“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up” (John 3:14, KJV). After Peter’s confession, Jesus charged the disciples to tell no man that He was the Christ. This charge was given because of the determined opposition of the scribes and Pharisees. More thanContinue reading “Near the Cross: Six Days of Gloom”
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The Word: Riches
“Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, That I might not sin against thee. Blessed art thou, O LORD: Teach me thyContinue reading “The Word: Riches”
The Impending Conflict
Wisdom silently observes, gives godly counsel
“An unjust man is an abomination to the just: And he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.” Listen, and hear, obey the voice of God: The wise, the just, the righteous—we take heed and rejoice in the Lord because by our faith and by Wisdom, our feet are kept inContinue reading “Wisdom silently observes, gives godly counsel”
The Work: Loving the Longing
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.“Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:7, 8 KJV). The apostles were members of the family of Jesus, and they had accompanied Him as He traveled on foot through Galilee.Continue reading “The Work: Loving the Longing”
Live by faith the True fast
If we are not choosing to surrender our very being, our minds, our will to the will of God, surrender up all to God daily; we will not and cannot be made holy of God, nor live holy believing on Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Therefore, we transgress the Ten Commandment Law of God:Continue reading “Live by faith the True fast”
The life is in the blood
Hear the Lord, take heed. “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:33 KJV “But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat. And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the handContinue reading “The life is in the blood”