Then he went home, and the crowd gathered again, so that they could not even eat. And when his family heard it, they went out to seize him, for they were saying, “He is out of his mind.” Comment: How ‘extensive’ is a family? Did it include uncles and aunts, siblings, Jesus’ mother, nephews andContinue reading “Mark 3: 20-30….Do NOT Say That!”
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Exodus 34: 25-35….Miracles on the mountain?
“You shall not offer the blood of my sacrifice with anything leavened, or let the sacrifice of the Feast of the Passover remain until the morning. The best of the firstfruits of your ground you shall bring to the house of the LORD your God. You shall not boil a young goat in its mother’sContinue reading “Exodus 34: 25-35….Miracles on the mountain?”
Exodus 33: 1-6….Following a rebellious Act
The LORD said to Moses, “Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give it.’ I will send an angel before you, and I willContinue reading “Exodus 33: 1-6….Following a rebellious Act”
Integrity….Is it only an OT concept?
Comment: Beginning in Genesis and mentioned in the historical books the word ‘integrity’ is frequently mentioned in the wisdom books. It is mentioned at least sixteen times. However, it is not found in the NT books, although it would be worth checking if the concept is there. In the Old Testament we have – GenContinue reading “Integrity….Is it only an OT concept?”
Proverbs 20: 1-10….Ten wise sayings!
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. – If only many would learn this earlier. When I was director of surgery in a 600 bed hospital we had to close down one of our two orthopaedic wards when an beer carrying strike went onContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 1-10….Ten wise sayings!”
Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. – God gives a long leash to mankind but He is always in control!22 What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. –Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!”
Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!
*11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.*12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.*13 A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. #*14Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!”
Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!
1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.4 Wealth bringsContinue reading “Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!”
Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pray and Think and Learn!
13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. – It is sad and foolish to only listen and fail to hear what is being said. To not even consider the person’s words is stoooopid! You in the end might disagree, that’s OK, then argue your case.!14 A man’sContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pray and Think and Learn!”
Proverbs 18: 1-12….Priceless Proverbs.
1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubblingContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 1-12….Priceless Proverbs.”
As I read it! 