Scripture: Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. 1 Corinthians 6:18 (NKJV)Observation: Eliminating sexual immorality (Greek porneia) from the community is a top priority for Paul in 1 Corinthians. But Paul is not unique in this regard. The entire apostolic community (see Acts
Scripture: Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. Luke 18:15-16 (NKJV)Observation: Jesus is teaching in parables. Many
Scripture: Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. Romans 12:15 (NKJV)Observation: The commentators of the “Andrews Study Bible” write, “This verse describes in concrete terms what it means to be compassionate; the opposite of compassion is a spirit of competition that finds pleasure in the misery of others.” (Andrews Study Bible Notes. 2010 (J. L. Dybdahl,
Scripture: For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved." Romans 10:13 (NKJV)Observation: There are several important aspects in this text:1.The expression is emphatic, “Everyone whosoever.” It is not “some,” “most,” but “everyone,” nor is it “might,” or “could,” but “shall.”2. This is the third time these words appear in the Scriptures - “shall call upon the
Scripture: (Num 3:40-41 NKJV) Then the LORD said to Moses: "Number all the firstborn males of the children of Israel from a month old and above, and take the number of their names. {41} "And you shall take the Levites for Me; I am the LORD; instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the livestock of
Scripture: (Exodus 16:17-18 NKJV) Then the children of Israel did so and gathered, some more, some less. {18} So when they measured it by omers, he who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack. Every man had gathered according to each one's need.Observation: After 430 years in Egyptian captivity, it seems like the
Scripture: I will stand my watch And set myself on the rampart, And watch to see what He will say to me, And what I will answer when I am corrected. Habakkuk 2:1 (NKJV)Observation: There are four important expressions in this verse, all of which relate to the attitude of the prophet before God.1. The first two are “stand upon”
Scripture: Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. John 11:5 (NKJV)Observation: Jesus was told that Lazarus, His friend, was sick. In order to make a connection as to who this Lazarus is, John writes that he is the brother of Mary, the woman that anointed Jesus with oil and wiped His feet with her hair. As we trace
Scripture: "For the LORD God of Israel says That He hates divorce, For it covers one's garment with violence," Says the LORD of hosts. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, That you do not deal treacherously." Malachi 2:16 (NKJV)Observation: In order to safeguard His relationship with His people, God commanded them not to intermarry with the surrounding nations who worshiped
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