I was struck by how Paul, writes about the priority of Christ in this chapter.2Co 2:10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;2Co 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his… Continue reading 2 Corinthians 2 – A word about Christ
Category: Devotional Readings
Matthew 24 – Reflections on the destruction of Jerusalem and the End of Days
I will try to limit my comments today. We will see how that works out.I lean towards the interpretation of this chapter as revealing both the forthcoming destruction of Jerusalem to take place in 70 AD, and in the final return of Christ at the End of Days.As for the 70 AD portion, Luke seems… Continue reading Matthew 24 – Reflections on the destruction of Jerusalem and the End of Days
Acts 7 – Could or would we willingly say this much?
This chapter is worth study even memorizing....if just for it's great summary of the Old Testament.Could we today articulate it this well?Remember the background.....Mat 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Mat 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely,… Continue reading Acts 7 – Could or would we willingly say this much?
Zechariah 3 – A reasonable interpretation
This may be a bit too much, but this chapter has amazing depth in its connection to our Lord, Jesus Christ. I've include 4 verse commentaries from John Gill, which explain better that I can the connections.https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/Zech.3A Vision of Joshua the High PriestZec 3:1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel… Continue reading Zechariah 3 – A reasonable interpretation