...Concerning matters of things to come and the Lord's coming again. Then there are some who just do not care. When Jesus started teaching the disciples of last days events, Peter, James, and John asked Him, "Tell us, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign when all these things shall be … Continue reading There are a Few People Who are Still Asking the Question…
The Fig Tree and Forgiving
In the Gospel of Mark chapter 11 and verses 12 - 14 Jesus has sought fruit on a fig tree for His breakfast; and He found no fruit. He curses the fig tree, and they soon discover it has withered and died. When we come to the discovery of the cursed fig tree a few … Continue reading The Fig Tree and Forgiving
From Without; From Within
My Bible reading for this day was Mark 7. When you read the whole chapter you will see the teaching Jesus gives us started over accusations from the religious elite of His day over eating with unwashed hands according to their traditions. The following verses are the teachings Jesus gives... "And when He had called … Continue reading From Without; From Within
No Government of Man Can Stop It
"So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch." Matthew 27:66 (KJB) Reading today in Matthew 27 and 28 you will find that Jesus is crucified by the powers that be, and a mob of angry people who hated Jesus, and the most powerful ruling human authorities on earth … Continue reading No Government of Man Can Stop It
Are You the Christ, the Son of God?
The title is the question the high priest asked of Jesus as He was being tried for His "crimes" (Matthew 26:63). When Jesus opened His mouth it was acknowledging the words of the high priest with a loud "Yes!"... "Jesus saith unto him, 'Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see … Continue reading Are You the Christ, the Son of God?
The Law, the Prophets, and Jesus
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, 'Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled'. Whosoever therefore shall break one of … Continue reading The Law, the Prophets, and Jesus
What Jesus Preached and Taught
What did Jesus preach? What did He teach? To find the answer to that you must read the Gospels. The first thing He preached is repentance. That is a word we evidently do not like to hear today; but a necessary for us, none the less. Hear the word from Matthew's Gospel... "From that time … Continue reading What Jesus Preached and Taught
He Who Never Changes
In this world of constant change it is good, great, and marvelous to know, yea, even promised us, that GOD does not change. Here are the words from GOD to Malachi the prophet... "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." Malachi 3:6 (KJB) The words are … Continue reading He Who Never Changes
The Sword and the Spirit
"Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! The sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened." Zechariah 11:17 "And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit … Continue reading The Sword and the Spirit
Living According to the Word of the LORD
I was reading from Zechariah 4 - 9 this morning and these verses were for my eyes and ears. How many more need to hear these words? "For thus saith the LORD of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked Me to wrath, saith the LORD of hosts, and I repented … Continue reading Living According to the Word of the LORD
When Troubled by Life’s Situations; Go to the LORD
Habakkuk did. "Art Thou not from everlasting, O LORD my God, mine Holy One? We shall not die. O LORD, Thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O mighty God, Thou hast established them for correction. Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest Thou upon … Continue reading When Troubled by Life’s Situations; Go to the LORD
The Greatest Inheritance
"And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I am their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I am their possession." Ezekiel 44:28 (KJB) These latter chapters of Ezekiel's prophecy are of a future temple in Israel. It is often referred to by today's teachers of prophecy as the Millennial … Continue reading The Greatest Inheritance
It is Spoken; It is Done
"And all his fugitives with all his bands shall fall by the sword, and they that remain shall be scattered toward all winds: and ye shall know that I the LORD have spoken it." "And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted … Continue reading It is Spoken; It is Done
The Younger Voice
Sometimes you can be standing outside of a conversation, and have aches just to say something. You have heard things that you did not agree with, and you are just busting a gut to keep your mouth shut. Maybe you are thinking, "This is not my discussion, stay out of it", and sometimes that would … Continue reading The Younger Voice
Arrows of the Almighty
Arrows are a long shaft, with feathers on the notch end to a pointed end that is shot by a bow. It is a weapon for killing in most cases. It is used in deer hunting, and other forms of hunting. Some schools even have archery events; which I find a bit hypocritical; though I … Continue reading Arrows of the Almighty
