Chapter 13
This Very Verse (Part II)
This Very Verse (Part II)
But what emerges as well through Paul’s evangelical use of Exodus 20:11 (deMSby) is the character and consequence of “your sanctification”, as readily is demonstrated by God himself.
Through Paul, the Apostle
Consider may we
What “your sanctification”
Presents one to see
What description of God
Heralds it to decree?
When portrayed at his work
What exemplifies he?
A behavioural and practical depiction is here of “your sanctification”, which focuses attention, and concentrates focus on none less or other than God himself, as displayed plainly through Paul’s evangelistic message, which scrutinizes well the ambition and achievement of “your sanctification”. But absolutely no inkling or hint is there of God,the Almighty’s having “rested” (RSV Exodus 20:11), or having been “refreshed” (RSV Exodus 31:17), which “ludicrously inappropriate” would be here…
A. “Therefore“
For you see, Paul was aware, and was absolutely certain of this, which emerges in Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), and which Paul himself could observe, and experience:
“Throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which is in them. And he placed them in the seventh day. Bountifully, therefore, did Yahweh bestow upon the day of the sabbath, and had made it holy…” (deMSby Exodus 20:11)
For emerging to be seen here becomes recognized a profound, urgent truth, which may be implicit, and merely inferred. But its certainty is absolute. And it is evident…
This word, “therefore” in Exodus 20:11 discloses, and assumes, that God sanctifies, or makes holy every day. “In” which, he “places” “the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which is in them”:
“Throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which is in them. And he placed them in the seventh day. Bountifully, therefore, did Yahweh bestow upon the day of the sabbath, and had made it holy…” (deMSby Exodus 20:11)
Assumption, that God sanctifies every day, or “makes it holy” is predicated by this word, “therefore”, and is, consequently, as well documented. Subtly, but absolutely is such affirmed…
Beginning with the seventh day, then including every day, God ever-sanctifies. He makes holy.
“For throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth. And on the seventh day, he ceased. And ithas been restored” (deMSby Exodus 31:17).
It initially commencement had on the seventh day, and thereafter had continuation each and every day: God ever makes holy. He ever sanctifies.
And this he does since the world’s seventh day, which explains why we are assigned to “remember” on this present day “the day of the sabbath [or ‘day of the ceasing’] to make it holy”, or “sanctify it” (deMSby), precisely as God first exemplified this…
“For throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth. And on the seventh day, he ceased. And ithas been restored” (deMSby Exodus 31:17).
Which subtly, but certainly affirms, and avows, that God sanctifies, or holyizes each day, as thus conveys this word, “therefore”, as included, and applied in Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), and as infers Exodus 31:17 (deMSby).
B. You Will Have Seen
As Paul believed, and was totally convinced, then, each sequent day was occasion to observe God’s nonstop “example” of “your holyization” or “your sanctification”. Every day reveals, and avows this “example”.
And Paul’s use of Exodus 20:11 was his personal testimony of this “example”, which confidently spoke he to one and all alike. For they would have witnessed this, as did Paul.
And this explains why Paul never inquired, nor even once asked, but was absolutely and utterly certain. Because: He was confident, and was assured by what he himself had observed, and had witnessed: You will have seen, and beheld for yourself how God has arranged, and provided for you, and “has never left himself without a witness” (deMSby Acts 14:17) at such.
Thus, Paul, the Apostle
Did staunchly decree
Telling all about God
That distinctly they see
Of “your sanctification”
“Example” is he
Who directs it, that all
Beneficiaries be
And this will apply, no matter who you may be.
C. Instead…
Thus, instead of Paul’s reference to Exodus 20:11 to tell of God’s long past “rest”, and “refreshment” (KJV Exodus 31:17), he professes it to proclaim another message, a message for the present, which is true right now, and aware of undeniable and global reality, which happening is now, and usefully depicted is, when Paul declares introduction of God as (deMSby Acts 14:15-17)…
15“The living God, who made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which are in them; 16who allowed in past generations all the nations to go their own ways. 17Ever doing good works, however, he never left himself without a witness, giving rain from heaven to you with fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and joy”.
As imparted here through Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), everlasting is God at his “work”, as is he this moment and any previous time. And “rest” (KJV Exodus 20:11) at any time he never does.
Because: Every day he “sets” an “example” of “sanctification”, wherever there people might haply eventuate. From which “work”, he takes no “vacation”.
D. “Ludicrously Inappropriate”
For his “work” involves all “in the present”, both Jew and Gentile as well as all people, whatever their ethnicity, location or religion. Since the creation and origin of the world, God occupied is with “all the nations” (deMSby Acts 14:16) and all peoples, and has “never left himself without a witness” (deMSby Acts 14:17) at such work.
Which is not involvement compatible, receptive or suited to talk or recall of God, the Almighty’s having “rested” (RSV Exodus 20:11), or having been “refreshed” (RSV Exodus 31:17). For here, such “ludicrously inappropriate” is.
For God only is it, that faithfully now is ever “giving rain from heaven to you with fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and joy” (deMSby Acts 14:17). For he alone is “ever doing good works” (deMSby Acts 14:17).
“Ever doing good works”
An ambition designs
That uniquely and notably
Deigns, and defines
Aspiration, that with
God’s objective aligns
Consequently his sun
Upon everyone shines
He it is constantly, that “gives” “to all” their “life, breath and everything” (deMSby Acts 17:25). Which applies to “you”, whosoever “you” may be.
E. Care for People
And throughout Paul’s submission of Exodus 20:11 is this quite apparent, and readily asserted. For God’s constant maintenance and care for people is the proper understanding and use of this scripture, according to the way the Apostle Paul used it.
Concern, consideration and care for people determine its agenda and focal ambition:
Devoutly did Paul
The Apostle decree
Telling all about God
That distinctly they see
Of “your sanctification”
“Example” is he
While “concern”1 defines what
They observe him to be
Concern, accommodation and kindness to all are what occupies, and preoccupies God.
And this defines the nature of his exemplification of “your sanctification”, which must be the meaning of Exodus 20:11 (deMSby). This certifies the import of Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), where absolutely is there no hint of “rest” by God, the Almighty, as Paul, the Apostle presents this scripture. The which further verified is, as follows…
1I John 4:8 and 16 (deMSby)
But what emerges as well through Paul’s evangelical use of Exodus 20:11 (deMSby) is the character and consequence of “your sanctification”, as readily is demonstrated by God himself.
Through Paul, the Apostle
Consider may we
What “your sanctification”
Presents one to see
What description of God
Heralds it to decree?
When portrayed at his work
What exemplifies he?
A behavioural and practical depiction is here of “your sanctification”, which focuses attention, and concentrates focus on none less or other than God himself, as displayed plainly through Paul’s evangelistic message, which scrutinizes well the ambition and achievement of “your sanctification”. But absolutely no inkling or hint is there of God,the Almighty’s having “rested” (RSV Exodus 20:11), or having been “refreshed” (RSV Exodus 31:17), which “ludicrously inappropriate” would be here…
A. “Therefore“
For you see, Paul was aware, and was absolutely certain of this, which emerges in Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), and which Paul himself could observe, and experience:
“Throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which is in them. And he placed them in the seventh day. Bountifully, therefore, did Yahweh bestow upon the day of the sabbath, and had made it holy…” (deMSby Exodus 20:11)
For emerging to be seen here becomes recognized a profound, urgent truth, which may be implicit, and merely inferred. But its certainty is absolute. And it is evident…
This word, “therefore” in Exodus 20:11 discloses, and assumes, that God sanctifies, or makes holy every day. “In” which, he “places” “the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which is in them”:
“Throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which is in them. And he placed them in the seventh day. Bountifully, therefore, did Yahweh bestow upon the day of the sabbath, and had made it holy…” (deMSby Exodus 20:11)
Assumption, that God sanctifies every day, or “makes it holy” is predicated by this word, “therefore”, and is, consequently, as well documented. Subtly, but absolutely is such affirmed…
Beginning with the seventh day, then including every day, God ever-sanctifies. He makes holy.
“For throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth. And on the seventh day, he ceased. And ithas been restored” (deMSby Exodus 31:17).
It initially commencement had on the seventh day, and thereafter had continuation each and every day: God ever makes holy. He ever sanctifies.
And this he does since the world’s seventh day, which explains why we are assigned to “remember” on this present day “the day of the sabbath [or ‘day of the ceasing’] to make it holy”, or “sanctify it” (deMSby), precisely as God first exemplified this…
“For throughout six days, Yahweh made the heavens and the earth. And on the seventh day, he ceased. And ithas been restored” (deMSby Exodus 31:17).
Which subtly, but certainly affirms, and avows, that God sanctifies, or holyizes each day, as thus conveys this word, “therefore”, as included, and applied in Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), and as infers Exodus 31:17 (deMSby).
B. You Will Have Seen
As Paul believed, and was totally convinced, then, each sequent day was occasion to observe God’s nonstop “example” of “your holyization” or “your sanctification”. Every day reveals, and avows this “example”.
And Paul’s use of Exodus 20:11 was his personal testimony of this “example”, which confidently spoke he to one and all alike. For they would have witnessed this, as did Paul.
And this explains why Paul never inquired, nor even once asked, but was absolutely and utterly certain. Because: He was confident, and was assured by what he himself had observed, and had witnessed: You will have seen, and beheld for yourself how God has arranged, and provided for you, and “has never left himself without a witness” (deMSby Acts 14:17) at such.
Thus, Paul, the Apostle
Did staunchly decree
Telling all about God
That distinctly they see
Of “your sanctification”
“Example” is he
Who directs it, that all
Beneficiaries be
And this will apply, no matter who you may be.
C. Instead…
Thus, instead of Paul’s reference to Exodus 20:11 to tell of God’s long past “rest”, and “refreshment” (KJV Exodus 31:17), he professes it to proclaim another message, a message for the present, which is true right now, and aware of undeniable and global reality, which happening is now, and usefully depicted is, when Paul declares introduction of God as (deMSby Acts 14:15-17)…
15“The living God, who made the heavens and the earth, the sea and all, which are in them; 16who allowed in past generations all the nations to go their own ways. 17Ever doing good works, however, he never left himself without a witness, giving rain from heaven to you with fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and joy”.
As imparted here through Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), everlasting is God at his “work”, as is he this moment and any previous time. And “rest” (KJV Exodus 20:11) at any time he never does.
Because: Every day he “sets” an “example” of “sanctification”, wherever there people might haply eventuate. From which “work”, he takes no “vacation”.
D. “Ludicrously Inappropriate”
For his “work” involves all “in the present”, both Jew and Gentile as well as all people, whatever their ethnicity, location or religion. Since the creation and origin of the world, God occupied is with “all the nations” (deMSby Acts 14:16) and all peoples, and has “never left himself without a witness” (deMSby Acts 14:17) at such work.
Which is not involvement compatible, receptive or suited to talk or recall of God, the Almighty’s having “rested” (RSV Exodus 20:11), or having been “refreshed” (RSV Exodus 31:17). For here, such “ludicrously inappropriate” is.
For God only is it, that faithfully now is ever “giving rain from heaven to you with fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and joy” (deMSby Acts 14:17). For he alone is “ever doing good works” (deMSby Acts 14:17).
“Ever doing good works”
An ambition designs
That uniquely and notably
Deigns, and defines
Aspiration, that with
God’s objective aligns
Consequently his sun
Upon everyone shines
He it is constantly, that “gives” “to all” their “life, breath and everything” (deMSby Acts 17:25). Which applies to “you”, whosoever “you” may be.
E. Care for People
And throughout Paul’s submission of Exodus 20:11 is this quite apparent, and readily asserted. For God’s constant maintenance and care for people is the proper understanding and use of this scripture, according to the way the Apostle Paul used it.
Concern, consideration and care for people determine its agenda and focal ambition:
Devoutly did Paul
The Apostle decree
Telling all about God
That distinctly they see
Of “your sanctification”
“Example” is he
While “concern”1 defines what
They observe him to be
Concern, accommodation and kindness to all are what occupies, and preoccupies God.
And this defines the nature of his exemplification of “your sanctification”, which must be the meaning of Exodus 20:11 (deMSby). This certifies the import of Exodus 20:11 (deMSby), where absolutely is there no hint of “rest” by God, the Almighty, as Paul, the Apostle presents this scripture. The which further verified is, as follows…
1I John 4:8 and 16 (deMSby)