Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And weContinue reading “2 Thessalonians 3: 1-12….A Hotchpotch of Commands.”
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2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!
But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord JesusContinue reading “2 Thessalonians 2: 13-17….Stand up, Stand up for Jesus!”
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 Corinthians 16: 1-11….Be Generous Givers…
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. And whenContinue reading “1 Corinthians 16: 1-11….Be Generous Givers…”
1 Corinthians 3:10-23….How many Judgements lie ahead?
According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building upon it. Let each one take care how he builds upon it. For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyoneContinue reading “1 Corinthians 3:10-23….How many Judgements lie ahead?”
Ester 9: 29-10: 3….Hats off for Mordecai and Esther!
Then Queen Esther, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew gave full written authority, confirming this second letter about Purim. Letters were sent to all the Jews, to the 127 provinces of the kingdom of Ahasuerus, in words of peace and truth, that these days of Purim should be observed at their appointed seasons,Continue reading “Ester 9: 29-10: 3….Hats off for Mordecai and Esther!”
Psalm 51: 13-19.. And the Response?
Then I will teach transgressors your ways,and sinners will return to you.Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God,O God of my salvation,and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness.O Lord, open my lips,and my mouth will declare your praise.For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it;you will not be pleased withContinue reading “Psalm 51: 13-19.. And the Response?”
Acts 14: 27 to 15: 5…..The snip theory.
And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. And they remained no little time with the disciples.But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised accordingContinue reading “Acts 14: 27 to 15: 5…..The snip theory.”
Psalm 7: 14-17….Abnormal pregnancies!
Behold, the wicked man conceives eviland is pregnant with mischiefand gives birth to lies.He makes a pit, digging it out,and falls into the hole that he has made.His mischief returns upon his own head,and on his own skull his violence descends.I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness,and I will singContinue reading “Psalm 7: 14-17….Abnormal pregnancies!”
Galatians 2: 10-16….The same issue faced again.
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party. And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, soContinue reading “Galatians 2: 10-16….The same issue faced again.”
As I read it! 