Then Peter took Him and began rebuking Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord! This shall not happen to You.” Matthew 16:22 Peter attempts to teach the Teacher. He criticizes Jesus assuming he knows better. Peter is primed with (to him) contemporary thinking that the Messiah came to vanquish enemies. Jesus couldn’t do that …
Tag: Romans 9
Shipwrecked Faith and Disqualification
This command I commit to you, my son Timothy, according to the prophecies that were previously given to you, that by them you might fight a good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have …
Know the Master’s Will
“That servant who knew his master’s will, but did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he who unknowingly committed acts worthy of punishment shall be beaten with few stripes. For to whom much is given, of him much shall be required. And from him to …
The True Israel
I the Lord have called You in righteousness,and will hold Your hand,and will keep You and appoint Youfor a covenant of the people,for a light of the nations,to open the blind eyes,to bring out the prisoners from the prison,and those who sit in darkness out of the prison house.Isaiah 42:6–7 — Modern English Version (Thinline …
I the Lord have Called You
Thus says God the Lord,who created the heavens and stretched them out,who spread forth the earth and that which comes out of it,who gives breath to the people on it,and spirit to those who walk in it:I the Lord have called You in righteousness,and will hold Your hand,and will keep You and appoint Youfor a …
Master's Crumbs 