Category Archives: Bible

Mark 10: 23-31….How then is it possible?

And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for aContinue reading “Mark 10: 23-31….How then is it possible?”

Mark 10: 32-38….How much did the Disciples really comprehend?

And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, Comment: We’re in chapter 10 of a 16 chapter short book and already the hero is going to where in a short time He is going to be killed! and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed wereContinue reading “Mark 10: 32-38….How much did the Disciples really comprehend?”

Mark 10: 17-22….The demanding God of Love!

And as he was setting out on his journey, a man ran up and knelt before him and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” …… Comment:– What would make a young man run up, kneel at a man’s feet and ask the question which he did? Psychologists, and mayContinue reading “Mark 10: 17-22….The demanding God of Love!”

Mark 9: 49-10: 12….How do you connect salt, peace and divorce!

For everyone will be salted with fire. Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”Comment: My wife has just found a series of sermons by her grandfather. His writing was difficult to read andContinue reading “Mark 9: 49-10: 12….How do you connect salt, peace and divorce!”

Mark 10: 13-16….What do you do about kids?

And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does notContinue reading “Mark 10: 13-16….What do you do about kids?”

Mark 9: 38-48….Jesus talks on Several Problems Relevant to NOW!

John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. ForContinue reading “Mark 9: 38-48….Jesus talks on Several Problems Relevant to NOW!”

Isaiah 5: 8-17….2 Woes is enough for 1 day – more to come later!

8 Woe to those who join house to house,who add field to field,until there is no more room,and you are made to dwell alonein the midst of the land.9 The LORD of hosts has sworn in my hearing:“Surely many houses shall be desolate,large and beautiful houses, without inhabitant.10 For ten acres of vineyard shall yieldContinue reading “Isaiah 5: 8-17….2 Woes is enough for 1 day – more to come later!”

Isaiah 5: 1-7….Beautiful Poetry here transformed into Prose!

Comment 1 – I make a point of telling my family that I love them! But, in human terms I use ‘Beloved’ as a noun for my wife only. I do use it as an adjective for surely we are beloved of God and (hopefully) by our parents and vice-versa by our children! In v1Continue reading “Isaiah 5: 1-7….Beautiful Poetry here transformed into Prose!”

Isaiah 3: 18-9:1….God’s Judgement continues!

18 In that day the Lord will take away the finery of the anklets, the headbands, and the crescents; 19 the pendants, the bracelets, and the scarves; 20 the headdresses, the armlets, the sashes, the perfume boxes, and the amulets; 21 the signet rings and nose rings; 22 the festal robes, the mantles, the cloaks,Continue reading “Isaiah 3: 18-9:1….God’s Judgement continues!”