The Leper’s Prayer – Matthew 8 1 When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2 And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if you will, you can make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be you clean. […]
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Providing for Honest Things – 2 Corinthians 8:2
Today’s Verse Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men. – 2 Corinthians 8:21 Thoughts on Today’s Bible Verse: This verse teaches us: Be just and honorable when doing things. Do not do shameful things. And do things not only in the sight of […]
With Hectic Work Schedules, How to Establish a Normal Relationship With God
In this busy age, the fast-paced life causes our hearts to be occupied by all kinds of people, things, and matters, so that we have very little time for quietening ourselves before God, drawing close to Him or contemplating Him. Because our hearts frequently grow apart from God and we don’t give them to God, […]
The Centurion’s Great Faith
The Centurion’s Great Faith – Matthew 8 5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came to him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lies at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus said to him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and […]
John 12:47–48 – Verse Meaning – Jesus’ Judgment in the Last Days
Today’s Verse The Lord Jesus said, “And if any man hear My words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. He that rejects Me, and receives not My words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same […]
God Asked Abraham to Offer Up Issac; What Was God’s Will Behind This?
Every time I used to read the story of Abraham, I always had heartfelt admiration for his great faith in God. When God demanded that Abraham give his only beloved son to God as a burnt sacrifice, he was able to unconditionally submit to God’s plan and do as God commanded. However, what I didn’t […]
Jesus Healed the Sick and Drove Out Demons
Jesus Heals at Peter’s House (Matthew 8:14-17) And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered to them. When the even was come, they brought to him many that were […]
The Meaning of Matthew 4:19—Becoming Fishers of Me
Today’s Verse And He said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. – Matthew 4:19 Thoughts on Today’s Verse… In the words of the Lord Jesus we see what He expected of and entrusted to Peter and Andrew his brother—becoming His disciples, spreading His gospel, finding God’s chosen people and […]
Are Those Who Often Sin Qualified to Enter the Heavenly Kingdom?
With regard to this question, let us see what the Lord Jesus said. The Lord said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, Whoever commits sin is the servant of sin. And the servant stays not in the house for ever: but the son stays ever” (John 8:34–35). “For if we sin willfully after that we […]
Jesus Stills the Storm: Matthew 8:22-27
23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And […]