"You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" Luke 10:28-29 (NIV) Everyone is looking to the Teacher. Some come to learn. Some come to see what the fuss is about. Would some even want to find... Continue Reading →
The Way Jesus Teaches
They Came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked the, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Mark 9:33-34 (NIV) It is interesting to sit back at a distance and observe the way in which... Continue Reading →
Where Jesus Sends
As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Jesus did not let him, but said, “Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.” Mark 5:18-19 (TNIV) When we... Continue Reading →
As Much As
With many similar parables Jesus spoke the word to them, as much as they could understand. He did not say anything to them without using a parable. But when he was alone with his own disciples, he explained everything. Mark 4:33-34 (NIV) “As much as they could understand, as they were able to….”, and according... Continue Reading →
Ever Hearing and Never Understanding
That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest haply they should turn again, and it should be forgiven them. Mark 4:12 (ASV) We have come to one of the greatest failures the human race could and does commit. Greatest, because the consequences are longer lasting then... Continue Reading →
Listen, Look!
So he began to teach them many things with illustrations and to say to them in his teaching: “Listen. Look! The sower went out to sow.” Mark 4:2-3 (Reference Bible) Jesus is getting ready to instruct us on some wonderful insights into what our God would have us know about Him, this world and what... Continue Reading →
Do As They Say Not As They Do
¨The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses´s seat: so do and observe everything that they tell you; but do not imitate their deeds, for they say things and do not do them.¨ Matthew 23:2-3 (Byington) Anyone who would like to gain knowledge and become a more intelligent and informed person should start their quest... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Commandment
And one of them, versed in the law, asked, testing him: ¨Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?¨ He said to him: ¨You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind.´ Matthew 22:35-37 (Reference Bible) By the different divisions in the church... Continue Reading →
