An eye for an eye ∙∙ An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth . . .. – Exodus 21:24 Exodus 21:23-25 23 But if there is further injury, the punishment must match the injury: a life for a life,24 an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a hand forContinue reading “An eye for an eye ∙∙”
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Escape lanes ∙
Escape lanes ∙ Cling to your faith in Christ and a good conscience. Some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. – 1 Timothy 1:19 Romans 2:14-15 14 For when Gentiles who do not have the Law do instinctively the things of the Law, these, not having theContinue reading “Escape lanes ∙”
Minor characters ∙
Minor characters ∙ I, Tertius, who write this letter, greet you in the Lord. – Romans 16:22 Philippians 2:20-22 20 I have no one else like Timothy, who genuinely cares about your welfare.21 All the others care only for themselves and not for what matters to Jesus Christ.22 But you know how Timothy has provedContinue reading “Minor characters ∙”
How can God?
How can God? – Grace in grief Your God is coming! Yes, the Sovereign LORD is coming in power. He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. – Isaiah 40:9-11 Isaiah 40:27-31 27 O Jacob, how can you say the LORDContinue reading “How can God?”
How fertile is the soil of your heart? ∙∙
How fertile is the soil of your heart? ∙∙ Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! – Psalms 34:8 Luke 8:5-15 (Mark 4:3-20) 5 A farmer went out to plant his seed. As he scattered it across his field, some seed fell on aContinue reading “How fertile is the soil of your heart? ∙∙”