Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first byContinue reading “Hebrews 2: 1-4…. A warning”
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Hebrews 1: 10-14…..Rankings
And,“You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning,and the heavens are the work of your hands;they will perish, but you remain;they will all wear out like a garment,like a robe you will roll them up,like a garment they will be changed.But you are the same,and your years will have no end.”And toContinue reading “Hebrews 1: 10-14…..Rankings”
Hebrews 1: 1-9…About Jesus, but he’s just called ‘the son’.
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God andContinue reading “Hebrews 1: 1-9…About Jesus, but he’s just called ‘the son’.”
Proverbs 31; 10-31… IS THIS WRITTEN BY A MAN OR A WOMAN?
This is the last of the proverbs so we’ll start both another New and Old Testament book after this. A prophet from the OT and the book of Hebrews in the new NT. 10. An excellent wife who can find?She is far more precious than jewels.The heart of her husband trusts in her,and he willContinue reading “Proverbs 31; 10-31… IS THIS WRITTEN BY A MAN OR A WOMAN?”
Proverbs 31: 1-9…. A mother’s advice.
1. The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:2. What are you doing, my son? What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows?3.Do not give your strength to women,your ways to those who destroy kings.4. It is not for kings, O Lemuel,it isContinue reading “Proverbs 31: 1-9…. A mother’s advice.”
Proverbs 30: 20-33…. Numerals
The comments interspersed throughout are in non-bold italics. 20. This is the way of an adulteress:she eats and wipes her mouthand says, “I have done no wrong.” Biblically adultery is sin. Yet here the response of the adulterous woman is satisfaction in that she can feed herself plentifully without a sense of wrongdoing. 21. UnderContinue reading “Proverbs 30: 20-33…. Numerals”
Proverbs 30: 15-19 Scattered thoughts.
15. The leech has two daughters:Give and Give. Comment: One day I remember a child who was very anaemic, passing bright blood from her bottom. The problem – a leech in her mouth sucking her blood to a huge extent. So people who are ‘spongers’ would bleed you dry. I love the phrase – twoContinue reading “Proverbs 30: 15-19 Scattered thoughts.”
Proverbs 30; 7-14… Two requests and a few thoughts.
7. Two things I ask of you;deny them not to me before I die:8. Remove far from me falsehood and lying;give me neither poverty nor riches;feed me with the food that is needful for me,9. lest I be full and deny youand say, “Who is the LORD?”or lest I be poor and stealand profane theContinue reading “Proverbs 30; 7-14… Two requests and a few thoughts.”
Proverbs 30: 1-6….I’m weary.
1. The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.The man declares, I am weary, O God;I am weary, O God, and worn out.2. Surely I am too stupid to be a man.I have not the understanding of a man.3. I have not learned wisdom,nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.4. Who has ascendedContinue reading “Proverbs 30: 1-6….I’m weary.”
Proverbs 29: 15-27 … The proverbs listed under Solomon’s name.
15. The rod and reproof give wisdom,but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.16. When the wicked increase, transgression increases,but the righteous will look upon their downfall.17. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;he will give delight to your heart.18, Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast offContinue reading “Proverbs 29: 15-27 … The proverbs listed under Solomon’s name.”
As I read it! 