Today's reading was in Rev 12.The was an interesting connection I observed from these verses to Joseph's dream in Genesis.Gen 37:9 And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.Rev… Continue reading Revelation 12:14 – 1280 years?
Acts 15 and 21 ….abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
It's remarkable how many times this conclusion is repeated. First the concern of what is required is raised v15:1-2, with no small discussion.This was before the apostles and elders v5-6.Peter and James review the history v7-18.Then James passes sentence v19-20, they ll agree v22, the exhortation is either repeated or referred to five times altogether, as written,… Continue reading Acts 15 and 21 ….abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
Psalm 78
Psalm 78King James Version (KJV)This psalm though long has much to say to us today. It reminds me to the speeches of Stephen, Peter and Paul in Acts. Outlining the history of God's people and His choosing of David.....the shepherd.One needs to read the New Testament and the message of the Gospel to get the… Continue reading Psalm 78
Matthew 22:10 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…..
It's amazing how clear this text becomes. As for the conclusion in verse 14, one rarely hears this preached in our churches today. Perhaps this is what we think is the ugly side of the Bible, not PC or tolerant, exclusive, and therefore left unspoken. It's easier to sell "God has a wonderful plan for… Continue reading Matthew 22:10 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly…..
