For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 NIV In every way – Do you really think that Yeshua was tempted in every way just like…
The man said, “The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.” Genesis 3:12 NASB Gave – In a recent conversation a very intelligent woman raised an objection to the trajectory of my book, Guardian Angel. She claimed that the fact that God gave the woman…
But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets.” Then all the disciples left Him and fled. Matthew 26:56 NASB Left Him and fled – Why say it twice? Isn’t it enough to say the disciples left? Or the disciples fled? Why use both verbs? The answer is not so simple….
Then Boaz said to Ruth, “Listen carefully, my daughter. Do not go to glean in another field; furthermore, do not go on from this one, but stay here with my maids. Ruth 2:8 NASB Ruth – When you read the story of Ruth, pay close attention to how many times anyone actually uses her name….
She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went out full, but the Lord has brought me back empty. Why do you call me Naomi, since the Lord has witnessed against me and the Almighty has afflicted me?” Ruth 1:20-21 Lord…
Blessed are those slaves whom the master will find on the alert when he comes; truly I say to you, that he will gird himself to serve, and have them recline at the table, and will come up and wait on them. Luke 12:37 NASB On the alert – Are you awake? No, I don’t…
So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects. Acts 17:22 NASB Religious – We realize, of course, that Paul didn’t use the word “religious.” Why? Because the word “religion” didn’t exist in the first century. It came into being…
And he went outside and wept bitterly. Luke 22:62 NIV Bitterly – “I’ll never break my vow to you!” “You can count on my word.” “I will always be there for you.” Promises—broken. Have you ever made a solemn commitment to someone only to find that later you broke your vow? How did you feel?…
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;” Luke 22:31 NASB Demanded permission – How much authority do you give to Satan? Even this translation seems to suggest that he can demand opportunity to cause spiritual distress. But closer examination corrects some of our Medieval additions to his power and character….
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6 NIV Truth – Let’s suppose that you have a secret. The secret is so powerful that it explains everything else in the world. The secret has been entrusted to you. But most…
