Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.”And he said to the disciples,Continue reading “Luke 17: 20-37 Jews ask about God’s kingdom”
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Luke 17 : 11-19….10 lepers.
On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves toContinue reading “Luke 17 : 11-19….10 lepers.”
Luke 17: 1-6…Relevant today as ever.
And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.Continue reading “Luke 17: 1-6…Relevant today as ever.”
Proverbs 27: 23-27…. About life on the land.
23. Know well the condition of your flocks,and give attention to your herds,24. for riches do not last forever;and does a crown endure to all generations?25. When the grass is gone and the new growth appearsand the vegetation of the mountains is gathered,26. the lambs will provide your clothing,and the goats the price of aContinue reading “Proverbs 27: 23-27…. About life on the land.”
Proverbs 27: 15-22…Just enjoy Solomon speaking
15. A continual dripping on a rainy dayand a quarrelsome wife are alike;16. to restrain her is to restrain the windor to grasp oil in one’s right hand.17. Iron sharpens iron,and one man sharpens another.18. Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,and he who guards his master will be honoured.19.As in water faceContinue reading “Proverbs 27: 15-22…Just enjoy Solomon speaking”
Proverbs 27: 1-6….Thinking about one’s self
1. Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.2. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;a stranger, and not your own lips.3. A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.4.Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,but who can stand before jealousy?5.Continue reading “Proverbs 27: 1-6….Thinking about one’s self”
Proverbs 27: 7-14….Living in your community
7. One who is full loathes honey,but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.8. Like a bird that strays from its nestis a man who strays from his home.9. Oil and perfume make the heart glad,and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.10. Do not forsake your friend and yourContinue reading “Proverbs 27: 7-14….Living in your community”
Proverbs 26: 17-28…. Lying. Gossiping, Cover ups!
17. Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his ownis like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death19. is the man who deceives his neighbourand says, “I am only joking!”20. For lack of wood the fire goes out,and where there is no whisperer, quarrelling ceases.21.Continue reading “Proverbs 26: 17-28…. Lying. Gossiping, Cover ups!”
Proverbs 26: 13-16 …..Laziness
13. The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!There is a lion in the streets!”14. As a door turns on its hinges,so does a sluggard on his bed.15. The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.16. The sluggard is wiser in his ownContinue reading “Proverbs 26: 13-16 …..Laziness”
Proverbs 26: 1-12…. Emphasis on fools.
1. Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,so honour is not fitting for a fool.2. Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,a curse that is causeless does not alight.3. A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,and a rod for the back of fools.4. Answer not aContinue reading “Proverbs 26: 1-12…. Emphasis on fools.”
As I read it! 