relationship under this, and now we hear of two more relationship
pairs.
GNT Translation
notes:
Eph. 6:1 Children,
it is your [duty as the Lord’s followers//Christian duty] to obey
your parents, for this is the right thing to do. [The
command,]
4
Parents, do not treat your children in such a way as to make them
[bitter//angry]. Instead, raise them with [the discipline and
instruction approved by the Lord//Christian discipline and
instruction].
16 At all times carry [belief in
Christ//faith] as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out
all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One.
23
[Dear brothers and sisters, my prayer is that//May] God the Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ give [you peace, love and full belief//to
all Christians peace and love with faith].
NLT Translation
notes:
1Chr.
7:21 Zabad, Shuthelah, Ezer, and Elead. These [last] two were
killed trying to steal livestock from the local farmers near
Gath.
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Eph.
6:10 A[s my] final word: [PET: each one of you, be strong because
you keep on hoping completely in the Lord's amazing power, and also
because you are joined as one with Him.//NLT Be strong in the Lord
and in his mighty power.]
21-22 [PET: Our beloved brother, Tychicus, has
brought this letter to you. He serves the Lord very faithfully as
our brother who is joined as one with the Lord. I also sent him so
that he could give you news about my situation and ministry, so
that you can know about our situation and so that he can strengthen
your hearts.//NLT To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a
full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is
a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work.
22I
have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we
are doing and to encourage you.]