Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8 True – “What is truth?” asked Pilate, giving us the most infamous question…
Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8 Whatever – One of the boys at the jail said, “I don’t know…
and he shall lay them on the head of the goat and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man who stands in readiness Leviticus 16:21 Stands In Readiness – What actors come to mind in the drama of the scapegoat? Do you see the priest, Aaron, placing his hands on…
Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Psalm 64:1 Dread – What good is a God Who saves you after your life is over? Is that enough? Is it sufficient to know that when you die you will enter into heaven? Are we consigned to eighty…
Mercy and truth will not forsake you; tie them to your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart; and you will find favor and good understanding in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3-4 Mercy – Now you recognize that “mercy” is the Hebrew word hesed (see June 27). Now you know…
Iniquity is covered by mercy and truth, and in the fear of the LORD men turn aside from evil Proverbs 16:6 Mercy – “I came to realize that life lived to help others is the only one that matters and that it is my duty, in return for the lavish life God has devolved upon…
The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the LORD will be exalted. Proverbs 29:25 Fear – Did you see the movie Panic Room? It’s a visual enhancement of the Hebrew word used in this verse (haradah). It comes from the root word haradh. Translating it as “fear” doesn’t quite do…
Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16 Recognize . . Known – Greek has more than one word for “know”. Knowing the difference between these words is important. But…
Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16 According to the Flesh – Those of us who grew up in the church have a built-in response to this phrase. The…
for this son of mine was dead, and lived again, and was lost, and was found Luke 15:24 This Son of Mine – What’s the point of the parable of the prodigal son? Did you think that the story was about the son’s folly? Was it about the jealous indignation of the brother? Was it…
