Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” 14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. 15So He said to them, “You are the ones ...
According to certain biblical scholars, Beelzebub was also known as the “god of filth,” which later became a term of contempt in the mouth of the Pharisees. As a result, Beelzebub was a particularly despised deity, and the Jews used his name as another name for Satan....
In Isaiah 13, he gave an oracle against Babylon, and here in Isaiah 23 he gives an oracle against Tyre. The commentaries say that this is the last of Isaiah’s pronouncements of judgements upon the nations. Isaiah pronounced judgment against Babylon (Isaiah 13) the city at the eastern edge...
Preachers cannot speak about the Illuminati, the NWO, human micro-chipping, or question the Jewish people as the biblical Israelites without losing their 501(c)3 non-profit tax status. Preachers do not teach the truth for fear that they might lose members who want sermons to make them feel...
This is a serious offense in the biblical context, reflecting a heart of rebellion and disrespect. In ancient Israel, the family unit was the cornerstone of society, and maintaining respect within the family was essential for communal harmony. The gravity of this sin is underscored by the ...
Exploring other biblical betrayals, such as Peter's denial of Jesus or David's betrayal by Absalom, provides a broader understanding of the theme of betrayal and its consequences. Peter’s story contrasts sharply with Judas’s, as Peter repented and was restored, while Judas’s remorse led to...
23 John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”[a] 24 Now the Pharisees who had been sent Read full chapter Footnotes John 1:23 Isaiah 40:3 Complete...
Let's examine the biblical evidence and see if Muhammad has a claim to be the prophet foretold by Moses.CONTEXT OF “BRETHREN”To begin with, the term used for 'brethren' is used in a variety of ways in the Old Testament, (Taurat, Zabur). What must be addressed is the context for ...
17When Jesus heardit,He said to them,“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to calltherighteous, but sinners,[d]to repentance.” Jesus Is Questioned About Fasting 18The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were fasting. Then they...
The biblical account of the Israelites choosing David over Saul is a poignant illustration of this phenomenon. The people’s desire for a king based on their own perceptions of leadership led them to overlook God’s plan and ultimately resulted in a reign filled with turmoil. Having realized th...