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Friday, December 16, 2005
 More American Bible Version QuotationsWe're continually working on our American Culture Bible Translation (ACBT) here at liquidthinking. Our goal is to create a translation which will feel a little more comfortable to us. Some have suggested that we call it the "What Jesus Really Meant..." Version (WJRM). Some day we may publish a complete set...probably starting with our own Gospel of Thomas type "Sayings of Jesus" thing. Here are some old and new ones for your reading pleasure. More to come later (since it doesn't seem we have anything else to say right now): The Rich Ruler A certain ruler asked him, "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" "I’m glad that you called me good, that you recognized Who I really am." Jesus answered (making clear that He was the third person of the Trinity), “You know the commandments: 'Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.'" "All these I have kept since I was a boy," he said. When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "Well, that sounds good. So, now, what would you like for me to do for you. I want to make you as comfortable as I possibly can….maybe you could get involved in our inner-city ministry program.” “Well,” answered the ruler, “I don’t have much time.” “That’s really okay,” responded Jesus, “it only takes one Saturday a month, just a couple of hours.” “Great,” said the rich ruler, “I think I can do that.” And the man went away joyful that he had had the conversation. Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “See, to be a part of my kingdom you get to follow all of your dreams and desires—plus you get eternal life….that’s the way it is with God. Why don’t you guys go on home to your businesses, families, and friends. I'll see you on Sunday.” Worry Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Here’s an idea. Something I’ve been thinking about. What if you didn’t worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. What if life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. I’ve been watching the the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more might he clothe you, if we have enough faith! Awhat if you didn’t set your heart on what you will eat or drink; not even worrying about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them." "Nah…never mind. That’s dumb. Everyone in the world knows we need to worry about these things. I’m sorry. Dumb idea.” Blessings Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. "Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their fathers treated the prophets. "Better yet for those of you who are rich, for you have already received stuff and will get more later. Better yet who are well fed now, for your stomachs are full now and later. Better yet you who laugh now, for you continue laughing Better yet for you when all men speak well of you, for that is how to get somewhere in this world." Then he turned, paused, and looked back to his disciples, and said: "On second thought, you poor don't deserve blessing. You just don't want to work. And same for you hungry. If all we did was give you hand-outs, you'd never make anything of yourselves. And you who weep, You must not have enough faith."
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Jimmy Doyle is a dad, husband,
teacher, friend, and other things. Currently he's just trying to figure out what it means to follow Christ and be in community with others. He enjoys having conversations with fellow pilgrims on the journey.
Stephen Zedler has a wife and three kids who he loves very much. He has been called by God to study and teach history, particularly U.S.
history. He also believes that God has called him to reform the way children are educated in America.