And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me;Continue reading “Luke 11: 5-13…. God is on your side”
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Proverbs 13: 13-25….One Sentence Reminders
Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself,but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded.The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,that one may turn away from the snares of death.Good sense wins favour,but the way of the treacherous is their ruin.Every prudent man acts with knowledge,but a fool flaunts his folly.AContinue reading “Proverbs 13: 13-25….One Sentence Reminders”
Proverbs 13: 1-12….A few chosen words.
A wise son hears his father’s instruction,but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.2. From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good,but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.3. Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.4. The soul of the sluggard cravesContinue reading “Proverbs 13: 1-12….A few chosen words.”
Proverbs 12: 1-28
1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates reproof is stupid.2. A good man obtains favour from the LORD,but a man of evil devices he condemns.3. No one is established by wickedness,but the root of the righteous will never be moved.4. An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,but she who brings shameContinue reading “Proverbs 12: 1-28”
Luke 9: 37-48….The so human followers
On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses himContinue reading “Luke 9: 37-48….The so human followers”
Luke 9: 28-36…. The explanation!
Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, who appearedContinue reading “Luke 9: 28-36…. The explanation!”
Luke 9 : 10-17…. A crowd fed – why?
On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. Now theContinue reading “Luke 9 : 10-17…. A crowd fed – why?”
Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.Whoever belittles his neighbour lacks sense,but a man of understanding remains silent.Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets,but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.Where there is no guidance, a people falls,but in an abundanceContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 11-21…. A series of couplets.”
Proverbs 11: 1-10 Some quick comments…
Comments today are made as I read through the passage. A false balance is an abomination to the LORD,but a just weight is his delight. Our relationship to God is meant to be honest and above board. The balances here extend beyond weighing objects into relationships, shared responsibilities etc.When pride comes, then comes disgrace,but withContinue reading “Proverbs 11: 1-10 Some quick comments…”
Proverbs 10: 24-32… Dying with your hopes unfulfilled.
What the wicked dreads will come upon him,but the desire of the righteous will be granted.When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more,but the righteous is established forever.Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,so is the sluggard to those who send him.The fear of the LORD prolongs life,but the years ofContinue reading “Proverbs 10: 24-32… Dying with your hopes unfulfilled.”
As I read it! 