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CONTENT DISCLAIMER: The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource ... In this passage James has powerfully described both the duty and the blessing of repentance. 4. ( James 4:11-12) The solutions for strife: get right with other people. Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. Abram had nothing to make anyone else believe he actually owned the land. All he had was the promise of God. 2. ( Genesis 15:9-11) Abram prepares to make a covenant with God. So He said to him, “Bring Me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon.”. 1. ( 2 Samuel 6:10-12a) David leaves the ark with Obed-Edom. So David would not move the ark of the LORD with him into the City of David; but David took it aside into the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite. The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite three months. And the LORD blessed Obed-Edom and all his household.Are you looking to dive deeper into your Bible study sessions? Do you find yourself in need of additional resources to enhance your understanding of the Scriptures? Look no further... B. Jacob wrestles with God. 1. ( Genesis 32:22-23) Jacob sends all his possessions over the river. And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. a. A. Jesus cleanses a leper. 1. ( Matthew 8:1-2) The leper makes his request of Jesus. When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”. a. 1. ( Exodus 4:18) Moses asks permission from his father-in-law Jethro to go to Egypt. So Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, “Please let me go and return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive.”. And Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.”. a.3. ( 1 Peter 2:18-20) When we come to Jesus, we are to show proper submission to our employers. Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.Posted on March 23, 2022 Posted by Joshua Milligan. Faith’s Checkbook from Charles Spurgeon Originally published as The Chequebook of … 4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. 1. ( Revelation 8:7) The first trumpet brings a plague on vegetation. The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up. a.How Daniel was condemned to the lion’s den. 1. ( Daniel 6:1-3) Daniel in the government of Darius. It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. So hover over Tools and click on the button as illustrated below. 3. This will give you a listing of audio, video, and text commentaries that pertain to the selected verse (see image below). 4. Now you need only click on the commentary desired to be simply whisked to the text, audio, or video commentary you have selected. Christ's entertainment at Martha's house, the reproof he gave to her for her care about the world, and his commendation of Mary for her care about her soul ( v. 38-42 ). Luk 10:1-16. We have here the sending forth of seventy disciples, two and two, into divers parts of the country, to preach the gospel, and to work miracles in those …A. The vision of the LORD, Satan, and Joshua the High Priest. 1. ( Zechariah 3:1-3) The Angel of the LORD stands against Satan on Joshua’s behalf. Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan!For the Jewish person of Paul’s day, living life under law was everything. The law was the way to God’s approval and eternal life. Now, Paul shows that in light of the New Covenant, we are not under law but under grace. His work in our life has changed everything. i. Paul has answered his question from Romans 6:1.We accomplish that goal by having one mind and one mouth — by unity in our thinking and speech. 4. ( Romans 15:7-13) Filled with love for others and joy and peace by the Holy Spirit. Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God.The Word of the LORD prepares the way of the LORD. 1. ( Isaiah 40:1-2) Comfort for the afflicted people of God. “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!”. Says your God. “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD’s hand.2. ( 1 Corinthians 8:8) What we eat or do not eat does not make us more spiritual. But food does not commend us to God; for neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse. a. Food does not commend us to God: You aren’t more spiritual if you know idols are nothing and feel a personal freedom to eat meat sacrificed ... Chapter 2. In this chapter, we have the history of our Saviour's infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. Here is, I. The wise men's solicitous enquiry after Christ ( v. 1-8 ). II. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, …Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 1 (Genesis-Job) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1968) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range ...God is a light to his people, to show them the way when they are in doubt, to comfort and rejoice their hearts when they are in sorrow. It is in his light that they now walk on in their way, and in his light they hope to see light for ever. 2. "He is my salvation, in whom I am safe and by whom I shall be saved."Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 1 (Genesis-Job) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1968) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range ... 3. ( Galatians 3:8-9) This blessing of righteousness by faith is for all nations. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the nations by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.”. So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. 2. ( Psalm 12:8) The way of the wicked. The wicked prowl on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. a. The wicked prowl on every side: David knew that the existence and exaltation of God’s pure word would not eliminate the wicked.1. ( Malachi 3:1) The two messengers are introduced. “Behold, I send My messenger, And he will prepare the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you …We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.2. ( Psalm 12:8) The way of the wicked. The wicked prowl on every side, When vileness is exalted among the sons of men. a. The wicked prowl on every side: David knew that the existence and exaltation of God’s pure word would not eliminate the wicked.The Seventy Weeks of Danielas Understood by Sir Robert Anderson in “The Coming Prince”. Daniel 9:24-25 says that from the decree to rebuild Jerusalem to the coming of the Messiah there will be 483 years. 7 + 62 “weeks” = 69 groups of seven years. 7 x 69 = 483 years. Anderson understood a prophetic year as 360 days.1. ( Exodus 4:18) Moses asks permission from his father-in-law Jethro to go to Egypt. So Moses went and returned to Jethro his father-in-law, and said to him, “Please let me go and return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see whether they are still alive.”. And Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.”. a.B. Jacob wrestles with God. 1. ( Genesis 32:22-23) Jacob sends all his possessions over the river. And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. a.Pattern locks on Android can be a simpler way of locking your phone. However, like a PIN or password, some patterns can be easier to guess than others. To stay secure, avoid using ...Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: a. Jude: The name is literally “Judas.”. But to avoid connection with Judas Iscariot, the infamous man who betrayed Jesus, most English translators have used the name “ Jude .”. i.Chapter 2. In this chapter, we have the history of our Saviour's infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. Here is, I. The wise men's solicitous enquiry after Christ ( v. 1-8 ). II.Walking in the Light and Fighting the Darkness. A. The Spirit-filled life and two other special areas of submission. 1. ( Ephesians 6:1-3) The Spirit-filled life and the parent-child relationship. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that ...Commentary on Luke 8 ← Prior Chapter. ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed ...B. Paul warns against and exposes the Colossian heresy. 1. ( Colossians 2:8) A warning: Don’t be cheated by philosophies and traditions. Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. a.1. The saving benefits bestowed on them. These were the grounds and reasons of his thanksgiving. (1.) Their faith and their work of faith. Their faith he tells them ( v. 8) was very famous, and spread abroad. This is the radical grace; and their faith was a true and living faith, because a working faith.A. The vision of the LORD, Satan, and Joshua the High Priest. 1. ( Zechariah 3:1-3) The Angel of the LORD stands against Satan on Joshua’s behalf. Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan!Commentary essays follow a basic structure of an introduction, followed by a comments section and wrapped up with a conclusion. Commentary essays, also called argumentative essays,...Learn how to use the commentaries tool on the Blue Letter Bible website to access audio, video, and text commentaries on any passage of Scripture. Follow the …Dec 8, 2023 · Dig deep into God’s Word with over 15 available Bibles, text commentaries, Hebrew / Greek lexicon, interlinear, dictionaries, word searches, and more. Personalize your study with highlighting,... The Bible is an invaluable source of knowledge and wisdom, but it can be difficult to understand and interpret. Fortunately, there are tools available to help you unlock the power ...Note, 1. God, in his providence, sometimes makes good men rich men, and teaches them how to abound, as well as how to suffer want. 2. The riches of good men are the fruits of God's blessing. God has said to Abram, I will bless thee; and that blessing made him rich without sorrow, Prov. 10:22 . 3. A. Background: Elimelech and his sons. 1. ( Ruth 1:1) A sojourn in Moab. Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons. a. 2. ( Psalm 2:4-6) The LORD’s laugh from heaven. The LORD shall hold them in derision. On My holy hill of Zion.”. a. He who sits in the heavens shall laugh: God looks at the way man plots against Him and He laughs. God isn’t afraid or confused or depressed about the opposition of man. God laughs at it. i.Commentary essays follow a basic structure of an introduction, followed by a comments section and wrapped up with a conclusion. Commentary essays, also called argumentative essays,...4. ( Romans 11:22-24) Application of God’s purpose in Israel’s rejection that the Gentiles might be reached. Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue …Dec 8, 2023 · Dig deep into God’s Word with over 15 available Bibles, text commentaries, Hebrew / Greek lexicon, interlinear, dictionaries, word searches, and more. Personalize your study with highlighting,... 1. The saving benefits bestowed on them. These were the grounds and reasons of his thanksgiving. (1.) Their faith and their work of faith. Their faith he tells them ( v. 8) was very famous, and spread abroad. This is the radical grace; and their faith was a true and living faith, because a working faith.A. The contrast between tongues and prophecy. 1. ( 1 Corinthians 14:1) The guiding principles. Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. a. Pursue love: Paul, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, brilliantly declared the preeminence of love for Christians in 1 Corinthians 13. Now, since love is the ...Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 4 (Isaiah-Malachi) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of ...1. ( Mark 8:1-4) Jesus gives the disciples an opportunity for faith. In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And if I send them away …We’ve all had the experience of applying for a job online—you submit your resume and cover letter into the dark abyss of some online hiring portal and, aside from an auto-generated...In this psalm David speaks of the glory of God, and how the glory of man and his destiny reflect upon God. A. The plainly seen glory of creation. 1. ( Psalm 8:1) The glory of God in the earth and the heavens. O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! a.Seemingly everywhere in the barrage of photos out of Ukraine is the letter 'Z' – on tanks, T-shirts, signs and buildings. But how did it become a political symbol? Advertisement Pa...The Marriage of Boaz and Ruth. A. The nearer kinsman declines his right of redemption. 1. ( Ruth 4:1-2) Boaz meets the nearer kinsman at the city gates. Now Boaz went up to the gate and sat down there; and behold, the close relative of whom Boaz had spoken came by. So Boaz said, “Come aside, friend, sit down here.”. How Daniel was condemned to the lion’s den. 1. ( Daniel 6:1-3) Daniel in the government of Darius. It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom one hundred and twenty satraps, to be over the whole kingdom; and over these, three governors, of whom Daniel was one, that the satraps might give account to them, so that the king would suffer no loss. When he read Habakkuk 3:17-19, his listeners received it with praise and admiration — “What a magnificent poem!” they said, and wanted to know where they could get copies. Franklin told them to just look in Habakkuk chapter 3 . 2. ( Habakkuk 3:19) Knowing God’s strength, Habakkuk can trust God for strength. 2. ( Esther 1:12) Queen Vashti refuses to appear before the drunken guests of the feast. But Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command brought by his eunuchs; therefore the king was furious, and his anger burned within him. a. But Queen Vashti refused to come: Though Vashti was by no means a follower of the true God, she had enough ... 3. ( 1 Peter 2:18-20) When we come to Jesus, we are to show proper submission to our employers. Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.Quiet Time Self-Assessment. Quiet Time Planning Guide. Quiet Time Evaluation. OTA Daily Quiet Time Worksheet. PREVIOUS VIDEO. NEXT VIDEO. How to Use …Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 4 (Isaiah-Malachi) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1827) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of ...A. Reasons to bless and honor God. 1. ( Psalm 103:1-2) Blessing God for all His benefits. Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: a. Bless the LORD: David did not mean this in the sense that a greater person bestows a blessing on a lesser person.ii. “The two acts complete the joyful employment of a soul communing with God: first perceiving and then reflecting upon His uncreated beauty of goodness.” (Maclaren) 3. ( Psalm 27:5-6) The blessings of God’s presence. For in the time of trouble. He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle.Knowing how to write a cover letter for a job can help take your job application to the top of the pile. Here’s exactly how to write one. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive n... Blue Letter Bible is a free, searchable online Bible program providing access to many different Bible translations including: KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, NASB20, NASB95 and many others. In addition, in-depth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. In this passage James has powerfully described both the duty and the blessing of repentance. 4. ( James 4:11-12) The solutions for strife: get right with other people. Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law.Having meditated, he will cry, he will cry aloud; the fervour of his spirit in prayer shall be expressed and yet more excited by the intenseness and earnestness of his voice. 2. He will pray frequently, every day, and three times a day- evening, and morning, and at noon.1. ( Matthew 23:1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.POWERFUL BIBLE STUDY TOOLS. • Study the Hebrew & Greek with our original language lexicon. • Perform word study searches using the many available dictionaries and …4. ( 1 Timothy 2:13-14) Reasons for God’s recognition of male authority in the church. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression. a. For Adam was formed first: The first reason for male authority in the church is order of creation.It's not always easy to manage your investments and sometimes professional advice is needed. Figuring out whether a rights of accumulation or a letter of intent would be best for m...My son, walk rightly with God. 1. ( Proverbs 3:1-4) Walk rightly with God by valuing His word. And peace they will add to you. In the sight of God and man. a. Do not forget my law: Solomon’s advice as a father to his son in this section begins with a warning to never forget God’s word ( my law ). 4. ( 2 Samuel 12:24-25) God extends His mercy to David and Bathsheba. Then David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in to her and lay with her. So she bore a son, and he called his name Solomon. Now the LORD loved him, and He sent word by the hand of Nathan the prophet: So he called his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. A critical commentary is a detailed, technical explication of a text, usually examining its integrity and its textual and philological issues, with a discussion of its context and ...4. ( Daniel 2:12-13) A furious Nebuchadnezzar sentences all his wise men to death. For this reason the king was angry and very furious, and gave a command to destroy all the wise men of Babylon. So the decree went out, and they began killing the wise men; and they sought Daniel and his companions, to kill them. a.2. ( Judges 13:15-18) Manoah offers the Angel of the LORD a meal; the Angel of the LORD will only accept an offering. Then Manoah said to the Angel of the LORD, “Please let us detain You, and we will prepare a young goat for You.”. And the Angel of the LORD said to Manoah, “Though you detain Me, I will not eat your food. Chapter 2. In this chapter, we have the history of our Saviour's infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. Here is, I. The wise men's solicitous enquiry after Christ ( v. 1-8 ). II. 1. ( Revelation 8:7) The first trumpet brings a plague on vegetation. The first angel sounded: And hail and fire followed, mingled with blood, and they were thrown to the earth. And a third of the trees were burned up, and all green grass was burned up. a.A. The Christian and government. 1. ( Romans 13:1-2) Government’s legitimate authority and the Christian’s response. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and ...In this psalm David speaks of the glory of God, and how the glory of man and his destiny reflect upon God. A. The plainly seen glory of creation. 1. ( Psalm 8:1) The glory of God in the earth and the heavens. O LORD, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! a.The cost of receiving the invitation. 1. ( Luke 14:25-26) Disciples must put Jesus first. Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.”.Each Bible Chapter is Outlined by Biblical Topic. The Enduring Word Bible Commentary is structured by each book of the Bible. Also, each book is organized by chapter and verse. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows ... 3. The gracious and great reward of their faith: God is not ashamed to be their God, for he hath prepared for them a city, v. 16. Note, (1.) God is the God of all true believers; faith gives them an interest in God, and in all his fullness. (2.) He is called their God. 3. ( Galatians 3:8-9) This blessing of righteousness by faith is for all nations. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the nations by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.”. So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham. Jesus Demonstrates His Authority. A. The authority of Jesus in the life of the Gadarene demoniac. 1. ( Mark 5:1-8) The description of the demon-possessed man. Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a …A. Teaching about readiness for Jesus’ return. 1. ( 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3) The suddenness of Jesus’ coming. But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night.Walking in the Light and Fighting the Darkness. A. The Spirit-filled life and two other special areas of submission. 1. ( Ephesians 6:1-3) The Spirit-filled life and the parent-child relationship. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that ...a. Jacob called his sons: This was Jacob’s last significant act as a patriarch and as the heir to Abraham and Isaac. Here, he prophesied blessings upon each son, one-by-one. b. What shall befall you in the last days: Some of what follows are not so much blessings as they are prophecies regarding what God will do with these … So hover over Tools and click on the button as illustrated below. 3. This will give you a listing of audio, video, and text commentaries that pertain to the selected verse (see image below). 4. Now you need only click on the commentary desired to be simply whisked to the text, audio, or video commentary you have selected. 2. ( Psalm 2:4-6) The LORD’s laugh from heaven. The LORD shall hold them in derision. On My holy hill of Zion.”. a. He who sits in the heavens shall laugh: God looks at the way man plots against Him and He laughs. God isn’t afraid or confused or depressed about the opposition of man. God laughs at it. i.Chapter 2. In this chapter, we have the history of our Saviour's infancy, where we find how early he began to suffer, and that in him the word of righteousness was fulfilled, before he himself began to fulfil all righteousness. Here is, I. The wise men's solicitous enquiry after Christ ( v. 1-8 ). II.3. ( Galatians 3:8-9) This blessing of righteousness by faith is for all nations. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the nations by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, “In you all the nations shall be blessed.”. So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.1. ( Matthew 5:1) Jesus prepares to teach His disciples. And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. a. And seeing the multitudes: The previous section mentioned that great multitudes followed Him, coming from many different regions ( Matthew 4:25 ).1. ( Matthew 23:1-4) They lay oppressive burdens on others. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.1. ( Genesis 18:1-5) Abraham invites the LORD and two others to a meal. Then the LORD appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet …1. ( Psalm 4:1) David talks to God. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. a. Hear me when I call: There was passion in David’s cry. He didn’t want to just cast up words toward heaven. He needed God’s attention to his present problem. 1. He obtains leave of his father-in-law to return into Egypt ( v. 18 ). 2. He receives further instructions and encouragements from God ( v. 19, 21-23 ). 3. He hastens his departure, and takes his family with him ( v. 20 ). 4. He meets with some difficulty in the way about the circumcising of his son ( v. 24-26 ). Clarke, Adam "Clarke's Commentary: The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments with a Commentary and Critical Notes" Volume 5 (Matthew-Acts) (New York: Eaton and Mains, 1832) ... The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of ...B. Jacob wrestles with God. 1. ( Genesis 32:22-23) Jacob sends all his possessions over the river. And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. a. A. Laws promoting justice. 1. ( Exodus 23:1-3) Commands to respect the law, not convenience or the crowd. “You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. God Reaffirms the Covenant. A. An appearance from God, a change of name for Abram. 1. ( Genesis 17:1-2) God appears to Abram when he is 99 years old. When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will ...Studying the Bible can be a daunting task for many people. It can be difficult to understand the context and meaning of certain passages, and it can be hard to keep track of all th... Ministry Overview. Blue Letter Bible ‘s mission is to facilitate an in-depth study of God’s Word through an online interactive reference library that is continuously updated from the teachings and commentaries of selected pastors and teachers who hold to the conservative, historical Christian faith. By God’s grace and provision, BLB now ... Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. BLB …A. Answer to a question about sexual relations in marriage. 1. ( 1 Corinthians 7:1-2) Paul enlarges on the principle of purity. Now concerning the things of which you wrote to me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, because of sexual immorality, let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her own husband. | vvbdupdlibr (article) | vhryvf.