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Read John 19:28-30. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 28 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:28-30” »
Read John 19:25-27. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:25-27” »
Read John 19:23-24. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 23 When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. 24 … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:23-24” »
Read John 19:12-15. Circle the word(s) that stand out to you. What is the Lord saying to you? 12 From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.” … Read More “Devotional Thoughts in the Gospel of John 19:12-15” »
Thank you for the question on being offended with Biblical saying, “Why do people get so offended about what the Bible says?” There are four broad reasons why individuals are offended by the Biblical statements: A. The Scientific Reason. Modern man has reached the age of reason and observation. With our vast understanding of the Universe … Read More “Question: Why do people get so offended about what the Bible says?“ »
Thank you for the application question, “What do you think is the greatest wisdom from the Bible?” The greatest wisdom from the Bible is found in Proverbs 1:7. The text says this in the NIV, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, and fools despise wisdom and discipline.” There are two paths before … Read More “Question: What do you think is the greatest wisdom from the Bible?“ »
Thank you for the question on the truthfulness of the Bible, “lsn’t every part of the Bible that is not verifiable just a lie?” In my opinion, one must careful in suggesting that what is not verifiable is a lie. For if one held that view 300 years ago, one would have concluded that the Babylonians … Read More “Question: lsn’t every part of the Bible that is not verifiable just a lie?” »
Thank you for the question on the Holy Spirit, “Do you have to be a Christian to have the Holy Spirit?” According to the Scriptures, the Holy Spirit lives within a Christian upon faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Apostle Paul says this in Romans 9, “9 You, however, are not in the … Read More “Question: Do you have to be a Christian to have the Holy Spirit?“ »
The context of James 2:9 in the KJB is as follows: “Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? … Read More “Question: Why has the word “person” been used to garner disrespect of God in the King James Bible at James 2:9?” »
Thank you for the morality question, “Why is LGBT a sin in the Bible?” The reason why LGBT is a sin in the Bible because it distorts the design of God for men and women who are made in the image and likeness of God. Having said that, if a person is not a Christian, the … Read More “Question: Why is LGBT a sin in the Bible?“ »