Category: Faith and Christianity

Devotional Readings

Matthew 15 – Ceremonial Washings

Ron Francis

During our visit to Israel we got a glimpse into this tradition. Mat 15:2  Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.Mat 15:20  These are the things which defile a man: but to eat with unwashen hands defileth not a man.Mat 15:18  But those things which proceed out of… Continue reading Matthew 15 – Ceremonial Washings

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Isaiah 65 – Election and (new) Creation

Ron Francis

I definitely got up too early. Putting that aside note these two themes in this chapter.https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/Isa.65Judgment and SalvationIsa 65:1  I am sought of them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by my name.Isa 65:2  I have spread out my hands all the day unto… Continue reading Isaiah 65 – Election and (new) Creation

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1Sa 19:24 And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?

Ron Francis

These last few verses need some clarification.1Sa 19:24  And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?Read the selected Gill commentary...1Sa 19:19  And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.1Sa 19:20  And… Continue reading 1Sa 19:24 And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?