Hebrews 12:2 KJV — Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. The Greek word for “Looking” (aphoraō) translates as: to turn the eyes away …
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What’s holding you back?
Luke 24:16 KJV — But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. Answer: not God. This verse happens in the context of Jesus seeking out the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and initiating a conversation. He goes on to explain to them from all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself …
Sing it
Psalm 23:1 KJV — A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Don’t just say it: sing it. A psalm is a poem set to music. It’s words and music. Don’t just say the truth: sing it.
What are you willing to tolerate?
Matthew 18:18 KJV — Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Here’s how this verse reads in the Contemporary English Version: “I tell you the truth, whatever you decide to forbid on earth will …
Frequency of mention
Genesis 2:16 KJV — And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: “Akhal akhal” is translated as “thou mayest freely eat”. Akhal akhal = freely eat. One word repeated = emphasis. Frequency of mention is as important as what’s being mentioned, because it communicates intent, …
As rich as you are forgiven
2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV — For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. You are forgiven because of what Jesus did, and not because of what you have, or haven’t, done. You are …
When you received Jesus…
John 1:12 KJV — But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: When you received Jesus, you became a child of God. You joined a new family that bears no relation to the one was merely your physical …
Be loved
3 John 1:2 KJV — Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. You are God’s beloved. Agapētos. His esteemed, dear one, His favourite. But also: be loved. Be loved. Allow yourself to be loved. It’s who you are and also what you’re called …
Go for 120
Genesis 6:3 KJV — And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years. Is the glass half empty or half full? Has man been granted a maximum lifespan of 120 years, or a minimum lifespan of …
Just because you don’t hear the hammers…
And the house, when it was in building, was built of stone made ready before it was brought thither: so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building. 1 Kings 6:7 …doesn’t mean they’re not being used. There’s more going on than you realise. …