Category: Devotional Readings

1Sa 4:15    Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see.1Sa 4:16    And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son?1Sa 4:17    And the messenger answered and… Continue reading 1 Samuel 4 – Glory departed

What I found interesting was Jesus' indirect confirmation of his kingship lineage back to David. And his being the Son of the King of kings, for the support of whose worship and service that money was collected.Note John Gill's commentary.Mat 17:24    And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth… Continue reading Matthew 17:24-27 teaching about taxes (Tribute)

Mat 17:14    And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying,Mat 17:15    Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.Mat 17:16    And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could… Continue reading Matthew 17:21 – Casting out of Devils (demons/spirits)

Act 18:24    And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.Act 18:25    This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.Act 18:26    And he began to… Continue reading Acts 18:28 – We could do as much……