Yearly Archives: 2014

Faithfulness and Trustworthiness

Genesis 24:21-33 21 The man stared at her in silence, trying to discern whether the LORD had prospered his journey or not. 22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took a gold ring weighing a half shekel, and … Continue reading

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stay away!

Matthew 8:28-34 28 And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so violent that no one could pass that way. 29 And see, they … Continue reading

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A bride for the Master’s Son

Genesis 24:1-20 Abraham was old by now, well advanced in days. And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. 2 And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who was steward of all that he had, … Continue reading

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trusting Jesus in the storm

Matthew 8:23-27 23 And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24 And see, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but he was asleep. 25 … Continue reading

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Property in Canaan

Genesis 23:1-20 Sarah lived 127 years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 And Sarah died at Kiriath-arba (also known as Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham went in to mourn for Sarah, to cry … Continue reading

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The Sky Kingdom is going nowhere

Matthew 8:18-22 18 After Jesus saw a large crowd around him, he ordered his disciples to go over to the other side of the lake. 19 And one scribe approached and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever … Continue reading

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Unthinkable and Impossible

Genesis 22:14-24 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will see to it”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be seen to.” 15 And the angel of … Continue reading

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The Sky Kingdom is ministry to the hurting

Matthew 8:14-17 14 And when Jesus entered Peter’s house, he saw his mother-in-law lying sick with a fever. 15 He touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him. 16 That evening … Continue reading

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Substitute

Genesis 22:1-13 And it was some time after these things. Then God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 So he said, “Now take your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go … Continue reading

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The Sky Kingdom and those who deserve it

Matthew 8:5-13 5 When he entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him, asking earnestly for his help, 6 “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, in terrible pain.” 7 So Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him.” … Continue reading

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