"Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ. And it …
"As many were astonied at thee; his visage (appearance) so marred more than any other man, and his form (body) more than the sons of men." Isaiah 52:14 The prophecy concerning the appearance of Jesus after the forces of hell had all but beaten him to death. Remember Jesus had even told the disciples, "Hereafter I will not talk much with …
"Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground: he hath no form or comeliness; there is no beauty that we should desire him. He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows and acquainted …
"And he came out, and went, as he was wont (usually did), to the mount of Olives, and his disciples also followed him. And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. And he was withdrawn from them; about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, …
"And as they did eat, Jesus took the bread and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to them, and said, Take, eat, this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, This …
Betrayal, all know and understand the sorrow and hurt that betrayal brings. It can be in so many forms, a spouse or companion that cheated, a coworker advancing themself by stealing ideas and taking credit belonging to another. Even family members whose knives drive deep not only to the backs of their victims, but even into their …
"Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was one of them that set at the table with him. Then took Mary a pound of spikenard, very costly, and anointed …
Matthew 6:10: "Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." Palm Sunday. One day that I am never giving up. It is celebrated to honor him. There has been so much hating on Palm Sunday, with many arguing that the same people who praised Jesus also screamed for is crucifixion and therefore …
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"Now a certain man was sick, named Lazurus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazurus was sick. Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, he whom thou lovest is sick. …
This content discusses a story from 2 Kings about Elisha and the sons of the prophets, emphasizing God's care for every aspect of our lives. It connects this story to Jesus' teaching on asking and receiving from God. The writer also shares a personal testimony of experiencing God's healing power through prayer, urging readers to seek, ask, and knock for all their needs.
"I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath (has) clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with robes of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and a bride adorneth herself with jewels. For as the earth bringeth forth her …
"Finally, Brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report (good news); If there be any virtue, and if there be any praise think upon these things." Philippians 4:8 First off, Happy first day of Spring! It's chilly here but still beautiful with all …
"For the word of God is quick (alive), and powerful and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of the soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: …
On behalf of your friends and adopted brethren, we are millions and millions strong who wish you nothing but the best. Our hearts break as our leaders have foolishly decided to put the merciful patience of Almighty God to the test. Please know that our hearts have broken with your pain and your sorrow. Our …
"...O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandeth my thought afar off. Thou compassest (surrounds) my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. …
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"And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house and sat down to meat (dinner). And behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment. …
The passage in Ephesians 2:1-3 emphasizes that God has revived our spiritually dead souls, leading us to behave in ways contrary to the world and its influences. Through God's love and mercy, we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works. This demonstrates God's unconditional love, freely given to all who accept it.
Matthew 18:11-14: " For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. How think ye? (What do you think) if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? And …
" (Maschil of David; A prayer when he was in the cave) I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication, I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed (showed) before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knoewest my path..." Psalms 142:1,2, first line verse 3 We …
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"My soul still hath them in remembrance, and is humbled in me. This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:20-23 The Book of Lamentations is literally a book of sorrow and wailing. The …
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"For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and knowledge of the God more than burnt offerings." Hosea 6:6 Throughout time that has been such a missed point. God is so holy and so magnificent and great in power that he could destroy us in a blink, if he were truly like some teach, we would …
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"A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace." Ecclesiastes 3:8 Since the dawn of time, we have seen this verse played out, but never have we witnessed it as we witness it now. As Israel and her people are either loved and supported or she and …
Sodom and Gomorrah were wicked, wicked cities, spiritual ancestors that many of America's leaders have given themselves today. The cry of the depravity was so shattering that it went before God in heaven and he and two angels came down to access the situation before judgment would rain down. More proof that God is pure mercy, he …
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"And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before the, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious and will shew (show) mercy on whom I will shew mercy." Exodus 33:19 This was the reply given to Moses when he had …
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"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he …
"For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Likewise the Spirit helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as …
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Now that is a familiar question, when we have a physical ailment and seek medical attention, the first question often asked is "How long have you had this issue." With relationships, "How long have you two been dating?" And the list is endless. "How long have you been married, divorced, friends, widowed." It applies to …
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Inseparable, a term often used to describe parents and children, playmates, best friends. Relationships that are so close that the term often used to describe such is that "You don't see one without the other" because the pair are so in tune and so compatible that they literally complete each other and complement each other …
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father which gave them me, is greater than all; no man is able to pluck them out of my hand. …
"Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them. While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain: In the day when …
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"All my inward (closet) friends abhorred me: and them whom I loved are turned against me. My bone cleaveth to my skin and to my flesh, and I am escaped with the skin of my teeth. Have pity upon me, O ye my friends; for the hand of God hath touched me. Why do you persecute …
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