Author: Ron Francis

Ok, this is a silly observation, but what is rate of inflation between the time of Joseph and Jesus?This period is roughly, 2,000 years.We read when Joseph was sold by his brothers they were paid 20 pieces of silver.Gen 37:28  Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold… Continue reading Genesis 39 – Inflation in the Bible

There is an interesting connection between these verses in John's gospel and what we read in Luke 16.Joh 5:47  But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?Joh 5:24  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not… Continue reading Joh 5:47 But if ye believe not his writings, how shall ye believe my words?

Doing this study in our small group Bible Study tonight.....Just reading Old John Gill gives a very reassuring message, and an ominous application to the modern church today..Find a copy of Gill's commentary and read the whole.Luk 16:5  So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto… Continue reading Luke 16 – Solving the Mystery

This is one of the most direct statements in the Bible.Nothing could be clearer.Joh 4:26  Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.This is the first of Jesus' I am statements.Jesus answers her direct statement.Joh 4:25  The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will… Continue reading John 4:26 – Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.