If the LORD of hosts had not left us a few survivors, we should have been like Sodom, and become like Gomorrah. – The first sentence which the people have spoken – it is factual but sounds like a winge!Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching ofContinue reading “Isaiah 1: 9-17….The vision continues and has some biting words!”
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Ecclesiastes 5: 1-7….What is Solomon saying?
Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for GodContinue reading “Ecclesiastes 5: 1-7….What is Solomon saying?”
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?”
Colossians 2: 8-15…..Packed full of life-changing truth.
See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all ruleContinue reading “Colossians 2: 8-15…..Packed full of life-changing truth.”
Mark 2: 1-12….Healing the unseeable!
And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. AndContinue reading “Mark 2: 1-12….Healing the unseeable!”
Mark 1: 1-5…..The Son of God
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,“Behold, I send my messenger before your face,who will prepare your way,the voice of one crying in the wilderness:Prepare the way of the Lord,make his paths straight,’”John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism ofContinue reading “Mark 1: 1-5…..The Son of God”
Galatians 3: 10-14….Doubled Curses
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shallContinue reading “Galatians 3: 10-14….Doubled Curses”
Galatians 2: 17-21….What if I still sin?
But if, in our endeavour to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor. For through the law I died to the law, so that I might liveContinue reading “Galatians 2: 17-21….What if I still sin?”
1 Samuel 15: 22-29…Obedience v Sacrifice.
And Samuel said,“Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,as in obeying the voice of the LORD?Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,and to listen than the fat of rams.For rebellion is as the sin of divination,and presumption is as iniquity and idolatry.Because you have rejected the word of the LORD,he hasContinue reading “1 Samuel 15: 22-29…Obedience v Sacrifice.”
1 Peter 4: 7-11….Looking to the future.
The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewardsContinue reading “1 Peter 4: 7-11….Looking to the future.”
As I read it! 