Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. Acts 1:12 ESV For the Jew, the Sabbath was entirely a day of rest when all work was forbidden. A Sabbath day’s journey is how far a person can walk on a Sabbath without violating the Law. A… Continue reading How Far is “a Sabbath day’s Journey”? Acts 1:12
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The Glory Of Departure And The Glory Of Return – Acts 1:9-11
Acts 1:9-11 ESVAnd when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand… Continue reading The Glory Of Departure And The Glory Of Return – Acts 1:9-11
Romans Bible Study 18: Dying To Live – Romans 6:1-11
Romans 6:1-11 As he has so often done in this letter, Paul is once again carrying on an argument against a kind of imaginary opponent. The argument springs from the great saying at the end of the last chapter: “Where sin abounded, grace super abounded.” It runs something like this. The Objector: You have just… Continue reading Romans Bible Study 18: Dying To Live – Romans 6:1-11
The Parable of the Rich Fool – Luke 12:13-21
How important are things to you? I would be the first to admit that I have lots of stuff. Far more stuff than I need to survive, or even to live a comfortable life. But how important is all that stuff to me? Would it ruin my life if any of it went away? Is… Continue reading The Parable of the Rich Fool – Luke 12:13-21
Why did They Call Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes In Acts 14?
Acts 14:8-12 NIV – In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, “Stand up on your feet!”… Continue reading Why did They Call Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes In Acts 14?
Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
With only 50 odd words – or two verses – dedicated to her in the Bible, you could easily miss Phoebe in your reading of Romans. But that would be a shame. Although few words are given, the ones chosen reveal a woman of faith who served her church both spiritually and financially. Romans 16:1-2 says: “I commend… Continue reading Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
The Lost and Found Parables – Luke 15:3-32
Luke records 3 of Jesus’ parables in the 15th chapter of his account of Jesus ministry. These three parables, typically identified as the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son, are given in response to criticism Jesus received from the religious leadership of his day. Seems like Jesus was hanging out with people… Continue reading The Lost and Found Parables – Luke 15:3-32
The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
We all know that Golden Rule: “Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them” (Matthew 7:12) . In this lab, John Piper calls readers to treat authors this way. Some questions to ask as you read and study: What advice would you give a new believer reading the Bible for the… Continue reading The Golden Rule of Bible Reading
The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11
One of my favorite passages of scripture is in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, which appears to be a quote of an early Christian hymn or creed. A hymn of exaltation for Jesus and what he has done for us. And since Philippians was written by 62 AD, it would have indeed been an early hymn.… Continue reading The Exaltation of Jesus – Philippians 2:5-11
A Punishment Worse Than Sodom and Gomorrah
Nevertheless I say to you that it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for you. (Matthew 11:24) Few things Jesus might have said could have stunned Jews more than to be unfavorably compared to Gentiles. Nevertheless, I say to you, Jesus continued, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and… Continue reading A Punishment Worse Than Sodom and Gomorrah