4:1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made* and baptized more disciples** than John, G4160 ποιέω poieo (poi-ye'-ō) v. to make or do, to appoint, + band together G3101 μαθητής mathetes (ma-thee-tees') n. a learner, i.e. pupil. 2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,) 3 He left Judaea, and departed... Continue Reading →
John 14 …confirming the commission
14 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions*: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. *G3438 μονή mone (mo-nee') adj. a staying, i.e. residence (the act or the place). This is... Continue Reading →
John Chapter 13:1-29 …. washing up
The Israelites, like all other Middle Eastern tribes, wore open sandals instead a of closed shoe, and as they usually went barefoot in the house, frequent washing of the feet was a necessity. Hence among the Israelites it was the first duty of the host to give his guest water for the washing of his... Continue Reading →
Thinking and inking ….
A covenant - an agreement between to parties. A promise. Hebrews 8:6 "But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises." The Torah (law) - a commandment or instruction for living a righteous life. God's... Continue Reading →
Bab-El
Genesis 11:9 "Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth." The original name was Bav-el or ‘the city of God’. Eventually, it’s meaning got changed to reflect... Continue Reading →
In the midst of evil…
How do you respond to the evil that is in our midst? Noah was prepared; YHWH gave him instructions for building the Ark, storing provisions and saving the animals. YHWH told him of the judgement to come and Noah preached righteousness to all. Lot lived in Sodom, in the depths of human depravity and his... Continue Reading →
One for the think muscle….
I sat and contemplated the call of the Prophet. Those incredible names buried in the middle of the Bible. What was it about these individuals that God himself would speak directly, outloud, you know, just like talking to your mom, outloud! (goosebumps are allowed) Isaiah was called by God to announce the Messiah and his... Continue Reading →
Again and again
Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever." John 14:6 "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 1:1,4,14 "In the beginning was the Word (Torah), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.... Continue Reading →
The conclusion
What shall you conclude? 1. Ecclesiastes 3:20 King James Version (KJV) 20 All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. 2. Acts 2:34 King James Version (KJV) 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit... Continue Reading →
Unchanging
The very first command of YHWH to Adam concerned food and what was to be eaten and what was to be avoided. How do we think anything has changed? Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." YHWH hasnt! ....and neither has Satan Genesis 3:4... Continue Reading →