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A daily note from the NLT Study Bible, each of which is a commentary on the @NLTverse verse of the day.

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This event—the wedding of the Messiah with his bride, the church—symbolizes complete victory and eternal fellowship.

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One Greek preposition [makes spirit and truth] a single concept. True worship occurs as God's Spirit reveals God's truth [which is Jesus].

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Since "flesh and blood" was a Jewish idiom for the whole person, Jesus might have been calling people to [completely believe] in him.

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The notion of [living water] was a powerful image in the dry climate of Israel. Those who come to God will neither hunger nor thirst.

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God's all-encompassing goodness surpasses that of the created order. God graciously meets his people's practical needs.

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Jesus is the true manna that descended from God. He satisfies the spiritual hunger of those who believe in him.

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The ... practice of giving a tenth preceded the law of Moses. Here it is viewed as a tax collected by the sovereign Lord from his vassals.

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When needs arise among our [fellow] Christian[s], we [should] meet their needs [and] enter into fellowship with these fellow Christians.

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Although Paul does not introduce the commands as a quotation, he is almost certainly alluding to [the] sayings of Christ.

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The psalmist's prayer against the wicked leads him also to reflect on himself; he does not presume that he is righteous.

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Jesus' conclusion ... would have shocked Jesus' audience, who regarded Pharisees as righteous and tax collectors as wicked.

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David's sin not only violated God's commandments ... but also amounted to a brazen disregard for all that the Lord had graciously given him.

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The [following verses] summarize thirteen things that truly defile a person. These actions and vices all come from the heart.

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As hard as life is, [the psalmist] wants to ensure his own growth in wisdom so that he does not come under God's judgment of the wicked.

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Because believers belong to the day they should be living out its values, avoiding the dark deeds that are typical of nighttime.

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Paul is referring to ... the blessings and sense of assurance that believers receive from their relationship with God.

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The leaders recognized God's justice in punishing them for their sins, and they lamented their enslavement under the Persians.

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Only the Lord can bring enlightenment and relief. The psalmist longs for the Lord's vindication so that his foes will not rejoice.

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Jesus was probably predicting crucifixion, which according to tradition is how Peter died.