*** THEY CLOTHED HIM WITH PURPLE *** And they clothed Him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about His head. (Mark 15:17) Purple Glossy Starling of Tanzania aka Purple Starling ©s-media-cashe. * More Daily Devotionals *
Rich Man’s Grave – Resurrection Week
Prophesied: He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was … Continue reading
Lee’s Four Word Thursday – 3/24/16
*** SHEEP OF THE FLOCK *** Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of Me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. (Matthew 26:31) The Nat’l Geo photograph is identified as being from Vashlovani National Park in … Continue reading
It Is Finished – Resurrection Week
Prophesied I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep. And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear … Continue reading
Lee’s Three Word Wednesday – 3/23/16
*** CROWN OF THORNS *** And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! (Matthew 27:29 KJV) Southern Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis) in thorns ©WikiC The … Continue reading
The Suffering Messiah – Resurrection Week
“Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire … Continue reading
Lee’s Two Word Tuesday – 3/22/16
*** FIG TREE *** “And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away! Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if … Continue reading
30 Pieces of Silver – Resurrection Week
And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of … Continue reading
Lee’s One Word Monday – 3/21/16
*** SECRET *** The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard … Continue reading
Riding On A Donkey – Resurrection Week
“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9 NKJV) Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, … Continue reading
The Price Of Sparrows – from Institute For Creation Research
“Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” (Matthew 10:29) This fascinating bit of first-century pricing information, seemingly so trivial, provides a marvelous glimpse into the heart of the Creator. Of all the birds used for food by the people of those … Continue reading
Sunday Inspiration – Finches III
Also he spoke of trees, from the cedar tree of Lebanon even to the hyssop that springs out of the wall; he spoke also of animals, of birds, of creeping things, and of fish. (1 Kings 4:33 NKJV) Well, we are still working our way through the large Fringillidae – Finches family. Today, Part III, we will … Continue reading