And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus.” But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you mean.” And he went out into theContinue reading “Mark 14: 66-72……Real men cry!”
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Mark 14: 57-65….The trial begins.
And some stood up and bore false witness against him, saying, “We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’” Yet even about this their testimony did not agree. And the high priest stood up in the midstContinue reading “Mark 14: 57-65….The trial begins.”
Mark 14: 51-56…..Having fled, some followed….
And they all left him and fled.And a young man followed him, with nothing but a linen cloth about his body. And they seized him, but he left the linen cloth and ran away naked.And they led Jesus to the high priest. And all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes came together.Continue reading “Mark 14: 51-56…..Having fled, some followed….”
Micah 5: 10-15….Changes are required!
And in that day, declares the LORD,I will cut off your horses from among youand will destroy your chariots;and I will cut off the cities of your landand throw down all your strongholds;and I will cut off sorceries from your hand,and you shall have no more tellers of fortunes;and I will cut off your carvedContinue reading “Micah 5: 10-15….Changes are required!”
Micah 5: 7-9……The remnant concept.
Then the remnant of Jacob shall bein the midst of many peopleslike dew from the LORD,like showers on the grass,which delay not for a mannor wait for the children of man.And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the nations,in the midst of many peoples,like a lion among the beasts of the forest,like a youngContinue reading “Micah 5: 7-9……The remnant concept.”
Micah 5: 5b-6…..When the captivity ends
When the Assyrian comes into our landand treads in our palaces,then we will raise against him seven shepherdsand eight princes of men;they shall shepherd the land of Assyria with the sword,and the land of Nimrod at its entrances;and he shall deliver us from the Assyrianwhen he comes into our landand treads within our border. Comment:Continue reading “Micah 5: 5b-6…..When the captivity ends”
Micah 5: 1-5a……Untangling necessary!
Now muster your troops, O daughter of troops;siege is laid against us;with a rod they strike the judge of Israelon the cheek. Comment: Israel is told to be prepared for their coming Judgement!But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,from you shall come forth for meone who isContinue reading “Micah 5: 1-5a……Untangling necessary!”
Micah 4: 11-13…..Stop gloating!
Now many nationsare assembled against you,saying, “Let her be defiled,and let our eyes gaze upon Zion.”But they do not knowthe thoughts of the LORD;they do not understand his plan,that he has gathered them as sheaves to the threshing floor.Arise and thresh,O daughter of Zion,for I will make your horn iron,and I will make your hoofsContinue reading “Micah 4: 11-13…..Stop gloating!”
Micah 4: 9-11….Back to present reality.
Now why do you cry aloud?Is there no king in you?Has your counsellor perished,that pain seized you like a woman in labor?Writhe and groan, O daughter of Zion,like a woman in labor,for now you shall go out from the cityand dwell in the open country;you shall go to Babylon.There you shall be rescued;there the LORDContinue reading “Micah 4: 9-11….Back to present reality.”
Micah 4: 6-8….The promise of a HOPE to be fulfilled.
In that day, declares the LORD,I will assemble the lameand gather those who have been driven awayand those whom I have afflicted;and the lame I will make the remnant,and those who were cast off, a strong nation;and the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zionfrom this time forth and forevermore.And you, O tower ofContinue reading “Micah 4: 6-8….The promise of a HOPE to be fulfilled.”
As I read it! 