Author Archives: ed

Paul in Ephesus (in modern Turkey)

Posted on 12/07/2024 by ed

Acts 19:1-16 HL & TH Paul preached the gospels in Ephesus and performed miracles. vs 11 God did extraordinary miracles through Paul. vs 13-16 Imitators of Paul to cast out demon-possessed were punished…”…Jesus I know and Paul I know about, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miracles through Paul | Comments Off on Paul in Ephesus (in modern Turkey)

Peter Disowns Jesus

Posted on 12/07/2024 by ed

Luke 22:54-62 TH Jesus predicted Peter will disown him comes to past-the fear and frailty of human beings. This experience or event made Peter stronger…he wept bitterly.

Posted in Peter Disown Jesus | Tagged | Comments Off on Peter Disowns Jesus

Help from? Neither slumber nor sleep

Posted on 12/07/2024 by ed

Psalm 121:1-7 HL & TH vs 2-4 2. My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3. He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber; 4. indeed, he who watches over Israel … Continue reading →

Posted in A-God, Help, Help | Tagged | Comments Off on Help from? Neither slumber nor sleep

Atheist vs Theist

Posted on 12/07/2024 by ed

Sometimes I reflect on prominent Atheists; I am thinking while their arguments sound very rational, they are spiritually bankrupt-naked; no hope, they teach nothing to create a loving, harmonious society guided by righteous laws, commands, statutes, decrees and precepts. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheists | Comments Off on Atheist vs Theist

Paul in Corinth (in Greece)

Posted on 10/07/2024 by ed

Acts 18:1-17 HL & TH Paul suffered much for preaching the gospels; the Jews there opposed him vs 6. He was beaten…persecuted by Jews .vs 16

Posted in Paul in Corinth-abused and beaten by Jews | Comments Off on Paul in Corinth (in Greece)

Jesus prayed on the Mount of Olives

Posted on 10/07/2024 by ed

Luke 22:39-46 Jesus is obedient to God’s will unto death vs 42…but yours be done.

Posted in Jesus and God's will | Tagged | Comments Off on Jesus prayed on the Mount of Olives

Call on God to help

Posted on 10/07/2024 by ed

Psalm 119:145-168 HL & TH The Psalmist presumably King David called out to God to help vs 145…put my hope in your word.. vs 147…renew my life, O LORD, according to your laws…vs 149. ..statutes that you established them to … Continue reading →

Posted in Call on God to act. His statutes and decrees, God's commands | Comments Off on Call on God to help

Paul in Athens

Posted on 10/07/2024 by ed

Acts 17:16-32 HL & TH …greatly distressed to see the city was full of idols ….. found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD…vs 23… Paul gave a speech on God…proof of all this to all men by … Continue reading →

Posted in Paul in Athens...idols and unknown God | Comments Off on Paul in Athens

Who is the greatest? new kingdom. Peter’s denial prediction

Posted on 10/07/2024 by ed

Luke 22:24-34 HL & TH …kings of the Gentiles lord it over then..vs 25 …Christ’s teaching to serve vs 26-28. …confer on you a kingdom…eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve … Continue reading →

Posted in Greatest-serve, Kingdom of heaven | Tagged | Comments Off on Who is the greatest? new kingdom. Peter’s denial prediction

God’s laws, commands and value

Posted on 10/07/2024 by ed

Psalm 119:127-128 HL & TH The Psalmist treated God’s laws with highest respect, of great value (more than pure gold vs 127), an honour and delight to obey them. Examples of words used to describe them: …stabd in awe of … Continue reading →

Posted in God's laws, statutes, degrees, precepts, commands, word | Tagged | Comments Off on God’s laws, commands and value