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So Samuel did as the Lord instructed. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town came trembling to meet him. “What’s wrong?” they asked. “Do you come in peace?”
I asked you to come here today so we could get acquainted and so I could explain to you that I am bound with this chain because I believe that the hope of Israel - the Messiah - has already come.”
His presence was a joy, but so was the news he brought of the encouragement he received from you. When he told us how much you long to see me, and how sorry you are for what happened, and how loyal you are to me, I was filled with joy!
I turned away from God, but then I was sorry. I kicked myself for my stupidity! I was thoroughly ashamed of all I did in my younger days.’
now I will ‘destine’ you for the sword. All of you will bow down before the executioner. For when I called, you did not answer. When I spoke, you did not listen. You deliberately sinned - before my very eyes - and chose to do what you know I despise.”
But now the Lord my God has given me peace on every side; I have no enemies, and all is well.
As John was finishing his ministry he asked, ‘Do you think I am the Messiah? No, I am not! But he is coming soon - and I’m not even worthy to be his slave and untie the sandals on his feet.’
If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time.”
“There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now.
Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good.
But now that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers became fearful. “Now Joseph will show his anger and pay us back for all the wrong we did to him,” they said.
Peter told them, “You know it is against our laws for a Jewish man to enter a Gentile home like this or to associate with you. But God has shown me that I should no longer think of anyone as impure or unclean.
And when I was with you and didn’t have enough to live on, I did not become a financial burden to anyone. For the brothers who came from Macedonia brought me all that I needed. I have never been a burden to you, and I never will be.
but I would not listen to him. Instead, I made Balaam bless you, and so I rescued you from Balak.
For I am with you and will save you,” says the Lord . “I will completely destroy the nations where I have scattered you, but I will not completely destroy you. I will discipline you, but with justice; I cannot let you go unpunished.”
O Lord my God, if I have done wrong or am guilty of injustice,
So he said, “Those of you in authority can return with me. If Paul has done anything wrong, you can make your accusations.”
“I will give you the glory of these kingdoms and authority over them,” the devil said, “because they are mine to give to anyone I please.