Romans 1;22-25 22.  Claiming to be wise, they became fools,23.  and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images, resembling mortal man or birds or animals or reptiles.24.  Therefore, God gave them up in the lust of their heart to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves,25.  because...

Romans 1;18-21 18.  For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth.19.  For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them.20.  Ever since the creation of the world,...

Romans 1;16&17 16.  For I am not ashamed of the Gospel: it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also the Greek.17.  For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “He who...

Romans 1;11-15 11.  For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,12.  that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.13.  I want you to know, brethren, that I have often intended to come to you...

Romans 1;9&10 (continued) 9. For Gad is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Som, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, 10.  asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at least succeed in coming to you. The other Apostles recognized that...

Romans 1;9&10 9.  For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, 10.  asking that somehow by God’s will I may now at least succeed in coming to you. There are three ‘spirits’ operating in...

Romans 1;8 8.  First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. The Phrase, “through Jesus Christ” is no empty, technical, theological formality.  It is the meta-physical reality of all who are baptized into Christ.  We now live in and through Christ...

Romans 1;7 7.  To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God out Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. What does it mean to be “called to be saints”? The word ‘saint’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Sanctus’, which means to be...

Romans 1;3-6 3.  the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh4.   and designated Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,5.  Through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the...

Romans 1;1&2 1.  Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God2.  which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, The term ‘apostle’ means, ‘one who is sent’.  In that respect, we are all apostles and servants of Jesus Christ, for the...

Mark 16;19&20 19.  So then  the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. 20.  And they went forth and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that attended it.  Amen. When...

Mark 16;15-18 15.  And he said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.16.  He who believes and he is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.17.  And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name...

Mark 16;14 14.  Afterward, he appeared to the eleven themselves as they sat at table; and he upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. I am so thankful that God inspired Mark to include this verse in this...

Mark 16;12&13 12.  After this, he appeared in another form to two of them, as they were walking into the country.13.  And they went back and told the rest, but they did not believe them. This same account is recorded in detail in Luke 24.  From it we learn that these “two” were...

Mark 16;9-11 9.  Now when he rose on the first day of week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he cast out seven demons.10.  She went out and told those who had been with him, as they mourned and wept.11.  But when they heard that he was alive and...

Mark 16;5-8 5.  And entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were amazed.6.  And he said to them, “Do not be amazed; you seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen, he is not here; see...

Mark 16;1-4 1.  And when the sabbath was passed, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him.2.  And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen.3.  And they were...

Mark 15;42-47 42.  And when evening had come, since it was the day of Preparation, that is, the day before the Sabbath,43.  Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate, and asked for the body...

Love, Dad/Baba/EricGrandpa Pickle Pastor“A chapter a day, every day, progressively, be transformed, ‘soak’ in the living Word.  This is our first and great life’s work.” ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Eric Kilmer <kilmerek@yahoo.com>To: Eric Kilmer <kilmerek@yahoo.com>Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 07:24:37 AM EDTSubject: Verse of the Day...

Mark 15;37-39 37.  And Jesus uttered a loud cry, and breathe his last.38. And the curtain of the temple was torn into, from top to bottom. Both Matthew and Mark tell us of Jesus crying out loudly just before his death. (He also cried loudly, the first verse of Psalm 22.) Neither Mathew...

Mark 15;35&36 35.  And some of the bystanders hearing it said, “Behold, he is calling Elijah.”36.  And one ran and, filling a sponge full of vinegar, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.”...

Mark 15;33&34 33.  And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.34.  And at the ninth  hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Elo-i, Elo-i, lama sa Bach-Thani?” which means, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Jesus had appeared to Peter,...

Mark 15;27-32 27.  And with him, they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left.28.  And the scripture was fulfilled, which says, “He was reckoned with the transgressors.”29.  And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads, and saying, “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and build...

Mark 15;24-26 24.  And they crucified him, and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take.25.  And it was the third hour, when they crucified him.26.  And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” Psalm 22, (a song of David,...

Mark 15;21-23 21.  And they compelled a passer-by, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to carry his cross.22.  And they brought him to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of the skull).23.  And they offered him wine mingled with...

Mark 15;16-20 16.  And the soldiers let him away inside the palace (that is, the praetorium); and they called together the whole battalion.17.  And they clothed him in a purple cloak, and plated a crown of thorns and put it on him.18.  And they began to salute him, “Hail, King of the...

Mark 15;12-15 12.  And Pilate again said to them, “Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?” 13.  And they cried out again, “Crucify him.”14.  And pilot said to them, “Why, what evil has he done?” But they shouted all the more, “Crucify him.”15.  So...

Mark 15;6-11 6.  Now at the feast, he used to release for them one prisoner whom they ask.7.  And among the rebels in prison, who had committed murder in the insurrection, there was a man called Barabbas.8.  And the crowd came up and began to ask Pilate to do as he was...

Mark 15;1-5 1.  And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests, with the elders and the scribes, and the whole council held a consultation; and they bound Jesus and lead him away and delivered him to Pilate.2.  And Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” And he...

Mark 14;66-72 66.  And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the maids of the high priest came;67.  and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him, and said, “You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus.”68.  But he denied it, saying, “I, neither know, nor understand what you mean.” And he...

Mark 15;59-65 59.  Yet not even so did their testimony agree.60.  And the high priest stood up in the midst, and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?”61.  But he was silent and made no answer. Again, the high priest asked...