Today’s Word
Theological Propaganda
For the law was given by Moses but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (KJV) John 1:17 But – You won’t find the Greek word for this translation in Today’s Word index because there is no Greek word in the original text. The translation adds the word “but” to the sentence. That little addition…
Anti-chaotic
From the sacrifice of the peace offerings he shall present an offering by fire to YHWH Leviticus 3:3 Peace Offerings – “Peace on earth.” Isn’t that what we want? The consistent cry of the nations is “Peace!” But, of course, there is no peace because we have forgotten that the declaration of peace does not…
Headline News
“Look among the nations! Observe! Be astonished! Wonder! Because I am doing something in your days – You would not believe if you were told,” Habakkuk 1:5 Be Astonished! – Perhaps CNN needs to hire Habakkuk. Take a few minutes to read the opening verses of this often neglected prophet and you will discover a…
Demolition Work
“Return, O faithless sons,” declares YHWH; “For I am a master to you, and I will take you one from a city and two from a family, and I will bring you to Zion.” Jeremiah 3:14 Return/Faithless – God is in the destruction business. Yes, I know. We often think of God as the One…
Biting The Hand
“Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet My people have forgotten Me, days without number.” Jeremiah 2:32 Forgotten – If you look up the definition of “forget” even in a Hebrew dictionary, you are likely to read something about the loss of memory. Yes, that’s true. “Forget” does mean something…
Party Time
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. (NIV) Romans 12:6 Gifts – Paul introduces the subject of gifts with the word charismata. The Greek text does not designate these as spiritual gifts. Church doctrine often views this word as though it is confined to the spiritual realm, but that is an extension…
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