▪︎ Ps 40:8, 119:9, 11, 89, 105, 133; ▪︎ Matt 24:35; ▪︎ “it stands written” – 1Cor 4:5, 6; when scripture speaks, that settles it all. Matt 4:4 Luke 4:4, 8, 12… ▪︎ Only God knows the motives behind what men do and why. No one other than God has a clue. The only judgement … Read more

▪︎ Blind man’s parents… afraid – John 9:22-23; ▪︎ Jesus warned of this process – John 16:2; ▪︎ Rulers of the Jews were afraid – John 12:42-43; ▪︎ Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus were afraid of the Jews – John 19:38, 39; ▪︎ Even the disciples – John 20:19; ▪︎ This kind of treatment can … Read more

Luke 2:19; Deut 4:9; ▪︎ Hidden Treasure – Matt 13:44; ▪︎ Costly Pearl – Matt 13:45-46; ▪︎ Hidden in earthen vessels- 2Cor 4:6, 7; ▪︎ Riches of His glory – Eph 1:18-19; ▪︎ Treasures in the Word- Prov 2:1-3, 4-5;

▪︎ James 4:14-15; ▪︎ Gen 43:13-14; ▪︎ 2Sam 15:25, 26; 16:11, 12; ▪︎ Prov 27:1;

▪︎ Jesus’ teaching astonished those in his home town – Mark 6:2, 3; ▪︎ Pharisees’ response was defined by their prejudices – John 7:46-47; ▪︎ Jesus was actually taught by God. His words were the same as God’s – John 7:15-16; ▪︎ Disciples were taught by the Holy Spirit, indwelling them, sent from Jesus – … Read more

▪︎ John 8:58 – Jesus uses the phrase “I am” (ἐγώ εἰμί in Greek) to show the Jews that He was God. ▪︎ John 8:24, 28 – Similarly, he used the same phrase to define His role in God’s plan. ▪︎ John 18:4-5 – Jesus also used the phrase (ἐγώ εἰμί, “I am”) when the … Read more

▪︎ Ps 39:1; James 3:2-3, 4, 5, 6;    (full passage… )   see also… The Tongue is a Real Problem.

▪︎ Follow Jesus – John 8:12; ▪︎ Walk in God’s light – Ps 37:6; 89:15; ▪︎ Shine God’s Light to others – Matt 5:14-15; ▪︎ Jesus commanded it – Matt 5:16; ▪︎ John the Baptist’s example – John 5:33-34, 35; ▪︎ Do not walk in darkness or at night – John 9:4-5; John 12:35, 36; ▪︎ Stay … Read more

OT – חָזַק – Hebrew:  ► chazaq… LXX – κατισχύω – Greek:  ► katischuó – encourage – Deut 1:38, 3:28. be strong – Deut 31:6, 7, 22, 23; Josh 1:6, 7, 8, 9. NT – κατισχύω – Greek:  ► katischuó – overpower, prevail – Matt 16:18; Luke 21:36, 23:23. NT – παρακαλέω – Greek:  ► … Read more

▪︎ God promised hope from ages ago – Isa 9:6, 7; Isa 11:1, 2, 5; Jer 23:5, 33:15; Zech 9:9, 10, Zech 9:11, 12; ▪︎ He promised hope to those with faith and patience – Heb 6:12-13, 14-15; ▪︎ Promises backed by God – Heb 6:16-17, 18, 19