”As we practice the discipline of regular self-examination and confession, we are especially guided by the Ten Commandments. We therefore hold one another accountable to: 4. observe the Sabbath as a day of worship and rest, being faithful in gathering with the people of God;” (ECO essential tenants.)I found this statement to be a very poor… Continue reading Why did they leave out all reference to creation?
Category: Devotional Readings
John 10 – Word study…..
My understanding of John grows with each reading. I recall it as the first book I studied in depth back in the early 70's.In the openning verses we see some interesting words used.Door, sheepfold, thief, robber, Shepard, porter, stranger, thieves, robbers, pasture, hireling, wolf and of course the sheep! One could spend a month just… Continue reading John 10 – Word study…..
1 Kings 8 – Solomon’s Temple Speech
This is really a public prayer. In our study of the speeches in Acts we often see the Apostles quoting long pasages of Isreal's history. Solomon's speech is a marvelous summary of God's requirements.The prayer begins in verse 22, the context is given before that.One might with the added insight of subsequent events, think of… Continue reading 1 Kings 8 – Solomon’s Temple Speech
Brief asides…..
A few years ago the question about Jesus' teachings about turning from sin came up in a discussion.In reflecting on John 8 today we have this verse:Joh 8:11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.Someone made the comment something along the lines of Jesus'… Continue reading Brief asides…..
Rainbow Trout 