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I realized on January 5 that the M’Cheyne Bible Reading Plan may not have been the best plan for those not familiar with the chronology of the Bible. Of the 4 readings, readings 1 and 2 start at the beginning of the old and new testaments - the beginning of the stories. Readings 3 and... Continue Reading →
Verse of the Week Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Therefore LOVE is the fulfillment of the Law.Romans 13:10 Many times the Law/Torah is distilled down to a few key points of Torah by the prophets, Paul and even Yeshua. In this week's verse, Paul has distilled it to one: LOVE - loving your... Continue Reading →
Verse of the Week But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary... Continue Reading →
Verse of the Week A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath, But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.Proverbs 15:1 (AMP) Have you ever had this happen to you? You are having a bad day and someone says something kind to you and you get choked up. It's like their... Continue Reading →
What's on your mind? Did you notice that each of the eight topics that Brother Paul gave us to think about in Philippians 4:8 have many of the same synonyms? Check it out! The most common synonyms for our eight words are: ethical · good · honest · honorable · righteous · trustworthy · upright... Continue Reading →
THINK on these things We have spent the last eight days looking at the words defining the things we are to think on listed in our source scripture, Philippians 4:8. But what exactly does think mean? The Greek word translated as think is LOGIZOMAI. It is pronounced log-id-zom-MY. The definition is to reckon, to consider... Continue Reading →
If there be any PRAISE The Greek word translated as praise or praiseworthy in this verse is EPAINOS. It is pronounced ep-ahee-NOSS. Strong's G1868 has the biblical usage of commendation, praise, approval. Praise is both a verb and a noun. The contemporary definitions and synonyms are: verb definition: the expression of approval or admiration for... Continue Reading →
If there be any VIRTUE The Greek word translated as virtue is ARETE. It is pronounced are RET ay. Strong's G703 lists the bibilcal usage as a virtuous course of thought, feelings and action - virtue, moral goodness; any particular moral excellence, as modesty, purity. The contemporary definition and synonyms are: definition: behavior showing high... Continue Reading →
Whatsoever things are of good report The Greek word EUPHEMOS translated as of good report, admirable, or commendable appears only once in scripture. It is pronounced YOO'-fay-mos. It is Strong's G2163 which is from the combination of two Greek words eu (YOO) which is translated as well, well done and good and phēmē (FAY may)... Continue Reading →
Whatsoever things are Lovely The word translated Lovely in this verse is the Greek word PROSPHILES. Strong's G4375 and is pronounced PROS fee lace. It is used only once in the Bible. The Strong's Concordance lists the biblical usage as acceptable, pleasing. The contemporary meaning of lovely generally revolves around attractiveness. However, the informal definition... Continue Reading →
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