Today’s Word
The World According to Jesus
The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. 1 John 2:6 In The Same Manner – Here’s an interesting phrase: kathos ekeinos. Literally, it means “according to the same.” It comes before the verb “walk” in the Greek text. This places the emphasis on…
Like Father, Like Son
Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love Ephesians 5:1-2 Imitators – You would recognize this Greek word immediately. It is mimetes, from which we get “mimic.” What you probably wouldn’t recognize is how utterly different this word is from our Greek-based worldview. Mimic is not what it appears to be….
Lessons From Hypocrites
“therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things, and do not do them. “ Matthew 23:3 All – Jesus endorsed the scribes and Pharisees. Yes, that’s right, He instructed His disciples to follow all that they taught – but not to follow…
How Much Is It Worth?
“If a man makes an unusual vow to the Lord involving the valuation of persons,” Leviticus 27:2 (translation Wenham) Valuation – “Lord, if you only do this, then I will dedicate myself to you.” Have you ever said something like this, maybe in a moment of desperation? Have you ever made a promise to God…
The Organized Life
You prepare a table for me before my enemies. Psalm 23:5 Prepare – Preparing a table has special meaning in the ancient culture of Israel. It was a sign of hospitality and a precursor to relationship commitments. That’s why you will often find meals associated with legal and political agreements. But in this psalm,…
James and Paul
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:23 With – You wouldn’t think there was much to make from a preposition, but you might be wrong. You see, Paul is unusually particular about using his Greek prepositions in deliberate ways. The result is…
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