Read 1 Corinthians 15 for a good summary of the gospel, or Galatians 3 for more details. But here we see Paul giving final words to those he spent 3 years with. Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders Act 20:17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.Act 20:18 And when… Continue reading Acts 20 – A final message from Paul
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Isaiah 48 – Peace like a river….
Isaiah 48:18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea: The old hymn when sung gives us comfort. Yet we should heed the context and Jesus commissioning us to teach and fools his commandments. Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and… Continue reading Isaiah 48 – Peace like a river….
Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Having recently become a Grand Father I can now identify with this verse. But does that make me an old man? Proverbs 17:6 Gill Children's children are the crown of old men,.... Ancient parents. Grandfathers with the Jews are called old men, as Buxtorf (d) observes. A numerous progeny was reckoned a great blessing to… Continue reading Proverbs 17:6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Psalm 48 – Our Guide in times of trouble too…..
Sheltering in, I should have time to make more posts. Not that anyone reads them, but more to capture my thoughts as I read through the Bible. I was struck by this passage and Old John Gill's comment. Psalms 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even… Continue reading Psalm 48 – Our Guide in times of trouble too…..