Context. It’s interesting to note that Peter believes that the “end of all things is near” (vs. 7). He seems to indicate that things are…
Daily Word: Love Richly. Colossians 3:16
The context of this verse is so important to another series of verses. Why? What we read in today’s verse is uplifting. A bit of teaching…
Daily Word: Therefore? Hebrews 4:16
My rabbi in Philadelphia used to say, “If a sentence begins with the word, ‘therefore,’ then read the sentences before to see what it is…
Daily Word: Have This Attitude? Philippians 2:5
What attitude? You see, this is why context is so important. Context gives us balance and helps us walk out the truth in practical ways…
Daily Word: A Dolphin in a Kiddie Pool? Matthew 7:8
CONTEXT! Oh, my goodness. This verse has been taken out of context so many times. Used in ways that inevitably cause discouragement, even…
Daily Word: Quibbling or Re-Calibrating? Proverbs 29:18
Today’s little proverb is one of the most misused passages in the Bible. Really. Respected leaders have used this verse…
Daily Word: . . .Finish the Sentence . . . Romans 12:12
Not reading the whole sentence, or verse in context is like a child only hearing, “You can have ice cream …” without listening to the rest…
Daily Word: There She Goes Again with the Context Thing! Jeremiah 29:11
You know, sometimes I’m nervous about harping on the importance of context. Over and over again. But, if you’ve been a…
Daily Word: Dwell in Us Richly, Colossians 3:16
Context of this verse is so important Why? What we read in today’s verse is uplifting with a bit of admonishing . . .