On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. Now theContinue reading “Luke 9 : 10-17…. A crowd fed – why?”
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Luke 9: 1-9…. Preparing His Followers.
And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not haveContinue reading “Luke 9: 1-9…. Preparing His Followers.”
Proverbs 11: 22-31… More Punchy Couplets.
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snoutis a beautiful woman without discretion.The desire of the righteous ends only in good,the expectation of the wicked in wrath.One gives freely, yet grows all the richer;another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,and one who waters will himself be watered.TheContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 22-31… More Punchy Couplets.”
Luke 9: 37-46…. Enabled but still self-centred
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: 37-46…. Enabled but still self-centred”
Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.Whoever belittles his neighbour lacks sense,but a man of understanding remains silent.Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets,but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.Where there is no guidance, a people falls,but in an abundanceContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.”
Proverbs 11: 1-10 Some quick comments…
Comments today are made as I read through the passage. A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,but a just weight is his delight. Our relationship to God is meant to be honest and above board. The balances here extend beyond weighing objects into relationships, shared responsibilities etc.When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but withContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 1-10 Some quick comments…”
Proverbs 10: 24-32… Dying with your hopes unfulfilled.
What the wicked dreads will come upon him,but the desire of the righteous will be granted.When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more,but the righteous is established forever.Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,so is the sluggard to those who send him.The fear of the LORD prolongs life,but the years ofContinue reading “Proverbs 10: 24-32… Dying with your hopes unfulfilled.”
Proverbs 10: 10-24
Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,and a babbling fool will come to ruin.The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.Hatred stirs up strife,but love covers all offences.On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,but a rod is for the back of him whoContinue reading “Proverbs 10: 10-24”
Proverbs 10: 1-9
You will note that I am dealing differently with this passage. It is a series of apparently disjointed ‘proverbs’ or may be better called ‘wise sayings’. So I will put my comments in italics after what seemed to me on my reading to be on a different thought. Remember that I am by choice notContinue reading “Proverbs 10: 1-9”
Luke 8: 49-56….. Consultation continued
While he was still speaking, someone from the ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more.” But Jesus on hearing this answered him, “Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.” And when he came to the house, he allowed no one to enter withContinue reading “Luke 8: 49-56….. Consultation continued”
As I read it! 