Zec 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.Matthew Henry introduces this with good words.Zechariah 4In this chapter we have another comfortable vision, which, as it was explained to the prophet, had… Continue reading Zechariah 4 – Great encouragement to the building of the Temple.
Category: Devotional Readings
Nehemiah 12 – A great Joy in Jerusalem
It is interesting reading this chapter....I've highlighted just a few verses in bold to bring back memories.Particularly the list of gates, which I summarize here.Note the gates we saw are described...Today’s gates of Jerusalem mostly date from the time when Suleiman the Magnificent rebuilt the walls about AD 1537.Neh 12:25 Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon,… Continue reading Nehemiah 12 – A great Joy in Jerusalem
Proverbs 23 – Good advice for the season
When we have the opportunity to meet with someone important perhaps we need to heed this advice....Pro 23:1 When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:Pro 23:2 And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.Pro 23:3 Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat.Pro 23:4 Labour not to be… Continue reading Proverbs 23 – Good advice for the season
Titus 3:5 – The position of good works
This seems clear....Tit 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;Tit 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;Tit 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to… Continue reading Titus 3:5 – The position of good works
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