Mark 10: 1 – 12 Divorce

Mark 10: 1 – 12 Divorce Jesus then left that place and went into the region of Judea and across the Jordan. Again crowds of people came to him, and as was his custom, he taught them. Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?’Continue reading “Mark 10: 1 – 12 Divorce”

Acts 24: 1 – 16 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 1

Acts 24: 1 – 16 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: ‘WeContinue reading “Acts 24: 1 – 16 Paul’s trial before Felix – Part 1”

Acts 14: 21 – 28 The return to Antioch in Syria

Acts 14: 21 – 28 The return to Antioch in Syria [The next day Paul and Barnabas left for Derbe} They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. ‘WeContinue reading “Acts 14: 21 – 28 The return to Antioch in Syria”

Luke 13: 31 – 35 Jesus’ sorrow for Jerusalem

Luke 13: 31 – 35 Jesus’ sorrow for Jerusalem At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, ‘Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.’ He replied, ‘Go and tell that fox, “I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and onContinue reading “Luke 13: 31 – 35 Jesus’ sorrow for Jerusalem”

John 17: 1 – 5 Jesus prays to be glorified

John 17: 1 – 5 Jesus prays to be glorified After Jesus said this, he looked towards heaven and prayed: ‘Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him.Continue reading “John 17: 1 – 5 Jesus prays to be glorified”