Key Verse for This Episode: 1 Peter 4:7-11 [NIV] 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.-------Additional recommended reading for this episode:Matthew 25:14-30-------Recommended links:Be ye holy; for I am holy -- 1 Peter 1:14-16 -- Updated   • Be ye holy; for I am holy -- 1 Peter ...  The Greatest of These is Love, 1 Corinthians 13:13   • The Greatest of These is Love, 1 Cori...  Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Luke 11:1   • Lord, Teach Us to Pray, Luke 11:1  Treasure in Jars of Clay, 2 Corinthians 4:7   • Treasure in Jars of Clay, 2 Corinthia...  -------The Channel:Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. -------Translations Used:New International Version (NIV);English Standard Version (ESV);King James Version (KJV);New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB 1995);American Standard Version 1901 (ASV 1901);New English Translation (NET)

Key Verse for This Episode: 1 Peter 4:7-11 [NIV] 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.-------Additional recommended reading for this episode:Matthew 25:14-30-------Recommended links:Be ye holy; for I am holy -- 1 Peter 1:14-16 -- Updatedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g60urborbqkThe Greatest of These is Love, 1 Corinthians 13:13https://youtu.be/TjdOXpUiNu4?si=hKdkFfMuRq_RDd5wLord, Teach Us to Pray, Luke 11:1https://youtu.be/fSWNatsg1TA?si=HRNK276UVFnnCzRATreasure in Jars of Clay, 2 Corinthians 4:7https://youtu.be/1_R3pZt0Y3s?si=0sBTtZ6qescJjFhd-------The Channel:Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. -------Translations Used:New International Version (NIV);English Standard Version (ESV);King James Version (KJV);New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB 1995);American Standard Version 1901 (ASV 1901);New English Translation (NET)

Key Verse for This Episode: 1 Peter 1:14-16 [New International Version, NIV], 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”-------The Channel:Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. -------Translations Used:New International Version (NIV);English Standard Version (ESV);King James Version (KJV);New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB 1995);American Standard Version 1901 (ASV 1901);New English Translation (NET)

Key Verse: Hebrews 4:12 [New International Version, NIV],For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart........Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. Thank you for joining me at Dusty Jar Talks,~Marcia.......If you’re not exactly sure how to start being a Bible Student, here are some thoughts:Read the Bible daily, if at all possible. If you can’t fit reading into your busy schedule, try listening to the Bible while you’re cooking, doing chores, exercising, etc. If you have difficulty reading due to your eyes or a learning disability, again, try listening to the Bible.I use the YouVersion app. It is free and has numerous translations that will read to you. It also supports many languages. If you don’t want to use the app, here is a plan I would suggest.First, let’s focus on the New Testament.Read one of the gospels among Matthew, Mark, or Luke.Read the gospel of JohnRead the book of ActsRead Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, ColossiansRead one of the gospels you didn’t read in step 1Read 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, PhilemonRead the gospel from step 1 that you haven’t readRead Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1 and 2 and 3 John, JudeRead RomansRead 1 and 2 CorinthiansWe’re going to hold off on the book of Revelation until we read the book of Daniel and Ezekiel. Revelation contains apocalyptic language. For the most part, Revelation should not be interpreted literally, and it should be interpreted by striving to understand the meaning it would have had to the Jews in the first century. Thank you for spending time with me on "Dusty Jar Talks"~ Marcia

Proverbs 4:23 [ESV], Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. Thank you for joining me at Dusty Jar Talks,~Marcia H.

Translations Used:New International Version (NIV)English Standard Version (ESV)King James Version (KJV)New English Translation (NET)

Luke 11:1 [KJV] And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.-------Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. Thank you for joining me at Dusty Jar Talks,~Marcia

1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)Pray without ceasing.-------Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. Thank you for joining me at Dusty Jar Talks,~Marcia

1 Corinthians 13:13 [New International Version]And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.-------Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. -------I have been a student of God’s word since childhood. I owe so much to my mother and grandmother for demonstrating what it means to learn and live God’s word. My home is in Oklahoma, USA, with my husband, two dogs, and two cats. Our three precious children are adults now, and we have two wonderful grandchildren.-------Thank you for joining me on Dusty Jar Talks,Marcia Hill-------Translations Used:New International Version (NIV);English Standard Version (ESV);King James Version (KJV);New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB 1995);American Standard Version 1901 (ASV 1901);New English Translation (NET)

2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.-------Dusty Jar Talks is dedicated to the knowledge that the Bible is the inspired word of God. The Bible is complete, it is perfect, and it is The Truth. Our faith will increase, our lives will have deeper meaning, and we will have the hope of eternal salvation as we study God's word and live it. Thank you for joining me at Dusty Jar Talks,~Marcia