1 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am goingContinue reading “John 21: 1-14….A fish story!”
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John 20: 30-31….Why this book?
30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Comment: John doesn’t seek toContinue reading “John 20: 30-31….Why this book?”
John 20: 19-29….Jesus appears to the disciples.
19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. ThenContinue reading “John 20: 19-29….Jesus appears to the disciples.”
John 20: 11-18….Mary meets Jesus,
11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” SheContinue reading “John 20: 11-18….Mary meets Jesus,”
John 20: 1-10….Surprise, Surprise!
1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them,Continue reading “John 20: 1-10….Surprise, Surprise!”
2 Samuel 17: 1-8….Who do you believe?
1 Moreover, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men, and I will arise and pursue David tonight. 2 I will come upon him while he is weary and discouraged and throw him into a panic, and all the people who are with him will flee. I will strike down only the king,Continue reading “2 Samuel 17: 1-8….Who do you believe?”
2Samuel 16: 13-23…..Sex on display
15 Now Absalom and all the people, the men of Israel, came to Jerusalem, and Ahithophel with him. 16 And when Hushai the Archite, David’s friend, came to Absalom, Hushai said to Absalom, “Long live the king! Long live the king!” 17 And Absalom said to Hushai, “Is this your loyalty to your friend? WhyContinue reading “2Samuel 16: 13-23…..Sex on display”
2Samuel 16: 1-4…. True or False?
1 When David had passed a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth met him, with a couple of donkeys saddled, bearing two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred bunches of raisins, a hundred of summer fruits, and a skin of wine. 2 And the king said to Ziba, “Why have you broughtContinue reading “2Samuel 16: 1-4…. True or False?”
2 Samuel 15: 30-37….Always the politician!
30 But David went up the ascent of the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went, barefoot and with his head covered. And all the people who were with him covered their heads, and they went up, weeping as they went. 31 And it was told David, “Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom.” AndContinue reading “2 Samuel 15: 30-37….Always the politician!”
2Samuel 15: 24-30….What had the ‘Ark’ to do with this?
24 And Abiathar came up, and behold, Zadok came also with all the Levites, bearing the ark of the covenant of God. And they set down the ark of God until the people had all passed out of the city. 25 Then the king said to Zadok, “Carry the ark of God back into theContinue reading “2Samuel 15: 24-30….What had the ‘Ark’ to do with this?”
As I read it! 