Hi Brian! The word for this week is "noble". It's found in four verses in the New Testament, from two different Greek words. The first is found in these two verses: Acts 24:3 We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. KJV Acts 26:25 But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. KJV
This is the Greek word "kratistos". Strong's Concordance says: strongest, very honorable. Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: most illustrious, best, most excellent. This was a term of honor that, in the first instance, was being used as flattery by Tertullus to gain favor with Felix, who would be judging Paul. In the second instance Paul was speaking with respect to the person in authority. The next two verses involve a different Greek word. Acts 17:10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. KJV 1 Corinthians 1:26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; KJV
In 1 Corinthians the Greek word is "eugenes", which Strong's Concordance says is: well-born, high in rank. In Acts it is the Greek word "eugenesteros", which is a comparative form of "eugenes". . Thayer's Greek Lexicon says: noble minded. Louw and Nida Greek-English Lexicon says this: a willingness to learn and evaluate something fairly, to be open-minded. The Bereans had the reputation of being very thorough in their study of the Word of God. They are our role models when it comes to studying the Word! Learning something new every day is a worthy goal and takes a determined purpose. I choose this goal, and I know you have, too, since are you reading this! I am praying that you and Kristine will continue to receive the specific Wisdom that you need to accomplish your God-given goals and dreams! Here is Hillsong UNITED with "Let There Be Light":
