Woe to you, because you are like unmarked graves, which people walk over without knowing it. One of the experts in the law answered him, “Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us also.” (Luke 11:44-45) The Normandy American Cemetery houses World War II casualties, mainly the fallen heroes at Normandy Beach. Grave markers […]
Daily Devotional Luke 11:42 – Woes of the Pharisees – Woe #1 Passing by God’s love – Online Bible Study – Bible Study in Easy English – Day 263
“But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint, rue and all manner of herbs, and pass by justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without leaving the others undone.” It is popular to discuss privilege. Naria Willis published an article, Five types of Privilege You Probably Have No Idea […]
Daily Devotional Luke 11:43 – Woes of the Pharisees – Woe #2: Recognition – Online Bible Study – Bible Study in Easy English – Day 264
“Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the best seat in the synagogues and greetings in the marketplaces. (Luke 11:43) Recently one of my family members was plagiarized by a woman who seeks recognition. She applied for awards with his material and won. When the committee realized she stole his work, my family member received […]
Devotional – Luke 11:39-41— Is it true that cleanliness is next to Godliness? – Online Bible Study, Bible Study in Easy English – Day 262
Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. You foolish people! Did not the one who made the outside make the inside also? But now as for what is inside you – be generous to the […]
Devotional Luke 11:37-38 – Online Bible Study, Bible Commentary in easy English – Love one another – Day 261
When Jesus had finished speaking, a Pharisee invited him to eat with him; so he went in and reclined at the table. But the Pharisee was surprised when he noticed that Jesus did not first wash before the meal. (Luke 11:37-38) Do you put both socks on before you put your shoes on or do […]
Devotional Luke 11:33-36 – Online Bible Study, Bible commentary in easy English – When God is your lampstand, you can be full of light – Day 260
“No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is […]
Devotional Luke 11:31-32 – Online Bible Study, Bible Commentary in Easy English – The Queen of Sheba – Day 259
The Queen of the South (Sheeba) will rise at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom; and now something greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation […]
Devotional Luke 11:29-30 – Online Bible Study, Bible commentary in easy English – Proof that God exists – Day 258
As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of Man be to this generation.” (Luke 11:29-30) God told Jonah: “Get up and […]