Then opened He their understanding, that they might understand the Scriptures, and said unto them, 'Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye …
Category: Luke
The Visitation
And when He was come near, He beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, 'If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace, but now they are hid from thine eyes. For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about …
Fear not, Little Flock
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." …
Hearing the word of God
Then came to Him His mother and His brethren, and could not come at Him for the press. And it was told Him which said, 'Thy mother and Thy brethren stand without, desiring to see Thee.' And He answered and said unto them, 'My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and …
The righteous and the sinner
And Jesus answering said unto them, 'They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.' " Luke 5:31-32 (KJB) REFERENCES: Luke 5; Jeremiah 8:22; Matthew 9:12-13; Mark 2:17; Isaiah 57:15; Acts 2:38; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Timothy 1:15-16; 2 Timothy 2:25-26; …
Day Seventy Six – Jesus and The Scriptures
One of the things which is quite apparent to me as I read the gospels is that the Scriptures are important to the ministry, life, and will of the Father in the life of Jesus. We can see that in the 24th chapter of Luke. Our reading for today is Luke 19 through John 8. …
Day Seventy Five – Remember
There are many things we like to remember. Some things we would like to forget, but they keep lingering around in our minds of remembrance. Today's study will not take too long; I do, however pray it to be instructive, inspiring, and even correcting to a wayward life. Our reading of the Scripture today is …
On This Christmas Day
On this day of the year we are reminded of the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The pastor and congregation of Shiloah Baptist Church pray that all who come to read this and those who do not will have a blessed, and very Merry Christmas day; and will remember the great love, …
They Had Been With Jesus
"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it. But when they had commanded them …
The Victory of the Cross
"Father forgive them; for they know not what they do." Luke 23:33-34 "Today you shall be with Me in paradise." Luke 23:43 "Woman behold your son... Behold your mother." John 19:26-27 "My God, My God; why have You forsaken Me?" Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34 "I thirst." John 19:28 "It is finished." John 19:30 "Into Your …
Which Is Greater
"And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. And He said unto them, 'The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But you not so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as …
His-Story of the Rich Man and Lazarus
"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, and desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came …
Repent and Be Fruitful
"There were present at that season some that told Him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, 'Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise …
Preach the Kingdom of God
"Then He called His twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. And He sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. And he said unto them, 'Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have …
When He Had Opened the Book
"And He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up: and, as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. And there was delivered unto Him the book of the prophet Esaias, and when He had opened the book, He found the place where …
