A daily walk in faith, hope and love
Luke 9:51 As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. It was as though Jesus' inner alarm had heard the final part of the sequence: 'ON YOUR MARKS, SET, GO!' because as we read 'Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem' (Luke 9:51b). To the watching... Continue Reading →
John 1:47 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! The words of Jesus' were his perception about Nathaniel, one arising from a knowledge that may have gone beyond just literal knowledge. What we note is that this perception was a good one. Don't... Continue Reading →
The Bible will always remain a fascinating book because you sometimes wonder about the relevance of some details provided. Like today, as we read about the rich man and Lazarus, right from the onset we are hit with " There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted... Continue Reading →
Luke 9:43-44 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. There are two groups... Continue Reading →
Haggai 2:4 Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD, and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts: It is interesting how one word taken as it's... Continue Reading →
Look at the following statement:"Now, therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider your ways" (Haggai 1:5). Other versions render the same words as "Think carefully about what you are doing", and this seems like a fairly reasonable request. However, it takes on a much bigger place of importance when we realise the circumstances within... Continue Reading →
Luke 9:1-2 When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. We take another dive into the Gospel of Luke today and cast our... Continue Reading →
Reference text: Ezra 6:7-20 One way to gain marks for questions in a Maths exams is to show the method that led to the answer, a concept known simply as "show working". Sometimes, it takes seeing how a process unfolds to actually appreciate it's meaning and today, the verse which came to mind after reading... Continue Reading →
Luke 8:16 Now no one after lighting a lamp covers it over with a container, or puts it under a bed; but he puts it on a lampstand, so that those who come in may see the light. For everytime I have read this text, my attention appears to lean towards questions that seek to... Continue Reading →
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