Especially since we thereby enter upon the greatest happiness of earth (verse 33). The treatment of this deaf man is apt illustration of how Jesus treats those who are led to Him by friend or acquaintance.(Dr. Arndt.)Parallel VersesKJV: And again, departing from the coasts of Tyre and ...
Rapture, praise and endless worship will be our sweet portion there. Story: "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" has long been associated with the United States of America. This is probably due in part to the fact that this country has a reputation for being the most generous nation in the...
The door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed.[u] I cannot get up and give you anything.’[v] 8 I tell you, even though the man inside[w] will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of the first man’s[x] sheer persistence[y]...
If, however, we are not judged innocent through your legal process, we are ready to suffer, for the sake of the Word of God, whatever is or might be laid upon us to suffer–everything for the sake of our faith in Christ Jesus our Savior, as long as we have breath in us, unless...
Our best is "filthy rags." Did you know that"scholars" changed the verse that says the Words of God are preserved forever? Did you know these"scholars" removed verses that teach the Deity of Jesus? Did you know that the "scholars" of the 1885 "bible" were unbelievers?
Furthermore, habitually beholding “What Kind Jesus is” is our designed daily sustenance, both with power to keep a person “no longer I” He is being alive to His Father (Galatians 2:20, Romans 6). This is why Paul calls certain Christians “bewitched” in Galatians 3:1 when they sto...
25 All the people answered, “His blood is on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. The Soldiers Mock Jesus 27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole...
48Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” 49Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. 50Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him...
There is tremendous freedom in letting go and trusting God to lead our lives. An example of this truth is Philip Melanchthon, a friend of Martin Luther. Philip was known to be a terrible worrier. It has been said that there were often times where Luther would have to put his hand on ...
This is the place of our permanent residence—the Celestial City! This was also our “9 Lessons and Carols” service; We told the story of God’s redemption through scripture and song. After the service we served hot mince tarts and hot spiced apple juice. You’ll love it! In case you...