John 1:1-5 (LSB) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. 4 In Him was life, … Read more
John 4:26 (NKJV) 26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” Jesus was speaking to a Samaritan woman at a well. In their conversation, He explained that He is the Messiah that she had referred to in her previous sentences; the One they had been expecting and waiting on. In these … Read more
Luke 7:34 (LSB) 34 The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ We frequently hear Jesus spoken of as a friend of sinners. The religious leaders in His day accused Him of this. We also hear many … Read more
Matthew 21:8-9 (LSB) 8 And most of the crowd spread their garments in the road, and others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them in the road. 9 And the crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were crying out, saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David; Blessed is He who … Read more
Luke 8:1-3 (LSB) 1 And it happened that soon afterward He was going around from one city and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called … Read more
Matthew 23:15 (NLT) 15 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you cross land and sea to make one convert, and then you turn that person into twice the child of hell you yourselves are! The scripture above is a perfect example of the words that Jesus used when … Read more
Isaiah 53:12 (NLT) 12 I will give him the honors of a victorious soldier, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among the rebels. He bore the sins of many and interceded for rebels. Welcome back. Above is the verse that Jesus referred to when He spoke of being “counted among the rebels.” … Read more
Luke 22:37 (NLT) 37 For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: ‘He was counted among the rebels.’ Yes, everything written about me by the prophets will come true.” Was Jesus a rebel? This is an interesting question. One that deserves our attention. So, let’s take a look and see … Read more
John 3:34 (NKJV) 34 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit by measure. John the Baptist had a unique way of speaking. He was not swayed by anyone who tried to influence or intimidate him. And when he spoke truth, he spoke it boldly. … Read more
Isaiah 53:12 (NKJV) 12 Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors. The 53rd chapter of … Read more
John 2:11 (NKJV) 11 This beginning of signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory; and His disciples believed in Him. What took place? Jesus’ very first miracle. He and His disciples were at a wedding. Jesus’ mom told Him that they were out of wine (John 2:3-4). Jesus replied, “what does … Read more