Number 8659

Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.  John 21:25 NIV Would not have room – This is number 8659.  Eight thousand six hundred fifty-nine posts about biblical words.  That’s…

What World?

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  Romans 12:2  NASB This world – Paul strictly instructs followers of the Messiah to resist conformity to the patterns of this world,…

What Happens Next

And He had to pass through Samaria.  John 4:4  NASB Pass through– In this brief interlude between teaching passages, John recounts that Yeshua left Judea when things became difficult.  During the journey, he encountered the woman at the well.  I’m sure he didn’t plan to encounter her, but when he did, the opportunity for some truly fascinating discussion…

The Creation of the ‘Olam Ha’ba

in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the [c]world. Hebrews 1:2 NASB The world – At least they added a footnote. The footnote indicates that the Greek word here is not “cosmos,” the word we would have expected in a translation such as “world”…

Kingdom Announcement (Again)

Thy kingdom come  Matthew 6:10 Come – We know that God’s Kingdom is not a physical place.  The Greek word basileia is about reign and rule, not palaces and courtyards.  God’s Kingdom is revealed wherever His servants and citizens live according to His government.  But what does it mean to pray, “Your Kingdom come?”  Hasn’t it already arrived when we…

Age To Age

Thy kingdom come  Matthew 6:10 Come – We know that God’s Kingdom is not a physical place.  The Greek word basileia is about reign and rule, not palaces and courtyards.  God’s Kingdom is revealed wherever His servants and citizens live according to His government.  But what does it mean to pray, “Your Kingdom come?”  Hasn’t…