And watching carefully, they sent spies, pretending themselves to be righteous, in order that they might seize upon a word of His, so as to deliver Him to the power and to the authority of the governor. And they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, we know …
Song Gems
Bible Gem 1040 – Suppose . . . Suppose . . . There are Missing Elements (Luke 15:11-32)
Unit Four: and he said, “A certain man had two sons. The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. “A few days later this younger …
Bible Gem 1039 – When God Ran and other Shocks (Luke 15:11-32)
Unit Four: and he said, “A certain man had two sons. The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his wealth between his sons. “A few days later this younger …
Bible Gem 924 – A Doctor’s Bedside Manner (Luke 9:37-43)
Luke’s account of the story seems so much more centred on the boy and the human element in the story. That fits with his character as a doctor. Notice this man says he begged the disciples to cast out the demon. Now he comes to …
Bible Gem 751 – An Angelic Song that Resounds around the World (Luke 2:14)
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others — the armies of heaven — praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” Luke 2:13-14 This song that the angels …
Bible Gem 748 – The Trip to Bethlehem and Servant Kings (Luke 2:1-8)
At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. (This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph …
Bible Gem 546 – A Beautiful Exchange (2 Cor 5:21)
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 This verse has been called the Great Exchange amid many other things. It is shocking in its simplicity …
Bible Gem 533 – I Finally Appreciate the Big Picture (2 Cor 4:7 and beyond)
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. ≈ 2 Corinthians 4:7 Well how was that? Did things gel for you? Did you see some links you have never seen before? …
Bible Gem 1535 – Being Witnesses – Acknowledging the Fingerprints of God in Your Life (Acts 1:8, 9:32-43)
Meanwhile, Peter traveled from place to place, and he came down to visit the believers in the town of Lydda. There he met a man named Aeneas, who had been paralysed and bedridden for eight years. Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you! …
Bible Gem 702 – Under Attack (Eph 6:12-14)
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armour so you will be …