This, I think, is my favorite Advent text because I don’t know any other that expresses so clearly the connection between the beginning and the end of Jesus’s earthly life — between the incarnation and crucifixion. These two verses make clear why Jesus came; namely, to die. They would...
Light of the World “Lightof theWorld” by Brian McKenzie Fade IN: (1) EXT. ARCADIA NATIONAL PARK – DAY An older jeep type vehicle is driving on the winding road across the mountain ridges. We follow from a distance while the credits display in the lower left. The trees are lush and...
this man nor his parents sinned,”said Jesus,“but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.4As long as it is day,we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.5While I am in the world, I am the light of the world...
“He said, ‘If you will diligently listen to the voice of the Lord your God, and do that which is right in his eyes, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you that I put on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, your heale...
The same Spirit who caused the pictures to be recorded in the OT, is the same Spirit who can open our eyes to seeing them. Moreover, if we are indeed seeing them by that authoring light of the Spirit who caused them to be recorded, then the very same Spirit now seen and recognized ...
It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house...
Jesus gave us many practical examples of how to love that we can emulate. Here are 12 Bible verses about Jesus’ love to take to heart.
“When you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you.But the wind will carry all of them up,And a breath will take them away.But he who takes refuge in Me will inherit the landAnd will possess My holy mountain.”Bible Theasaurus Chaff (33 instances) Light (433 instances) Rela...
“Then neither do I condemn you,”Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Dispute Over Jesus’ Testimony 12When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,“I amthe light of the world.Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” ...
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