BASIC SCRIPTURES 29 December 2023
BASIC SCRIPTURES: JEREMIAH 23:29;
29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-17
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things become new.
Finish Reading: Our Daily Manna 29 December 2023 – THE PRINTING PRESS MACHINE- 2
Certainly! These verses from Jeremiah 23:29 and 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 offer powerful insights and encouragement:
Jeremiah 23:29 (NIV): “Is not my word like fire,” declares the Lord, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces?”
This verse from Jeremiah emphasizes the potency of God’s Word. It uses vivid imagery, likening God’s word to fire and a hammer that breaks rocks. It suggests that just as fire purifies and refines, God’s Word has a transformative and powerful effect. It can break down barriers, illuminate truths, and bring about change, demonstrating the authority and impact of divine revelation.
2 Corinthians 5:11-17 (NIV):
“Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart. If we are ‘out of our mind,’ as some say, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
In this passage from 2 Corinthians, Paul speaks about the transformation that occurs in a person’s life when they become a follower of Christ. He emphasizes the impact of Christ’s love on believers, stating that it compels them to live not for themselves but for the One who died and rose again for them. This love prompts a shift in perspective, where individuals no longer view themselves or others from a worldly standpoint but through the lens of Christ’s sacrifice.
Paul highlights the concept of being a new creation in Christ, symbolizing a spiritual rebirth. He underscores the idea that when someone is united with Christ, their old way of life passes away, and they are renewed. This renewal brings about a fundamental change in identity and purpose, with a focus on living in alignment with Christ’s teachings and for His glory.
Both passages emphasize the power of God’s Word and the transformative nature of a life surrendered to Christ, encouraging believers to live in alignment with God’s truth and purpose.
