32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, […]
Share of Friends and Our Share of Stuff
32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, […]
Heavenly Delights for Dine In or Carry Out?
Luke 16:19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. Luke 16:20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, Luke 16:21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the […]
One Of Jesus’ Most Clear Instructions In A Parable
Luke 8:15 As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience. Luke 8:16 ¶ “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a […]
Jesus Tells Us A Lot About Himself and John the Baptist
When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in […]
Signs of the Kingdom that We can Hold and Wave
The disciples of John reported all [of Jesus’ miracles] to him. And John, calling two of his disciples, sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive […]
Jesus Spoke The Truth, Whether We Buy it Or Not
And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with […]
He Was Born into Poverty and Humility
Eight days later, when the baby was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel even before he was conceived. Then it was time for their purification offering, as required by the law of Moses after the birth of a child; so his parents took him to Jerusalem to present him […]
What a World to be Born Into
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their […]
Psalm 126 – Restore our Fortunes, O Lord!
A Song of Ascents. 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things […]