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paper tigers of the law

Galatians 4:4 (MSG)
But when the time arrived that was set by God the Father, God sent his Son, born among us of a woman, born under the conditions of the law so that he might redeem those of us who have been kidnapped by the law. Thus we have been set free to experience our rightful heritage. You can tell for sure that you are now fully adopted as his own children because God sent the Spirit of his Son into our lives crying out, "Papa! Father!" Doesn't that privilege of intimate conversation with God make it plain that you are not a slave, but a child? And if you are a child, you're also an heir, with complete access to the inheritance.

Galatians 4:8 (MSG)
Earlier, before you knew God personally, you were enslaved to so-called gods that had nothing of the divine about them. But now that you know the real God—or rather since God knows you—how can you possibly subject yourselves again to those paper tigers? For that is exactly what you do when you are intimidated into scrupulously observing all the traditions, taboos, and superstitions associated with special days and seasons and years. I am afraid that all my hard work among you has gone up in a puff of smoke!

Zephaniah 3:17

Zephaniah 3:17 (AMP)
The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.

God rejoices and sings over you/ forgets sins

Zephaniah 3:17 (AMP)
The Lord your God is in the midst of you, a Mighty One, a Savior [Who saves]! He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest [in silent satisfaction] and in His love He will be silent and make no mention [of past sins, or even recall them]; He will exult over you with singing.

1 Peter 5:7

1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)
Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.

2 Timothy 2:4

2 Timothy 2:4 (MSG)
A soldier on duty doesn't get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders.

holiness is a highway

Isaiah 35:8 (MSG)
There will be a highway called the Holy Road. No one rude or rebellious is permitted on this road. It's for God's people exclusively— impossible to get lost on this road. Not even fools can get lost on it. No lions on this road, no dangerous wild animals— Nothing and no one dangerous or threatening. Only the redeemed will walk on it. The people God has ransomed will come back on this road. They'll sing as they make their way home to Zion, unfading halos of joy encircling their heads, Welcomed home with gifts of joy and gladness as all sorrows and sighs scurry into the night.

nursing infant-immaturity

1 Corinthians 3:3 (MSG)
As long as you grab for what makes you feel good or makes you look important, are you really much different than a babe at the breast, content only when everything's going your way?

mind of Christ

1 Corinthians 2:15 (MSG)
Spiritually alive, we have access to everything God's Spirit is doing, and can't be judged by unspiritual critics.

esau

Genesis 25:8 (MSG)
Then he took his final breath. He died happy at a ripe old age, full of years, and was buried with his family.

Genesis 25:30 (MSG)
Esau said to Jacob, "Give me some of that red stew-I'm starved!" That's how he came to be called Edom (Red).

Genesis 25:34 (MSG)
Jacob gave him bread and the stew of lentils. He ate and drank, got up and left. That's how Esau shrugged off his rights as the firstborn.

respect authority

1 Peter 2:13-14 (MSG)
Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God's emissaries for keeping order. It is God's will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you're a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.

Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 (MSG)
Don't push your way to the front; don't sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead.

Philippians 2:3

Philippians 2:3 (MSG)
Don't push your way to the front; don't sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead.

Matthew 12:37

Matthew 12:37 (MSG)
Words can be your salvation. Words can also be your damnation."

compelled

2 Corinthians 5:15 (MSG)
Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.

a true friend

Proverbs 18:24 (MSG)
Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.

John the Baptist

Malachi 4:6 (MSG)
He will convince parents to look after their children and children to look up to their parents. If they refuse, I'll come and put the land under a curse."

Luke 6:5

Luke 6:5 (MSG)
Then he said, "The Son of Man is no slave to the Sabbath; he's in charge."

Luke 6:19

Luke 6:19 (MSG)
Everyone was trying to touch him-so much energy surging from him, so many people healed!

lineage through Joseph

Luke 3:23 (MSG)
When Jesus entered public life he was about thirty years old, the son (in public perception) of Joseph, who was— son of Heli, son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Melki, son of Jannai, son of Joseph, son of Mattathias, son of Amos, son of Nahum, son of Esli, son of Naggai, son of Maath, son of Mattathias, son of Semein, son of Josech, son of Joda, son of Joanan, son of Rhesa, son of Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, son of Neri, son of Melchi, son of Addi, son of Cosam, son of Elmadam, son of Er, son of Joshua, son of Eliezer, son of Jorim, son of Matthat, son of Levi, son of Simeon, son of Judah, son of Joseph, son of Jonam, son of Eliakim, son of Melea, son of Menna, son of Mattatha, son of Nathan, son of David, son of Jesse, son of Obed, son of Boaz, son of Salmon, son of Nahshon, son of Amminadab, son of Admin, son of Arni, son of Hezron, son of Perez, son of Judah, son of Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham, son of Terah, son of Nahor, son of Serug, son of Reu, son of Peleg, son of Eber, son of Shelah, son of Kenan, son of Arphaxad, son of Shem, son of Noah, son of Lamech, son of Methuselah, son of Enoch, son of Jared, son of Mahalaleel, son of Kenan, son of Enos, son of Seth, son of Adam, son of God.

Malachi reference

Luke 1:17 (MSG)
He will herald God's arrival in the style and strength of Elijah, soften the hearts of parents to children, and kindle devout understanding among hardened skeptics-he'll get the people ready for God."

1 Corinthians 12:3

1 Corinthians 12:3 (ESV)
Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 8:13

Hebrews 8:13 (ESV)
In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.

John 14:14

John 14:14 (ESV)
If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

Philippians 1:29

Philippians 1:29 (MSG)
There's far more to this life than trusting in Christ. There's also suffering for him. And the suffering is as much a gift as the trusting.

Galatians 3:19

Galatians 3:19 (MSG)
What is the point, then, of the law, the attached addendum? It was a thoughtful addition to the original covenant promises made to Abraham. The purpose of the law was to keep a sinful people in the way of salvation until Christ (the descendant) came, inheriting the promises and distributing them to us. Obviously this law was not a firsthand encounter with God. It was arranged by angelic messengers through a middleman, Moses. But if there is a middleman as there was at Sinai, then the people are not dealing directly with God, are they? But the original promise is the direct blessing of God, received by faith.