“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you. But now I am going to him who sent me, and none of you asks me, ‘Where are you going?’ But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. Nevertheless, I tell you theContinue reading “John 16: 4b-15….What will the Holy Spirit do?”
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John 14:15-24….Part of Jesus long farewell talk with His disciples.
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and willContinue reading “John 14:15-24….Part of Jesus long farewell talk with His disciples.”
1 Thessalonians 5: 23-28….Succinct but Powerful!
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.Brothers, pray for us.Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.I put you under oathContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 5: 23-28….Succinct but Powerful!”
1 Thessalonians 5: 12-22….A few details!
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient withContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 5: 12-22….A few details!”
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11….About thieves and pregnancy!
Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them asContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11….About thieves and pregnancy!”
Proverbs 16:22-33: Sometimes we must decide on the spot!
22 Good sense is a fountain of life to him who has it,but the instruction of fools is folly.23 The heart of the wise makes his speech judiciousand adds persuasiveness to his lips.24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb,sweetness to the soul and health to the body.25 There is a way that seems right toContinue reading “Proverbs 16:22-33: Sometimes we must decide on the spot!”
Proverbs 16: 1-9….Are proverbs meant to always true?
Comment: In English we have two what appear to be diametrically opposite sayings – ‘Two many cooks spoil the broth’ and ‘many hands make light work’. Are they both true or one of them or neither of them. I would argue both are true given the appropriate time to use them. Solomon’s proverbs are oftenContinue reading “Proverbs 16: 1-9….Are proverbs meant to always true?”
Proverbs 16: 10-21….Can the King do no wrong?
10 An oracle is on the lips of a king; his mouth does not sin in judgment.11 A just balance and scales are the LORD’S; all the weights in the bag are his work.12 It is an abomination to kings to do evil, for the throne is established by righteousness.13 Righteous lips are the delightContinue reading “Proverbs 16: 10-21….Can the King do no wrong?”
Proverbs 15: 23-33….Living every day aright!
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! – Your feel good when you say the right and appropriate thing!The path of life leads upward for the prudent, that he may turn away from Sheol beneath. – It is especially good if youContinue reading “Proverbs 15: 23-33….Living every day aright!”
Acts 1: 6-11; Heb 7:21b-8:1….Reporting for Duty!
So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come uponContinue reading “Acts 1: 6-11; Heb 7:21b-8:1….Reporting for Duty!”
As I read it! 