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.”
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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”
Luke 10: 38-42….. Two points of view.
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord,Continue reading “Luke 10: 38-42….. Two points of view.”
Luke 10: 25-37…. Who is my neighbour?
And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all yourContinue reading “Luke 10: 25-37…. Who is my neighbour?”
Luke 10: 21-23… Listening into private conversations.
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me byContinue reading “Luke 10: 21-23… Listening into private conversations.”
Luke 10: 1-17…. A preaching trip by 72 workers.
After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send outContinue reading “Luke 10: 1-17…. A preaching trip by 72 workers.”
Luke 9: 49-62… Following is not on my terms!
John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.” But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you.” When the days drew near for him to be takenContinue reading “Luke 9: 49-62… Following is not on my terms!”
Luke 9: 37-48….The so human followers
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses himContinue reading “Luke 9: 37-48….The so human followers”
Luke 9: 28-36…. The explanation!
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appearedContinue reading “Luke 9: 28-36…. The explanation!”
Luke 9: 18-27…. Who am I in your opinion?
Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” Then he said to them, “But who doContinue reading “Luke 9: 18-27…. Who am I in your opinion?”
As I read it! 