26 And Joshua turned not back his hand which he stretched out with the spear till he exterminated all the inhabitants of Ai. 27 Only the cattle and spoil of that city Israel plundered to themseves, according to the word of Jehovah which he commanded Joshua. 28 And Joshua will burn Ai and set it a heap forever,… Read More Thought for today “Mounds of Memory” (May 26)
15 Having stripped off beginnings and powers, he made an example in freedom of speech, having led them in triumph in it. 16 Therefore let not any judge you in food, or in drink, or in turn of a festival, or of the new moon, or of sabbaths: 17 Which are a shadow of things about to… Read More Thought for today ” Christ disarmed the demonic powers and authorities” (May 15)
When thou shalt go forth to war against thine enemy, and thou sawest horse and chariot, a multitude of people more than thou, thou shalt not be afraid of them, for Jehovah thy God is with thee, he bringing thee up out of the land of Egypt. 2 And it was in your coming near… Read More Thought for today “Death and destruction characterising war” (May 03)
9 Then a great crowd of Jews knew that he is there: and they came not for Jesus alone, but that also they might see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 10 And the chief priests took counsel that they might also kill Lazarus; 11 Because many for him retired, and believed in Jesus. The Holy… Read More Thought for today “A great crowd from the Jews” (April 19)
29 She, when she heard, arises quickly, and comes to him. 30 And Jesus had not yet come into the town, but was in the place where Martha met him. 31 Then the Jews being in the house with her, and consoling her, having seen Mary, that she rose quickly and went forth, followed her, saying, That she… Read More Thought for today “Being heavy in spirit or To be angry” (April 18)
Excursus on 7:53–8:11 If 7:53–8:11 is read as an authentic part of John’s Gospel, the larger unit (7:37–8:29), introduced by the phrase, “Now on the last day, the great day of the festival” (7:37), turns out not to be a unit at all. Rather, the unit introduced there ends with the notice, “And they… Read More Excursus on John 7:53–8:11
Jesus and the Jews at Capernaum (6:41–59) 41 So the Jews murmured about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven.” 42 And they said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How does he say now that ‘I came down from heaven?’ ” 43 Jesus answered… Read More Thought for today “Jesus and the Jews at Capernaum” (April 14)
5 And a certain man was there, being in weakness thirty-eight years. 6 Jesus having seen the same lying down, and having known that it was already much time, says to him, Wilt thou be well? 7 He being sick answered him, Lord, I have no man, that, when the water was troubled, he might cast me… Read More Thought for today “The healing of the paralysed man” (April 13)
At a press conference on Monday, the US president vowed to destroy every power station and bridge in the country during a four-hour bombing campaign. He went so far to threaten to bomb the country back to the “Stone Ages” if they did not agree to his ceasefire deal. If the regime survives what the… Read More A cease fire reached in the US-Israel war against Iran
3 He guarding his mouth, watched his soul: he opening wide his lips, destruction to him. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original Tongues (J. E. Smith, trans.; Pr 13:3). (1876). American Publishing Company. Proverbs is full of admonitions to natzar (“guard or keep”) wisdom, commandments, and knowledge. In… Read More Thought for today “Souls and Throats נפשׁ ” (April 03)
Aujourd’hui, nous sommes à une semaine du jour le plus important de l’année. 14 Nisan 2026 ou 1er mercredi avril 2026 dans le calendrier grégorien. Cela nous amène à la veille de la Pessah (Pâque) (Jour 1) ou Erev Pesach (Pascha), une journée très chargée pleine de lois religieuses spécifiques (halachot) et de préparations, telles… Read More La veille de Pessah 2026
Vandaag zijn we een week verwijderd van de belangrijkste dag van het jaar. 14 Nisan 2026 of woensdag 1 april 2026 in de Gregoriaanse kalender. Het brengt ons aan de vooravond van het Pascha (dag 1) of Erev Pesach (Pascha), een zeer drukke dag vol specifieke religieuze wetten (halachot) en preparaten, zoals het opruimen en… Read More Vooravond van Pesach
Today we are one week from the most important day of the year. 14 Nisan 2026 or Wednesday, 1 Apr 2026 in the Gregorian calendar. It brings us into the eve of Passover (Day 1) or Erev Pesach (Pascha), a very busy day full of specific religious laws (halachot) and preparations, such as cleaning up and… Read More Eve of Passover 2026
6 And Jehovah will say to Cain, Why art thou angry, and why does thy countenance fall? 7 If thou shalt do well thou shalt be lifted up; and if thou shalt not do well, sin lies at the entrance; and to thee his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old… Read More Thought for today “Cain’s anger” (January 02)
In our ‘Thought for Today’ we read how the young woman Mary (Miriam) was visited by an angel and told that she would have a child. This would happen without her undergoing any penitration from a man. Her unexpected pregnancy must not have been easy to bear by her fiancé Joseph, who nevertheless did not… Read More Meet Jesus’s Other Father: The Overlooked Legacy of Joseph of Nazareth
“1 And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. 2 And he laid hold on the dragon, the old serpent, which is the Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and cast him into the abyss,… Read More Thought for today “The Imprisonment of the Dragon” (December 30)
9 And for brotherly love ye have no need to write to you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another. 10 For also ye do the same to all the brethren, them in the whole of Macedonia: and we beseech you, brethren, to more abound; 11 And that ye be ambitious to remain quiet,… Read More Thought for today “Be ambitious to remain quiet” (November 17)
6 This Ezra went up from Babel; and he a scribe skilled in the law of Moses which Jehovah God of Israel gave: and the king will give to him according to the hand of Jehovah upon him all his seeking. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New Testaments; Translated Literally from the Original… Read More Thought for today “Ezra: Student and Teacher of Torah דרשׁ ” (November 11)
New study reveals why time seems to move faster the older we get By Slava Amanatski. A new study hints that age-related changes in our brains may explain why time feels like it’s slipping away faster with every passing year. Scientists may be closer to understanding why time seems to pass more quickly as we age… Read More Why time seems to move faster the older we get
8 Blessed shall be Jehovah thy God who delighted in thee to give thee upon his throne for king to Jehovah thy God: in thy God loving Israel to cause him to stand forever, and he will give thee for king over them to do judgment and justice. The Holy Bible: Containing the Old and New… Read More Thought for today “Divine Love אהב ” (October 18)
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