bernardo69 (49)in #law • 14 hours agoAbraham and the fear of God: He observed the law of the Most High and entered into a covenant with him. Ben Sira 44:20The Book of Ben Sira, due to its length and practical content, is perhaps the most important book of the sapiential…bernardo69 (49)in #prayer • yesterdayThe prayer of Solomon: Then my works will be acceptable, and I shall judge your people justly. Wisdom 9:12The Bible tradition attributes the authorship of the Book of Wisdom to King Solomon, and this is a sapiential book…bernardo69 (49)in #idols • 2 days agoHosea against idolatry: With their silver and gold they make idols for themselves to their own destruction. Hosea 8:4The prophet Hosea was probably a contemporary of the prophet Amos, and he prophesied in the Kingdom of Israel before…bernardo69 (49)in #lord • 3 days agoHope in Isaiah: For they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them. Isaiah 65:23The literary work attributed to the prophet Isaiah is divided into three parts or books, and it is very possible that…bernardo69 (49)in #words • 4 days agoWords of the prophet Amos: There are those who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground. Amos 5:7Amos was a prophet of the Kingdom of Israel, and he probably preached during the reigns of Jeroboam II, king of…bernardo69 (49)in #law • 5 days agoWisdom and law in Jesus: Talk and act as people who are going to be judged by laws that bring freedom. James 2:12The author of the Epistle of James is probably the James mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew as the brother of Jesus…bernardo69 (49)in #worst • 7 days agoChristian humility: It seems to me that God has put us apostles in the worst possible place. 1 Corinthians 4:9The apostle Paul founded the Church of Corinth on his second missionary journey, after having spent some time in…bernardo69 (49)in #deceit • 8 days agoJesus vs lies and deceit: Moses gave you the Law, didn't he? But not one of you obeys the Law. John 7:19The Kingdom of God announced by Jesus does not simply consist of the opposition between the spirit and the flesh…bernardo69 (49)in #pride • 9 days agoThe pride of Zedekiah: He did evil in the eyes of the LORD his God and did not humble himself before Jeremiah. 2 Chronicles 36:12The Bible, through the history of its kings, from the first king of Israel, Saul, to the last king of Judah, Zedekiah…bernardo69 (49)in #life • 10 days agoSpiritual education: The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. Proverbs 19:8The sapiential teaching, along with the teaching of the prophets, and the teaching of the law of Moses constitute the…bernardo69 (49)in #fidelity • 11 days agoLaw & fidelity in the Bible: I have many enemies and oppressors, but I do not fail to obey your laws. Psalm 119:157Throughout its long history, the nation of Israel has faced numerous instances of oppression, destruction, and…bernardo69 (49)in #godless • 12 days agoWisdom vs foolishness: The hope of the godless is like chaff carried on the wind, and like sea spray swept before a storm. Wisdom 5:14In the sapiential literature of the Bible, wisdom and folly are constantly in opposition and contrast, and this is…bernardo69 (49)in #lord • 13 days agoBible wisdom: Many, LORD, are asking, 'Who will bring us prosperity?' Let the light of your face shine on us. Psalm 4:6Psalm 4 is a plea to God and also a psalm of thanksgiving of a devotee to God for the blessings received. This is why…bernardo69 (49)in #voice • 14 days agoMessianic prophecy: He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. Isaiah 42:2The prophet Isaiah is decidedly the most mentioned prophet in the Gospel of Matthew. It can be said, then, that the…bernardo69 (49)in #son • 15 days agoJohn the Baptist and Jesus: Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remains under God's angry judgment. John 3:36The Gospel of John presents a very extensive and interesting testimony from John the Baptist about Jesus. The Synoptic…bernardo69 (49)in #good • 16 days agoBible spiritual law: Whoever does good has a reward; each receives according to their deeds. Ben Sira 16:14The sapiential books in the Bible, such as the Book of Ben Sira, Proverbs, Wisdom, and Ecclesiastes, have something…bernardo69 (49)in #spirit • 17 days agoThe Holy Spirit and Paul: This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel. Acts 9:15The miracle of Paul's conversion, which occurred after the martyrdom of Stephen, is one of the most important signs…bernardo69 (49)in #god • 18 days agoJesus is the true God: Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light. John 12:36The Gospel of John is perhaps of all the gospels the one that most makes use of the figure of Jesus as a…bernardo69 (49)in #life • 20 days agoFaith against paganism: Is not the way of life you learned when you heard about Christ and were taught in him. Ephesians 4:20-21The Book of Acts recounts that the apostle Paul founded the Church of Ephesus at the beginning of his third missionary…bernardo69 (49)in #faith • 21 days agoFaith in the early church: So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Acts 10:48The Book of Acts recounts how the holy spirit, after the ascension of Jesus, manifested itself with gifts and power to…
