John 10:5 (Amplified Bible) “They will never [on any account] follow a stranger, but will run away from him because they do not know the voice of strangers or recognize their call.” Jesus is speaking about how He is the Shepherd. He speaks about His sheep, about how they listen to His voice and follow [...]
John 12: 3 (Contemporary English Version) “Mary took a very expensive bottle of perfume and poured it on Jesus’ feet. She wiped them with her hair, and the sweet smell of the perfume filled the house.” I’ve always loved reading this passage and refer it to how worship is suppose to be. I was thinking [...]
“You have obeyed me, and so you and your descendants will be a blessing to all nations on earth.” Genesis 22:18 (Contemporary English Version) This chapter illustrates how obedience is an important key to unlock the blessing of God. The Lord had told Abraham to go and sacrifice his only son. Abraham had [...]
1 Chronicles 16:11 (The Message) “Study God and his strength, seek his presence day and night;” David was a man that knew God. After the ark had come back to Jerusalem, David gave this psalm to Asaph. When we get down to verse 11 other versions say, “Seek God and His strength…” The Message paraphrased it [...]
