In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Therefore whateverContinue reading “Luke 12: 1-12….What to learn from the lessons given to the Pharisees.”
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Luke 11: 45-54.. The attack continues!
One of the lawyers answered him, “Teacher, in saying these things you insult us also.” And he said, “Woe to you lawyers also! For you load people with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers. Woe to you! For you build the tombs of theContinue reading “Luke 11: 45-54.. The attack continues!”
Luke 11: 33-44… Jesus stirring the pot!
“No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad, your bodyContinue reading “Luke 11: 33-44… Jesus stirring the pot!”
Luke 11: 27-32…. Wait and see!
As he said these things, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said to him, “Blessed is the womb that bore you, and the breasts at which you nursed!” But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” When the crowds were increasing, he began toContinue reading “Luke 11: 27-32…. Wait and see!”
Luke 11: 14-23….About Evil Spirits
Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marvelled. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. But he, knowingContinue reading “Luke 11: 14-23….About Evil Spirits”
Luke 11: 5-13…. God is on your side
And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me;Continue reading “Luke 11: 5-13…. God is on your side”
Luke 11: 1-4…Teach us to pray
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say:“Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come.Give us each day our daily bread,and forgive us our sins,forContinue reading “Luke 11: 1-4…Teach us to pray”
Proverbs 13: 13-25….One Sentence Reminders
Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself,but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,that one may turn away from the snares of death.Good sense wins favour,but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.Every prudent man acts with knowledge,but a fool flaunts his folly.AContinue reading “Proverbs 13: 13-25….One Sentence Reminders”
Proverbs 13: 1-12….A few chosen words.
A wise son hears his father’s instruction,but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2. From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good,but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.3. Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.4. The soul of the sluggard cravesContinue reading “Proverbs 13: 1-12….A few chosen words.”
Proverbs 12: 1-28
1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates reproof is stupid.2. A good man obtains favour from the LORD,but a man of evil devices he condemns.3. No one is established by wickedness,but the root of the righteous will never be moved.4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,but she who brings shameContinue reading “Proverbs 12: 1-28”
As I read it! 