When the devil had finished every temptation tempting Jesus *, he left Him until the next opportunity came. Luke 4:9-13 This is Luke’s last comment on the temptations of Jesus. This is my 17th Gem on the temptations of Christ. I didn’t imagine I would …
Big Picture Gems
Bible Gem 735 – The Timing in The World Setting (Luke 1:5, 2:1,2)
When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. Luke 1:5 At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria. …
Bible Gem 697 – Paul’s Final Word (Eph 6:10)
A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on all of God’s armour so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. . . (ff) Ephesians 6:10-11 Why is this a final word? …
Protected: Bible Gem 681 – Look at How the Pieces Fit (Eph 5:18-21)
The password is provided to people who have completed the Deeper Bible level that relates to this passage.
Bible Gem 651 – Paul’s life mission: God’s grand plan (Eph 3:5-7)
God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now by His Spirit He has revealed it to His holy apostles and prophets. And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s …
Bible Gem 638 – The Present Reality and the Grand Plan (Eph 2:1-3)
Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts …