Matthew 17:24-27 (v. 24) “And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?” Those whose job it was to collect the tax (having a beef with the Lord) took their complaint to Peter. Was there something about the Lord’s person … Continue Reading ››

1st Timothy 6:1-10 “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” The Way It Is Ecclesiastes 10:19 “A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things.” 7:12 … Continue Reading ››

Hebrews 13:9 “Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.” IN THE BEGINNING Genesis 1:29-30 “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing … Continue Reading ››

Luke 6:40 “The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.” Matthew 26:3-4 “Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes . . . that they . . . might . . . kill him.” John 8:47 “He that is of … Continue Reading ››

John 7:16-18 “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God. . . .” OBSERVATIONS ON MARRIAGE IN CHRIST Genesis 5:1-2 “This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made … Continue Reading ››

Psalm 73:22 “So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.” Proverbs 16:2 “All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.” Psalm 33:13-15 “The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. … Continue Reading ››

Genesis 2:15 -- 3:19 “. . . in the beginning. . . .” 1st Corinthians 11:3,8,9,11,12 the chain of command 2nd Thessalonians 3:6-15 “. . . if any would not work, neither should he eat.” 1st Timothy 5:1-16 elders / providing for a person's own house / widows … Continue Reading ››

Ecclesiastes 1:2 “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.” Jeremiah 3:14-15 “. . . And I will give you pastors . . . which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 19:14 “House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife … Continue Reading ››

(“walking the middle of the road,” or “straddling the fence”) Matthew 12:30 “He that is not with me is against me. . . .” Revelation 3:16 “So then because thou art lukewarm . . . I will spue thee out of my mouth.” Deuteronomy 6:5 “And thou shalt love the Lord thy … Continue Reading ››

(This is what the world does.) Psalm 10:3 “For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the Lord abhorreth.” 34:21 “. . . and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.” 37:32 “The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.” Luke 16:13-15 “. … Continue Reading ››

Genesis 27:1-4 (First time “love” used) Isaac's “love” focuses on his belly. 25:27-32 (Like father, like son.) John 6:26 “Ye seek me . . . because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.” [This is an evil.] Philippians 3:18-19 “. . . they are the enemies...of … Continue Reading ››

John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you. . . .” 1st John 3:22-24 [Believing on the Lord is connected with loving one another and keeping his commandments.] 5:2-3 “By this we know that we love the children … Continue Reading ››

[You could also call this study, “falling away” or “apostasy” because they are very closely related.] Genesis 19:1-17 “. . . he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee. . . .” v. 26 “But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” [In case you … Continue Reading ››

Genesis 2:8-9 “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow . . . the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” [This is the first time the word “knowledge” is used.] (See: Deuteronomy 1:39 “your little ones . . . which in that day had no knowledge between good … Continue Reading ››