16. Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger,and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners.17. Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.18. Plans are established by counsel;by wise guidance wage war.19. Whoever goes about slanderingContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 16-30. …Some take effort to untangle!”
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Proverbs 20: 1-15 Summarizing many things…
1. Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler,and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.2. The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion;whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.3. It is an honour for a man to keep aloof from strife,but every fool will be quarrelling.4. TheContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 1-15 Summarizing many things…”
Proverbs 19: 16-29 ..picturing words….
16. Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life;he who despises his ways will die.17. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD,and he will repay him for his deed.18. Discipline your son, for there is hope;do not set your heart on putting him to death.19. A man of great wrath will pay theContinue reading “Proverbs 19: 16-29 ..picturing words….”
Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pretty good advice is found in this selection.
13. If one gives an answer before he hears,it is his folly and shame.14. A man’s spirit will endure sickness,but a crushed spirit who can bear?15. An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.16. A man’s gift makes room for himand brings him before the great.17. The one who states hisContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pretty good advice is found in this selection.”
Proverbs 24: 1-12….A call to think.
Initial comment: I have been led to understand that in later years someone(s) put the verse numbers in place. Often their placement makes sense but I’m not sure about that in this instance. I will make a comment after what seems to be a more logical division of these 12 verses. 1. Be not enviousContinue reading “Proverbs 24: 1-12….A call to think.”
Luke 24: 13-35 They walked, talked and ate with Him.
That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing him.Continue reading “Luke 24: 13-35 They walked, talked and ate with Him.”
Luke 24: 1-12…. Dare I believe it TRUE?
But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, twoContinue reading “Luke 24: 1-12…. Dare I believe it TRUE?”
Luke 23: 26-56 Dead and Buried
And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. But turning to them JesusContinue reading “Luke 23: 26-56 Dead and Buried”
Luke 22: 54- ch 23: 25 An Interminable Trial!
This is such a long day that I will just print a few sentences to get the picture. vs 54&60 Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house, and Peter was following at a distance…..But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” AndContinue reading “Luke 22: 54- ch 23: 25 An Interminable Trial!”
Luke 22: 39-53 Betrayed and Arrested.
And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father,Continue reading “Luke 22: 39-53 Betrayed and Arrested.”
As I read it! 