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Read John 18:19-24. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:19-24” »
Read John 18:17-18. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 17 “You aren’t one of this man’s disciples too, are you?” she asked Peter. He replied, “I am not.” 18 It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:17-18” »
Thank you for the biblical question on Job 1:6, “Is job 1:6 biblical proof that the sons of God were of an angelic nature and not of the line of Seth as thought in Genesis 6:4?” When one does a critical study, it is best to rely on the Hebrew and or Greek text rather than … Read More “Question: Is job 1:6 biblical proof that the sons of God were of an angelic nature and not of the line of Seth as thought in Genesis 6:4?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on Paul’s writing, “With all the myriad of letters the apostle Paul wrote, why were the thirteen epistles of his (were) the only ones that found their (way) into the Bible?” I may be reading too much into the question. I am uncertain whether the question is asking, “Why are … Read More “Question: With all the myriad of letters the apostle Paul wrote, why were the thirteen epistles of his (were) the only ones that found their (way) into the Bible?” »
Read John 18:15-16. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the high priest’s courtyard, 16 but Peter had to wait outside at the door. The other disciple, who … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:15-16” »
Thank you for the biblical question, “Does the Bible have any positive reinforcement for humans?” For one’s consideration, I cite three positive reinforcements for mankind from the Book of Genesis. A. The positive reinforcement for mankind is that God commanded Noah and his children to fill the earth again. Genesis 9:1 says this, “Then God blessed Noah and … Read More “Question: Does the Bible have any positive reinforcement for humans?” »
Thank you for the interpretative question on duration of wars in the Old Testament, “How long were wars in the Old Testament?” As one reads Joshua, Samuel, and Kings, it appears that wars were only a few days unless it was a siege on a city. A. The less than a week war: The armies would … Read More “Question: How long were wars in the Old Testament?” »
Thank you for the application question on a must-read chapter and verse of the Bible, “Which chapter and verse of the Bible is a must-read, and why?” The must-read chapter for Christians is Romans 8. Of course, one must read the preceding chapters to fully appreciate Romans 8 and the subsequent chapters. Here are some thoughts … Read More “Question: Which chapter and verse of the Bible is a must-read, and why?” »
Read John 18:10-14. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) 11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 18:10-14” »
Thank you for interpretative question on John 1:18, “How does the original text say “only begotten God” or “only Begotten Son” in John 1:18?” In seeking to answer the question, here are some thoughts for one’s consideration: There is no original autograph or original text. Those written text has been lost or decayed over time since … Read More “Question: How does the original text say “only begotten God” or “only Begotten Son” in John 1:18?” »