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IF ANYONE CHOOSES TO DO GOD’S WILL / JOHN 7:17

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) John 7:17

 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

IF ANYONE CHOOSES TO DO GOD’S WILL / JOHN 7:17

God’s will refers to His desires and plans that are based on His character and purposes. True saving faith – the kind that surrenders control of one’s life to God and keeps the individual in a right relationship with Him – requires an earnest desire and commitment to do God’s will. To truly believe in Christ is to be devoted to obeying God, knowing that God requires a practical, active faith (John 1:12; John 5:24).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. IT HATES ME / JOHN 7:6-7
  2. FEAST OF TABERNACLES / JOHN 7:2-3
  3. JESUS HAD KNOWN FROM THE BEGINNING / JOHN 6:64
  4. EATS MY FLESH AND DRINKS MY BLOOD / JOHN 6:54
  5. THE FATHER … DRAWS HIM / JOHN 6:44
  6. MY FATHER’S WILL / JOHN 6:40
  7. I WILL NEVER DRIVE AWAY / JOHN 6:37
  8. I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE / JOHN 6:35
  9. MIRACLES / JOHN 6:1-2
  10. DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT HE WROTE / JOHN 5:47
  11. ACCEPT PRAISE FROM ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 5:44
  12. YOU DILIGENTLY STUDY / JOHN 5:39-40
  13. THOSE WHO HAVE DONE GOOD – RISE TO LIVE – THOSE WHO HAVE DONE EVIL / JOHN 5:29
  14. HAS GRANTED THE SON TO HAVE LIFE IN HIMSELF / JOHN 5:26
  15. HEARS … BELIEVES – WILL NOT BE CONDEMNED / JOHN 5:24
  16. MAKING HIMSELF EQUAL WITH GOD / JOHN 5:18-24
  17. PERSECUTED HIM / JOHN 5:16
  18. STOP SINNING / JOHN 5:14
  19. THE MAN WAS CURED / JOHN 5:9
  20. THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS / JOHN 5:5
  21. SIGNS AND WONDERS / JOHN 4:48
  22. CROP FOR ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:36
  23. SURPRISED TO FIND HIM TALKING WITH A WOMAN / JOHN 4:27
  24. TRUTH / JOHN 4:24
  25. WORSHIP … IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH / JOHN 4:23-24
  26. SAMARITANS WORSHIP WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW / JOHN 4:22
  27. WATER … ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:14
  28. SAMARITAN WOMAN / JOHN 4:7
  29. WHOEVER REJECTS / JOHN 3:36
  30. LOVED DARKNESS INSTEAD OF LIGHT / JOHN 3:19
  31. GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD / JOHN 3:16
  32. JUST AS MOSES LIFTED UP THE SNAKE / JOHN 3:14-15
  33. THE WIND … THE SPIRIT / JOHN 3:8
  34. BORN OF WATER / JOHN 3:5
  35. DROVE ALL FROM THE TEMPLE AREA / JOHN 2:15
  36. SIGNS / JOHN 2:11
  37. CHOICE WINE – HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK / JOHN 2:10
  38. WINE – THEY HAVE NOT MORE WINE / JOHN 2:3
  39. YOU SHALL SEE HEAVEN OPEN / JOHN 1:51
  40. CEPHAS … PETER / JOHN 1:42
  41. THE FIRST THING ANDREW DID / JOHN 1:41
  42. WILL BAPTIZE WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 1:33
  43. LAMB OF GOD / JOHN 1:29
  44. GRACE AND TRUTH / JOHN 1:17
  45. THE WORD BECAME FLESH / JOHN 1:14
  46. BORN NOT OF … HUMAN DECISION / JOHN 1:13
  47. RECEIVED … BELIEVED / JOHN 1:12
  48. THE WORLD DID NOT RECOGNIZE HIM / JOHN 1:10
  49. GIVES LIGHT TO EVERY MAN / JOHN 1:9
  50. LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS /JOHN 1:5
  51. LIFE WAS THE LIGHT OF MEN / JOHN 1:4
  52. WITH GOD IN THE BEGINNING / JOHN 1:2
  53. THE WORD / JOHN 1:1
  54. KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES / JOHN 13:35
  55. LOVE ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 13:34
  56. AT A LOSS TO KNOW WHICH OF THEM HE MEANT / JOHN 13:22
  57. WASH ONE ANOTHER’S FEET / JOHN 13:14
  58. UNLESS I WASH YOU / JOHN 13:8
  59. WASH HIS DISCIPLES FEET /JOHN 13:5
  60. TAKING FROM WHAT IS MINE / JOHN 16:14
  61. HE IS A LIEAR AND THE FATHER OF LIES / JOHN 8:44
  62. EVERYONE WHO SINS / JOHN 8:34
  63. HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 14:26
  64. I WILL ASK THE FATHER – COUNSELOR / JOHN 14:16
  65. JESUS HAD NOT YET BEEN GLORIFIED / JOHN 7:39
  66. AS THE SCRIPTURE HAS SAID – STREAMS OF LIVING WATER / JOHN 7:38
  67. YOU ARE GODS? / JOHN 10:34
  68. HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE ME / JOHN 14:24
  69. REMAIN IN MY LOVE / JOHN 15:9-10
  70. ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 17:3
  71. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD / JOHN 8:12
  72. SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH / JOHN 17:17
  73. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32
  74. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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IT HATES ME / JOHN 7:6-7

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(KJV) John 7:6-7

Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.

IT HATES ME / JOHN 7:6-7

The world (most people, the worldly system and society apart from God) hated Jesus because He exposed its evil and proclaimed that all people who remain separated from God are spiritually and morally corrupt, selfish and opposed to God (John 2:14-16; 3:19-20; 5:30-47). Throughout His ministry, Jesus condemned injustice, cruelty and all forms of immoral behavior. His bold and uncompromising message challenged and exposed human sinfulness. Jesus preached a message that is the opposite of ministers who claim to preach only a “positive gospel” – one that does not include a clear godly demand for true repentance and righteousness (turning from our own sinful way, following God and doing what His Word says is right).

Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. FEAST OF TABERNACLES / JOHN 7:2-3
  2. JESUS HAD KNOWN FROM THE BEGINNING / JOHN 6:64
  3. EATS MY FLESH AND DRINKS MY BLOOD / JOHN 6:54
  4. THE FATHER … DRAWS HIM / JOHN 6:44
  5. MY FATHER’S WILL / JOHN 6:40
  6. I WILL NEVER DRIVE AWAY / JOHN 6:37
  7. I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE / JOHN 6:35
  8. MIRACLES / JOHN 6:1-2
  9. DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT HE WROTE / JOHN 5:47
  10. ACCEPT PRAISE FROM ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 5:44
  11. YOU DILIGENTLY STUDY / JOHN 5:39-40
  12. THOSE WHO HAVE DONE GOOD – RISE TO LIVE – THOSE WHO HAVE DONE EVIL / JOHN 5:29
  13. HAS GRANTED THE SON TO HAVE LIFE IN HIMSELF / JOHN 5:26
  14. HEARS … BELIEVES – WILL NOT BE CONDEMNED / JOHN 5:24
  15. MAKING HIMSELF EQUAL WITH GOD / JOHN 5:18-24
  16. PERSECUTED HIM / JOHN 5:16
  17. STOP SINNING / JOHN 5:14
  18. THE MAN WAS CURED / JOHN 5:9
  19. THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS / JOHN 5:5
  20. SIGNS AND WONDERS / JOHN 4:48
  21. CROP FOR ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:36
  22. SURPRISED TO FIND HIM TALKING WITH A WOMAN / JOHN 4:27
  23. TRUTH / JOHN 4:24
  24. WORSHIP … IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH / JOHN 4:23-24
  25. SAMARITANS WORSHIP WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW / JOHN 4:22
  26. WATER … ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:14
  27. SAMARITAN WOMAN / JOHN 4:7
  28. WHOEVER REJECTS / JOHN 3:36
  29. LOVED DARKNESS INSTEAD OF LIGHT / JOHN 3:19
  30. GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD / JOHN 3:16
  31. JUST AS MOSES LIFTED UP THE SNAKE / JOHN 3:14-15
  32. THE WIND … THE SPIRIT / JOHN 3:8
  33. BORN OF WATER / JOHN 3:5
  34. DROVE ALL FROM THE TEMPLE AREA / JOHN 2:15
  35. SIGNS / JOHN 2:11
  36. CHOICE WINE – HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK / JOHN 2:10
  37. WINE – THEY HAVE NOT MORE WINE / JOHN 2:3
  38. YOU SHALL SEE HEAVEN OPEN / JOHN 1:51
  39. CEPHAS … PETER / JOHN 1:42
  40. THE FIRST THING ANDREW DID / JOHN 1:41
  41. WILL BAPTIZE WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 1:33
  42. LAMB OF GOD / JOHN 1:29
  43. GRACE AND TRUTH / JOHN 1:17
  44. THE WORD BECAME FLESH / JOHN 1:14
  45. BORN NOT OF … HUMAN DECISION / JOHN 1:13
  46. RECEIVED … BELIEVED / JOHN 1:12
  47. THE WORLD DID NOT RECOGNIZE HIM / JOHN 1:10
  48. GIVES LIGHT TO EVERY MAN / JOHN 1:9
  49. LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS /JOHN 1:5
  50. LIFE WAS THE LIGHT OF MEN / JOHN 1:4
  51. WITH GOD IN THE BEGINNING / JOHN 1:2
  52. THE WORD / JOHN 1:1
  53. KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES / JOHN 13:35
  54. LOVE ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 13:34
  55. AT A LOSS TO KNOW WHICH OF THEM HE MEANT / JOHN 13:22
  56. WASH ONE ANOTHER’S FEET / JOHN 13:14
  57. UNLESS I WASH YOU / JOHN 13:8
  58. WASH HIS DISCIPLES FEET /JOHN 13:5
  59. TAKING FROM WHAT IS MINE / JOHN 16:14
  60. HE IS A LIEAR AND THE FATHER OF LIES / JOHN 8:44
  61. EVERYONE WHO SINS / JOHN 8:34
  62. HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 14:26
  63. I WILL ASK THE FATHER – COUNSELOR / JOHN 14:16
  64. JESUS HAD NOT YET BEEN GLORIFIED / JOHN 7:39
  65. AS THE SCRIPTURE HAS SAID – STREAMS OF LIVING WATER / JOHN 7:38
  66. YOU ARE GODS? / JOHN 10:34
  67. HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE ME / JOHN 14:24
  68. REMAIN IN MY LOVE / JOHN 15:9-10
  69. ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 17:3
  70. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD / JOHN 8:12
  71. SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH / JOHN 17:17
  72. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32
  73. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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FEAST OF TABERNACLES / JOHN 7:2-3

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) John 7:2-3

Now the Jew’s feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest.

FEAST OF TABERNACLES / JOHN 7:2-3

The “Feast of Tabernacles” was the great feast in the Jewish year celebrating the completion of the harvest and remembering God’s goodness to Israel as they wandered in the desert following their exodus (Israel’s mass departure from slavery in Egypt in 1445 B.C.). During this festival, the people lived in booths or tabernacles (or tents) for the seven days of the feast (Leviticus 23:34-43; Zechariah 14:16-19).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. JESUS HAD KNOWN FROM THE BEGINNING / JOHN 6:64
  2. EATS MY FLESH AND DRINKS MY BLOOD / JOHN 6:54
  3. THE FATHER … DRAWS HIM / JOHN 6:44
  4. MY FATHER’S WILL / JOHN 6:40
  5. I WILL NEVER DRIVE AWAY / JOHN 6:37
  6. I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE / JOHN 6:35
  7. MIRACLES / JOHN 6:1-2
  8. DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT HE WROTE / JOHN 5:47
  9. ACCEPT PRAISE FROM ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 5:44
  10. YOU DILIGENTLY STUDY / JOHN 5:39-40
  11. THOSE WHO HAVE DONE GOOD – RISE TO LIVE – THOSE WHO HAVE DONE EVIL / JOHN 5:29
  12. HAS GRANTED THE SON TO HAVE LIFE IN HIMSELF / JOHN 5:26
  13. HEARS … BELIEVES – WILL NOT BE CONDEMNED / JOHN 5:24
  14. MAKING HIMSELF EQUAL WITH GOD / JOHN 5:18-24
  15. PERSECUTED HIM / JOHN 5:16
  16. STOP SINNING / JOHN 5:14
  17. THE MAN WAS CURED / JOHN 5:9
  18. THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS / JOHN 5:5
  19. SIGNS AND WONDERS / JOHN 4:48
  20. CROP FOR ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:36
  21. SURPRISED TO FIND HIM TALKING WITH A WOMAN / JOHN 4:27
  22. TRUTH / JOHN 4:24
  23. WORSHIP … IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH / JOHN 4:23-24
  24. SAMARITANS WORSHIP WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW / JOHN 4:22
  25. WATER … ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 4:14
  26. SAMARITAN WOMAN / JOHN 4:7
  27. WHOEVER REJECTS / JOHN 3:36
  28. LOVED DARKNESS INSTEAD OF LIGHT / JOHN 3:19
  29. GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD / JOHN 3:16
  30. JUST AS MOSES LIFTED UP THE SNAKE / JOHN 3:14-15
  31. THE WIND … THE SPIRIT / JOHN 3:8
  32. BORN OF WATER / JOHN 3:5
  33. DROVE ALL FROM THE TEMPLE AREA / JOHN 2:15
  34. SIGNS / JOHN 2:11
  35. CHOICE WINE – HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK / JOHN 2:10
  36. WINE – THEY HAVE NOT MORE WINE / JOHN 2:3
  37. YOU SHALL SEE HEAVEN OPEN / JOHN 1:51
  38. CEPHAS … PETER / JOHN 1:42
  39. THE FIRST THING ANDREW DID / JOHN 1:41
  40. WILL BAPTIZE WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 1:33
  41. LAMB OF GOD / JOHN 1:29
  42. GRACE AND TRUTH / JOHN 1:17
  43. THE WORD BECAME FLESH / JOHN 1:14
  44. BORN NOT OF … HUMAN DECISION / JOHN 1:13
  45. RECEIVED … BELIEVED / JOHN 1:12
  46. THE WORLD DID NOT RECOGNIZE HIM / JOHN 1:10
  47. GIVES LIGHT TO EVERY MAN / JOHN 1:9
  48. LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS /JOHN 1:5
  49. LIFE WAS THE LIGHT OF MEN / JOHN 1:4
  50. WITH GOD IN THE BEGINNING / JOHN 1:2
  51. THE WORD / JOHN 1:1
  52. KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES / JOHN 13:35
  53. LOVE ONE ANOTHER / JOHN 13:34
  54. AT A LOSS TO KNOW WHICH OF THEM HE MEANT / JOHN 13:22
  55. WASH ONE ANOTHER’S FEET / JOHN 13:14
  56. UNLESS I WASH YOU / JOHN 13:8
  57. WASH HIS DISCIPLES FEET /JOHN 13:5
  58. TAKING FROM WHAT IS MINE / JOHN 16:14
  59. HE IS A LIEAR AND THE FATHER OF LIES / JOHN 8:44
  60. EVERYONE WHO SINS / JOHN 8:34
  61. HOLY SPIRIT / JOHN 14:26
  62. I WILL ASK THE FATHER – COUNSELOR / JOHN 14:16
  63. JESUS HAD NOT YET BEEN GLORIFIED / JOHN 7:39
  64. AS THE SCRIPTURE HAS SAID – STREAMS OF LIVING WATER / JOHN 7:38
  65. YOU ARE GODS? / JOHN 10:34
  66. HE WHO DOES NOT LOVE ME / JOHN 14:24
  67. REMAIN IN MY LOVE / JOHN 15:9-10
  68. ETERNAL LIFE / JOHN 17:3
  69. I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD / JOHN 8:12
  70. SANCTIFY THEM BY THE TRUTH / JOHN 17:17
  71. THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE / JOHN 8:32
  72. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25

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THE WORD OF THE LORD STANDS FOREVER / 1 PETER 1:24-25

Peter’s quotation of Isaiah 40:6-8 indicates that, like the earth itself, all human glory and achievements (such as culture, science and philosophy) are temporary and ever changing. Eventually, these things will pass away (Psalms 90:5-10; James 4:13-17). But God’s Word remains forever. The importance, value and motive behind all human efforts and the prevailing standards of society must constantly be evaluated and judged by the Bible, rather than the Bible being judged by them. The moral absolutes of God’s Word (its standards and principles, which are relevant for all people in all situations for all time) will stand long after the collapse and self-destruction of today’s relativism (the notion that all standards of truth and right are variable, depending on the person or situation). Those who try to bend God’s Word to conform to the intellectual and moral trends of their generation betray the “living and enduring word of God” (1 Peter 1:23).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20
  2. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  3. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  4. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  5. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  6. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  7. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  8. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  9. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  10. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  11. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  12. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 1:20

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

CHOSEN BEFORE THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / 1 PETER 1:20

God’s plan of spiritual salvation was not just an afterthought, nor did it come to God only after the first humans chose to disobey God and needed rescue and restoration in relation to God. His plan was laid out even before creation or human history began (Revelation 13:8). The word translated “chosen” carries the meaning of God’s foreknowledge (1 Peter 1:2). God knew that in creating humans with free will – the ability to choose whether or not to love, obey and worship Him – that they would inevitably choose to go their own way and defy Him. So, he had already set in order the plan to rescue people from the final consequence of their sin – spiritual death and eternal separation from God – and to restore them to a right relationship with Him. That plan was for God Himself to make a personal sacrifice to cover the extreme penalty warranted by sin. Only He could provide a perfect means of spiritual salvation, which He did through His Son, Jesus Christ. At just the right time in human history (Romans 5:6; Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 9:26), God sent Christ into the world to finalize and fulfill His perfect plan of forgiveness, new life and an eternal relationship with God through faith in Christ.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19
  2. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  3. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  4. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  5. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  6. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  7. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  8. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  9. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  10. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  11. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  12. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 1:19

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST / 1 PETER 1:19

God’s Word clearly conveys the fact that Christ’s sacrificial death is what secures the believer’s redemption (spiritual salvation, release from slavery to sin, restoration to a right relationship with God; Ephesians 1:7; Romans 3:25; Hebrews 9:14).

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18
  2. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  3. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  4. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  5. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  6. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  7. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  8. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  9. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  10. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  11. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 1:18

Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

REDEEMED / 1 PETER 1:18

Essentially, “redeemed” implies being purchased, bought back or ransomed by the payment of a price. Jesus paid the highest price with His own life (1 Peter 1:19) to save us from the death penalty we deserved for sin (our own God-defying way). In this sense, being redeemed also means being liberated from the power of Satan and sin and restored to a right relationship with God through faith in Christ.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16
  2. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  3. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  4. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  5. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  6. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  7. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  8. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  9. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  10. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

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BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 1:16

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

BE HOLY / 1 PETER 1:16

God is holy, and what is true of God should be true of His people. Holiness, when referring to God, relates to His absolute purity, perfection, completeness and separation from evil. When applied to God’s people, holiness carries the thought of being morally pure, spiritually whole, separated from the ungodly ways of the world and set apart for love, service and worship to God (Leviticus 11:44). The goal is to be prepared for service to God (2 Timothy 2:20-21), which is positive action (1 Peter 1:13). Holiness is not only avoiding evil; it is also pursuing godliness (Hebrews 12:14). Holiness is a goal of our calling to follow Christ (Ephesians 1:4); it means being like God and being dedicated completely to Him (living to please Him; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 1:4; Ephesians 2:10; 1 John 3:2-3). We are made holy by the sanctifying (purifying, refining, developing, setting apart) work of the Holy Spirit (1 Peter 1:2), by the power of Christ’s sacrifice that frees us from the power of sin (Romans 6), by being renewed in the image of God (Colossians 3:10) and by the gift of God’s grace which enables us to obey God and live by His Word (Galatians 5:16, 22-23, 25; Titus 3:5; 2 Peter 1:9).

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Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13
  2. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  3. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  4. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  5. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  6. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  7. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  8. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  9. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

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PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION / 1 PETER 1:13

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 1:13

Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Girding Your Loins: Why Holiness Demands Action

Many people view holiness as a passive state of mind. They see it as a list of things to avoid, a quiet withdrawal from the world, or a defensive posture against temptation.

But when the Apostle Peter launches into his extended teaching on living a holy life (1 Peter 1:13–2:13), he does not tell us to sit still. He tells us to move.

The First-Century Visual: Gathering the Garments

In 1 Peter 1:13, the text opens with a striking command: “Prepare your minds for action.”

In the original Greek, and to the first-century readers, this phrase literally meant to “gird up the loins of your mind.”

People in the ancient Near East wore long, flowing robes. These garments were perfectly comfortable for lounging or casual walking. However, if a man needed to run, fight, or perform hard physical labor, those long robes became a tripping hazard.

To prepare for strenuous movement, he would reach down, gather up the excess fabric of his robe, pull it between his legs, and tuck it securely into his belt. This action instantly transformed a restrictive dress into a functional tunic, freeing his legs for rapid, unhindered motion.

Peter uses this powerful physical image to describe a mental and spiritual reality.

Holiness Is Dynamic, Not Static

If you want to live a life set apart for God, you cannot let your thoughts drift aimlessly. You cannot leave your mind “undressed.” Loose thoughts—like anxiety, comparison, bitterness, or compromise—will trip you up the moment life gets difficult.

True biblical holiness requires personal restraint and self-control, but it is never merely passive.

  • Passive holiness asks: “How do I stay out of trouble?”
  • Active holiness asks: “How do I run the race God has set before me?”

To be holy means to be set apart from ungodliness, but it equally means being set apart for God’s highest purposes. It is the active, passionate pursuit of righteousness, love, and divine assignment. Holiness gives you the spiritual agility and freedom to obey God immediately and wholeheartedly.

Don’t just sit and try to avoid the bad. Gather up your thoughts, focus your mind on the hope of Jesus Christ, and step courageously into the work He has called you to do today.

Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for calling us to a life of true, vibrant holiness. Forgive us for the times we have treated our faith as a passive checklist rather than an active relationship. Today, we choose to gird up the loins of our minds. We gather up every loose, drifting, or anxious thought and bring it into obedience to Christ. Grant us the discipline of self-control and the courage to take bold action for Your Kingdom. Set us apart from the distractions of this world, and set us free to fulfill Your highest purposes for our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Bible Study Tools I Use

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  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12
  2. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  3. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  4. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  5. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  6. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  7. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  8. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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PREACHED … BY THE HOLY SPIRIT – EVEN ANGELS LONG TO LOOK / 1 PETER 1:12

START YOUR DAY RIGHT DAILY DEVOTION

(KJV) 1 Peter 1:12

Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

Preached by the Holy Spirit: The Gospel Angels Long to See

Have you ever stopped to consider the sheer weight and wonder of the message you hold in your hands? In 1 Peter 1:12, the Apostle Peter pulls back the curtain on the gospel, revealing a truth so profound that it captures the rapt attention of the heavenly hosts. The good news of Jesus Christ is not a human invention; it is a divine masterpiece orchestrated by God, delivered by His Spirit, and marveled at by angels.

The Divine Origin of the Message

The message of Christ and His Word originates entirely from God, not from humans. The very same Holy Spirit who guided and inspired the Old Testament prophets—revealing to them the sufferings and glories that would be fulfilled in Christ—also inspired the apostles and early believers.

On the day of Pentecost, this divine authorship became a public display of power. The same Spirit who inspired the truth of the gospel began to give power to all of Christ’s followers to proclaim it. When Peter stood before thousands in Acts 2, he wasn’t sharing clever philosophy; he was preaching a supernatural message supernaturally empowered by the Holy Spirit. This identical Spirit-led inspiration carries directly into the New Testament pages we read today.

What Angels Long to See

Perhaps the most startling phrase in this passage is Peter’s closing remark: “things into which angels long to look.”

The Greek word used here for “to look into” literally means “to stoop and look intently.” It is the exact same vivid word used to describe the disciples bending down to peer into the empty tomb on resurrection morning. Imagine the holy, powerful angels of God bending over the edge of heaven, gazing intently at the unfolding plan of redemption.

Angels understand God’s power and justice perfectly, but they do not experience salvation firsthand. They watch in absolute awe as God extends radical grace, mercy, and adoption to broken human beings. The gospel story is heaven’s greatest fascination.

Living in the Wonder

We often treat the gospel as standard knowledge or a familiar routine. Yet, we have access to a living truth that prophets spent lifetimes searching out, that the Holy Spirit rushed down at Pentecost to empower, and that angels are still bending down to admire. Every time you open the Scriptures or share the faith, you are participating in a cosmic wonder. Let us never lose the awe of being recipients of such a glorious message.

A Closing Prayer

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the breathtaking wonder of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We praise You that this message is not born of human wisdom, but is the very truth of God, preached by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Forgive us for the times we treat Your grace as ordinary. Awaken our hearts today to the reality of what we possess. Help us to share the same earnest desire as the angels, bending low to gaze intently into the beautiful mysteries of Your love, Christ’s suffering, and His ultimate glory.

Empower us by that same Pentecost Spirit to speak Your truth with boldness, gratitude, and awe. May our lives reflect the majesty of the good news we carry.

In the mighty and beautiful name of Jesus, Amen.

Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Bible Study Tools I Use

  • NIV Bible
  • King James Bible
  • www. biblegateway.com
  • www.biblestudytools.com
  • Map Pencils
  • College Ruled Spiral Notebook
  • Ballpoint Pens
  • Some links may be affiliated. By purchasing an item from an affiliate link, I receive a small commission – but you are not charged more or less by clicking or purchasing through the link. Thank you for supporting me!

Some of our Post That Might Interest You, All Out of the Current Book / Chapter

  1. SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THEM / 1 PETER 1:11
  2. HAVE NOT SEEN HIM YOU LOVE / 1 PETER 1:8
  3. YOUR FAITH … PROVED GENUINE / 1 PETER 1:7
  4. THROUGH FAITH ARE SHIELDED BY GOD’S POWER / 1 PETER 1:5
  5. THE FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD – GOD THE FATHER … THE SPIRIT … JESUS CHRIIST / 1 PETER 1:2
  6. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
  7. GUIDED BY GRACE ABOUT

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog post! May the words inspire and uplift all who read them. Your support and interest mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for every moment you spend here. Stay tuned for more, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!” Blessings, Margarita & Stace

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