The Word For Today – October 24, 2024

Hypocrites And The Commandments Then came together unto Him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.  And when they saw some of His disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault.  For the Pharisees, and all the Jews, except they wash their hands oft, …

Continue reading The Word For Today – October 24, 2024

Reading today in Acts, chapters 25 through 28

And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.  And some believed the things which were spoken, and …

Continue reading Reading today in Acts, chapters 25 through 28

The Nations Shall Glorify The Lord For His Mercy

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: and that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy; as it is written, "For this cause I will confess to Thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto Thy name." And …

Continue reading The Nations Shall Glorify The Lord For His Mercy

Day Fifty Two – The LORD Is Salvation

Our reading today is Song of Solomon 7 through Isaiah 11.  The reading of Isaiah is interesting, full of Messianic prophecies, and hope for the rest of the world.  The language toward Judah and Israel is quite strong and warns them of their need to return to right worship of YHWH [the LORD]. The prophet …

Continue reading Day Fifty Two – The LORD Is Salvation

Prayer of the King

"And Hezekiah received the letter of the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up into the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.  And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, 'O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, Thou art the God, Thou alone, of …

Continue reading Prayer of the King

Persuading Them Concerning Jesus – Acts 28:17-31

"And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, 'Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the …

Continue reading Persuading Them Concerning Jesus – Acts 28:17-31

Romans 9:25-33 No People Left Out

No People Left Out Romans 9:25-33 There may have been accusations against Paul’s teaching, claiming that He was preaching an unjust and unrighteous God. That is not what Paul preached, nor is it the teaching of Scripture. Because God is holy, righteous, and just He has every right to be “Merciful to whom He will …

Continue reading Romans 9:25-33 No People Left Out

Law and Tradition

"Then came to Jesus scribes and Pharisees, which were of Jerusalem, saying, Why do Thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they wash not their hands when they eat bread. But He answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition? For God commanded, saying, …

Continue reading Law and Tradition

The Eyes and Ears of Biblical Understanding

Seeing and hearing are an important part of human living and existence.  Without seeing we could not see the beauties of the created order around us; neither could we see to navigate as we walk, ride or drive through a countryside. Without hearing we could not hear the sounds of animals in the creation, neither …

Continue reading The Eyes and Ears of Biblical Understanding

The Salvation of God

"And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. And some believed the things which were spoken, and …

Continue reading The Salvation of God

The Scripture is Fulfilled

"And there was delivered unto Him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He hath anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He hath sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, …

Continue reading The Scripture is Fulfilled

101211 The valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in

"Thus saith the LORD, 'As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for My servants’ sakes, that I may not destroy them all.  And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an …

Continue reading 101211 The valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in

101111 Go through, go through the gates

"Go through, go through the gates; prepare ye the way of the people; cast up, cast up the highway; gather out the stones; lift up a standard for the people.  Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, 'Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, His reward …

Continue reading 101111 Go through, go through the gates

101011 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart

"The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.    He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness."  Isaiah 57:1-2 (KJV) Today's Bible Reading - Isaiah 55 …

Continue reading 101011 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart