One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, and standing behind himContinue reading “Luke 7: 36-40”
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Luke 7: 29-35 What do people want
(When all the people heard this, and the tax collectors too, they declared God just, having been baptized with the baptism of John, but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)“To what then shall I compare the people of this generation, and what areContinue reading “Luke 7: 29-35 What do people want”
Luke 7: 18-28 Even John had doubts…
The disciples of John reported all these things to him. And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And when the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent usContinue reading “Luke 7: 18-28 Even John had doubts…”
Luke7: 11-17 Showing sympathy. Maybe more?
Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd fromContinue reading “Luke7: 11-17 Showing sympathy. Maybe more?”
Luke 7: 1-10 Caring for a Roman’s kid!
After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to comeContinue reading “Luke 7: 1-10 Caring for a Roman’s kid!”
Proverbs 9: 1-18 Pictures of 2 women…
Wisdom has built her house;she has hewn her seven pillars.She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine;she has also set her table.She has sent out her young women to callfrom the highest places in the town,“Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!”To him who lacks sense she says,“Come, eat of my breadandContinue reading “Proverbs 9: 1-18 Pictures of 2 women…”
Proverbs 8: 22-36 Created with Wisdom
The LORD possessed me at the beginning of his work,the first of his acts of old.Ages ago I was set up,at the first, before the beginning of the earth.When there were no depths I was brought forth,when there were no springs abounding with water.Before the mountains had been shaped,before the hills, I was brought forth,beforeContinue reading “Proverbs 8: 22-36 Created with Wisdom”
Proverbs 8: 12-21
I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,and I find knowledge and discretion.The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil.Pride and arrogance and the way of eviland perverted speech I hate.I have counsel and sound wisdom;I have insight; I have strength.By me kings reign,and rulers decree what is just;by me princes rule,and nobles, all who govern justly.IContinue reading “Proverbs 8: 12-21”
Proverbs 8: 1-11
Does not wisdom call?Does not understanding raise her voice?On the heights beside the way,at the crossroads she takes her stand;beside the gates in front of the town,at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:“To you, O men, I call,and my cry is to the children of man.O simple ones, learn prudence;O fools, learn sense.Hear,Continue reading “Proverbs 8: 1-11”
Proverbs 7: 1-22
My son, keep my wordsand treasure up my commandments with you;keep my commandments and live;keep my teaching as the apple of your eye;bind them on your fingers;write them on the tablet of your heart.Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”and call insight your intimate friend,to keep you from the forbidden woman,from the adulteress with herContinue reading “Proverbs 7: 1-22”
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