tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post8382765748493047087..comments2023-08-27T06:33:12.637-05:00Comments on The Bible in a Year - and Beyond!: Wednesday, July 1st: Deuteronomy 13-15, Acts 4:1-22 ~ NathanTammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12045517118866436340noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-60622962205025042252015-07-03T22:48:29.801-05:002015-07-03T22:48:29.801-05:00The idea of the sabbatical year is an interesting ...The idea of the sabbatical year is an interesting concept. How much looser would we hold things if they weren't really ours...and why don't we hold things loosely now because everything we do have is from God?Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770898936799604859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-32021787261584629632015-07-01T16:20:40.096-05:002015-07-01T16:20:40.096-05:00I was also impressed with Peter and John's cou...I was also impressed with Peter and John's courage in Christ to be able to stand up to the rulers. They did a miracle through God which in essense was an act of kindness to a cripple. The religious leaders threatened Peter and John to stop speaking in Jesus' name, but the miracle itself was something that the rulers were not able to punish them for. <br /><br />When we act out in line with God's will, our actions cannot be faulted, however our words to the sinner may not be accepted. <br /><br />After reading today's passage, I also felt that the gay marriage movement related. We as Christians need to make sure that we keep our actions in check with God. Conradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378594821836169485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094248114996261058.post-24267634760225968022015-07-01T12:56:43.194-05:002015-07-01T12:56:43.194-05:00Moses had warned against temptation that might ari...Moses had warned against temptation that might arise from the Canaanites, but now he also cautions against temptation towards idolatry within the Israelites themselves. This is why we need to study the Bible - to know the truth so that we can clearly discern false teaching from both culture and within the church that wants to align with culture. Nathan's example of homosexuality is very apt for this passage.<br /><br />I love the spirit of generosity encouraged in the passage on tithing, as well as the Sabbath year.<br /><br />In Acts I am astonished by the boldness of Peter and John and their courage in proclaiming Jesus as Lord in spite of the threats against them. Do we have that same courage?Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045517118866436340noreply@blogger.com