While this is such a beautiful verse, it has been taken out of context and used in ways that are counter to the intent. It’s the word, “freedom” that causes folks to run amok.
Daily Word: 1 Chronicles 16:11
Finally! The Ark of the Covenant is back under the sovereignty of the King of Israel — the former shepherd boy, David ben Jesse.
Daily Word: Romans 8:39
Nothing can separate us from the love of God, not even us. His love is enduring — really it has to be to deal with fallen humanity. Why He gave us the greatest gift of in the universe when we’re such a mess is beyond my understanding.
Daily Word: Hebrews 4:16
My rabbi in Philadelphia used to say, “If a sentence begins with the word, ‘therefore,’ then read the sentences before to see what it is there for.” A clever was to say, “It’s all about context.”
Daily Word: Matthew 5:44
Don’t you think it’s worth finishing Yeshua’s sentence? “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:44-45, TLV)
Daily Word: Exodus 14:14
Let’s think about this. A mighty army is pressing down on the Children of Israel from behind. A great sea is before them. There are children, babies, women in a family way, grandparents. “Hold your peace?”
Daily Word: Acts 1:8
Context. Remember how the disciples thought Jesus was there to set them free from the Roman oppressors? After everything Yeshua did — His miracles, death, and resurrection — they still asked Him when Israel would be theirs again.
Daily Word: Matthew 22:37-39
During the time of Jesus, every Jewish soul who sat under the teachings of their parents and attended synagogue knew the answer to the question: “Which is the greatest commandment in the Torah?”
Daily Word: Hebrews 12:11
Do you have a recent peaceful fruit of righteousness that you can share? One that had a painful discipline? But you now reap the joyful harvest?
