And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, IContinue reading “Luke 2: 8-14…..More impressive than a TV announcement!”
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Luke 2: 1-7 No place to stay!
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to theContinue reading “Luke 2: 1-7 No place to stay!”
Acts 5: 22-26….They didn’t have to search .
But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported, “We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside.” Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words,Continue reading “Acts 5: 22-26….They didn’t have to search .”
Acts 5: 17-21….Angels again on the scene.
But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy they arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison. But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, “Go andContinue reading “Acts 5: 17-21….Angels again on the scene.”
Acts 5: 12-16…. Miracles galore.
Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men andContinue reading “Acts 5: 12-16…. Miracles galore.”
Psalm 35: 22-28….The summing up.
You have seen, O LORD; be not silent!O Lord, be not far from me!Awake and rouse yourself for my vindication,for my cause, my God and my Lord!Vindicate me, O LORD, my God,according to your righteousness,and let them not rejoice over me!Let them not say in their hearts,“Aha, our heart’s desire!”Let them not say, “We haveContinue reading “Psalm 35: 22-28….The summing up.”
Psalm 35: 15-21…..David pours out his distress.
But at my stumbling they rejoiced and gathered;they gathered together against me;wretches whom I did not knowtore at me without ceasing;like profane mockers at a feast,they gnash at me with their teeth. Comment: Was David’s stumbling something he said or did? Was it a moral failure? Whatever even those who weren’t involved in the incidentContinue reading “Psalm 35: 15-21…..David pours out his distress.”
Psalm 35: 7-14…..My enemies were very nasty!
For without cause they hid their net for me;without cause they dug a pit for my life.Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it!And let the net that he hid ensnare him;let him fall into it—to his destruction!Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD,exulting in his salvation.All my bones shall say,“OContinue reading “Psalm 35: 7-14…..My enemies were very nasty!”
Psalm 35: 1-6…. Please deal with my enemies!
Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;fight against those who fight against me!Take hold of shield and bucklerand rise for my help!Draw the spear and javelinagainst my pursuers!Say to my soul,“I am your salvation!”Let them be put to shame and dishonourwho seek after my life!Let them be turned back and disappointedwho devise evilContinue reading “Psalm 35: 1-6…. Please deal with my enemies!”
Psalm 34: 12-22…..Life’s desires.
What man is there who desires lifeand loves many days, that he may see good?Keep your tongue from eviland your lips from speaking deceit.Turn away from evil and do good;seek peace and pursue it.The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteousand his ears toward their cry.The face of the LORD is against those whoContinue reading “Psalm 34: 12-22…..Life’s desires.”
As I read it! 