by admin | Jun 6, 2021 | Gospel Proclamations, Section Five
Peter’s Gospel proclamation continued (Acts 3:17-20 NET): And now, brothers, I know you acted in ignorance, as your rulers did too. But the things God foretold long ago through all the[1] prophets—that his[2] Christ would suffer—he has fulfilled in this way....
by admin | Nov 30, 2019 | A Monotonous Cycle, Section Five
And HaShem (יְהֹוָה֙) said unto Cain: ‘Where is Abel thy brother?'[1] I thought about skipping this exchange. I’ve covered it elsewhere.[2] My point in revisiting these monotonous cycles, however, is to see them through Jesus’ eyes: Do not be amazed that I...
by admin | Jan 13, 2019 | Chapter 16, Romans, Section Five
Now I urge you, Paul wrote believers in Rome, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid[1] them![2] The Greek word translated to watch out was σκοπεῖν (a form of σκοπέω). Jesus said (Luke 11:33-36...
by admin | Jul 10, 2016 | Chapter 14, Love, Romans, Section Three
Now receive the one who is weak in the faith,[1] Paul wrote, still describing love for believers in Rome. The Greek word translated weak is ἀσθενοῦντα (a form of ἀσθενέω). The righteous will ask the Son of Man, When did we see you sick (ἀσθενοῦντα, a form of...
by admin | May 30, 2016 | Chapter 12, Love, Romans, Section Three
Live in harmony (φρονοῦντες, a form of φρονέω) with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.[1] I can’t find live or harmony in the Greek here, τὸ αὐτὸ εἰς ἀλλήλους φρονοῦντες. The phrase translated do not be haughty is μὴ...