“Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:7
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Never miss an episode. Always look forward to Dan’s comical references to the pod producer and writer/reader at the end. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow #charliekirk #ronpaul npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow “Saints Days” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow #Jesus #grace #faith #forgiveness #coffee #birds #bitcoin npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow #Jesus #grace #faith #forgiveness #coffee #birds #bitcoin npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow One Sabbath he was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, his disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the Pharisees were saying to him, “Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. If he does, the patch tears away from it, the new from the old, and a worse tear is made. And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. And people came and said to him, “Why do John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them? As long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast. The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast in that day. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And as he reclined at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were reclining with Jesus and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow He went out again beside the sea, and all the crowd was coming to him, and he was teaching them. And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow “And what the child may rage against in that moment, they will thank us for in time. When they are older. When they have children of their own. When the world has tried to deconstruct them and sell them back to themselves. Then they will remember we gave them an option. We gave them discipline and mercy. We gave them Jesus.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”— he said to the paralytic— “I say to you, rise, pick up your bed, and go home.” And he rose and immediately picked up his bed and went out before them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Now some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts, “Why does this man speak like that? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” And immediately Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves, said to them, “Why do you question these things in your hearts? Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could not get near him because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and when they had made an opening, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean. And Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once, and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a proof to them.” But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate places, and people were coming to him from every quarter. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you will, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him, “I will; be clean.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice, came out of him. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow In Christianity, repentance is God graciously opening our heart that is enslaved to sin so that we look in faith to his sinless son, Jesus Christ. Jesus’ perfect life, death and resurrection have won salvation for us. Faith receives this forgiveness of sin and reconciliation with God in Christ. 🙏🏼 npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow #Jesus #grace #faith #forgiveness #coffeechain #thankGodforbitcoin npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his waist and ate locusts and wild honey. And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow GM. Happy Lord’s Day! ✝️ 🙏🏼 npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow #Jesus #grace #faith #forgiveness #coffeechain npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow #Jesus #grace #faith #forgiveness #coffeechain npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow #Jesus #grace #faith #forgiveness #coffeechain npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow https://www.1517.org/articles/free-indeed-the-liberty-only-christ-can-give npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow https://www.1517.org/articles/modern-israel-and-biblical-israel-whats-the-difference npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow https://fountain.fm/episode/L3Dsb8T27ClT4bjkViTh npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow https://www.1517.org/articles/what-makes-a-saint-a-saint-is-hidden npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow https://www.1517.org/articles/what-makes-a-saint-a-saint-is-justified npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow https://www.1517.org/articles/why-i-needed-a-church-that-gives-jesus-on-rooted-faith-and-real-absolution npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. npub1etyx2e8wamlfxn6a327zgj7cjty3e6wa0shrvtc042eys529a48q4z255e cupandsparrow https://www.1517.org/articles/pentecost-and-the-beautiful-mess-of-the-church
