I ran into an idea from a now-defunct blog; the author last posted in 2005. But I enjoyed his idea and wanted to share it. I hope you'll join in!
Using your birth month and day,
find the corresponding verse from each Gospel
and share them with us.
To increase the fun,
share this link with a few of your friends -
hopefully lots of people will chime in.
My "birthday verses" almost spell out a story:
- Matthew 5:14 - You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
- Mark 5:14 - Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.
- Luke 5:14 - Then Jesus ordered him, "Don't tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."
- John 5:14 - Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, "See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you."
Don’t forget to enter this week’s contest, found here.
___________
When did I have the greatest sense of belonging?
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This week, I'm participating in Sleeping with Bread.
And the question I've chosen to respond to this week is: When did I have the greatest sense of belonging?
And my answer?
I feel the greatest sense of belonging when I'm with my husband, no matter where we are. With him, I know that I will be accepted, supported, and loved.
All the time.
Every time.
Matthew 11:21 ~ "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes.
ReplyDeleteMark 11:21 ~ Peter remembered and said to him, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered."
Luke 11:21 ~ When a strong man fully armed gards his palace, his possessions are safe.
John 11:21 ~ Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.
Neat idea! Lots of quotations in mine
Thanks for the kind words, Love.
ReplyDeleteDave
My guess is that you were born after 1949 Sue.. but if you were born in 1949 we would be exactly the same age.. I have a 5/14 birthday too!
ReplyDeleteHere are a few other 5:14 verses for your enjoyment:
Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. -Acts
Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who was a pattern of the one to come. -Romans
And my fave from Galations:
The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
Hi Bob -
ReplyDeleteActually we're darn near twins - just 3 years difference between us. I'll let you guess which one of us is oldest!
Have a great day!
Sue
Matthew 8: 23
ReplyDeleteWhen He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him
Mark 8: 23
He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?"
Luke 8: 23
As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger
John 8: 23
But he continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.
Matthew 8:22 But Jesus told him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead.
ReplyDeleteMark 8:22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.
Luke 8:22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out.
John 8:22 This made the Jews ask, "Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, 'Where I go, you cannot come'?"
Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.
Matthew 8:22 But Jesus told him, "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead."
ReplyDeleteMark 8:22 They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him.
Luke 8:22 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out.
John 8:22 This made the Jews ask, "Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, 'Where I go, you cannot come'?"
Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart.
Matthew 7:12; "So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that is the meaning of the Law and the Prophets."
ReplyDeleteMark 7:12; "then he is forbidden from that moment to do anything for his father or mother."
Luke 7:12; "When he was near the gate of the town it happened that a dead man was being carried out for burial, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a considerable number of the townspeople were with her."
John 7:12; "People stood in groups whispering about him. Some said, 'He is a good man'; others, 'No, he is leading the people astray."
All cites from the Jerusalem Bible.
Dave
Fun!
ReplyDeleteMatthew 7.28: The result was that when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were amazed at his teaching.
Mark 7.28: But she answered and said to Him, "Yes, Lord, but even the dogs under the table feed on the children's crumbs."
Luke 7.28: "I say to you, among those born of women, there is no one greater than John: yet he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
John 7.28: Jesus, therefore, cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, "You both know Me and know where I am from; and I have not come of Myself, but He who sent Me is true, whom you do not know."
Matthew 2: 1 "When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod"
ReplyDeleteMark 2:1 "When Jesus returned to Capernaum after some days, it became known that he was at home."
Luke 2:1 "In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled."
John 2:1 "On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there."
November 9.
ReplyDelete"Why then did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet." (Matthew 11:9)
"And those who went before and those who followed cried out, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'" (Mark 11:9)
"And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Luke 11:9)
"Jesus answered, 'Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any one walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world.'" (John 11:9)
March 21
ReplyDeleteMatthew 3:21 doesn't exist; final verse of chapter 3: "and a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
Mark 3:21 "When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, " He is out of his mind."
Luke 3:21 "When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb."
John 3:21 But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God."
Here goes...
ReplyDeleteMatthew 12:15 "When Jesus realized this, [the Pharisees went out and took counsel against him to put him to death]he withdrew from that place. Many [people] followed him, and he cured them all,.."
Mark 12:15 "Know their hypocrisy he said to them [Pharisees and Herodians]'Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius to look at'"
Luke 12:15 "Then he said to the crowd,'Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one's life does not consist of possessions.'" (Certainly words to live by!)
John 12:15 "'Fear no more, O daughter Zion: see, your king comes seated upon an ass's colt.'" (Ass's colt is symbol of peace as apposed to the war horse [NAB]
Thank you for this invitation. I learned a lot I didn't know and am glad I did!
Wishing you well! Cathy
Mt 10:15 "Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town."
ReplyDeleteMk 10:15 "Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."
Luke 10:15 "And as for you Capernaum,'Will you be exalted to heaven? You will go down to the netherworld.'
John 10:15 "...just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I will lay down my life for the sheep."
Hmmm...those woes have a familiar ring to them :) Amen.
Matthew 6:23 "But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!" (Wow! This is one of my favorites and I didn't even see that it was my birth date!)
ReplyDeleteMark 6:23 "And he promised her with an oath, 'Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom.'"
Luke 6:23 "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
John 6:23 "Then some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks."
- Rosemary