Thus faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 NABRE In the section of the letter to the Romans with the quoted verse Paul is using Hebrew scripture to challenge the people of Israel, Jews, who are not accepting Christ…
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John 15:13 – August 5, 2019
No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 NABRE Jesus speaks to His disciples about love. Love is the core motivation behind all Jesus does for us and for His Father. It is also the core of his being. The same…
View More John 15:13 – August 5, 2019Philippians 4:19 – August 4, 2019
My God will fully supply whatever you need, in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NABRE Paul in closing out the letter to the community at Philippi, shares thanks and final greetings. Paul thanks them for a special gift they have sent him, seemingly financial help.…
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Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 NABRE The Letter to the Hebrews is written to a Jewish Christian community. It is a long document reflecting Jewish teaching over the Christian model. We see in the section with…
View More Hebrews 12:14 – August 2, 2019Psalms 55:22 – August 1, 2019
Softer than butter is his speech, but war is in his heart. Smoother than oil are his words, but they are unsheathed swords. Psalms 55:22 NABRE Psalm 55 has the psalmist concerned about an enemy, someone who wants to end his life. The psalm begins with an appeal to God…
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