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And running: “And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.” – Mark 1:21-22 Who were the “scribes”? According to a Biblical Topical Encyclopedia: “Scribes in the Bible hold a significant role, particularly in the context of ancient Israel and the New Testament period. They were more than mere copyists; they were scholars, teachers, and interpreters of the Law. Their influence and authority were substantial, especially in religious and legal … Continue reading The most trusted Bible scholar

Jesus of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. This he said, signifying what death he should die.” – John 12:32,33 “And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength. And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: … Continue reading Jesus of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

Very gracious

THE LORD WAITS    “Now go, write it before them in a table, and NOTE IT IN A BOOK, that it may be for the time to come FOR EVER AND EVER: that this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD: which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.    Wherefore thus … Continue reading Very gracious

Stand fast

“But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you: therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith: for now we live, if ye stand fast in the Lord. For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your … Continue reading Stand fast

Ohio State starting the season with baptisms and now they be praying on the field at the Cotton Bowl and repenting

From CBNnews and image above: ‘Powerful’: Ohio State Football Team Kneels to Pray on Field in College Semifinals “We were praying for years and years for an event like this, and we were praying with expectation — we serve a miracle-working God,” Egbuka said of the outreach. “So we definitely had an expectation when it came out, but God did increasingly and abundantly more than what we thought. So, we’re just so blessed and thankful.” There is a great video of TreyVeyon Henderson explaining how he made a mistake on the field (like in attitude it seems) and then repented … Continue reading Ohio State starting the season with baptisms and now they be praying on the field at the Cotton Bowl and repenting

I shall go softly

“What shall I say? he hath both spoken unto me, and himself hath done it: I shall go softly all my years in the bitterness of my soul. O Lord, by these things men live, And in all these things is the life of my spirit: So wilt thou recover me, and make me to live. Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: But thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: For thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. For the grave cannot praise thee, death cannot celebrate thee: They that … Continue reading I shall go softly