John 1:29-34 It is likely that a lamb or lambs were slain to cover Adam and Eve in Genesis 3. It was a ram, caught in a thicket, by his horns that was sacrificed in the stead of Isaac in Genesis 22:13. It was a lamb that was killed on the first Passover and the …
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Know the name of the LORD
"Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be said, 'The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;' but, 'The LORD liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the north, and from all the lands whither He had …
Who Are You? John 1:19-28
John 1:19-28 deals with the question put to John the Baptist who was asked the question, "Who are you?" in verse 19. The question was asked him by priests and Levites who had come out to see and hear him THE QUESTION - "Who are you?" (vv. 19-20) JOHN'S ANSWER - "I am not the …
You are Righteous, O LORD
Righteous art Thou, O LORD, when I plead with Thee: yet let me talk with Thee of Thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? Wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously? Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: Thou art near …
John 1:1-5, 11-14
A few months ago I began a series going, at times verse by verse, or paragraph by paragraph, through the Gospel of John. I will be sharing some thoughts, outlines, and study notes on the studies I have done. When God Spoke First a quote: "John is the majestic evangelist. He is the high-soaring eagle …
The King of Nations
Hear ye the word which the LORD speaketh unto you, O house of Israel. Thus saith the LORD, "Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the …
When there is evil in the Land
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, "Stand in the gate of the LORD'S house, and proclaim there this word, and say, 'Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD. Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, 'Amend …
The Judge of the Living and the Dead
Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. For …
The Calling of a Prophet
Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations." Then said I, "Ah, Lord GOD! Behold, I cannot speak: for I am a …
For the Punishment of Evil
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye …
Jerusalem’s Salvation Promised
For Zion's sake will I not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, …
Fruit of Godly Wisdom
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? Let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where …
The Poured Out Soul
Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: He hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him. …
Having Joy, Faith and Wisdom
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and …
GOD’S Faithful Servant
Thus saith the LORD, "Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away. Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? …