But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. (Evangelion, cf. Luke 6:27–28) Let the love of Jesus overflow through us toward even our adversaries, mirroring the mercy of the Father who calls us to a higher way.

When I listen to worship music, I focus and redirect all the praise solely to Jesus and His Father (and not "the LORD" aka YHWH). Jesus won the ultimate victory. He's paid the price for all mankind. With that in mind, this is one of my favourite songs leading up to Easter:

Thought I'd share a weird quirk I have. I'm a perfectionist—so much so that I never make a mark in any book or Bible I own. I decided to start reading with a journal so I can make notes there rather than mess up the books. I know—I see all those people who write all over their books and highlight everything—but that isn't me. I'll use my digital reader for highlighting (i.e., Logos), but a journal for any thoughts or notes. Is there anyone else out there like this? Or am I the only one? 🙈

So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Is there any father among you whose son asks for a fish, and instead of a fish he gives him a snake? (Evangelion, cf. Luke 11:9, 11) I know a Father who would do such a thing: The Israelites turned back and wept, saying, “Who will give us meat? We remember the fish we ate in Egypt for nothing…” (Num 11:4–5) “Why have you brought us out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no food and no water…” And Yahweh sent poisonous snakes among the people; they bit the people, and many Israelites died. (Num 21:5–6) YHWH is the Father/God of Israel, and Israel is always called YHWH’s son. YHWH is clearly the father Jesus was referring to: his son, Israel, asked [begged] for fish [food] and instead was sent serpents [from their Father, YHWH] to kill them in return.

Then they started to accuse him [Jesus], saying, “We found this person subverting the nation, and destroying the Law and Prophets, and forbidding the paying of taxes, and turning away women and children, and calling himself a consecrated king.” (Evangelion, cf. Luke 23:2) These charges reveal the clash between the old covenant's guardians and the liberating message of Jesus, who transcends the Law and Prophets.

And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” (Evangelion, cf. Luke 9:58) Jesus has no home in this world, For His kingdom is not of this world.

Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone." (Evangelion, cf. Luke 18:19)

A bizarre story that involves YHWH's wrath and a penis: 1. YHWH seeks to kill Moses 2. Mother cuts off foreskin of her child 3. Places the foreskin on Moses penis 4. This act averts YHWH's wrath End Scene. Here it is as seen in the text: And on the way, at the place of overnight lodging, Yahweh encountered him and sought to kill him. But Zipporah took a flint knife, and she cut off the foreskin of her son, and she touched his feet*, and she said, “Yes, you are a bridegroom of blood to me.” And he left him alone. At that time she said, “A bridegroom of blood,” because of the circumcision. (Ex 4:24–26) *Note that in biblical Hebrew, "feet" often serves as a euphemism for the genital area.

YHWH’s prophet Elisha requires a complicated ritual—seven dips in the Jordan River—to heal just one leper (2 Kings 5:10–14). In the Evangelion, Jesus heals ten lepers instantly with a single word: “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed (Evangelion; cf. Luke 17:12–14). YHWH’s slow, laborious rituals vs. the Father’s immediate, effortless grace.

For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at the table? But I am in your midst as the one who serves. (Evangelion, cf. Luke 22:27) Jesus models true greatness through humble service—may we follow His example, prioritising others in love and grace.

Love is patient, love is kind, love does not envy, love does not boast, it is not puffed up, it does not behave dishonorably, it does not seek its own way, it is not irritable, it does not keep a record of wrongs, it does not rejoice at unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth, bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. (Apostolikon, cf. 1 Corinthians 13:4–8) May we embody the Father's love, which surpasses knowledge and never fails, in all our interactions.

YHWH sends an evil spirit to torment Saul (1 Sam 16:14)—inflicting demonic harm on His own anointed. In the Evangelion, Jesus casts out evil spirits with a word: "Come out of him!" (Evangelion; cf. Luke 4:35). YHWH unleashes demons to harm; the Father drives them out to heal.

YHWH is the antithesis of [early/true] Christianity.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of Theos (Θεός) in Christ Jesus for you. (Apostolikon, cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18) Cultivate a life of continual joy, prayer, and gratitude, as this aligns with the will of Theos (Θεός) for us in Christ.

Lawrence of Arabia (1962) shows a Turkish Bey groping his “very fair” skin, sexually assaulting him, and whipping him after he fights back. No way this would be filmed today: - White saviour with "appropriation" - White guy as the victim of racism - White guy used and abused

I just exported all my Notes to have a local and remote backup - you can't do that on X.

YHWH orders the Israelites to kill every living thing in the cities they conquer — men, women, children, infants, even animals — and to leave nothing alive (Deut 20:16–17; 1 Sam 15:3). In the Evangelion, Jesus explicitly teaches the opposite: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Evangelion; cf. Luke 6:27–28). YHWH commands merciless slaughter of entire populations. The true Father commands mercy and love even toward enemies.

The Greek word γάζα (gaza) means "treasure."

And after these things he went forth, and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, Follow me. And he left everything, rose up, and followed him. (Evangelion, cf. Luke 5:27–28) Jesus calls the outcast to discipleship—may we likewise leave all behind to follow Him without hesitation.