The Bible thru His eyes

To understand the Scripture in its entirety and rightly according to the Scriptures itself one must understand Jesus. “Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. I receive not honour from men. But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive. How can ye believe, which receive … Continue reading The Bible thru His eyes

How is it…

“And he marvelled because of their unbelief…” Mark 6:6a “…they believed not in God, And trusted not in his salvation…” – Psalm 78:22 “Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.” – Mark 16:14 “So we see that they could not enter in because of unbelief.” – Hebrews 3:19 “Yea, they despised the pleasant land, They believed not his word: But murmured in their tents, And hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD.” … Continue reading How is it…

My go to…

Jesus was John’s go to…considering who John was according to Jesus (Matthew 11:11) this was no small deal. “Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, and said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached … Continue reading My go to…

The most trusted Bible scholar

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