Philippians 1:19-29 ...perseverance 19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation (preservation from harm) through your prayer, and the supply (contribution) of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ... Continue Reading →
Genesis 15:9-10 ….cutting to the quick
Genesis 15:9 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon. 10 And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece... Continue Reading →
Philippians 1:6-18 …personal motivation
Philippians 1:6-18 ...personal motivation 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform (execute the duty) it until the day of Jesus Christ: 7 Even as it is meet (equitable) for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as... Continue Reading →
Halloween …. worshipping Satan
Ancient Origins of Halloween Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-een). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and... Continue Reading →
Philippians 1:1-5 …setting the stage
Philippians 1:1-5 ...setting the stage 1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with 1)the bishops (one of the co-superintendents entrusted with the well-being of a local assembly or of assemblies within a city or location) 2) and deacons : (a male Christian serving... Continue Reading →
John 17:6-8
John 17:6-8 World English Bible (WEB) 6 I revealed your name to the people whom you have given me out of the world. They were yours, and you have given them to me. They have kept your word.* (*G3056 the “Holy-word” of God - as the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament) 7 Now they have known that... Continue Reading →
Genesis 13:17 …walking about
Genesis 13:17 "Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee." “Chazakah”, the walking the length and breadth of a land, was a widespread legal custom of that era. It was known by many early civilization, the Egyptians, as well as... Continue Reading →
Colossians 4 … encouragement
4:1 Masters (one with authority, control), give unto your servants (devoted workers) that which is just (equitable) and equal (in proportion); knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. 2 Continue in prayer, and watch (stay alert) in the same with thanksgiving; 3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us... Continue Reading →
The Epistle to the Laodiceans
The Epistle to the Laodiceans 1 Paul, an apostle not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ, to the brethren who are of Laodicea. 2 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I give thanks to Christ through all my prayers, that you are continuing... Continue Reading →
Colossians 3 … life in Messiah
Colossians 3 ... life in Messiah 3:1 If ye then be risen (in company) with Christ, seek those things which are above*, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. (*this is a Hebrew idiom - G511 ἀνώτερος anoteros (a-nō'-te-ros) adj. “in a former part of the book.” Meaning the Torah [or Pentateuch]) John 1:1-2... Continue Reading →