The Bereans' Commentary
Studying the bible for love, and with integrity
Tag: Discipleship
You See to It
8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, Colossians 2:8-9 ESV Built…
Death Threats (Jn. 12:10-11)
The details leading up to Jesus’ triumphal entry include an interesting brief nugget about Lazarus. So the chief priests made plans to put Lazarus to death as well, because on account of him many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus….
The New Naaman (2 Kings 5:1-14)
Are we too great to follow simple instructions? Do we become dramatic or create a scene when the instructions are straightforward? “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.” (v. 10) Naaman was…
Fig Tree Results (Mk. 11:20-25)
Just enough time passes between seedtime and harvest for our humanity to forget our responsibility. We “planted” ideas, actions (time, talent), money (treasure) and when the corresponding harvest arrives, sometimes we feign surprise…especially if we want a different harvest. CONTEXT. The context of Mark…
Acceptable Judgment
This thought hit me while reading for a school project. I must get my focus back, so let me clear this mind space and offer this thought. Judgment is permissible in general and in faith communities. judgment (n.): the process of forming an opinion…
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