Word Study – ‘Keep’
Can people keep the law? What does it mean to keep the law? Does the bible ever say people keep the law? ‘“Keep the faith” is an expression that has become famous in the English [ Read More … ]
Commands Obedience
Luke 14-16 Parable: Seats at the Wedding Feast
From Luke 14-16 Jesus doesn’t like pride. He values humility. Here we see him giving instructions for how we should treat one another. Jesus encourages his people into service and preferring others above ourselves. Its hard to [ Read More … ]
Luke 12-13 Do not be anxious, care for the needy
From Luke 12-13 Jesus knows we get worried about things. He knows also that the Father provides for his people in different ways. In light of this Jesus points us towards our role in this world. [ Read More … ]
Matthew 27-28 The great commission
From Matthew 27-28 Jesus has all authority and he is bringing it to bear on creation. He is in the process of restoring the world. The great commission is intrinsic to Jesus plan. In today’s [ Read More … ]
Matthew 24-25 Jesus, his brothers and the final judgment
From Matthew 24-25 Jesus describes what it will be like when he returns to judge. The consequences of Jesus’ judgment are eternal. Jesus is pleased when he sees the poor and needy looked out for. He will judge [ Read More … ]
Matthew 18-19 What good deed must I do to have eternal life?
From Matthew 18-19 A rich man calls Jesus a good teacher and asks his what he must do in order to have eternal life? Jesus answers keep the commandments, give away all his possessions and follow [ Read More … ]
Jeremiah 35-37 The Gentiles obey when Israel does not
From Jeremiah 35-37 Ever been compared to someone else? In what manner? In today’s passage the LORD calls Jeremiah to perform a compare and contrast between Israel and the house of Rechabites. The Rechabites are the [ Read More … ]
Isaiah 28-30 Their fear of me is a mans commandment
From Isaiah 28-30 We are reminded to be true to the LORD and not just render him lip service. The funny thing about lip service, is that we generally give it to appease the people [ Read More … ]
Ecclesiastes 9-12 The whole duty of man
From Ecclesiastes 9-12 The Preacher ends with some final comments. While a large amount of what he has said through Ecclesiastes questions the value of life, he gives some helpful instructions at the end. This [ Read More … ]
Proverbs 1-3 To know wisdom and instruction
From Proverbs 1-3 I have overlooked the famous Prov 3.5-6 to focus instead on the introduction to the book. As this introduction sets the stage for the whole book. This post is part of my [ Read More … ]