Seek the peace

“Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all that are carried away captives, whom I have caused to be carried away from Jerusalem unto Babylon; Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them; Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; that ye may be increased there, and not diminished. And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray … Continue reading Seek the peace

1st century Christians knew well the Holy scriptures

Clement 100ish AD For you know and you know well the holy scriptures, beloved, and you have looked into the sayings of God. Therefore we write these things as a reminder. “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” – 2 Timothy 3:14-15 “Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power … Continue reading 1st century Christians knew well the Holy scriptures

Many Dead Sea Scroll date back earlier than once thought

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.” – Jeremiah 32:14 https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/07/science/dead-sea-scrolls-older-ai-carbon-dating?Date=20250607&Profile=CNN “The scrolls are like a time machine, according to Popović, because they let scholars see what people were reading, writing and thinking at the time. “They are physical, tangible evidence of a period of history that is crucial — whether you’re Christian, Jewish or don’t believe at all, because the Bible is one of the … Continue reading Many Dead Sea Scroll date back earlier than once thought

My strength

“The LORD God is my strength…he will make me to walk upon mine high places.” – Habbakuk 3:19a,c “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” – Philippians 4:13 “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9,10 Continue reading My strength