[:en]Temptations of Jesus: (vs. 1-12) Satan: “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread” (v. 3) Jesus : “It is written: Man does not live on bread alone” (v. 4) Satan: “I will give you all their authority and splendor, for it has been… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 4[:]
Category: Read Through The Bible
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 3[:]
[:en]John the Baptist prepared the way preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. When people were wondering if he might possible be Christ, he said: “I baptize you with water but one more powerful than I will come. The thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 3[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]Characters behind the birth of Jesus: Angels – appeared to the shepherds bringing good news of great joy (v. 10) Shepherds – they went to find Jesus and spread the word, glorifying and praising God (vs. 17, 20) Simon – a righteous and devout man in Jerusalem whom the Holy Spirit revealed that he would… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 2[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Luke 1[:]
[:en]Angel Gabriel appeared to Zachariah and Elizabeth and foretold the birth of John the Baptist. After 6 months, angel Gabriel also went to Nazareth in Galilee and foretold the birth of Jesus by virgin Mary. Response: Zachariah -“How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Luke 1[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 16[:]
[:en]On the third day, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Salome brought spices to anoint Jesus body. But when they reached there, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, telling them that Jesus has risen. Then Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene, to two people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 15[:]
[:en]Before Pilate, the people wanted to release Barabbas and crucify Jesus. The soldiers mocked Him, struck Him, insulted Him, spit on Him and offered him wine mixed with myrrh. They they crucified Him. Joseph of Arimathea asked for Jesus’ body, wrapped it and placed it in a tomb. May we live a holy life so… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 14[:]
[:en]A woman anointed Jesus with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume made of pure nard on his head. Some considered it as waste but Jesus said: “She poured perfumed on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. And wherever the gospel is preached through the world, she will always be remembered. Have you… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 13[:]
[:en]What are signs of the end times? Wars among nations (v. 7) Earthquakes and famines (v. 8) Persecution of Christians (v. 9-11) Betrayal of family members (v. 12) False Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles (vs. 22) The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 12[:]
[:en]Taxes: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s” (v. 17) – Let us follow God’s instruction on our obligation to our country. The Greatest Command: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Mark 11[:]
[:en]God’s Temple: “My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations. But you have made it ‘a den of robbers’” (v. 17) – Do you keep the house of the Lord sacred and holy? Faith in God: Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Mark 11[:]