What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-8-11:

You can fool as many people as you are able, but it doesn’t matter because who you are in secret will always be made known, in this life or the next. Luke 12:2-3

Reverence must be reserved for that which is eternally sacred; not for that which you deem temporarily important. Luke 12:4-5

You are so very precious to God and will always be counted as a sacred creation of the Creator. Luke 12:6-7

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-7-11:

When people don’t like what you truthfully say to them, they 1) Get mad at you, and 2) Try to trap you so you will be the one who looks stupid, not them. Luke 11:53-54

Large crowds continue to go out of their way to gather because you are either a spectacle or someone with something profound enough to listen to. Luke 12:1a

A lie about you will always spread quicker, and more thorough, than a truth. Luke 12:1b

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-6-11:

To Dishonor Jesus #1: Give the proper tithe and think that satisfies the call to being a faithful follower of Jesus. Luke 11:42

To Dishonor Jesus #2: Entitlement to power, privilege and status—and the recognition that comes with those things. Luke 11:43

To Dishonor Jesus #3: That you do so little with you faith you might as well be dead. Luke 11:44

To Dishonor Jesus #4: Oppress the weak while basking in your own position over them. Luke 11:46

To Dishonor Jesus #5: Enable or cover up lies and injustice under the cloak of religion. For that, you will be held responsible. Luke 11:47-51

To Dishonor Jesus #6: Keep to yourself the knowledge, power and influence that have been given freely to you by God. Luke 11:52

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-5-11:

The Lord cares nothing about your appearance or status and everything about your heart. The prioritization is up to you… Luke 11:39

“You foolish people!” A quote from Jesus to the religious gatekeepers trying to place a hierarchy on His word and deed. Are you that foolish? Luke 11:40a

Cleanliness is more than purity in mind and spirit. It’s about recognizing what the Lord has given you, and in turn, what you do with those things. Luke 11:40b-41

Jesus didn’t care who felt insulted by his truthful words. It’s on you to change and live differently. Luke 11:45

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-4-11:

When you hear teaching of deep wisdom never ignore it. Repent. Implement. Luke 11:30-32

You must not hide or cower from the eternal wisdom given to you by the Lord. Faith is confidence. Shine it bright. Luke 11:33-36

Do you have enough faith to recline at a table full of your enemies and know the Lord’s will be done? Luke 11:37

You can have as many ‘correct set’ of rituals to come to God as you would like and they don’t matter. Come to the table as you are. Luke 11:38

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-3-11:

Your perception of strength and security is relative to who you are comparing it to. Choose wisely. Luke 11:21-26

The importance of certain social structures means nothing when held against the weight of listening to, and living in the ways of the Lord. Luke 11:27-28

No matter how large your audience you must always keep it real; even if it’s something they don’t want to hear. Luke 11:29

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-2-11:

There is power, security and strength in unity. Any wonder why Christianity and its hundreds of denominations are struggling so much today? Luke 11:17-18a

Just because you’re skeptic doesn’t mean that the reality you see in front of you is any less real. Luke 11:18b

Who do you believe? The words of outside critics or the words of the one you see doing the actual work? Luke 11:19-20

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

8-1-11:

The pureness of God’s love and generosity is beyond even that of parents’ natural wish to provide health and contentment for their children.  Luke 11:11-13

Even when a miracle happens in front of people’s eyes the purposeful accusations won’t stop. Luke 11:14-15

Sometimes what just happened in front of you is indeed a sign from heaven. As you keep asking for more signs, tell me, what is the ample number of signs you will need before you believe? Luke 11:16

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

7-31-11:

Summary of the work of a Christian life: Revere the Lord, work to establish God’s kingdom in the here and now, trust in God’s provisions for you, forgive as you have been forgiven, and always turn to the Lord for protection. Luke 11:2-4

There are times when persistence in and of itself is showing faithfulness. Luke 11:5-8

Doesn’t matter who you are, what you’ve done or what other “Christians” say about you, the Lord will never, ever turn anyone away who seeks him. Luke 11:9-10

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

7-30-11:

Is wisdom the intellectual drive to question or is it having a simple faith that knows only of belief? Luke 10:21

When you push Jesus for further answers to justify yourself, beware of the reply. You are then held responsible. Luke 10:25-37

Always be alert of what you must prioritize—the things that have eternal value even over and above what you feel you should do at that moment. Luke 10:38-42

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

7-29-11:

There is a difference between kingdom establishment and proselytizing. Luke 10:9

When you offer peaceful hospitality and it is not returned in kind, know they are in the Lord’s hands and judgment. Luke 10:10-16

Authority is not about power but of humble remembrance of who allowed you that authority in the first place. Luke 10:20

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What is My One Sentence Bible?

7-28-11:

Too many who believe in Jesus lack the will to actually follow Jesus because by all cultural standards the sacrifice is too great. Luke 9:57-62

There needs to be people in advance to prepare the way for the potential of a message to resonate. Luke 10:1-3

Humble hospitality is a measure of Jesus. Luke 10:4-8

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