“Every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house, who brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.” Matthew 13:52 Bible Books Articles sorted by books of the Bible, as well as recommended resources & commentaries. Topics Articles ...
It's time to not just study, but remember, hear and walk in the way of Kingdom truth that The LORD will reveal to you if you'll just ask. That's a big part of the lessons given on the road to Emmaus. You can find it inLuke 24. It's also Paul's advice to Timothy: "Do y...
The New International Version (NIV) reads: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 5:3 Were you capable of denoting the semantic phrase? “…you’re at the end of your rope”. That sentence replaced ‘poor in spirit’ with a description mankind...
The initial genius of the Message Bible in the New Testament translation begins with Matthew 5:3 which reads…”You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his [kingdom*] rule.” The New International Version (NIV) reads: “Blessed...
Philip said, “We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph,” when telling Nathanael why he believed Jesus was the awaited Messiah (see John 1:45). Paul “expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them ...
A few days ago, I wrote a blog (here) on Revelation 18:4. That text served as a call to early believers, and inadvertently us today, to separate our allegiance from any nation or empire that isn’t the kingdom of God. Within that blog, I mentioned that we do not often suffer a ...
Matt 5 Summary: Sermon on the mount. Key ideas are to pursue righteousness, and those who are persecuted for righteousness sake have the kingdom of heaven. Be meek, peacemakers, pure in heart, and the light of the world. Slow to anger and contention. Fai
I find myself chuckling because many of those surging upon Jesus did not come to be taught; they wanted the free stuff, like healing and food. As He taught, He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3 KJV) A more simplistic trans...
Child of God! the first and the last thing thy God asks of thee is simple, universal, unchanging obedience.' II. LET US TURN TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. Here let us specially notice how, with any new beginning in the history of God's kingdom, obedience always comes into special prominence....
The songs are beautifully done and easy to understand and sing along with! We love the songs sung by James Cleveland and also Emily Traversy. Such lovely singers from Fountainview Academy. God bless you for using your talents wisely and for the kingdom of Heaven! We look forward to more ...