Mark 4:18-19 MKJV And these are those being sown among thorns; such as hear the Word, 19 and the cares of this world, and the deceit of riches, and the lust about other things entering in, choke the Word, and it becomes unfruitful. When the Lord Jesus teaches, He uses many different methods. Here…
Revelation 22:20 NLT He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! 2 Peter 3:12a …waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God… As Christians we don’t pray for the death of the wicked. Ezekiel 33:11 NLT As surely as…
2 Peter 2:7-8 KJV And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 8 (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds😉 Vexed B1 English (Source) To irritate; to make angry by little provocations To plague;…
Proverbs 14:12 MKJV There is a way which seems right to a man, but the end of it is the ways of death. Our decisions seem so correct, but… Our foolish or wrong decisions rarely lead to physical death. The Hebrew word for death is מָוֶת mâveth. This word means poetically personified death (Psalm…
John 14:15 ESV If you love me, you will keep my commandments. Judas has left Jesus and his fellow apostles. He has joined with satan and turned against the Lord Jesus. Jesus brings His farewell message to His followers. This is recorded in John 13:31-John 16:33. In John 13:31-16:33, the Lord Jesus uses the…
These are satan’s Agents. They may be pastors, spouses, or others. It may not be their goal but that is the effect of their “counsel,” actions, thoughts, etc. Their actions have the effect of causing too many believers to deny Christ. I’m thinking of in particular those who are considered “exceptionable” Christians. Articles: B1…
Matthew 18 has been a difficult passage for interpreters. So, I give my few thoughts on this chapter. The Lord Jesus is speaking to Jews. These Jews are disciples. Matthew 18:1a NIV At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked… He is teaching them some of the principles, worldview, and lifestyle of…
Defined: the avoidance of excesses or extremes, esp. in behavior. (Source) Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 MKJV Do not be righteous overmuch, neither make yourself overwise; why destroy yourself? 17 Do not be very wicked, and do not be a fool; why should you die before your time? 18 It is good that you should take hold…