"When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice." John 10:4-5 Jesus was talking about how a... Continue Reading →
Luke 23:5 A Stirring Up
"But they insisted, He stirs up the people all over Judea by his teaching. He started in Galilee and has come all the way here." Luke 23:5 Jesus had been taken captive and was being tried. They brought Him to Pilate to be charged. The accusation was that He was stirring up the people by... Continue Reading →
Mark 14:60-61 Keeping Your Mouth Shut
"Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, 'Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony these men are bringing against you?' But Jesus remained silent and gave no answer. Again the high priest asked him, Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?" Mark 14:60-61 Jesus was... Continue Reading →
2 Peter 2:19 False Freedom
"They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity--for 'people are slaves to whatever has mastered them." 2 Peter 2:19 Peter continues talking about the false prophets and what they are like. The previous verses talk about how they are cursed and walking the wrong path in life. Now he talks about their... Continue Reading →