She hath done what she could. Mark 14:8. Simon of Bethany was accounted a disciple of Jesus. He was one of the few Pharisees who had openly joined Christ’s followers. He acknowledged Jesus as a teacher, and hoped that He
Fretting and Fussing
The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha, you are fretting and fussing about so many things; but one thing is necessary. The part that Mary has chosen is best; and it shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41, 42, N.E.B.
Rich Man and God
If the wicked restore the pledge, give again that he had robbed, walk in the statutes of life, without committing iniquity; he shall surely live, he shall not die. Ezekiel 33:15. No sooner did Zacchaeus yield to the influence of
He Failed the Test
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and
What Lack I?
And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luke 18:18. The young man who asked Jesus what he should do that he might have eternal life was answered: “Keep the commandments.”
God Abhors Caste
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:12,
I Am Not Worthy
Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. Matthew 8:10. The centurion did not question the Saviour’s power…. He had not seen the Saviour, but the reports he heard had inspired him