A couple of readers have raised the question as to whether The Letter to the Hebrews is actually a letter at all. One of them asked, “What is the difference between a letter and an epistle?” That’s a good question. One thought Hebrews could be …
ISBE Gems
Bible Gem 1139 – The Geographical Background to the Entry to Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-35)
Take the time to examine the differences and similarities between the four accounts while paying special attention to the differences in Luke’s account. In the meantime let’s examine the answers to some of the questions I posed in the previous Gem. Allow me to reverse …
Bible Gem 1133 – The Reference to Pounds and the Historical Background to the Parable (Luke 19:11-27)
The crowd was listening to everything Jesus said. And because He was nearing Jerusalem, He told them a story to correct the impression that the Kingdom of God would begin right away. He said, “A nobleman was called away to a distant empire to be crowned …
BIble Gem 1083 – Two Men Called Lazarus or One? (Luke 16:27-31)
“Then the rich man said, ‘Please, Father Abraham, at least send him to my father’s home. For I have five brothers, and I want him to warn them so they don’t end up in this place of torment.’ But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets …
Bible Gem 991 – A Knotty Verse: the Meaning of Blaspheming the Holy Spirit (Luke 12:10)
“And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God; but he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God. And everyone who speaks a word …
Bible Gem 931 – Some Tidbits You Should Know to Put the Puzzle Together (Luke 9:51-56)
As the time drew near for Him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for His arrival. But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because He was on His …
Bible Gem 747 – Augustus and Quirinius (Luke 2:1-2)
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.) All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph …
Bible Gem 726 – Starting Luke – My Christmas Present to you (Luke 1:5-2:52)
Originally I started the Bible Gems on Luke on January 6th 2012, so this was my Christmas – New Year present to you all back then, hence the setting and comments along the way. Where to start the Gospel of Luke? that is the question. …
Bible Gem 514 – My Input – the People (2 Cor 2:12-13)
When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So …
Bible Gem 513 – Paying attention to the blah – the Places (2 Cor 2:12-13)
When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me. But I had no peace of mind because my dear brother Titus hadn’t yet arrived with a report from you. So …