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Hebrews 5

Hebrews 5:12-14 NIV In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God's word all over again. You need milk, not solid food! Anyone who…

Hebrews 4

Hebrews 4:14-15 NIV Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is…

Hebrews 4:15 (NIV)

Hebrews 3

Hebrews 3:6 NIV But Christ is faithful as the Son over God's house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory. This verse stuck out the most in…

Hebrews 3:6 (NIV)

Hebrews 2

Hebrews 2:17-18 NIV For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make…

Hebrews 2:17 (NIV), Hebrews 2:18 (NIV)

Hebrews 1

Hebrews 1:3, 11-12 NIV The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat…

Hebrews 1:3 (NIV), Hebrews 1:11 (NIV), Hebrews 1:12 (NIV)

Genesis 11

Genesis 11:7 NIV The story of Babel always made me think what the world would be like if babel never happened. God works I mysterious ways, He let us find a way to learn how to communicate in the future..…

Genesis 11:7 (NIV)

Genesis 9

Genesis 9:4, 11, 13 NIV My first question about this chapter is what does life blood mean? Does it mean to not east something while it its still alive? I liked how God promises us through a rainbow.…

Genesis 9:4 (NIV), Genesis 9:11 (NIV), Genesis 9:13 (NIV)

Genesis 7

Genesis 7:21-23 NIV Being very familiar with this story I tried to dig deeper. The thought and question that arose was is this how the dinosaurs were wiped out? Is this how the grand canyon was really…

Genesis 7:21 (NIV), Genesis 7:22 (NIV), Genesis 7:23 (NIV)

Genesis 6

Genesis 6:11-12 NIV It is sad to think how bad our sin is and how it must hurt God so much. It us no wonder why he brought the flood but to our relief he promised tio never do that again Now the earth…

Genesis 6:11 (NIV), Genesis 6:12 (NIV)

Genesis 5

There is not much to journal about for this chapter due to it being all about geneology. However I will add that it is amazing how long they lived and how everyone comes from adam. God is good!

Genesis 4

Genesis 4:1 NIV I like how eve says that God helped her birth that child.many people lose site of that. Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With…

Genesis 4:1 (NIV)

Genesis 3

Genesis 3:1, 19, 21 NIV One thing I has always wondered was why was the serpent created? And why was he allowed in the garden? Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God…

Genesis 3:1 (NIV), Genesis 3:19 (NIV), Genesis 3:21 (NIV)

Genesis 2

Genesis 2:2, 5 NIV chapter two its about the creation of man and woman and about the responsibilities God have them. I always wondered why God decided to rest when He doesn't exactly get tired...does…

Genesis 2:2 (NIV), Genesis 2:5 (NIV)

Genesis 1

Genesis 1:26 NIV The most interesting verse I found was this one. I found this interesting because God says "let us" which was never put that way in any other verse in the chapter. What is the context?...…

Genesis 1:26 (NIV)

2 corinthians 13

2 Corinthians 13:2, 5, 7, 11 NIV Pauls last chapter is a farewell address to the church of corinth complete with recaps and instructions. My favorite part is how paul puts doing the right thing into…

2 corinthians 12

2 Corinthians 12:2, 9-10, 20-21 NIV I found this verse in chapter and wondered what nate thought of it.. (I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it…

2 Corinthians 12:2 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 12:10 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 12:20 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 12:21 (NIV)

2 corinthians 11

2 Corinthians 11:4-6, 16-17, 30 NIV Paul talks about false prophets that havent been truthful and to be aware of them (For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached,…

2 Corinthians 11:4 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 11:5 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 11:6 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 11:16 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 11:17 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 11:30 (NIV)

2 corinthians 10

2 Corinthians 10:12, 17-18 NIV In this chapter paul talks about not commending yourself. The biggest thing I got out out the chapter was that we should be longing for gods approval instead of giving…

2 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 10:17 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 10:18 (NIV)

2 corinthians 9

2 Corinthians 9:4, 7, 12-13 NIV This chapter paul mentikns how he is proud of their improvement, also encouraging them to keep it up. Then he tells the people to give witj whay their heart was ready…

2 Corinthians 9:4 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 9:12 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 9:13 (NIV)

2 corinthians 7 & 8

2 Corinthians 7:16 TNIV chapter 7 can bacially be summed up by its last verse and is really about how the church has improved and pulled through. (I am glad I can have complete confidence in you.)…

2 Corinthians 7:16 (TNIV)

2 corinthians 6

2 Corinthians 6:3, 16-18 TNIV i like how this chapter talks about being different than the usual. also that God will be father to you. this taps into what matt talked about how we chose to be different…

2 Corinthians 6:3 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 6:16 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 6:17 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 6:18 (TNIV)

2 corinthians 5

2 Corinthians 5:1, 4, 7-8, 16-17, 19, 21 TNIV this chapter is cool because paul is discussing oparts of what we talked about in group. you can see the relationship/fellowship contrast within thi chapter.…

2 Corinthians 5:1 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 5:4 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 5:7 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 5:8 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 5:16 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 5:19 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 5:21 (TNIV)

2 corinthians 4

2 Corinthians 4:2, 5, 10, 12, 16, 18 TNIV paul here is talking about what the church has imrpoved on and what they are doing right. that they are no longer being decieving, but are putting the truth…

2 Corinthians 4:2 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:5 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:10 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:12 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:16 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:18 (TNIV)

2 corinthians 3

2 Corinthians 3:2-3, 16-18 TNIV paul mentions how the church of corinth are a huge example of what to do and that his ministry is successful. this tells me how actions can speak louder than words in…

2 Corinthians 3:2 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 3:3 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 3:16 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 3:17 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 3:18 (TNIV)

2 corinthians 2

2 Corinthians 2:9, 14, 17 TNIV in the start of this chapter paul explains why he wrote the second letter to corinth. which was to see if they could stand the test and be obedient. he then goes on to…

2 Corinthians 2:9 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 2:14 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 2:17 (TNIV)