Double Up

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….

The Runaway

Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.   2 Timothy 2:22  NASB Flee – When to run, when to stand and fight?  That’s a moral question most of us will face at one time or another.  Paul instructs Timothy that…

Numbers Running

Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue after righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 Flee – In most poverty-stricken areas of the world, “numbers” is a game of irrational hope.  The only ones who profit from this form of gambling are the…