Matthew 11:15 … Ears to Hear (02/17/17)
“He who has ears, let him understand how to Hear.” ~ Jesus Christ (Matthew 11:15) This is actually a reference to the many times in the Gospels when Jesus called not for others to listen to him, but rather to comprehend what he was saying (see also Matthew 13:9, Mark 4:9, Mark 4:23 &Luke […]
Mark 6:46 … Up to the Mountain (02/16/17)
“After saying farewell to them, he went up on the mountain to pray.” ~ unknown (Mark 6:46) First of all, it is helpful to realize that Jesus is frequently shown in the Gospels retreating into solitude to pray (see Mark 1:35, Matthew 14:23, Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Luke 22:41-44, John 12:27-28 et […]
Acts 20:35 … What it means to Give (02/15/14)
Acts 20:35 is a most intriguing verse. Without going into too much depth, its author essentially has the self-proclaimed “apostle” Paul quoting Jesus as having said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” On its face — fair enough, and yet there is one small problem: nowhere in the Gospels of the Bible […]
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