John 9:18-23 – The Jews then did not believe it about him, that he had been blind and had received sight, until they called the parents of the very one who had received his sight, 19 and they questioned them, saying, “Is this your son, who you say was born blind? Then how does he now see?” 20 His parents then answered and…
Continue ReadingJohn 9:13-17 – They *brought the man who was previously blind to the Pharisees. 14 Now it was a Sabbath on the day that Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes. 15 Then the Pharisees also were asking him again how he received his sight. And he said to them, “He applied mud to my eyes, and I washed, and I…
Continue ReadingJohn 9:1-12 – As Jesus passed by, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4 We must carry out the works of Him who sent…
Continue ReadingJohn 8:48-59 – The Jews answered and said to Him, “Do we not rightly say that You are a Samaritan, and You have a demon?” 49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; on the contrary, I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. 50 But I am not seeking My glory; there is One who seeks it, and judges. 51 Truly, truly I say to you, if…
Continue ReadingPsalm 119:47-48 – I will delight in Your commandments, Which I love. 48 And I shall lift up my hands to Your commandments, Which I love; And I will meditate on Your statutes. Last night I listened to a short, simple but powerful, message stating that everyone should get a good Bible and get rid of their bad ones. What? He said that there…
Continue ReadingMatthew 5:48 – You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Deuteronomy 32:4 – The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and just is He. Psalm 18:30 – As for God, His way is blameless; The word of the Lord is refined; He is a shield to all who take…
Continue ReadingJohn 8:39-47 – They answered and said to Him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus *said to them, “If you are Abraham’s children, do the deeds of Abraham. 40 But as it is, you are seeking to kill Me, a man who has told you the truth, which I heard from God; this Abraham did not do. 41 You are doing the deeds of your father.” They said…
Continue ReadingJohn 8:34-38 – Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 Now the slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free. 37 I know that you are Abraham’s descendants; yet you are seeking to kill Me, because My word has no place…
Continue ReadingEcclesiastes 12:12-14 – The conclusion, when everything has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. 14 For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. 1 John 2:17 – The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. I remember when I dug…
Continue ReadingJohn 8:34 – Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin. The man walked into the bar and said to himself “Remember that we’re only here to see if some of the old friends still come here. Just here to see them and have some laughs.” Deep down he knew he…
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