Ezekiel 36-26
26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.
lamentations 3:23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 23 They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness!
Jeremiah 31:33
33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time,” declares the LORD. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.
Philippians 3:20 Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.
Lesson:
The month of January has multiple biblical meanings, including:
- The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus
The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is celebrated on January 1, or eight days after Christmas, to commemorate the naming of Jes - The theme of repentance
January is a time to reflect on repentance and renewone’s heart and mind. - The birthday of Simeon
Jewish tradition recognizes January as the birthday Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah. - The Roman god Janus
The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus, who is associated with beginnings, endings, transitions, and doorways. Janus is often depicted with two faces, one looking forward and one looking backward.
The biblical calendar was solar-lunar, and the first month was determined by the ripeness of the barley harvest. The calendar was tied to the rain seasons in Israel, and the feasts outlined in Leviticus 23 centered on agriculture.
The month of January is named in honor of the Roman god Janus, who is symbolic of beginnings and endings, as well as gates and doorways. In many artistic depictions of Janus, he is portrayed as having two faces that look to the past and to the future. January’s theme for scripture quotes is “Repentance” featuring Bible verses about repenting our sin and transforming ourselves by the renewing of our hearts and minds.The month of January was named after Janus for his ability to turn one face to reflect upon the past and a yet another face freshly pointed upon the future. This is so appropriate. January marks the new year for most of us humans. A new beginning.The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, which is celebrated on January 3.It declares the month of January as National Bible Month in the Philippines. It also designates the last week of January as National Bible Week. The purpose of this proclamation is to promote the importance of reading and studying the Bible for the spiritual, moral, and social development of Filipinos. January was named after Janus, the Roman god of changes and transitions, doorways, and new beginnings. Janus is often represented with two faces, one to see each the past and future. How fitting for the first month of the year. your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.
Closing Prayer:
Heavenly Father, your spirit of wisdom fills the earth and teaches us your ways. … and endeavor always to bring the truth to eager minds. Grant that they may follow Jesus Christ, the way, the truth, and the life, forever and ever. In the name of Our lord and savior we pray.
Lord Jesus take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me and I know you will answer my prayers. In the name of Our lord and savior we pray.
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