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: 38-41…..A sideline thought on judgement.”
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Mark 9: 33-37……me, me, me…
And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “IfContinue reading “Mark 9: 33-37……me, me, me…”
Psalm 10: 1-11….The heart of the wicked!
Why, O LORD, do you stand far away?Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor;let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised.For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul,and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD.In the pride ofContinue reading “Psalm 10: 1-11….The heart of the wicked!”
Psalm 1: Comparisons…..
Blessed is the manwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners,nor sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of the LORD,and on his law he meditates day and night.He is like a treeplanted by streams of waterthat yields its fruit in its season,andContinue reading “Psalm 1: Comparisons…..”
Mark 6: 25-29….A sad end to a glorious life.
And she came in immediately with haste to the king and asked, saying, “I want you to give me at once the head of John the Baptist on a platter.” And the king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he did not want to break his word to her. AndContinue reading “Mark 6: 25-29….A sad end to a glorious life.”
Mark 6: 19-25….A woman scorned!
And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to put him to death. But she could not, for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed, and yet he heard him gladly.But an opportunity came when HerodContinue reading “Mark 6: 19-25….A woman scorned!”
1 Samuel 30: 26-31….David’s vision extended.
When David came to Ziklag, he sent part of the spoil to his friends, the elders of Judah, saying, “Here is a present for you from the spoil of the enemies of the LORD.” It was for those in Bethel, in Ramoth of the Negeb, in Jattir, in Aroer, in Siphmoth, in Eshtemoa, in Racal,Continue reading “1 Samuel 30: 26-31….David’s vision extended.”
1 Samuel 30: 21-25….The spoils divided.
Then David came to the two hundred men who had been too exhausted to follow David, and who had been left at the brook Besor. And they went out to meet David and to meet the people who were with him. And when David came near to the people he greeted them. Then all theContinue reading “1 Samuel 30: 21-25….The spoils divided.”
1 Samuel 29: 6-11….David sent packing.
Then Achish called David and said to him, “As the LORD lives, you have been honest, and to me it seems right that you should march out and in with me in the campaign. For I have found nothing wrong in you from the day of your coming to me to this day. Nevertheless, theContinue reading “1 Samuel 29: 6-11….David sent packing.”
1 Samuel 28: 18-25….Saul terrified!
Because you did not obey the voice of the LORD and did not carry out his fierce wrath against Amalek, therefore the LORD has done this thing to you this day. Moreover, the LORD will give Israel also with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons shall be withContinue reading “1 Samuel 28: 18-25….Saul terrified!”
As I read it! 