1 Corinthians 16 - Key

v15

I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and [that] they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)

We should follow the example of Stephanas and his household, in being obsessed with taking care of the needs of holy people.

Application

Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

I'll be more flexible to help out the Lord's people.

Matthew 27:1-38 - Key

v14

And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly.

We should learn from Jesus, how to keep our mouths shut when we should.

Application

Next time somebody accuses me of something, I'll remember this passage, and how, maybe, I shouldn't answer at all.

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Psalm 3 - Outline

v1-2

The many troubles of the Lord's servant

v3-4

The Lord hears His servant

v5

The Lord's blessing in sleep

v6

The Lord's blessing of freedom from fear

v7

The Lord's judgment of the ungodly

v8

The blessing of being one of the Lord's people

1 Corinthians 16 - Outline

v1-4

...concerning the collection for the saints...

v5-7

Paul hoped to stay with the Corinthians for a while

v8-9

A great door, opened

v10-11

Not despising Timothy

v12

Apollos would come when he had a convenient time

v13-14

Exhortations

v15-16

The house of Stephanas ...have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints...

v17-18

Acknowledge such as refreshed and supplied the saints

v19-20

Greet one another

v21-24

The salutation of Paul

Matthew 27:1-38 - Outline

v1-2

...they led Him away...

v3-5

Judas tried to repent, but he ended in destruction

v6-10

The matter of the money, a specific fulfillment of the prophesy

v11-14

...He answered nothing.

v15-23

A prisoner released instead of Jesus

v24-25

The people were not afraid to be responsible for Christ's death

v26-31

Christ suffered mocking, beating, and being treated shamefully

v32

They found a man to carry Christ's cross

v33-34

They gave Jesus a drink that He would not drink

v35-38

And they crucified him...

Psalm 2 - Key

v1

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

This verse is talking about how vain it is for people to imagine escaping from the authority of God. It also makes me think about how people can imagine all kinds of things that are vain. We shouldn't "waste our minds" on worthless, empty, and sinful imaginations.

Application

2 Corinthians 10:5

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

When I have a break for a few minutes, instead of letting my mind be filled with worthless thoughts, I'll use my spare time to pray.

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the offering unto the Lord

Exodus 35

v10

And every wise hearted among you shall come, and make all that the LORD hath commanded;

The Lord has given us our wisdom and ability to do good work. We should use it to do work dedicated to Him.