Trying to understand the beginning of this section with the help of Old John Gill.Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!it is impossible but that offences will come; considering the decree of God, the malice of Satan, the wickedness of men, the… Continue reading Luke 17 Advice
Category: Devotional Readings
The Kingdom and the Gospel. Our witness.
Look at the interlinking of teaching about Christ's return, witnessing and the gospel in these passages.Act 1:6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?Act 1:7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons,… Continue reading The Kingdom and the Gospel. Our witness.
Another good Proverb – 9
Proverbs 9King James Version (KJV)9:1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars:2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table.3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him… Continue reading Another good Proverb – 9
Hunger and thirst after righteousness…..
Perhaps we can connect these two passages..Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;Rev 7:10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation… Continue reading Hunger and thirst after righteousness…..