(NASB) Psalm 1:1-3 “HOW BLESSED is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He will […]
(NASB) Luke 8:3b “…and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means.” Jesus and His twelve disciples were supported monetarily by many who followed them. There were no tax write-offs. They gave out of their means and probably some gave sacrificially. What charitable organizations do you support “out of your […]
To some men, women are a necessary evil, to be endured for the benefits women give. To other men, women are valuable and valued, cherished and shown appreciation. To Jesus Christ, women are beloved, cherished and strengthened to be witnesses in this world today. Some cultures devalue women and keep them in subjection…not only cultures […]
(NASB) Luke 8:1-3 “SOON AFTERWARDS, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 […]
Jesus was invited to dinner at Simon the Pharisee’s house. He was a respected man in the synagogue and city. While reclining at the table, a woman came in and stood behind Jesus at His feet. (She had heard He was there and she came.) We are not told the woman’s name but […]
Jesus had been invited to dinner by a Pharisee. While He was reclining at the dinner table, a woman entered… (NASB) Luke 7:37-38 “And there was a woman in the city who was a sinner; and when she learned that He was reclining at the table in the Pharisee’s house, she brought an alabaster vial […]
(NASB) Psalm 17:6-9 “I have called upon You, for You will answer me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech. 7 Wondrously show Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them. 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye; […]
In the past weeks, horrific crimes of terror have happened. Bombs planted along a crowded finish line of the Boston Marathon, a five year old girl repeatedly raped by a man for two days in India without the police actively seeking the little girl. Brutality is vicious behavior which impacts peoples’ lives and causes […]
(NASB) Luke 7:35 “Yet wisdom is vindicated by all her children.” Wisdom…how does the Bible define wisdom? The Beginning of Wisdom (NASB) Psalm 111:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever.” The Definition of the “fear of the […]
As people were in the days of Jesus…so they are today. With some people, you cannot please them or convince them. With some people, you cannot win…they will take the opposite tack, every time! Jesus recognized this and gave an example of children at play: (NASB) Luke 7:31-32 “To what then shall I […]