Exodus 28: 30-39….Does dress mean anything?

And in the breastpiece of judgment you shall put the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be on Aaron’s heart, when he goes in before the LORD. Thus Aaron shall bear the judgment of the people of Israel on his heart before the LORD regularly.“You shall make the robe of the ephod all ofContinue reading “Exodus 28: 30-39….Does dress mean anything?”

John 19:38-20:10….Buried dead, 36 hours later an empty grave!

38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, cameContinue reading “John 19:38-20:10….Buried dead, 36 hours later an empty grave!”

John 13: 21-35….In spite of Betrayal Jesus champions love!

After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at Jesus’ side, so Simon Peter motioned to himContinue reading “John 13: 21-35….In spite of Betrayal Jesus champions love!”

John 13: 3-15…. Jesus argues with Peter.

Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God, rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash theContinue reading “John 13: 3-15…. Jesus argues with Peter.”

Proverbs 8: 12-21….The End-results of Being Wise

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 evil and 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,Continue reading “Proverbs 8: 12-21….The End-results of Being Wise”

Proverbs 8: 1-11….Fools Beware!

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, learnContinue reading “Proverbs 8: 1-11….Fools Beware!”

Proverbs 7: 21-27….The Trap Snaps Shut!

With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast till an arrow pierces its liver; as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it will costContinue reading “Proverbs 7: 21-27….The Trap Snaps Shut!”

Prov 7: 6-20….The Trap is Set!

For at the window of my house I have looked out through my lattice, and I have seen among the simple, I have perceived among the youths, a young man lacking sense, passing along the street near her corner, taking the road to her house in the twilight, in the evening, at the time ofContinue reading “Prov 7: 6-20….The Trap is Set!”

Proverbs 6:30-7:5 The hungry steals, what punishment is suitable?

People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy his appetite when he is hungry,but if he is caught, he will pay sevenfold; he will give all the goods of his house.He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.He will get wounds and dishonor, and his disgrace will notContinue reading “Proverbs 6:30-7:5 The hungry steals, what punishment is suitable?”

Proverbs 6: 20-29….Marital Faithfulness.

My son, keep your father’s commandment,and forsake not your mother’s teaching.Bind them on your heart always;tie them around your neck.When you walk, they will lead you;when you lie down, they will watch over you;and when you awake, they will talk with you.For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light,and the reproofs ofContinue reading “Proverbs 6: 20-29….Marital Faithfulness.”