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“What should we do?” asked some soldiers. John replied, “Don’t extort money or make false accusations. And be content with your pay.”

Feb 21

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highlighted Luke 3:13 NLT

He replied, “Collect no more taxes than the government requires.”

Feb 21

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highlighted Luke 3:11 NLT

John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”

Feb 21

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highlighted Luke 3:9 NLT

Even now the ax of God’s judgment is poised, ready to sever the roots of the trees. Yes, every tree that does not produce good fruit will be chopped down and thrown into the fire.”

Feb 21

Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones.

Feb 21

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highlighted Luke 3:4 NLT

Isaiah had spoken of John when he said, “He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, ‘Prepare the way for the LORD’s coming! Clear the road for him!

Feb 21

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highlighted Luke 3:3 NLT

Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.

Feb 21

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highlighted Luke 3:2 NLT

Annas and Caiaphas were the high priests. At this time a message from God came to John son of Zechariah, who was living in the wilderness.

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:12 NLT

Hear my prayer, O LORD! Listen to my cries for help! Don’t ignore my tears. For I am your guest— a traveler passing through, as my ancestors were before me.

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:11 NLT

When you discipline us for our sins, you consume like a moth what is precious to us. Each of us is but a breath. Interlude

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:8 NLT

Rescue me from my rebellion. Do not let fools mock me.

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:7 NLT

And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:6 NLT

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it.

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:5 NLT

You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” Interlude

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:4 NLT

“LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered— how fleeting my life is.

Feb 21

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highlighted Psalms 39:1 NLT

I said to myself, “I will watch what I do and not sin in what I say. I will hold my tongue when the ungodly are around me.”

Feb 21

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highlighted Exodus 30:38 NLT

Anyone who makes incense like this for personal use will be cut off from the community.”

Feb 21

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highlighted Exodus 30:37 NLT

Never use this formula to make this incense for yourselves. It is reserved for the LORD, and you must treat it as holy.

Feb 21

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highlighted Exodus 30:36 NLT

Grind some of the mixture into a very fine powder and put it in front of the Ark of the Covenant, where I will meet with you in the Tabernacle. You must treat this incense as most holy.

Feb 21

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highlighted Exodus 30:35 NLT

Using the usual techniques of the incense maker, blend the spices together and sprinkle them with salt to produce a pure and holy incense.

Feb 21

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