The Peshitta (continued)
'Aramaic Thoughts' from Ben Shaw

As with almost any subject these days, there are several websites devoted to the Peshitta. Some of these are connected with the Peshitta Institute of the University of Leyden. Some are connected in some way with the translation of the Peshitta done by George Lamsa. Others are independent of either. Of the latter two sorts,…

The Spirit Drove Jesus into the desert?
'Point of Reference' from Fred Price

       In an excellent book titled Jesus Mean and Wild1, a number of incidents from Mark’s Gospel concerning Jesus’ behavior are noted; of particular interest for me was His virtual “expulsion” into the desert and His experience with temptation there. (Mark writing…

All Who Desire to Live Godly (2 Timothy 3.12)
'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

Do you live a godly life? Do you desire to live a godly life? There is a subtle but meaningful difference in these two questions. Today's message will look at the phrase Live Godly and examine how it fits into our focus verse as well as how it fits into our lives. “Yes, and all who desire to…

Bible and Quote March 1-5, 2010
'Bible verse and quote' from Jan Couns

  You have made him to have dominion over . All sheep and oxen-- beasts of the field, birds of the air, And the fish of the sea That pass through the paths of the seas. Psalms 8:6-8 Man’s terrestrial position of superiority mandates not power but responsibility, not abuse but compassion, not greed but conservation.…