Celebrating Birthdays
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Psalm 118:24
This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Romans 14:5, 6
One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. / He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
Job 1:4
Job’s sons would take turns holding feasts in their homes, and they would invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them.
Genesis 40:20–22
On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. / Pharaoh restored the chief cupbearer to his position, so that he once again placed the cup in Pharaoh’s hand. / But Pharaoh hanged the chief baker, just as Joseph had described to them in his interpretation.
Colossians 2:16
Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.
Ecclesiastes 7:1
A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 14:6
On Herod’s birthday, however, the daughter of Herodias danced before them and pleased Herod
Proverbs 9:11
For through wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.