Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God. (42-43) Sadly, Read more…
And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the Read more…
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. (v.5) Sometimes, when we read the ancient works of the Lord in Israel or in the days of the early church, we are tempted to think God was more active back then than He Read more…
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. (vs. 2) We have all debated with someone more interested in winning an argument than finding the truth. Perhaps we have all been that person from time to time. There are some telltale red flags that can Read more…
As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. (3-4) When Read more…
If with Christ you died to the elemental spirits of the world, why, as if you were still alive in the world, do you submit to regulations—“Do not handle, Do not taste, Do not touch” (referring to things that all perish as they are used)—according to human precepts and teachings? Read more…
Luke 18 ESV And Jesus said to him, “Recover your sight; your faith has made you well.” And immediately he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God. (42-43) This story of the blind beggar is remarkable because Read more…
And when they came to Jesus, they pleaded with him earnestly, saying, “He is worthy to have you do this for him, for he loves our nation, and he is the one who built us our synagogue.” And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, Read more…
“You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (v.11) It seems that “getting rich” is the goal of many today. It is common for college students to search for a major that will result in a high-paying Read more…
And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. There were some who said to Read more…