calls them out of the pen for another day of grazing. The shepherd might even have a name for every sheep that he might call out if the sheep didn't come when he called the flock. Jesus is referring to the intimate relationship between the shepherd and his own sheep -- mutual ...
Heaven and Earth Part 1: What is the Old Testament referring to as "Heaven"? In this episode, Tim and Jon begin their conversation about heaven and earth starting in Genesis 1. This is the first time “heaven" appears in the Bible. “The heavens” literally means “the sky.” Did the...
It is because the disciples all knew that Jesus was the "name" he was referring to when he gave the baptism instruction. JESUSis the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If you break it down, you will see it is not much of a mystery. If I ask you, what is the name of th...
Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” Amplified Bible
The third part of this study, details the midrash theory", according to which the Evangelist Matthew had written the episode of Jesus' birth having as origin certain texts from the Old Testament referring to Moise's birth.Bălaj,Sergiu-Vasile...
In referring to Jesus as the firstborn of the dead, John is drawing words and imagery from Psalms 89:1 which celebrates the kingship of David and his line with phrases like “the firstborn,”“the highest of the kings of the earth,” and the idea that the Messiah’s throne will be ...
The phrase “rose of Sharon” comes out of the Old Testament in theSong of Solomon. Here is the verse: “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.” (Solomon 2:1) Here are some basic facts about this verse and how it may be related to Jesus being considered the Rose...
If they are referring to the biblical character, coming back soon enough, head honcho, the is called EL JESUS or THE savior. That makes a big difference. And yeah the poor kid would probably be teased to no end, you're right there....
So, Paul is referring to the same book Jesus quoted from. Paul says the “Old Testament” (Scripture) is good for several things in Timothy’s ministry and, therefore, our work today: 1.) wisdom for salvation; 2.) for doctrine; 3.) reproof; 4.) correction; and 5.) instruction in...
John said, referring to Jesus, the Word, “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made” (John 1:3). And yet another indication that Jesus is the spoken Word of God, as well as the agent used by the Father to produce and maintain everything in...