God thunders forth marvels with his voice; he does great things beyond our knowing. He says to the snow, “Fall to the earth”; likewise to his heavy, drenching rain. Job 37:5-6 NABRE The Book of Job is about a man who seems to suffer for no reason, but in the…
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he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. Philippians 2:8 NABRE Paul is speaking to the community in Philippi about being like Christ, having the same attitude and approach. Paul includes what some have called an early Christian hymn, a rhythmic poem that speaks of Christ…
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Yet it was our pain that he bore, our sufferings he endured. We thought of him as stricken, struck down by God and afflicted, Isaiah 53:4 NABRE Isaiah fifty-three has been called a part of the suffering servant verses. At the time of this prophecy from Isaiah it was considered…
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For to you has been granted, for the sake of Christ, not only to believe in him but also to suffer for him. Philippians 1:29 NABRE Paul writing to the community at Philippi encourages them to stay strong. Many of the citizens of Philippi are citizens of Rome and so…
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For as Christ’s sufferings overflow to us, so through Christ does our encouragement also overflow. 2 Corinthians 1:5 NABRE Paul is writing to the community at Corinth, addressing questions and issues in this very lively community. At the opening of the letter Paul is thankful and encouraging for the community.…
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