This verse refers to a family we know little about.Mar 15:21 And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.Old John Gill writes...And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian,.... See Gill on Mat 27:32;Mat 27:32 And as they came out, they found… Continue reading Mark 15:21 – A few chosen names…
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Bible Readings
The I'm getting back on track, after an extended 4,400 mile road trip!I've reengaged in my daily 10 lists....these chapters are full of powerful text. The session ends with thus one...Act 26:27 King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.Act 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.Act 26:29 And… Continue reading Bible Readings
Ephesians 1 – Richness of words to this early church….
Today's reading in Ephesians 1 opens with this wonderfully rich passage. I found almost every other word jumping off the page. See below.Btw, on a recent road trip I listened again to Dr. Dilday's sermons on Revelation 6. These present a great summary of Church and Roman history from the time of John's writing to… Continue reading Ephesians 1 – Richness of words to this early church….
Mark 13 – A Word
I wonder if it was this chapter that gave the number 13 a bad reputation?Anyway putting that aside for some while now, I have been most impressed by the final word ending this chapter.......Watch!Gill writes this short comment..Mark 13:37And what I say unto you,.... The four disciples, Peter, James, John, and Andrew; who came privately… Continue reading Mark 13 – A Word
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