“Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because heContinue reading “Luke 15: 25-32….The older son’s reaction.”
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Luke 15: 11-24…. A story with many hidden truths.
And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey intoContinue reading “Luke 15: 11-24…. A story with many hidden truths.”
Luke 15: 1-10….. Two parables..
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.”So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine inContinue reading “Luke 15: 1-10….. Two parables..”
Luke 14: 25-35… The Price tag….
Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross and come afterContinue reading “Luke 14: 25-35… The Price tag….”
Proverbs 23: 29-35… Not an alcoholic advert!
29. Who has woe? Who has sorrow?Who has strife? Who has complaining?Who has wounds without cause?Who has redness of eyes?30. Those who tarry long over wine;those who go to try mixed wine.31. Do not look at wine when it is red,when it sparkles in the cupand goes down smoothly.32. In the end it bites likeContinue reading “Proverbs 23: 29-35… Not an alcoholic advert!”
Proverbs 23: 22-28…Pleading for listening ears..
22. Listen to your father who gave you life,and do not despise your mother when she is old.23. Buy truth, and do not sell it;buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.24. The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.25. Let your father and mother be glad;let herContinue reading “Proverbs 23: 22-28…Pleading for listening ears..”
Proverbs 23: 13-21…Advice to a loved son.
13. Do not withhold discipline from a child;if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.14. If you strike him with the rod,you will save his soul from Sheol.15. My son, if your heart is wise,my heart too will be glad.16. My inmost being will exultwhen your lips speak what is right.17. LetContinue reading “Proverbs 23: 13-21…Advice to a loved son.”
Proverbs 23: 1-12….sarcasm is used aplenty.
1. When you sit down to eat with a ruler,observe carefully what is before you,2. and put a knife to your throatif you are given to appetite.3. Do not desire his delicacies,for they are deceptive food.4. Do not toil to acquire wealth;be discerning enough to desist.5. When your eyes light on it, it is gone,forContinue reading “Proverbs 23: 1-12….sarcasm is used aplenty.”
Proverbs 22: 17-29….Words of the Wise
17. Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,and apply your heart to my knowledge,18. for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,if all of them are ready on your lips.19. That your trust may be in the LORD,I have made them known to you today, even to you.20. HaveContinue reading “Proverbs 22: 17-29….Words of the Wise”
Proverbs 22: 1-16…Special stuff!
1. A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,and favour is better than silver or gold.2. The rich and the poor meet together;the LORD is the Maker of them all.3. The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.4. The reward for humility and fear ofContinue reading “Proverbs 22: 1-16…Special stuff!”
As I read it! 