Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →
YOU KNOW, AND SO WHAT?
Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →
YOU KNOW, AND SO WHAT?
Job 19:25 But as for me, I know that my redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last. The Hebrew words translated "I know" occurs in various forms in the old testament about 942 times. While it means different things, it is the same root word used in the verses 'and they... Continue Reading →
HOW DO YOU KNOW ME?
John 1:48a "How do you know me?” Nathaniel asked. At a glance, the question asked is one that evokes laughter. Think of it as though coming from a teenager asking their parent who has raised them from birth "how do you know me?" In the text today, it is being asked at an even higher... Continue Reading →
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Jeremiah 3:15, 16a Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” And it will come to pass, when you⁺ have multiplied and increased in the land, If we think of today's text as a literary prose subject to the laws of English grammar, then two... Continue Reading →
HOW DOES THAT CONCERN YOU?
John 20:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me. We read about what seems to be a Question and answer session between Peter and Jesus. However, on this account, Jesus does not... Continue Reading →
WHAT IS MISSING?
J Before reading today's discourse further, remember these words: " I don't know" is not always a valid answer to some questions. In our journey through life, we grow and learn all in the pursuit of mastery. In that process, mistakes are made and opportunities to declare one's ignorance often goes undetected and come at... Continue Reading →
BE CAREFUL WHOM YOU DESPISE
Reference text: 2nd Kings 5:1-15 Today's scripture captures the story of Naaman, the Syrian. It presents a very interesting sequence of information transfer that begins with a little girl making a recommendation to her mistress, Naaman's wife. This information is passed on to Naaman who then tells his master, the King of Syria. This king... Continue Reading →
WHO KNOWS?
Jonah 3:8-9 but let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and let them call out mightily to God. Let everyone turn from his evil way and from the violence that is in his hands. Who knows? God may turn and relent and turn from his fierce anger, so that we may not perish.” The... Continue Reading →