Matthew 15:22-27 KJV, “And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send herContinue reading “Two Women: Lessons of True Faith in Jesus the Christ”
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Pleasure Boats, of Thinkers and Not Doers, Proper Solemnity
Exodus 20:7 KJV, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” Exodus 20:14 KJV, “Thou shall not commit adultery.” Matthew 5:27-28 KJV, “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: ButContinue reading “Pleasure Boats, of Thinkers and Not Doers, Proper Solemnity”
The Remedy for Arrogance, Cruel Intolerance, Malice, & Hatred
Matthew 5:7 KJV, “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” EG White, SOP Vol 2, 1877, p. 208, “Here Jesus struck a blow at the arrogance and cruel intolerance of the Jews. Both priests and people were, as a rule, overbearing, quarreling with all who opposed them, severely critical and resentful of anyContinue reading “The Remedy for Arrogance, Cruel Intolerance, Malice, & Hatred”
Rising Above Insults, Rejections, Annoyances, & Gloom
Matthew 5:5 KJV, “ Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” Matthew 11:28-30 KJV, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find restContinue reading “Rising Above Insults, Rejections, Annoyances, & Gloom”
Why is it a Blessing to Mourn? What Kind of Mourning?
Matthew 5:4 KJV, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Ecclesiastes 7:2-3 KJV, “It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. Sorrow is better thanContinue reading “Why is it a Blessing to Mourn? What Kind of Mourning?”
The Real Meaning of Being “Poor in Spirit.”
Matthew 5:1-3 KJV, “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” EG White, SOP Vol 2, 1877, p. 204, “Though theContinue reading “The Real Meaning of Being “Poor in Spirit.””
The Background Story Behind Matthew 5:43-48 “Be Ye Perfect”
Matthew 5:43-46 KJV, “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may beContinue reading “The Background Story Behind Matthew 5:43-48 “Be Ye Perfect””
The Sabbath: Christ’s Mercy & Compassion to a Suffering World
Genesis 2:2-3 KJV, “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created andContinue reading “The Sabbath: Christ’s Mercy & Compassion to a Suffering World”
The Enemy Uses Truth And Tags it for His Deceptive Purposes
Luke 4:18-19 KJV, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach theContinue reading “The Enemy Uses Truth And Tags it for His Deceptive Purposes”
Even Devils Believe in One God; The Path to Evil Possessions
Luke 4:32-35 KJV, “And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? artContinue reading “Even Devils Believe in One God; The Path to Evil Possessions”
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