John 5:26 In him was life_

By mpheriot | February 15, 2018 |

For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. John‬ ‭5:26‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Seeing and doing. This is Jesus’ theme in this conversation. Earlier he says in verse 19; he can do only what he sees the Father doing, because whatever the Father does the…

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Proverbs 11:20 Delighting Him_

By mpheriot | February 6, 2018 |

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. Proverbs‬ ‭11:20‬ ‭NASB‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Can you imagine making the Lord delighted? At the core of my being I feel that desire to love God and please Him. This is what motivates me every day — at least…

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Proverbs 11:19 Life or death_

By mpheriot | February 4, 2018 |

Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death. ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11:19‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ The NAS translates it: “He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life…” Life or death are constantly staring us down in the minutia of our daily choices. It sounds so dramatic to say that, but in reality we are…

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Proverbs 11:18 Wages and rewards_

By mpheriot | February 2, 2018 |

The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward. Proverbs‬ ‭11:18‬ ‭NASB‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ The Rotherham translation says: “The lawless man earns the wages of falsehood, but he that sows righteousness has the reward of fidelity.” Fidelity is the observance of a promise, loyalty, or faithfulness (to your spouse), and accuracy. We…

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Proverbs 11:17 Mercy or cruelty_

By mpheriot | January 31, 2018 |

The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm. Proverbs‬ ‭11:17‬ ‭NASB‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ I love the irony; being merciful compassion or forbearance offered to another for their benefit, yet Solomon says it actually helps the one offering it. The same affect also applies to the cruel man — causing someone pain is…

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Proverbs 11:16 Honor or riches_

By mpheriot | January 29, 2018 |

A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches. Proverbs‬ ‭11:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ The second part of the proverb is translated various ways: “diligent men” (Rotherham), “violent men” (NAS), “strong men” (KJV). The Hebrew word means: mighty, oppressor, in great power, strong, terrible, violent and usually applied in a negative context. Both graciousness and ruthlessness…

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John 4:14 His abiding presence_

By mpheriot | January 24, 2018 |

And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke‬ ‭24:49‬ ‭NASB‬‬ But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never thirst; but the water that I will give him…

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John 5:20 The Father loves the son_

By mpheriot | January 23, 2018 |

For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. John‬ ‭5:20‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Rotherham’s literal translation adds “The Father dearly loves the Son…” As I read my way through the book of John, one thing is…

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