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181 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149250 | ||
Tim, I did a quick research on James 5:16 and looked at two lexicons. As far as I can see: Stephen's Textus Receptus (1550) does Not contain 'oun'. Wescott-Hort (1881) Does contain 'oun'. Personally, I see a great difference in using the "therefore" and connecting verses 14 and 15 with verse 16. I think is has to do with the word 'healed' since 14,15 talk about sickness, for we relate the word 'healed' to physical most of the time. Just as I don't use "By His stripes we are healed" as being physical. (Please anybody; let's not go there). Maybe you can offer more light on this for me. It really bugs me when I come across this kind of thing and I'm not satisfied until I'm satisfied. Do you know what I mean? And, no, I'm not from Missouri.:) I read from a Thompson Chain Reference Bible and the margin notes also refer to spiritual healing, understanding that he is just a man also. Do you have a preference between the two lexicons listed above? Others may say, "Ask God for help", yes, and sometimes God uses others to answer the prayer. Thanks Tim for your help! terrib |
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182 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149242 | ||
Well, then, I guess I will have to re-think about this verse. For I have always considered it as being some conflict or fault between brothers. As does Clarke, Gill, Wesley and Henry. Thanks, terrib |
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183 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149239 | ||
Not according to the Translation box to the right. |
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184 | Effective and accomplish are energeo | James 5:16 | terrib | 149237 | ||
Hi Searcher56, Concerning James 5:16 The NASB, ESV and ISV includes the word "Therefore" in the translations. The use of this word connects James 5:16 to verse 15. Without the use of this word verse 16 starts a new thought. Even on this forum the NASB and the Amplified Bible versions are different. If we use the "therefore" word, the thought of praying for the physically sick could be carried on. If we do Not use this word the thought would be: Confess our offenses to one another and the healing would be a spiritual restoration. Just look at the two Scriptures at the top of this forum page. As printed, the two versions (NASB and Amplified) have two different meanings. James 5:16 (because I read the verse without the "therefore") means that if you have faulted your brother you should confess to him so that both can pray over the transgression and the emnity that the transgression produced can be resolved. Thus restoring or healing the relationship. And earnest prayer of the righteous will have great power. Then in verse 17 James gives an example of that power and reminding us that Elijah was human also. Some comments on this would be appreciated. I don't see the "oun" (therefore) in the Greek being used. Uses the therefore: NASB - New American Standard Bible ESV - English Standard Version ISV - International Standard Version Does Not use the therefore: ASV - American Standard Version CEV - Contempary English Version DRB - Douay-Rheims Bible KJV - King James Version LITV - Literal Translation of the Bible MKJV - Modern King James Version Starting with verse 13a is a new subject. afflicted verse 13b is a new subject. joyful verse 14 is a new subject. physical healing verse 16 is a new subject. spiritual healing verse 19 is a new subject. falling away Thanks, terrib |
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185 | Is their only one Mount of Olives? | Luke 21:37 | terrib | 149225 | ||
Greeting Loran James, Mount of Olives: So called from the olive trees with which its sides are clothed, is a mountain ridge on the east of Jerusalem (1Ki 11:7; Eze 11:23; Zec 14:4), from which it is separated by the valley of Kidron. It is first mentioned in connection with David's flight from Jerusalem through the rebellion of Absalom (2Sa 15:30), and is only once again mentioned in the Old Testament, in Zec 14:4. It is, however, frequently alluded to (1Ki 11:7; 2Ki 23:13; Neh 8:15; Eze 11:23). It is frequently mentioned in the New Testament (Mat 21:1; Mat 26:30, etc.). It now bears the name of Jebel et-Tur, i.e., “Mount of the Summit;” also sometimes called Jebel ez-Zeitun, i.e., “Mount of Olives.” It is about 200 feet above the level of the city. The road from Jerusalem to Bethany runs as of old over this mount. It was on this mount that Jesus stood when he wept over Jerusalem. “No name in Scripture,” says Dr. Porter, “calls up associations at once so sacred and so pleasing as that of Olivet. The 'mount' is so intimately connected with the private, the devotional life of the Saviour, that we read of it and look at it with feelings of deepest interest and affection. Here he often sat with his disciples, telling them of wondrous events yet to come, of the destruction of the Holy City; of the sufferings, the persecution, and the final triumph of his followers (Matt. 24). Here he gave them the beautiful parables of the ten virgins and the five talents (Matt. 25); here he was wont to retire on each evening for meditation, and prayer, and rest of body, when weary and harassed by the labours and trials of the day (Luk 21:37); and here he came on the night of his betrayal to utter that wonderful prayer, 'O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt' (Mat 26:39). And when the cup of God's wrath had been drunk, and death and the grave conquered, he led his disciples out again over Olivet as far as to Bethany, and after a parting blessing ascended to heaven (Luk 24:50, Luk 24:51; Act 1:12).” This mount, or rather mountain range, has four summits or peaks: (1.) the “Galilee” peak, so called from a tradition that the angels stood here when they spoke to the disciples (Act 1:11); (2.) the “Mount of Ascension,” the supposed site of that event, which was, however, somewhere probably nearer Bethany (Luk 24:51, Luk 24:52); (3.) the “Prophets,” from the catacombs on its side, called “the prophets' tombs;” and (4.) the “Mount of Corruption,” so called because of the “high places” erected there by Solomon for the idolatrous worship of his foreign wives (1Ki 11:7; 2Ki 23:13; Vulg., “Mount of Offense”). From "Easton's Bible Dictionary" Names for: Josephus frequently uses the expression “Mount of Olives” (e.g. Ant., VII, ix, 2; XX, viii, 6; BJ, V, ii, 3; xii, 2), but later Jewish writings give the name, “Mount of Oil”; this occurs in some manuscripts in 2Ki 23:13, and the common reading, “Mount of Corruption,” margin “destruction,” may possibly be a deliberate alteration (see below). In later ages the Mount was termed “the mountain of lights,” because here there used to be kindled at one time the first beacon light to announce throughout Jewry the appearance of the new moon. To the natives of Palestine today it is usually known as **[Jebel et Tur] (“mountain of the elevation,” or “tower”), or, less commonly, as **[Jebel Tur ez zait] (“mountain of the elevation of oil”). The name **[Jebel ez-zaitun] (“Mount of Olives”) is also well known. Early Arabic writers use the term **[Tur Zait], “Mount of Oil.” Olivet comes to us through the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) Oliverum, “an oliveyard.” From "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia" ** Items in brackets [] are shown characteristically as close as possible given the font structure this forum allows, for some of the characters are of greek origin. Your question:"In other words, could the term "Mount of Olives" refer to more than one physical location?" If we are talking in the vicinty of Jerusalem, no. Hope this helps, terrib |
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186 | galatians chapter 1 | Gal 1:1 | terrib | 149210 | ||
Hi Monica1, Galatians 1 - In this chapter, after the preface or introduction (Gal 1:1-5), the apostle severely reproves these churches for their defection from the faith (Gal 1:6-9), and then proves his own apostleship, which his enemies had brought them to question, I. From his end and design in preaching the gospel (Gal 1:10). II. From his having received it by immediate revelation (Gal 1:11, Gal 1:12). For the proof of which he acquaints them, 1. What his former conversation was (Gal 1:13, Gal 1:14). 2. How he was converted, and called to the apostleship (Gal 1:15, Gal 1:16). 3. How he behaved himself afterwards (Gal 1:16 to the end). (Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible) Hope this brief summary helps, terrib |
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187 | Who has been silenced? | Rev 8:1 | terrib | 149197 | ||
Hi mommapbs, I see a great reverence in worshipping in silence. As with a lost loved one, what words could be uttered to comfort. The Almighty, the Creator of all things must now, with a great grief, carry out His final decree. How He loves His creation and as He has shown us how He cried over Jerusalem and here I see all the heavenly host being aware of the immense pain that must be present, for now we are talking about the entire world. Just as the friends of Job came and were silent for seven days at his lose, how much more would be the grief of the Lord God at His lose. When I read this I get an intense mental impression of the heaviness and heartache of such a loving and Majestic Father that has poured out His all to so many but now has to do these things. How can we describe it; maybe that is why the Scriptures are also silent. terrib |
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188 | denominations_. | Mark 9:38 | terrib | 149069 | ||
Hi Doc, From reading most of the thread on denominations, the theme has been that of doctrines and not of unbelievers. If it were talking about heathens, sects or cults then 2 Cor. 6 would apply. Not everyone in the body of Christ is at the same level. We each have our own faith as we will and as Christ has given to us. Some are at a point where the Holy Spirit has not educated them yet or as Paul puts it, still drinking milk. And this will depend upon their willingness to move forward which again Paul exhorts us to move on, (Heb 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Heb 6:2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.) But, they are still our brothers and we should lift them up to the Lord. Not keep slicing each other’s throat, especially in public that it may destroy any. For, I too am your brother and when observing behavior or spirit that is not profitable it is the duty of a brother to exhort others. Just as we all have seen exhortation on the forum before, this is no new thing. It is not the way of salvation that has come under fire but the more meaty aspects of our Christian walk. If I said that Adam had red skin, someone would ask what shade of red. It’s called the splitting of hairs or endless genealogies. But divisions about things are not healthy to another's walk. I don’t believe that I am the only one reading between the lines, am I? A really regrettable item is the grate one gets dragged over when someone tries to point out heretical doctrines of a Very Popular Church. The forum calls this a type of bashing but Rev. 18:4 warns to come out of her. (And I did read a couple of posts ago where you did an excellent job about many being burned for one’s belief.) But, this also is our vocation. There are some very intelligent folks here and their wisdom shines through and we are all blessed by their wisdom and this is a great gift from our Father. There are also many, “I believe it says” types also, giving opinions that are unfounded or un-researched. If Paul were alive today and was writing an epistle to the church based on his readings of some postings, surely his tone would not be as gentle. With a sincere desire to see the church fitted together, terrib Thanks for your wisdom, you are one of those I mentioned above. Now, don't go out and buy a new hat. :-) |
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189 | denominations_. | Mark 9:38 | terrib | 149045 | ||
Dearest denominations, Mar 9:38 And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us. Mar 9:39 But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. Mar 9:40 For he that is not against us is on our part. Mar 9:41 For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. There are some who are so outrageously wedded to their own creed, and religious system, that they would rather let sinners perish than suffer those who differ from them to become the instruments of their salvation. Even the good that is done they either deny or suspect, because the person does not follow them. This also is vanity and an evil disease. And sometimes the eye will say to the foot, I have no need of you. And when the foot gets cut off the whole body suffers. Tolerate one another and if subjects become intolerable to one or the other then do not discuss them. If my brother does not partake of the things on the table that is before me, then I will not partake either, lest he stumbles. Forbearance is a life style not an art. Parting is not an option it is an escape. terrib |
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190 | Gentiles into Gods kingdom | Gen 48:19 | terrib | 149038 | ||
Hi regguh, God said to Abram (Abraham), Gen 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: Gen 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. "and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed." Gen 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. "And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed", talking of Christ coming from Abraham's seed. Ref: Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. terrib |
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191 | Being in debt. | Rom 13:8 | terrib | 149029 | ||
Dear Forum, Rom 13:8 "Owe no man any thing..." Some use this for any type of debt owed. If so, all Christians should be aware of an article that appears in todays "Tucson Citizen" newspaper frontpage. It is incredible! Article: "Debt disaster lurks in the fine print" Read it at : http://www.tucsoncitizen.com I know this is not so much a Bible Study subject but it is something ALL Christians should be aware of. And we are supposed to help each other. Right? terrib |
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192 | Kissing the fringe of prayer cloth? | Num 15:39 | terrib | 149025 | ||
Hello Jirehway , Fringes where put on their garments for the rememberance of God's commandments and ordinances: Num 15:38 Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue: Num 15:39 And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go a whoring: Num 15:40 That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. Kissing the Scroll: Anyone who has the opportunity to attend a synagogue service on a Saturday morning must be impressed by the centrality of God's Word and the way in which it is reverenced in the worship. At the front of the synagogue is the Ark, an ornate cupboard-like structure, which is the focal point of the synagogue. At the beginning of the service the people stand and sing praise to God for this great gift of the Torah as, with great reverence, the sacred scrolls are removed from the Ark and carried around the synagogue on the shoulders of the rabbi and his helpers. Some of the men will reach out to touch the scroll as it passes them, ¨ˆ kissing the fringe ¨ˆ as a demonstration of their reverence for the Word of God. Finally, the scroll is brought to the reading desk, the covers are ceremonially removed and the scroll is lifted high in one final expression of praise to God. As the scrolls are lifted the prayer of elevation is recited: "And this is the Law which Moses set before the children of Israel according to the commandments of the Lord by the hand of Moses . . ." confessing the traditional view that this scroll is the very Word of God. And so begins the reading of the Law. ¨ˆplaceholders are mine to show as highlight¨ˆ http://www.cwi.org.uk/Jewishpeople/Tanakh.htm Also view: Kissing the fringe: "Being Called To The Torah" Where they touch the open Torah with the tzitzit(the fringes at the corners of the Tallit) then kissing the fringe. http://www.betham.org/download/Torah Blessings.pdf Hope this helps, terrib |
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193 | mary magdelene and lazeraths sister mar | Luke 8:2 | terrib | 149020 | ||
Greetings and Welcome Winniejesusfreak, Mary Magdalene and Lazarus' sister are not the same Mary. For they are from different towns. One from Magdala and the other from Bethany. Luk 8:2 And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, (Mary of Magdala) Not the sinful woman in Luk 7:37, as some have thought, whose name is not mentioned. And not the woman that the Pharisees brought to Jesus that was caught in adultery in John 8:3 as in the movie "The Greatest Story Ever Told", that's Hollywood, not Bible. Joh 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Joh 11:2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) (Mary of Bethany) See also, "the other Mary"(Mat 27:61) at the cross, see my post 146859. Here is a list and references of the Marys (From Nave's Topical Bible). 1. The mother of Jesus: General references Mat 1:16; Luk 1:26-38; Luk 2:5-19 Visits her cousin Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 Attends the feast at Jerusalem with her husband and her son, starts on the return, misses Jesus, seeks and finds Him in the temple Luk 2:48-51 Is present with Jesus at a marriage in Cana of Galilee Joh 2:1-10 Seeks Jesus when He is teaching in a house Mat 12:46-47; Mar 3:31; Luk 8:19 Present at the cross Joh 19:25-27 Is committed to the care of John Joh 19:27 Dwells with the disciples in Jerusalem Act 1:14 Prophecies concerning Isa 7:14; Luk 2:35 2. Magdalene: Possessed of devils, delivered by Jesus Mar 16:9; Luk 8:2-3 Present: At the crucifixion Mat 27:56; Mar 15:40; Joh 19:25 At the sepulcher Mat 27:61; Mat 28:1-7; Mar 15:47; Mar 16:1-7; Luk 23:55-56; Luk 24:1-7; Joh 20:1; Joh 20:11-13 Recognizes Jesus after the resurrection Mat 28:8-10; Mar 16:9; Joh 20:14-18 3. Sister of Mary the mother of Jesus, and wife of Cleophas: General references Joh 19:25 Mother of James and Joses Mat 27:56; Mar 15:40; Joh 19:25 At the sepulcher Mat 27:61; Mar 15:47 Assists in preparing the body of Jesus for burial Mat 28:1; Mar 16:1 A witness of the resurrection Luk 24:10 4. Sister of Lazarus: Sits at Jesus' feet for instruction Luk 10:38-42 Beloved of Jesus Joh 11:1; Joh 11:5 Anoints Jesus Mat 26:7-13; Mar 14:3-9; Joh 11:2; Joh 12:3 5. Mother of Mark and sister of Barnabas Act 12:12; Col 4:10 6. A Christian woman in Rome Rom 16:6 Hope this helps, terrib |
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194 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148896 | ||
Yes, I was wondering if any would recognize it. Indeed, we have awakened. For we have drank the Living Waters. terrib |
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195 | Lifting up holy hands? | 1 Tim 2:8 | terrib | 148857 | ||
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196 | Light AND DARK simultaneously? | Gen 1:3 | terrib | 148854 | ||
Hi Starfire, If you would like to view some of the answers to this question that has been asked before you can do a Quick Search. In the upper right of the screen is a box called "Quick Search". Enter 146541 and follow the thread and the answers given there. Read each response and possibly they may shed some light on your question to your satifaction. Hope this may help, terrib |
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197 | can we be sure the Bible is valid? | 2 Tim 3:16 | terrib | 148845 | ||
Greetings Joe and welcome, It is not that the church has decided to use the Scriptures, rather it is the Scriptures or Word that started the church. As a man these thoughts have come to me also. Then I relax and just think about all the things I see and I listen. Listen, if you can quiet yourself and get to that place inside you, you will hear the Holy Spirit explain to you. Not in the sense of mysticism but meditation. As David says, I will meditate on thy word. (Psa 1:2 KJV) But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. (Psa 63:6 KJV) When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. (Psa 77:12 KJV) I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. (Psa 119:15 KJV) I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. (Psa 119:23 KJV) Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. (Psa 119:48 KJV) My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. (Psa 119:78 KJV) Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. (Psa 119:148 KJV) Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. (Psa 143:5 KJV) I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. Words are power, speak out loud to yourself, for what comes from the mouth of a man so is he. Praises are power, for the Lord delights in the praises of His people. Doubt is an old trick. And you know the enemy is lurking about; walking up and down the Earth seeking whom he may devour. You, being a Christian know these things! Logically, if the Scriptures were not true, you wouldn't have these thoughts nor would you care. If the above isn't enough, we can look at history and archeology. All our 33,000 plus laws we have on the books come from the Ten Commandments. Farmers in Kansas, while plowing, have found shark jaws in their fields, evidence of the flood. All the wisdom of man and the scientific community have never proven it wrong. The Scriptures are true, it is the doctrines of men you will have to be aware of. terrib |
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198 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148841 | ||
Ray, In my previous note I used "offered the women through Him". That should be "woman", singular, the person He was talking to. It was a typo. There goes my job as newspaper editor :-). terrib |
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199 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148839 | ||
Ray, Concerning Joh 4:10 (KJV) "Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water." You wrote: I see Jesus as saying, "If you had the living water -- if you knew the gift of God -- you would know who He is who is speaking to you." I wrote: I see the gift as being Jesus Himself and the salvation He offered the women through Him. I actually think that our meanings are the same except yours omits the “acceptance and repentance” or the “asking” aspect for the gift He was offering. For when I first learned of our Lord I was asking, asking for answers; answers to questions I really didn’t know. Then, after hearing of this gift and accepting what I heard and being made aware of my ways and repenting, the living water was given. And this is why He opened the dialog with this woman. The gifts of the above Scripture are all Jesus (not oneness); we cannot separate them? This is one of the great visual pictures of the grace of God. Perhaps a short history of the Samaritans would be advantageous to the other readers following this thread. Samaritans: The name given to the new and mixed inhabitants whom Esarhaddon (677 B.C.), the king of Assyria, brought from Babylon and other places and settled in the cities of Samaria, instead of the original inhabitants whom Sargon (721 B.C.) had removed into captivity (2Ki 17:24; compare Ezr 4:2, Ezr 4:9, Ezr 4:10). These strangers (compare Luk 17:18) amalgamated with the Jews still remaining in the land, and gradually abandoned their old idolatry and adopted partly the Jewish religion. After the return from the Captivity, the Jews in Jerusalem refused to allow them to take part with them in rebuilding the temple, and hence sprang up an open enmity between them. They erected a rival temple on Mount Gerizim, which was, however, destroyed by a Jewish king (130 B.C.). They then built another at Shechem. The bitter enmity between the Jews and Samaritans continued in the time of our Lord: the Jews had “no dealings with the Samaritans” (Joh 4:9; compare Luk 9:52, Luk 9:53). Our Lord was in contempt called “a Samaritan” (Joh 8:48). Many of the Samaritans early embraced the gospel (John 4:5-42; Act 8:25; Act 9:31; Act 15:3). Of these Samaritans there still remains a small population of about one hundred and sixty, who all reside in Shechem, where they carefully observe the religious customs of their fathers. They are the “smallest and oldest sect in the world.” (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Jesus has always reached out to the politically incorrect and the socially poor. Without change, something sleeps deep inside us. (?) terrib |
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200 | The gift of God | Mark 1:10 | terrib | 148825 | ||
Ray, I see the gift as being Jesus Himself and the salvation He offered the women through Him. But many was of the thought, of that time, they should expect a regal and royal entrance of the Messiah, for she did know that the Messiah was to come, but not one of a lowly stature. But Jesus opened her eyes and she called the neighbors to come to Him and many believed. terrib |
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