There are all kinds of advantages! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the utterances of God.

This Moses is the one who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai and to our ancestors. He received living truths to give to us,

He declares his words to Jacob, his statutes and decrees to Israel.

who are Israelis. To them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the worship, and the promises.

In fact, though by now you should be teachers, you still need someone to teach you the basic truths of God's word. You have become people who need milk instead of solid food.

Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.

For what great nation has a god so near like the LORD our God whenever we call on him?

"You also came down to Mount Sinai, spoke with them from heaven, and gave them impartial regulations, true laws, statutes, and good commands.

We will not withhold them from their descendants; we'll declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD his might and awesome deeds that he has performed.

Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.

for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.

where I gave them my statutes and revealed my ordinances to them, which if a person observes, he'll live by them.

I'll inform you about what has been recorded in the Book of Truth. No one stands firmly with me against these opponents, except Michael your prince.

"Abraham said, "They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them!'

You examine the Scriptures carefully because you suppose that in them you have eternal life. Yet they testify about me.

which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures

and know his will, and approve of what is best because you have been instructed in the Law;

What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? Their unfaithfulness cannot cancel God's faithfulness, can it?

So I ask, "God has not rejected his people, has he?" Of course not! I am an Israeli myself, a descendant of Abraham from the tribe of Benjamin.

For if their rejection results in reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance bring but life from the dead?

As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors.

For if I preach voluntarily, I get a reward, but if I am unwilling to do it, I am still entrusted with that obligation.

for through the Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself by not counting their sins against them. He has committed his message of reconciliation to us.

In fact, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel for the circumcised.

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the pointless discussions and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge.

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.

Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

I bowed down at his feet to worship him, but he told me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who rely on what Jesus is saying. Worship God, because what Jesus is saying is the spirit of prophecy!"

He told me, "These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord God of the spirits and of the prophets has sent his messenger to show his servants the things that must happen soon."

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What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? Their unfaithfulness cannot cancel God's faithfulness, can it?
So I ask, "God has not rejected his people, has he?" Of course not! I am an Israeli myself, a descendant of Abraham from the tribe of Benjamin.

Because

and know his will, and approve of what is best because you have been instructed in the Law;
who are Israelis. To them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the worship, and the promises.
For what great nation has a god so near like the LORD our God whenever we call on him?
"You also came down to Mount Sinai, spoke with them from heaven, and gave them impartial regulations, true laws, statutes, and good commands.
We will not withhold them from their descendants; we'll declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD his might and awesome deeds that he has performed.
He declares his words to Jacob, his statutes and decrees to Israel.
for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.
where I gave them my statutes and revealed my ordinances to them, which if a person observes, he'll live by them.
"Abraham said, "They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them!'
You examine the Scriptures carefully because you suppose that in them you have eternal life. Yet they testify about me.
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.
Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
I bowed down at his feet to worship him, but he told me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who rely on what Jesus is saying. Worship God, because what Jesus is saying is the spirit of prophecy!"

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For if I preach voluntarily, I get a reward, but if I am unwilling to do it, I am still entrusted with that obligation.
for through the Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself by not counting their sins against them. He has committed his message of reconciliation to us.
In fact, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel for the circumcised.
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the pointless discussions and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge.

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which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures
Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.
I'll inform you about what has been recorded in the Book of Truth. No one stands firmly with me against these opponents, except Michael your prince.
This Moses is the one who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai and to our ancestors. He received living truths to give to us,
From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.
In fact, though by now you should be teachers, you still need someone to teach you the basic truths of God's word. You have become people who need milk instead of solid food.
Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.
First of all, you must understand this: No prophecy in Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation,
He told me, "These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord God of the spirits and of the prophets has sent his messenger to show his servants the things that must happen soon."

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You are to put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark.
"You know, don't you? You have heard, haven't you? Hasn't it been told you from the beginning? Haven't you understood from the foundations of the earth?

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