Matthew 2:1,2, 9-11 - Kings at the Manger? 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His...
Luke 2:12, 15-17, 20 – Impossible, Improbable, but True
Luke 2:12, 15-17, 20 - Impossible, Improbable, but True 12And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. 15So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another,...
Luke 2:8-14 – Promised Peace
Luke 2:8-14 - Promised Peace 8Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10Then...
Romans 11:36 – It’s All His
Romans 11:36 - It's All His For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. Truth to Learn God deserves all our praise for only He is worthy. Behind the Words There is a three-fold expression that Paul uses in the...
Romans 11:35 – Who’s In Charge?
Romans 11:35 - Who's In Charge? "or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?" Truth to Learn God does not owe you a thing, nor is He obligated to do what you want Him to do. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “has...
Romans 11:34 – The Greatest Mind
Romans 11:34 - The Greatest Mind "For who has known the mind of the Lord? or who has become His counselor?" Truth to Learn God is infinitely more intelligent and wise than we are; therefore, we have no reason to question his actions or plans. Behind the Words “Known” is...
Romans 11:33 – Immeasurable Riches
Romans 11:33 - Immeasurable Riches Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! Truth to Learn God has given us a gift of immeasurable worth. Behind the Words The word translated “depth” is...
Romans 11:32 – Freed Prisoners
Romans 11:32 - Freed Prisoners For God has committed them all to disobedience, that He might have mercy on all. Truth to Learn We were once imprisoned by sin, but God has set us free. Behind the Words The word translated “has committed them all” is the Greek word sugkleiō....
Romans 11:31 – Give Away the Treasure
Romans 11:31 - Give Away the Treasure even so these also have now been disobedient, that through the mercy shown you they also may obtain mercy. Truth to Learn We can hoard the truth and be poor, or we can give it away and enjoy spiritual riches together with all...
Romans 11:30 – Believe It or Not
Romans 11:30 - Believe It or Not For as you were once disobedient to God, yet have now obtained mercy through their disobedience, Truth to Learn We can obtain mercy from God when we believe Him. Behind the Words The grammatical construction that ties this verse with the following one...