Some of the comments from the rest of the devotional readings – thanks all for contributing, and keep on reading/praying! Click here for the reading plan.
Week 1 of our Bible reading plan is done (you can still join here) – here are some quotes / snippets from some of the sharing:
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Many of us will be feasting this Christmas, eating multiple dishes prepared by many hands over many days.
It’s hard for those of us who have never really gone hungry to fully understand the magnitude of the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000+ people who chose to listen to His word while their stomachs grumbled.
One of the names of God is YHWH (Gen 2:4), often translated into English as “LORD” in all caps, because the ancient Hebrews didn’t want to say His name out loud for fear of speaking His name in vain.
Micah loves falcons.
Specifically, he loves peregrine falcons, birds of prey known for their ability to dive in excess of 300 km per hour, earning them the title of the fastest animal on earth. They can see prey 3 km away and manoeuvre their flight with agility and grace.
Thank you, MCAC community, for contributing to the Daily Nuggets on the Book of Mark!
Recap of the Daily Nuggets:
Daily Nugget #1:
The book of James is actually a letter, written between AD 44 and 49 and may have been the first New Testament (NT) book written. The letter states in v. 1: V. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings” Which James was this? Of the 4 individuals named James mentioned in the NT, scholars believe this letter was penned by James, the oldest half-brother of Jesus (c.f. Mark 6:3).
From “Daily Nuggets Day 9” exploring the Book of James:
“If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbour as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favouritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. 11 For he who said, “You shall not commit adultery,” also said, “You shall not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker. 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgement.” James 2:8-13