7Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. 9But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. ...
"Theft" is derived from the Greek "klopē," meaning to take what does not belong to oneself. This act violates the commandment "You shall not steal" (Exodus 20:15) and reflects a heart of greed and discontent. The Bible calls believers to be content with what they have and to trust ...
Matthew 15:2See Mark’s explanation of this inMk 7:3-4. Matthew 15:4That is, die. ‘Come to an end by a death’ imitates a Hebrew idiom meaning, ‘Let him surely die’. Matthew 15:5Or, offering. Matthew 15:6In other words, if you vow to give your estate to God when you di...
--Matthew 15:28. I HAVE frequently spoken to you concerning the faith of this Canaanitish woman, of the way in which Christ tried it, and of the manner in which, at length, he honoured it, and granted all that the suppliant sought. The story is so full of meaning, that one might...
often overlooked moments that shape our lives. Drawing inspiration from the humble sticky note, he weaves together personal anecdotes and universal truths that encourage readers to slow down, live in the present, and find meaning in the seemingly mundane. 'Sticky Notes' is a thought-provoking read...
A meaning of “rhetorical”: (of a question) asked in order to produce an effect or to make a statement rather than to elicit information. A. There is no verse in Scripture that refers to Michael as the “LORD/YHWH” or as “GOD/ELOHIM”. He is called “one of the chief princes”...
___A.Because she likes pit pull.B.Because she thought it was a crazy idea.C.Because she wanted the dog to replace her kid.D.Because their kid went to college.(2)Which word has the similar meaning to the underlined word "thrilled"?___A.Accepted.B.Excited.C.Frightened.D.Delighted....
Biblical analogies point us to the reality they represent, giving us a taste of something greater to come. I have friends, colleagues, and students who cannot fully grasp the meaning of these verses. I have known people to whom these verses bring pain or confusion. Through no fault of their...
Jaden Smith switched up his diet from vegan to vegetarian, meaning that he doesn't eat meat but does eat dairy from time to time. In a recent article by Plant Based News, Smith admits he skipped meals and was not getting the proper nutrition when he was vegan, but this hasn't stopped...
I was going through your list generally, and of course I would want to find all of these in one man…someday…but I started to apply them to my last relationship. He fit into 10 of the 15. He would probably argue that he meets all 15 without question. But the meaning behind some ...