COMMENTARY:
: 6 And this he said to prove him: for he himself knew what he would do. (3985 “prove” [peirazo] means tempt, try, assay, examine, to learn the true nature or character of, to attempt, endeavor, scrutinize, or discipline.)
DEVOTION: Jesus chose twelve men to train for the ministry. HE only had three and … Read More
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: 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the Sabbath. (5199 “whole” [hugies] means sound, restored to health, healthy, accurate, well, cured, safe, or undamaged.)
DEVOTION: Christ is a unique healer. HE will walk up to a blind person … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour. (2872 “wearied” [kopiao] means tired, exhausted, grow weary, toil, to feel fatigued, or struggle.)
DEVOTION: Jesus was born as a baby. HE worked in Joseph’s carpenter shop. HE … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (1080 “born” [gennao] means bring forth, bedelivered, give birth, procreate, conceived, or gracious act of God to produce spiritual children.)
DEVOTION: Jesus is stating something very … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. (4592 “miracles” [semeion] means sign, wonder, or token.)
DEVOTION:In the eyes of believer the only one who can truly show a wonder in our world is God. At this wedding … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 5 And the light shines in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. (2638 “comprehended” [katalambano] means overpower, gain control over, overcome, suppress, to lay hold of, to take into one’s self, appropriate, take possession of, to detect, catch, to understand, or to learn.)
DEVOTION: Jesus is called many names in this chapter. … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. (3026 “idle tales” [leros] means nonsense, idle talk, empty talk, worthless finery, silly talk, trumpery, or twaddle.)
DEVOTION: Unbelief is a real problem in the lives of those who are followers of the LORD. The LORD didn’t … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, we found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar saying that he himself is Christ the King. (1294 “perverting” [diastrepho] means to distort, turn aside from the right path, or corrupt.)
DEVOTION: Today Christians are said to … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. (1525 “entered” [eiserchomai] means come in, go in, possession of a body, move into, or have part in.)
DEVOTION: Satan is walking around seeking those he can devour. He wants to squash the plan of God. … Read More
COMMENTARY:
: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. (5303 “penury” [husterema] means which is lacking, poverty, destitution, deficiency, need, want, or shortcoming.)
DEVOTION: Jesus used this word to describe the rich young … Read More