If, after examining my arguments in detail, you wish to dialogue with me concerning the reasoning or conclusions in this paper, please feel free to contact me. Do not love the world or the things in the world. I could wish you were cold or hot. Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your yes be yes and your no be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. I will be with you., 24When Moses had finished writing the words of this law in a book to the very end, 25Moses commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, 26Take this Book of the Law and put it by the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against you. We continue, knowing that the saints who came before us persevered and gained approval and that our own Savior endured hostility so that we wouldnt lose heart. I'll bundle up and go sledding! Or you, why do you despise your brother? He will destroy these nations before you, so that you shall dispossess them, and Joshua will go over at your head, as the LORD has spoken. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. 21It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. Trying to useHebrews 12:1to boost your spirits during your exercise routine turns a passage discussing the life of faith into a sentence shouting, Go [insert your name]! Both of these characters are immensely interesting to watch, as they have so much drive. Reflections on Spiritual Awakening (Part 10), Reflections on Spiritual Awakening (Part 9), Small Steps Devotions for Feb. 27 - March 5. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023, http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/lutheranism/90337, http://www.ibcthepoint.com/lifegroups.htm, http://www.churchofsonomacounty.org/santa_rosa/. In recent years several steps have been taken to re-incorporate coffee into Christian worship. Ah, finally its getting warmer. It is simply not Gods will that His people be tired and groggy! Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. 26My flesh and my heart may fail,but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over many waters. They are always there for us, they love us unconditionally, and they treat us a whole lot better than most humans do. 27. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Most of the time, people will tell you, "I am so not a morning person." B cupojoy.com); Solomons Porch Christian Coffee House in Edgewater, MD (http://www.newhopechapel. There is little doubt that Paul had the references to Acts 2:17-18 and 10:45 in mind (where Jew and Gentile are both seen as receiving that thing poured out by the Spirit).16. We do it every day. 20Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. As the drum roll reaches its climax, the camera cuts from black to a shot from the back of an ill-lit hallway. This was a response to 7 Valuable Lessons College Taught Me. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. by Jennifer Starr, The Millennial Fear of Vulnerability Is Clouding Our Newly Created Bonds. Verse 2. Based on tuition & fees for the 2022-23 academic year, not counting the extra charge of room & board, here are the top 10 most expensive colleges, per The College Investor. Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. First, the normal word for basket is stuvri" (sturis). I will pour out My Spirit in those days. The verb pour out is the same used in Revelation 16:1 in reference to the wrath being poured out from the bowls of the seven angels. http://cdn1.theodysseyonline.com/files/2015/08/10/6357476658062859301695594367_IMG_0396.JPG. Radhi, SUNY Stony Brook3. Let him sing praise. Though we have long overlooked a crucial means of grace,2 we have done so doctrinally, not practically.3 This all-but-ignored means of grace is about to have its day (or at least its early morning and late night)! and do not go to your brothers house in the day of your calamity. 10 A cryptic reference to Starbucks Coffee may be in view here. M So, some manuscripts read and have all been made to drink one drink. Although Spirit is most certainly original, the fact that later scribes changed Spirit to drink indicates that they understood the means by which the believers partook of this grace to be a beverage. Theres no parking because of these damn snow piles. My love for dogs makes me do things like walk up to strangers on the street to pet their dog or cry uncontrollably when a dog dies in a movie. 1 This paper, which belongs to the genre of theological humor, was originally presented to the Southwest Regional Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society, March 21, 2003, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas. O On the night he was betrayed, our Lord instructed his disciples to be alert and to pray, lest they fall into temptation (Matt 26:40-45; Luke 22:45-46). Your work will be featured on our website and social media feed. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. The Lord has said to me, You shall not go over this Jordan. The Lord your God himself will go over before you. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass Only caffeinated beverages have this effect. Like baptism picturing the death, burial, and resurrection; and like communion picturing continued fellowship and partaking of the spiritual life of Christ, the pouring of and drinking from the cup of coffee pictures the spiritual reality of the pouring out from the Holy Spiritit is, then, in itself, the means by which the Spirit sustains and energizes the Christian life. Studies in the Use of English Words with Greek Etymologies in Vernacular Speech, Linguistics of Life (1975): 25-29. 3He heals the brokenheartedand binds up their wounds. 15For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Displaying that verse without context shows that you are religious and that you enjoy running. Misusing the Bible to fit our hobbies and our endeavors by sticking it on our T-shirt doesnt give a very clear picture of the One who sits at the right hand of the throne of God. 10And Moses commanded them, At the end of every seven years, at the set time in the year of release, at the Feast of Booths, 11when all Israel comes to appear before the LORD your God at the place that he will choose, you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing. U In the morning, I lay my needs in front of you. Because when you think about it, it is kind of strange how we let animals that still chase other animals, lick themselves, and eat slugs (like my dog) live in our homes and sleep beside us in our beds. Actually, the only verse that discusses athletics is1 Timothy 4:8, For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. I have never seen that written on someones Nikes. And Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the Lord. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. The Apocalypse and Coffee. He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness. It is said that without his coffee throughout the day, Dr. Chafer could never have completed his Systematic Theology and the Church would have never benefited from his work.18, Although no hymns have been written about the glories of coffee, the Lutheran composer, Johann Sebastian Bach, came extremely close with the following praise of coffee found in an Aria of Lieschen in his famous Kaffeekantate., Of course, Bachs Cantata never made it from the coffee houses and into the churches, thus extending the ancient breach between the secular and sacred uses of the praise-worthy beverage by at least two centuries.20. Put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the people of Israel. While Pepper, on the other hand, is occasionally a little mean and aggressive. Within seconds, the audience is hooked at rapt attention. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. 22 These include, inter alia, Cup o Joy Christian Coffee House in Green Bay, WI (http://www. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. East coast finally gets a snow storm it deserves. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. 13. 31:1So Moses continued to speak these words to all Israel. Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. NB: This is a real Bach Cantata with the Libretto written by Christian Friedrich Henrici, composed between 1732 and 1734 for performance by Bachs Collegium at Zimmermans Coffee House, Leipzig. With him at my right hand I will not be shaken. 8For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. The writer of Hebrews has just finished listing Old Testament saints who displayed faith in God including Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and Rahab. What does it mean that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2)? But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. But notice carefully that it does not say that the Spirit will be poured out, but ejkcew' ajpoV tou' pneuvmatov" mou (ekcheo apo tou pneumatos mou), that is, I will pour out from the Spirit of me. What exactly is the thing poured out from the Spirit? On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. It will be said on that day, Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. It was the most captivating, if not the best, film of 2014. It upsets the stomach and has a diarrheic effect on the digestive system. Whiplash appears in white lettering against a black background. Email glorie@theodysseyonline.com to get started! 14And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, the days approach when you must die. I am no longer able to go out and come in. 11 And it is perhaps better if you dont. He begins his book with this: Only three words, but in those three words is the whole secret of life. S Hebrews 11:1 - NLT Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Certainly, some beverage other than water must be in view, for wealthy, upper-class individuals would not limit themselves to simply water, especially the snobs living in Laodicea. A very significant variant exists at this point as well. Im canceling classes for myself. Labs And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 3. 19So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 16And the LORD said to Moses, Behold, you are about to lie down with your fathers. Why is it so icy outside? The New Testament represents the cream and sugar of coffology. Well, theres Andrew, a wannabe Buddy Rich. Certainly, one would be hard-pressed to disprove all of the arguments presented in this paper. 21 Cf. R So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Who but poor people drink cold or hot water? Put it on your mirror in the bathroom to look at as you're getting ready, read over them as you drink your morning coffee, or even just cut some time out of your morning to spend it with the Lord. It sets the overall tone, themes and conflicts of the film. 18for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Why would Matthew use a totally different word unless he was referring to a totally different object? (Prov 6:10). a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine. These notes contain practical discussion questions, commentary, and applications. Rather than stampingHebrews 12:1on our running gear, we should, every day, let go of anything that hinders us from believing in and following our Savior, set our faces toward Jesus, and live looking unto Him. I want the beach. 12. Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. E 5One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. 5Thus says the LORD:Cursed is the man who trusts in manand makes flesh his strength,whose heart turns away from the LORD.6He is like a shrub in the desert,and shall not see any good come. He states that all of these people gained approval through their faith, just as New Testament saints were saved by faith. A strong cup of coffee won't save your life, but this one will remind you to anchor your hope on the God of the Bible. WHY WON'T THE SNOW MELT? ATTENTION: Major social media outlets are finding ways to block the conservative/evangelical viewpoint. I really hope classes get cancelled Verse 10. However, it is also joy. In one of the most telling scenes, Fletcher throws a chair at Andrew for not playing in time, and then he proceeds to slap him repeatedly to teach him how to properly count. 21. Isaiah 40:30-31 KJV So when you sit down for your morning coffee, here are 11 bible verses that you can start your day off and dwell on them as you continue throughout your day. It acts as an anti-depressant and creates a bond of fellowship and community among consumers. In Acts 2:17, 18, Peter interprets the coming of the Spirit in the following way: And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh . A Song of Ascents. And luckily, the rest of Whiplash is just as good as the first minute. Drinking Coffee Prepares the Body for Prayer. We are told to pray without ceasing; to offer up prayers of every kind to God. However, there is always an obstacle that seems to separate us from true, heart-felt prayer to God: the weak flesh. By turning this verse into a pick-me-up mantra, we miss the great truths and great encouragements in the passage. Im scared to drive on the roads. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks the cedars of Lebanon. And he shall even rise up against the Prince of princes, and he shall be brokenbut by no human hand. And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or lands, for my name's sake, will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life. We get snow when we arent supposed to and then dont get it when students are hoping for it. The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. In Revelation we find the puzzling statement: You are neither cold nor hot. "By the word of God" has reference to "and God said," of Genesis 1, which chapter enunciates the primary article of all definite religions faith, viz. However, when considering the further validity of coffee as a means of grace, one must not neglect the elusive (and illusory) passages in the Pentateuch, histories, and minor prophets.12 Also, when we reach the wisdom literature, we find a wealth of relevant passages, some of which follow: My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to you. Besides this, any honest coffee drinker will admit that coffee is a horrid beverage. It fits in your pocket but is one of all-time my favorite reads. The passage is translated by the NKJV as: So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained. The word kovfino" (kofinos) is here translated baskets. There are several reasons why this is an inaccurate translation. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. Name a better celebrity of our time, I will wait. 19. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. However, there is always an obstacle that seems to separate us from true, heart-felt prayer to God: the weak flesh. 6 Historical Theology is the study of how everybody misinterpreted the Bible until we came along. 7 Popular Bible Verses To Put On A Coffee Mug Lamentations 3:22-23 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new This can be literally translated, And they all ate and were filled, and took up the remains of the fragments twelve coffees full. This phrase can be rendered more smoothly in the following way: And they all ate and were filled, and took up the remains from among the fragmentstwelve full [cups] of coffee. The remains refers not to the remains of the bread and fish, but the part of the meal that remains after the main course, that is, the twelve full coffees. Everybody knows that it is traditional to drink a nice hot cup of coffee after a big meal, especially when trying to promote fellowship. 33This God is my strong refugeand has made my way blameless. I Acts and Coffee. Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me. I thought, How could anybody get up that early and then stay awake that long? Hebrews 2. Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. (No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.). It is not the Spirit himself, but he is the agent that does the pouring. Want to join the conversation? Its meaning is much deeper and much better. We have seen that the concept of coffee as a means of grace is demonstrated clearly in both the Old and New Testaments. According to the New Testament, suffering is an honor, a virtue, and a means of sanctification. 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