Today’s Word
Say When?
But I shall remain in Ephesus until Pentecost. 1 Corinthians 16:8 NASB Pentecost – Tomorrow I will be in Ephesus. Yes, that’s right. The real place in modern day Turkey that was once a Roman port city. I will think of Paul’s statement. Paul intended to remain in Ephesus until Pentecost. Wait a minute! Until…
Agape Again
Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 NASB Love – An overworked word loses its meaning. An overlooked word has no meaning at all. Such is the case with the Greek noun, agape. We may realize that agape is connected to the Hebrew ‘ahav, but did we know this? Love…
Instructions for Giving
On the first day of the week let each one of you put aside and save, as he may prosper, that no collection be made when I come. 1 Corinthians 16:2 NASB As he may prosper – Paul assumes the assembly at Corinth understands the obligation to care for others. He doesn’t have to explain…
Momma Says
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 1 Peter 1:14-15 NASB Obedient children – So when do you and I grow up? When do we stop being children? Apparently…
Mobile Home
you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house 1 Peter 2:5 NASB Built up – The verb here is oikodomeisthe. Do you see the word “domestic” in this word? It literally means, “to build a house.” The word for “house” is the first part (oikian or oiko). Notice that this…
Study Hall
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 NASB Be diligent – We looked at this verb just a few weeks ago (July 14) when we questioned the shift in psychological impact in the translation “do…
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